COVID19 Compliant - Night Newbie Desert Drive - Murquab - Dubai - 29 Apr 2021

[Wrangeld]

Drive Brief

Murquab has a lot of wonderful dunes on which to play, high level, technical and long range, so we will start in Murquab and route ourselves into the Solar Park Complex. Depending on time we will try to get to Last Exit off road. If not, we will end our drive on the tarmac road that leads to Last Exit. 

General Info

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

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above (All Levels)

When:  29 Apr 2021, Saturday.

Meeting time: 9:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Murquab Mosque -   https://goo.gl/maps/2Vb8f39YnbfuVPw48

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: 1:00 AM

End Point: Last Exit

Limited Spots Available:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 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 BELOW CALENDAR 

 

[Thomas Varghese]

I have joined for saturday intermediate drive. If I can RSVP for this one for Thursday please let me know. Otherwise waitlist me. 

[Wrangeld]

14 hours ago, Thomas Varghese said:

I have joined for saturday intermediate drive. If I can RSVP for this one for Thursday please let me know. Otherwise waitlist me. 

Noted. Will let you know tomorrow

[Wrangeld]

• Nithin Vaidir @Nithin Vaidir
• Ehab @Ehab
• MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ
• Fabiano Morais @Fabiano Morais

 

• M.Seidam @M.Seidam
• Islam Soliman @Islam Soliman

You are confirmed on the drive on Thursday night. The timing is intentional to allow the Iftar meal and prayers to be completed comfortably and so that you can get home and maybe even get in some sleep before Suhoor (although I guess most will be using Friday for rest anyhow). 

So far it's a small convoy, so the plan would be to investigate the longer range dunes around Murquab,maybe play in a few bowls, take the supersand highway and then make our way slowly but surely from the Qudra West dunes into Last Exit, going off road the whole way. 

Our only watch out is that rain (yes, you read that right rain) is forecast for Wed/Thursday. It's the only thing that will stop us going out because it's simply not safe to be night driving in the rain or on rain soaked dunes that will get muddy and bog down very quickly. 

Otherwise, I am looking forward to another night drive experience. 

See you soon in the sand. 

[Ehab]

@Wrangeldthank you for your consideration of Iftar and prayers, its perfect timing, highly appreciated. Upgrading the trip to Fewbie level since all confirmed drivers are Fewbie level and above, will make the trip the perfect start of the weekend😊 

[Wrangeld]

59 minutes ago, Ehab said:

@Wrangeldthank you for your consideration of Iftar and prayers, its perfect timing, highly appreciated. Upgrading the trip to Fewbie level since all confirmed drivers are Fewbie level and above, will make the trip the perfect start of the weekend😊 

Hi Ehab, 

If everyone is at Fewbie level it can be considered, however, I am rather disappointed that you do not believe that even at newbie level my leading would not make the trip the perfect start for the weekend. 😉

[Ehab]

20 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

Hi Ehab, 

If everyone is at Fewbie level it can be considered, however, I am rather disappointed that you do not believe that even at newbie level my leading would not make the trip the perfect start for the weekend. 😉

I am sure it will be even if its an absolute newbie😄 , I was in your convoy for the first night trip this season, it was amazing, looking forward following your lead again.

[Nithin Vaidir]

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/weather/video-rains-hit-uae-more-forecast-for-3-days
 

Hope rain doesn’t play spoil sport on Thursday 

[MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ]

Being frankly honest, I wouldn't mind some rain 😂. Been too long since it last poured.  

[Thomas Varghese]

Hi Richard @Wrangeld if you can include me in this drive I will excuse myself from another drive I have waitlisted on Friday morning.