COVID19 Compliant - Afternoon Intermediate Desert Drive - Area 53 Western Side - Sharjah - 13 Nov 2020

[Emmanuel]

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Off-roader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

Drive Details

Level:  Intermediate and above

When: 13 Nov 2020, Friday

Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/j32aMfpLK1KCtqak7 

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Please also make sure you have all the equipment required on board as an Intermediate.

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. 

Approximate finish time: 06:30 PM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 Intermediate drivers maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
• Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month
   

Please RSVP on below calendar: 

 

[Emmanuel]

RSVP is now closed

Happy to see you tomorrow @Nizam Deen, @Yousef Alimadadi, @Gregory Perkin, @Biju Abdul, @Mukundan Nair, @Jorge Stepniak Felippe, @Pancho, @Desert Dweller!

Kindly make sure that you will already be deflated at 2:30 PM so we can move with no delay.    

Here is our convoy numbering :  

1. Emmanuel (White Xterra)

2. Pancho (Red Wrangler)

3. Yousef Almidadi (White Pajero) 

4. Nizam Deen (Prado)

5. Biju Abdul (FJ)

6.  Jorge Stepniak Felippe (White Wrangler)

7. Mukundan Nair (White Xterra)

8.  Gregory Perkin (Red Wrangler) 

We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5. 

 

[Gregory Perkin]

Great drive @Emmanuel and @Pancho

A well chosen route flowed nicely as can be seen by the majority of the attached GPS track.

Such a busy area brings it's own challenges and risks, especially while sitting vulnerable during a popout or stuck, but some good teamwork kept everyone safe.

The drive also demonstrated the importance of keeping an appropriate distance. Too close risks losing momentum and refusal, too far risks losing the track in the larger dunes - especially with so many crossing tracks and low light.

A really fun drive, thanks all.

See you on the next one.

Greg