COVID19 Compliant - Morning Extreme Desert Drive - Faqa Fast and Furious - Dubai - 22 May 2021

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

Drive Brief

The stretch of land at the border between Dubai and Al Ain (Abu Dhabi) on the South Eastern corner of the Dubai Emirate, the Faqa area, offers one of the most spectacular terrains for adventurous off-roaders that may be found in the UAE. 

Long, high, complex dunes are so widely spread that, once entered, the biggest problem in the area becomes deciding where to go, as every dune is incredibly appealing, and when to leave, as this is one of those places true off-roaders fall in love with and never want to exit from. 

We will enter the desert on the North East end of Faqa area, not far from the E44 Al Ain - Dubai Road at 5.15am and head South West. After a short but fast stint of technical dunes, we will enter the majestic area of Faqa big dunes. 

It will be in this area that the drive will become a real "extreme" one: the convoy will go through a rapid sequence of  climbs along sharp crests, long slide slopes on completely virgin dunes, rapid criss-crossings and deep dives nose down on slip faces, alternated  with the exact opposite move, ie high and steep slip face attacks and criss crossing to the wind side. 

The rythm will be constantly fast (very fast), the technical level constantly high (very high), altitude will be maintained always as high as possible, with adrenaline levels going through the roof, while maintaining a very high level of concentration and focus, all of this between bursts of awe at admiring an equally breath-taking landscape. Participants will have a chance to put to the ultimate test their driving skills and cars will be stressed to their full capabilities, which - to be clear - means driving to one's very best, not at all driving recklessly!! 

As we will move South West, we will eventually exit the Faqa area and begin our approach to the milder dunes of Little Sweihan and South West Solar Park, where we will eventually make our exit by indicatively 9:15am, hopefully exhausted but enthusiastic after a "fast and furious" drive. 

About "Extreme" Drives

Extreme Desert Drives are an extension of a Intermediate drives but at a lot faster pace with a continuous drive-time on big rolling and difficult dunes. The difficulty level of climbs, ridge riding, criss-crossing will be more or less the same as the Intermediate level, but doing that over and over again at high speed requires special attention, to be courageous but with extreme caution.

If you and your vehicle are perfectly in-sync with the Intermediate level without repetitive stuck, refusals, or losing track, then only you should consider joining this fast-paced extreme drive. This drive offers the maximum adrenaline among all the types of drives and also demands a very experienced and sensible driver with a fully protected 4x4 vehicle.

In such extreme fast pace drive, it is highly recommended to drive alone without any passengers to avoid any distractions.

Who can join: Selected Intermediate and above drivers (with a minimum of 5 Intermediate drive experience). The final selection will be based on Trip lead and Marshals feedback.

Disclaimer: the chance of damaging your vehicle is quite high in such fast-paced extreme drives, so please join at your own discretion.

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 (with min. 5 Intermediate Drives completed) and Above (All Levels)

Selection: Admission at Trip Lead and Marshal discretion strictly.

When:  22 May 2021, Saturday.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Faqa Road - 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JqXF57i8B1chp5wE8

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:  9:15 AM

End Point: Solar Park

Limited Spots Available:

• Limited to 8 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 

 

[Varun Mehndiratta]

Hi @Lorenzo Candelpergher have done the requisite number of intermediate drives...let me know if I qualify for the same. Would be glad to part of this action packed drive if you find it fine. Cheers 

[Thomas Varghese]

5 hours ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Drive Brief

The stretch of land at the border between Dubai and Al Ain (Abu Dhabi) on the South Eastern corner of the Dubai Emirate, the Faqa region, offers one of the most spectacular terrains for adventurous off-roaders that may be found in the UAE. 

Long, high, complex dunes are so widely spread that, once entered, the biggest problem in the area becomes deciding where to go, as every dune is incredibly appealing, and when to leave, as this is one of those places true off-roaders fall in love with and never want to exit. 

We will enter the desert on the North East end of Faqa region, not far from the E44 Al Ain - Dubai Road at 5.15am and head south west. After a short but fast stint of technical dunes, we will enter the majestic area of Faqa big dunes. 

It will be in this area that the drive will become a real "extreme" one: the convoy will go through a rapid sequence of  climbs along sharp crests, long slide slopes on completely virgin dunes, rapid criss-crossings and deep dives nose down on slip faces, alternated  with the exact opposite move, ie high and steep slip face attacks and criss crossing to the wind side. 

The rythm will be constantly fast (very fast), the technical level constantly high (very high), altitude always as high as possible, with adrenaline levels going through the roof, while maintaining a very high level of concentration and focus, all of this between bursts of awe at admiring an equally breath-taking landscape. Participants will have a chance to be put to the ultimate test of their driving skills and cars will be stressed to their full capabilities, which - to be clear - means driving to one's very best, not at all driving recklessly!! 

As we will move South West, we will eventually exit the Faqa area and begin our approach to the milder dunes of Little Sweihan and South West Solar Park, where we will eventually make our exit by indicatively 9:15am, hopefully exhausted but enthusiastic after a "fast and furious" drive. 

About "Extreme" Drives

Extreme Desert Drives are an extension of a Intermediate drives but at a lot faster pace with a continuous drive-time on big rolling and difficult dunes. The difficulty level of climbs, ridge riding, criss-crossing will be more or less the same as the Intermediate level, but doing that over and over again at high speed requires special attention, to be courageous but with extreme caution.

If you and your vehicle are perfectly in-sync with the Intermediate level without repetitive stuck, refusals, or losing track, then only you should consider joining this fast-paced extreme drive. This drive offers the maximum adrenaline among all the types of drives and also demands a very experienced and sensible driver with a fully protected 4x4 vehicle.

In such extreme fast pace drive, it is highly recommended to drive alone without any passengers to avoid any distractions.

Who can join: Selected Intermediate and above drivers (with a minimum of 5 Intermediate drive experience). The final selection will be based on Trip lead and Marshals feedback.

Disclaimer: the chance of damaging your vehicle is quite high in such fast-paced extreme drives, so please join at your own discretion.

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 (with min. 5 Intermediate Drives completed) and Above (All Levels)

Selection: Admission at Trip Lead and Marshal discretion strictly.

When:  22 May 2021, Saturday.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Faqa Road - https://goo.gl/maps/mjP4LPcANqK56sDK9

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:  9:15 AM

End Point: Solar Park

Limited Spots Available:

• Limited to 8 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 

 

Please waitlist me if I'm eligible for the extreme

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

8 hours ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Hi @Lorenzo Candelpergher have done the requisite number of intermediate drives...let me know if I qualify for the same. Would be glad to part of this action packed drive if you find it fine. Cheers 

Dear @varunmehndiratta, while you may have the required nominal number of drives, for your own safety Carnity Advisors would prefer to see you taking a few more Intermediate Drives, so your driving skills can be assessed more thoroughly in light of your interest to join Extreme Drives and consensus can be reached on your eligibility. I look forward to having you join my next Extreme Drive! 

[Thomas Varghese]

2 minutes ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Dear @varunmehndiratta, while you may have the required nominal number of Intermediate Drives, for your own safety Carnity Advisors would prefer to see you taking a few more Intermediate Drives, so your driving skills can be assessed more thoroughly in light of your interest to join Extreme Drives and consensus can be reached on your eligibility. I look forward to having you join my next Extreme Drive! 

What about me @Lorenzo Candelpergher

[Lorenzo Candelpergher]

Dear @Christian Andras, @Shaaz Sha, @Tero Vallasand @Ahab Shamaa, I'm glad to confirm your are all eligible and therefore confirmed for this drive.

Dear @Thomas Varghese, you are as well eligible for this drive, but under the strict condition that your vehicle has no known and unresolved issue of any kind before the drive, as the frequent occurrence of electrical and mechanical faults in recent occasions is reason for some concern in view of this very demanding drive. Since this is your 2nd drive, your are waitlisted and will be admitted on Tuesday subject to availability and furthermore subject to confirmation of full electromechanical fitness of your car on Friday. 

[Thomas Varghese]

Just now, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Dear @Christian Andras, @Shaaz Sha, @Tero Vallasand @Ahab Shamaa, I'm glad to confirm your are all eligible and therefore confirmed for this drive.

Dear @Thomas Varghese, you are as well eligible for this drive, but under the strict condition that your vehicle has no known and unresolved issue of any kind before the drive, as the frequent occurrence of electrical and mechanical faults in recent occasions is reason for some concern in view of this very demanding drive. Since this is you 2nd drive, your are waitlisted and will be admitted on Tuesday subject to availability and furthermore subject to confirmation of full electromechanical fitness of your car on Friday. 

Dear @Lorenzo Candelpergher the car's mechanical issues have been sorted out. The electrical problem was a dead battery and it was sorted within an hour it occurred by fixing a new battery. The overheating issue also is resolved I hope as last week drives didn't show any problem. The whole cooling system has been flushed and worn out parts replaced. All suspension bushes have been replaced a month back. This is my daily drive vehicle and I drive this almost 300 to 350 km a day and all looks fine. 

[Shehab Alawadhi]

@Lorenzo Candelpergher if i am eligible would you kindly waitlist me for my second drive?

Thank you!

[Varun Mehndiratta]

7 hours ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Dear @varunmehndiratta, while you may have the required nominal number of drives, for your own safety Carnity Advisors would prefer to see you taking a few more Intermediate Drives, so your driving skills can be assessed more thoroughly in light of your interest to join Extreme Drives and consensus can be reached on your eligibility. I look forward to having you join my next Extreme Drive! 

Noted @Lorenzo Candelpergher... Thanks for the feedback .. see you in the next drive..

[MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ]

Hi @Lorenzo Candelpergher, consider me for my 2nd drive. As already booked a drive with Ale on Friday. Regards