COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Faqa to Solar Park - 30 Apr 2021

[Frederic]

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 Offroader 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 DESCRIPTION:

Newbie Level Drive with emphasis on learning to cross dunes in more technical terrain.

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above

When:  30 April 2021

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

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/q8noXv4JQnXfaTQx6

Offroad Tools: Shovel, Programmed radio, Pressure Gauge/ Tyre Deflator, Offroad Flag

What else to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 10:00AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. 

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.

 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

• You will not be accepted on the drive without your offroad tools as listed above.
• Your radio is essential, make sure it is programmed beforehand.
• Follow the COVID rules as described, any violations will result in a ban from the club.
• We do not accept latecomers to the drive. 

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR 

 

[Roger K]

Hello Frederic.  I would like to get on the wait list if possible.  Thank you !

Roger Kohls

[Chris Meir]

Hi Frederic. Hope you are well. I signed up in time but for some reason you removed me?

Can I ask why and is it possible to get on the waiting list?

Best Regards, Chris

 

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, Chris Meir said:

Hi Frederic. Hope you are well. I signed up in time but for some reason you removed me?

Can I ask why and is it possible to get on the waiting list?

Best Regards, Chris

 

Hi @Chris Meir, apparently you ended up in the manage tab instead of the going list, that's why i removed you.

I will add you to the drive.

[Chris Meir]

Thanks Fred

Now that I'm a fewbie I was trying to offer to be sweep or CF for you.

Anyhow it will be good to see you on Friday

 

[Frederic]

 

5 minutes ago, Chris Meir said:

Thanks Fred

Now that I'm a fewbie I was trying to offer to be sweep or CF for you.

Anyhow it will be good to see you on Friday

 

Hi @Chris Meir the manage tab is only being used by the drive lead to add Advance and above members which will be responsible mainly for recoveries, CF, etc..

But i do really appreciate your gesture and willingness to help and will definitely assign you in a more responsible position being a Fewbie. See you Friday morning !

[Frederic]

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

Please find your convoy positions above. We will be using CHANNEL 2: 446.03125 Mhz

The Faqa terrain is beautiful, but can be very challenging at the same time. We will be crossing through some very complicated technical terrain, so adequate distance inbetween the cars will be necessary.

Seniors on the drive are @Shaaz Shaand @Kailas who will be helping you out in case we have stucks and refusals, which i hope we will have a few and practice self recovery skills  

Please arrive before 6AM so you have ample time to put up your flag and deflate. Mandatory tools will be your pressure gauge, programmed radio, shovel, and a flag. Be aware that you will not be accepted on the drive without these items.

Keep your distance during deflation, and abide by the COVID rules we have outlined in the topic. Let's keep it safe for everyone please.

I am looking forward to this drive as this is my favorite area and i am sure we'll have lots of fun !

See you tomorrow morning !

 

[Lakshmi Narasimhan]

Its a long convoy, loads of fun in store!!! Have a nice time!!!!!

[Miguel Codes]

Hello Frederic: For some reason I am not getting the messages, but just to confirm, I am going. Will be there tomorrow.

[Claudio C]

hello Frederic, my phone stopped working right now, I've tried to recover it for couple of hours but nothing, it is absolutely dead. I have no other phone so I have to cancel the trip unfortunately.