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COVID 19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - BOXING DAY Sand to Mountain - RAK - 26 Dec 2020


Ale Vallecchi

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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 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:  Newbie and above

When:  26 December, Saturday

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP-Without any exceptions) - PLEASE NOTE: Meeting time is 30 MIN. LATER than usual

Action Plan: IMPORTANT NOTICE - This is a drive in an area mostly travelled by locals, in rather technical terrain. The pace may be slow, and the skills required will include finesse and control, due to the need to pick the right path through an environment with abundant vegetation (shrubs first, then trees), with sporadic animal farms, sets of soft sand dunes with little room to maneuver, and open sabkhas. This drive will test the complete set of off-roading skills, providing a good opportunity to make you a more complete desert driver.

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/UsVoyEaC9YdZdJbG8

IMPORTANT: Recently there has been road works and a diversion after turning from E311 toward E611. Please come using E311, and follow the signs to the Ritz Carlton Desert Resort.

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.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. 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. 

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 10 Newbies and above drivers. 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.
  • 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 THE BELOW CALENDAR 

 

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Hi @Ale VallecchiVallecchi

Good to see you again with your FJ Cruiser !👍😉

I have a question to ask you. It will be my 7 or 8 newbie drive with my discovery sport. I really would like to join your convoy. Do you think it will be ok with my car ?

Kind regards 

Frédéric

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Hello @frederic demolder. Actually I'll be driving a borrowed car 😅. Couldn't resist the call of the desert!!

Sure you can join. I'll keep you upfront in the convoy so you should be fine. 

See you Saturday. 🎅

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27 minutes ago, Ranjan Das said:

Hi Ale, this would be my second drive of the weekend; please add me to the waitlist. thanks

Hello @Ranjan Das. You will be #1 on the WL. Thanks. 

24 minutes ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

Hey Ale, please add me to the WL as second drive. 
Thanks!

Hi @Ahab Shamaa. You are #2 on the WL. Hope to see you. Thanks 

25 minutes ago, Luca Palanca Falsini said:

Ho Ale as soon as this will be my second drive ease add me to the waiting list 

Ciao @Luca Palanca Falsini. You are now #3 on the WL. Grazie. 

26 minutes ago, Shehab Alawadhi said:

Hey @Ale Vallecchi can’t wait to follow your lead again! Let’s see what my tank can do in difficult areas!

Hello @Shehab Alawadhi. You should do great. Looking forward to seeing you.

19 minutes ago, Paul Zeitoun said:

@Alessandro please add me as first drive. It filled so fast 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Hello @Paul Zeitoun. You are listed at #4 on the WL. Thanks

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