COVID19 Compliant - Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 21 May 2021

[Chaitanya D]

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

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

• For first-timers with Carnity, we can share spare radios.
• If you already own a radio, kindly program it to the frequencies described in below advice topic. 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.
• If you wish to buy one, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

 

 

 

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and Above

When:  21 May 2021, Friday

Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/nARWJAQcWBb2sDfR9

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: 9:00 AM Friday Morning

End Point: near Al Taf Road E16

 

Please RSVP on below calendar

 

[Chaitanya D]

Dear Friends,

• Taufique Surve @Taufique Surve
• Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Karthikeyan Govindarajan
• Zed @Zed
• Joshua Thibodeaux @Joshua Thibodeaux
• Ahmed MATAR @Ahmed MATAR 

Thank you for signing up on this drive. Request everyone to go through the drive thread , the newbie briefing video .

Please note the mandatory gear required for this drive

1. Shovel

2. Programmed radio

3. Off road flag

4. Deflator

5. Compressor

Kindly ensure you arrive at the deflation /starting point on time with a fuel tank as full as possible. The nearest Petrol Station is at ADNOC service station ,Sweihan (960)

 

@Ahmed MATAR please inform which car you drive and does it have a front and rear tow hooks /eyelets/ recovery points (mandatory). Kindly share weather you have any previous off road experience and carry the gear required as mentioned above. Kindly ensure you read and agree to the COVID precautions.

 

We plan to explore a slightly newer area in Sweihan from the starting point , so be prepared for some nice fun on Friday morning. We will have @Frederic supporting this drive , which will double the fun for sure!

Enjoy you week!

 

[Ahmed MATAR]

@Chaitanya DThank you for leading this drive. 

I drive a 2005 Pajero SWB and I have no previous experience in off-roading. I confirm gear and tow points availability except the radio. Any place I can buy the radio from in Abu Dhabi please? 

 

Edited May 18, 2021 by Ahmed MATAR

[Chaitanya D]

6 minutes ago, Ahmed MATAR said:

@Chaitanya DThank you for leading this drive. 

I drive a 2005 Pajero SWB and I have no previous experience in off-roading. I confirm gear and tow points availability except the radio. Any place I can buy the radio from in Abu Dhabi please? 

 

I am not aware in Abu Dhabi as I stay in Dubai. 

You can get baofeng uv-5r on edragon mart online which is the easiest and good for the money u pay. 

[Josh T.]

I ordered mine from dragon mart and it only took 2 days to arrive to my home and I live in Abu Dhabi .

 

 

 

[Ahmed MATAR]

Very good. I just ordered mine too. 

[Chaitanya D]

54 minutes ago, Ahmed MATAR said:

Very good. I just ordered mine too. 

Thanks

Since this is your first drive with Carnity, we will provide with a radio just in case if you are unable to get it.

Fred will be carrying spare radio for you, I am sorry I overlooked this earlier as I dont carry any spare radios with me .

[Ahmed MATAR]

That's great.

[Lakshmi Narasimhan]

1 hour ago, Chaitanya D said:

Fred will be carrying spare radio for you, I am sorry I overlooked this earlier as I dont carry any spare radios with me .

Small suggestion, instead of carrying a spare why cant we get one for those in Abudhabi, this will solve the problem.

Edited May 18, 2021 by Lakshmi Narasimhan
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[Karthik_LC200]

@Chaitanya D, I am pulling out myself from this drive. But I will be seeing you in Thursday’s night fewbie drive. 
thank you