COVID 19 Compliant - Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Ghantoot - Little Sweihan - Dubai - 29 Jan 2021

[Ale Vallecchi]

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:  Fewbie and Above

When:  29 January 2021, Friday.

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Action Plan: We will be aiming to drive first to Ganthoot, then on to Little Sweihan (on the other side of the fenced military area) and finally through this magnificent dune set back north toward Solar park, via the "Middle Earth" in between. Technical areas, long range dunes, sand bowls and canyons, sabkhas, sand tracks will be our playground.

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AtgREn7JpaU6XnaC9

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: Not earlier than 12:00PM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL STARTING AND ENDING THE DRIVE AT THE SAME 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 Fewbie 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  

 

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Wow was really looking forward to this after i couldn't get the slot in last long drive by Prof Ale.... Can I add myself in list before the One Second window opens .😄 Plz.  Hope those who couldn't get slot last time will get some pref @Ale Vallecchi

Edited January 23, 2021 by varunmehndiratta

[N@ved]

Hi @Ale Vallecchi, probably a stupid question as your drive already mentions "Dubai",  just need to check if will we be required to carry a covid negative test result for this drive (not sure if the start and end point would be within Dubai or Abu Dhabi limits)? 

[Ahab Shamaa]

Please add me to waiting list @Ale Vallecchi. First drive 😀

[Aravind Padmaraju]

Please add me to waiting list 

[Ale Vallecchi]

3 minutes ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

Please add me to waiting list @Ale Vallecchi. First drive 😀

Hello @Ahab Shamaa. #1 on the WL. Hope to see you. Thanks. 

1 hour ago, N@ved said:

Hi @Ale Vallecchi, probably a stupid question as your drive already mentions "Dubai",  just need to check if will we be required to carry a covid negative test result for this drive (not sure if the start and end point would be within Dubai or Abu Dhabi limits)? 

Hello @N@ved. No need for a test. We'll stay within Dubai. See you. 

2 minutes ago, Aravind Padmaraju said:

Please add me to waiting list 

Hello @Aravind Padmaraju. You are #2 on the WL. Thanks

[Islam Soliman]

@Ale, joined the AD IM drive so will keep this as my 2nd.. pls add me to your WL

[Ale Vallecchi]

1 minute ago, Islam Soliman said:

@Ale, joined the AD IM drive so will keep this as my 2nd.. pls add me to your WL

Hello @Islam Soliman. With pleasure. You will be #3 on the WL. Thanks

[Senthil Kumar]

Please add me in waiting list, if I get slot in this drive, i will exit from other one (faya drive) at same time, 

[Ale Vallecchi]

26 minutes ago, Senthil Kumar said:

Please add me in waiting list, if I get slot in this drive, i will exit from other one (faya drive) at same time, 

Hi @Senthil Kumar. I will place you at #4 in the WL. Thanks