COVID 19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 27 Nov 2020

[Frederic]

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes

And learn the art of offroading 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 practise your off-road skills slowly but surely.

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 offroading 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 offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

 

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

 

 

STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity.

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC

 

 

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club

When:  27 Nov 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Qudra - Off the road from Qudra Parking (ADNOC Station) to Bab al Shams Resort. Follow the directions.

https://goo.gl/maps/WjEwxiA2Y2rsUZJc8

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

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

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 15 members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 2/3 Senior Members + 12 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 or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others.
   

 

PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

 

[Abdul Rahman AK]

I am Interested, please add me.

 Br,

Abdul Rahman

[Gavin Hill]

I would like to Join how can i confirm my spot?

[Frederic]

Hi @Danish Mohammad as you have done the Absolute Newbie drive last Friday, you are now Newbie and should book into one of the Newbie drives that will be posted this evening. 
This drive is for first joiners only.

[Danish Mohammad]

1 minute ago, Frederic said:

Hi Frederic … Noted ... I will wait for the evening post. Thanks for your quick reply.

 

[Gavin Hill]

@Frederic do i have to do something in the evening to secure my spot or is that it sorry to hassle 

[Frederic]

24 minutes ago, Gavin Hill said:

@Frederic do i have to do something in the evening to secure my spot or is that it sorry to hassle 

Hi @Gavin Hill your name is on the RS VP so your booking is confirmed. More information will follow soon. 
Thanks !

[Frederic]

@Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader @Gavin Hill @Chris Meir @Rajesh Anchan

To all who have RSVP'd by now: "Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club" ! 

You have probably come across lots of information on this drive topic, the website, and might have a lot of questions on how to prepare yourself for your first offroad drive with us. Rest assured we have covered all the essential information already in many topics, tutorials, and we will be guiding you through every step along they way to becoming a confident safe offroader. 

The first thing i'd like to ask of you is to briefly introduce yourself:

1) Which 4x4 are you driving/bringing to the drive ?

2) Do you have any prior offroading experience? If so please specify.

3) Does your vehicle have front and rear towpoints and are they in good condition ?

Furthermore, we have made an amazing Absolute Newbie briefing video which really helps in getting you to understand the first basic essentials, so please watch it with full attention:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

For your first offroad drive with us you will only need a few offroad gears:

- A pressure gauge and deflator so you can deflate your tyres (available in Speedex, Ace, Dragon Mart).

- A compressor to inflate your tyres (the compressor at the Last Exit ADNOC has been defective for the last few weeks)

- A fully serviced vehicle with front and rear towpoints, and a spare wheel that is usable in case needed.

 

In case you have more offroad gears you are of course welcome to bring it along.

 

After this drive, you can start joining Newbie level drives and for that you will need the following gears:

 

- An offroad flag.

- A Two-Way UHF radio that can be programmed to our Carnity channels.

- A full size shovel.

- Pressure gauge and deflator.
 

 

 

 

Please do not hesitate to ask your questions on this drive topic. We have many specialists on the forum that will be able to help you out.

 

[Abdul Rahman AK]

@Frederic, I drive a Mitsubishi Pajero 2010 in Stock condition. I don't have any previous experience in desert drive, my car does have a tow hooks at the front and back. Look forward to driving with you.

Br,

Abdul Rahman

[Abilash Madhavan]

Hi Fredaric, this is Abhilash. I drive a Pajero 3.5l, 2015 model. First timer and looking forward to the drive. Vehicle has both front and rear tow hooks and kick plates at both front and rear.

In terms of off road items i’ve a flag but nothing else. I would try to get a radio and deflator prior to the drive.

Thanks and see you on Friday!