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COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Al Khatim - Abu Dhabi - 20 Nov 2020


Asif Hussain

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Join us to explore Al Khatim Desert in Abu Dhabi

And learn the art of off-roading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure.

You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control.

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Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having

  • 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY)
  • Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY)

What you'll learn:

  • Introduction to off-roading.
  • Desert driving basics and etiquette.
  • Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices.
  • Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures.
  • Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice.

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

  • Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
  • Do you have any prior off-road experience?
  • Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Why should i join?

  • We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques.
  • If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE.
  • This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control.

Can my vehicle do this ?

  • This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further.
  • Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications.

Can i bring passengers ?

  • Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to off-roading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

 

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

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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

 

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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.

 

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 
 
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Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  20 Nov 2020, Friday

Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - Al Khatim Abu Dhabi - https://goo.gl/maps/xaq1VdiWXXVTdxJp9

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), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

End Point:  Al Haffar - ADNOC Station

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 6PM.
    • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 10 Members.
    • 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.
  • 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.

 

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PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT 

 

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26 minutes ago, Martin Kasa said:

How can I sign up for this drive?

You can click the (GOING) button on the event. 

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Welcome to CARNITY offroad Club @Andy Brentley @Martin Kasa

Kindly reply with a small introduction:

  • Which 4x4 are you driving ?
  • Any prior offroading experience ?
  • Does your vehicle have front and back tow points and are they in perfect condition ?

As a perfect preparation for your first drive with us, please go through the Absolute Newbie Briefing video posted below:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

For your first drive, please bring a tire pressure gauge and a deflator so you can deflate your tires. These are readily available in ACE Hardware, Apex Hardware, Adventure HQ or even at any fuel station, tire shops and hardware shops near you.

If you do have already other offroad gear such as a flag, radio, shovel, or others, please bring it along as well.

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I am planning to come with my wife and son (10yrs old) but I've just watched the video and noticed the 2-person limit per car. Please advise if 2 adults plus a child are OK or not.

Also can you pls confirm that the radio and the full size shovel (only have a folding one) are not needed for the first drive?

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1 hour ago, Martin Kasa said:

I am planning to come with my wife and son (10yrs old) but I've just watched the video and noticed the 2-person limit per car. Please advise if 2 adults plus a child are OK or not.

Also can you pls confirm that the radio and the full size shovel (only have a folding one) are not needed for the first drive?

@Martin Kasa you can join drive along with your family. For Absolute Newbie drive we provide spare radio to use and from second drive onward you need to get your own radio and folding shovel in also fine for this drive.

Please go through the grading structure for minimum requirement

 

 

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Convoy Positioning

  1. Asif Hussain – Xterra
  2. Srijith Gangadharan  - Pajero
  3. mikaeel shaik – MG RX8
  4. Martin Kasa – Volvo XC90
  5. Omar Al-khoori – Jeep Wrangler
  6. Andy Brentley - Pajero
  7. Aamir Siddiqui – Nissan Patrol  
  8. Xavier Treasurer – Xterra
  9. Ismaeel Jabaar - Pajero
  10. Sabi Karim – Grand Cherokee
  11. Anoop joseph – Pajero
  12. Kamal Fayad - Infinity QX56
  13. Syed Hussain - GX460
  14. IMAMP - Trailblazer
  15. Pancho – Jeep Wrangler

We will be broadcasting on radio frequency 446.006-25 (Carnity Channel No.1) New members if you don't have radios we will provide spare radio to use. From the second drive onward you need to get your own radio.

Some important pointers:

1) Please watch the Newbie Video Briefing in case you have not done it before.

2) Please go through the COVID regulations and abide by them during the drive.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

https://carnity.com/forums/topic/15097-covid-19-precautions-must-read-before-drive

3) Make sure your front and back towpoints are in perfect condition. We will need them to recover you safely.

4) In case of emergency you can call me at 0506990411

5) Those who had not programmed the radio please find below post on how to program. New members if you don't have radios we will provide spare radio to use. From the second drive onward you need to get your own radio.

https://carnity.com/advice/offroad/carnity-two-way-radio-frequencies-r119

 

 

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