COVID19 Compliant - Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Mahafiz to Faya via Fossil Rock - Sharjah - 12 Feb 2021

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

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.

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  12 Feb 2021, Friday.

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

Meeting Point: Mahafiz Tree Shade - https://goo.gl/maps/Tj9WXKFDYB43KpWZ9

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, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tire inflation.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

End Point: Faya

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. 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 EVENT 

 

Edited February 7, 2021 by Lorenzo Candelpergher

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Please add me to wait list for second drive. 

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

22 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Please add me to wait list for second drive. 

Hi @varunmehndiratta, you are waitlisted for this drive.

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

Dear Desert Wanderers,

There is nothing more inspiring than starting a desert drive at dawn heading east, straight into the sun rising from behind the scenic skyline of Fossil Rock: the long and gentle sunbeams paint the light orange stretch of sand between Mahafiz and the Rock with amazing colors in a mix of highlights and shadows between sharp crests and large ridges. 

We will enter this beautiful scenery quietly, almost on our toes, while gaining confidence with the terrain. As much as beautiful the view can be, in fact, equally challenging the drive may become, as we will be making our way through a glaring sunrise (clean you windscreen if you want to see through it!!). 

There will be a lot to experiment as we approach the Rock: steep ascents, sudden drops, smooth ridges, sharp crests, long sideslopes, soft patches, all dressed with a few bushes in between, but above all the Long Dune, whose name doesn't require anything more to be said. 

Conquering Fossil Rock will be exciting: even if our stereo will be off, most of us will end up with "The Ride of the Valkyries" as soundtrack in our head as we push it to the top.

Depending on the sand cover, we may either attempt an adventurous dive down the steep East face of the Rock or a safer passage by the South-West side, from where we will hopefully make our way, if the time will allow, for a close ride around Camel Rock before heading south and exiting on the tarmac at Faya.

@N@ved, @imranaasghar81, @Ashy, @Arda Yagcioglu, @Yusuf Esaf, @Matt.T, @Mikhail Lukichev, @Paul Zeitoun, @Shaaz Sha, @bassel el rafei, you are confirmed for this drive. 

I can't wait to meet you under the Mahafiz Trees in the morning twilight! 

Edited February 7, 2021 by Lorenzo Candelpergher

[Paul Zeitoun]

Thank you @Lorenzo Candelpergher, the way you describe the drive makes us feel like it's a new adventure in a new area we've never been before 🙂🙂. Can't wait for Friday 👍

[Gaurav]

2 minutes ago, Paul Zeitoun said:

Thank you @Lorenzo Candelpergher, the way you describe the drive makes us feel like it's a new adventure in a new area we've never been before 🙂🙂. Can't wait for Friday 👍

Totally Agree.

new adventure in a new area WITH a brand new LEAD.

[Paul Zeitoun]

12 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

Totally Agree.

new adventure in a new area WITH a brand new LEAD.

@Gaurav , 

@Lorenzo Candelpergher set the expectations really high now 🙂, i am really excited, and trust the comments after the drive will be even more positive

[M.Seidam]

Fossil rock is always fascinating and offers all what is needed for any drive level . 
And yes I felt it’s completely new area after reading Lorenzo’s pre drive intro. I am sure you will all see it feel it enjoy it though our new leader plan, route and eyes . Viva to all new leaders as well as to all who loves this game.

[Yusuf Esaf]

Faya is always exciting. Cant wait to be on the drive under CAPTAIN @Lorenzo Candelpergher leadership. Hope this is gona be challenging and we get a chance to test our limits. Yusuf to @Lorenzo Candelpergher Over and out.

[Rahimdad]

@Lorenzo Candelpergher can you please waitlidt me for my first drive this weekend. Thank you.