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COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 12 Mar 2021


Srikumar

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Join us to explore Sweihan 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.

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:  Absolute Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  12 March 2021, Friday

Meeting time: 06:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/uCJ5ButatWXaRp4Y7 Sweihan, Abu Dhabi 

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: 10:30 AM

End Point:  TBA

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9AM
    • 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 below calendar 

 

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Hi @Srikumar 

I would like to join your drive. I have a 2016 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD. I have front and back recovery points, radio, flag, and recovery gear (non kinetic rope). I have done a newbie drive last weekend and it was awesome. I have also ventured into the desert with friends a few times before. I have noticed that I have a limited approach angle and struggle with steep, straight down declines. (See attached image).

Will I be fine during your drive. I am willing to take alternative routes to allow others the technical challenge.

Please advise

Marius

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hi @Srikumar  , the calendar mentions until 10:30am 👍  Just want to check if this will be a hard stop? As I need to be home by 12:15noon 😁 

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@Marius Veldhuyzen van Zanten if you have min 8 inch of ground clearance at the front bumper you should be fine. Please measure it properly and let me know. 

22 hours ago, Zed said:

hi @Srikumar  , the calendar mentions until 10:30am 👍  Just want to check if this will be a hard stop? As I need to be home by 12:15noon 😁 

@Zed we always try our best to ensure to wrap the drive on time, but as we are offroading there are always chances for delays and hence I cannot guarantee everything goes as per plan. 

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Thanks @Srikumar , understood, i'll take my chances and still join your drive 😄  worst -case I will do Friday prayer in Sweihan, no worries 😊

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@Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Farouq Owdeh @Mus_hus78 @Anoop joseph @Zed @Hasan Wahlan @Marius Veldhuyzen van Zanten @Srijith Gangadharan @Willie @Jaap

Thank you for signing up for the Newbise Sweihan Drive. Please ensure that you have the following gears as a minimum else, you would not be allowed to participate:

1. Shovel

2. Deflator

3. Programmed Radio

4. Off road flag

 

We shall be using Carnity Channel 1 (446.006.25) for tomorrow's drive. Convoy numbering would be announced later this evening. 

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16 minutes ago, Srikumar said:

@Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Farouq Owdeh @Mus_hus78 @Anoop joseph @Zed @Hasan Wahlan @Marius Veldhuyzen van Zanten @Srijith Gangadharan @Willie @Jaap

Thank you for signing up for the Newbise Sweihan Drive. Please ensure that you have the following gears as a minimum else, you would not be allowed to participate:

1. Shovel

2. Deflator

3. Programmed Radio

4. Off road flag

 

We shall be using Carnity Channel 1 (446.006.25) for tomorrow's drive. Convoy numbering would be announced later this evening. 

Thank you @Srikumar, looking forward for our drive. This will be first drive with you and overall my 6th drive. 

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