COVID19 Compliant - Morning Intermediate Desert Drive - The sky is the limit from Area 53 to Shuweib - Sharjah - 23 Apr 2021

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

Drive Brief
After a short approach across some small dunes we will reach the famous Area 53, the pyramid-like dune formation belonging to the portion of Al Badayer situated on the south-west side of the E44 Dubai - Hatta Road, which we will climb from the west side. This first ascent will set the tone and the level for the rest of the drive, which will take us, as we will progressively move south, through 16 more different areas with high and complex dunes, where we will perform steep ascents, audacious criss-crossings, crest/ridge ridings and side slopes at vertiginous heights, reaching so high that only the sky will be our limit. In between, we will have to crunch a few kilometers across medium small technical dunes characterized by the complete absence of any specific alignment or repetitive pattern, which will require careful navigation and undivided attention by all drivers. This drive is the epitome of off-roading on the high red sand dunes of Sharjah, an adrenaline and action packed time for those who really want to discover where their limits as Intermediate off-roaders are.

General Infos

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 2.0

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.

SUGGESTED READING: Carnity Two Way Radio Frequencies

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Intermediate and Above (All Levels)

When:  23 Apr 2021, Friday.

Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Badayer Exit - E44 Dubai - Hatta Road - https://goo.gl/maps/JkhE9hDwve8mkkU99

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: 10:00 AM

End Point: Shuweib (Al Madam Farms)

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 

 

[Imran Asghar]

Hi can you add me to the waitlist please thank you 

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

12 minutes ago, imranaasghar81 said:

Hi can you add me to the waitlist please thank you 

Hi @imranaasghar81, the RSVP is not yet closed. I've added you as an attendee.

[Imran Asghar]

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

Dear Desert Wanderers, 

the RSVP limit has been reached for this drive.

@Arman, @Shehab Alawadhi, @Mario Cornejo, @Goutam. @Hisham Masaad, @Ilya Golubinsky, @amir amiri, @imranaasghar81, @GauravSoniand @varunmehndiratta are pre-confirmed, for the time being.  

Looking forward to meet you all on the sand on Friday!!

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Looking forward ...been off the sand for 2 weeks... Jeep n me both are eagerly waiting to explore the dunes. 

[Shaaz Sha]

Hi @Lorenzo Candelpergherplz wait list me, 1st drive

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

1 minute ago, Shaaz Sha said:

Hi @Lorenzo Candelpergherplz wait list me, 1st drive

Sure @Shaaz Sha, you are the 1st waitlisted for this drive (1st drive).

[Tariq Carrimjee]

Please wait list me for this drive.   
thank you.  

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

Hi @Tariq Carrimjee, you are the 2nd waitlisted for this drive.