Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Pink Rock - Sharjah - 5 Mar 2022

[Gaurav]

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 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
• Mandatory Safety Requirements
• Ban from Carnity Off-road Club
• Two Way Radio Guidelines

Drive Details

Level:  Newbie and above

When:  5 March, Saturday

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

Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/HWyBpDNphC5tkSbg9

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 1:00 PM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• 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: 

 

[Gregory]

@Gaurav please confirm that the published timing of the drive on the 5th (ie 09h00 to 13h00) is correct - as not a usual time for a drive. Thanks 👍

[Lala G]

Hello 

Could we have the radio freq and the convoy numberings please.

looking forward to the drive. 

[Tareq Al Turq]

Thank you @Gaurav for adding me tomorrow. Unfortunately i have family commitments as i will leave my space to another member to join you tomorrow. Enjoy 🙏

[Gaurav]

On 3/1/2022 at 5:47 AM, Gregory said:

@Gaurav please confirm that the published timing of the drive on the 5th (ie 09h00 to 13h00) is correct - as not a usual time for a drive. Thanks 👍

Yes its from 9 AM till 1 PM, as mentioned in drive post and calendar.

[Gaurav]

Drive RSVP is closed now.

Please find the convoy numbering below.

We will use Radio Channel: 2 - 446.031'25.

PLEASE NOTE DRIVE TIME IS FROM 9 AM - 1 PM

@Gregory @MMALEK @Guddi @Anthony Cupit @RiaanJH @Ashutosh Garg @Melenany @Dr Tanveer Ahmed @Udit S @Juzer Gandhi @Vishal Nair @Farook Veettil @Rob S

1. Gaurav                Silver Pajero
2. Gregory               2011 Pajero 5 door LWB 3.8 - White 
3. Guddi                  2021 Jeep Wrangler 4 door Granite 
4. Anthony Cupit    2015 Nissan Xterra Stock White 
5. RiaanJH              2021 Jeep Wrangler 4-door - Silver 
6. Ashutosh Garg   2013 Nissan Xterra 4.0L Silver 
7. Melenany          F150 Lariet 
8. Dr Tanveer          2010 Lexus LX 570, Gold 
9. Udit S                 Prado 2016 (3 door) 2.7L 
10. Juzer Gandhi      2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8L LWB Black
11. Vishal Nair         Pajero 2021, 3.8 V6, 4 door 
12. Farook Veettil    2014 Land cruiser V6 - White 
13. Rob S                 Prado 2015 white 

[Udit S]

Hi @Rob S - as discussed, 0502949628

[Rob S]

Great drive today! Thanks @Gaurav for leading us all (and my parents!) through the dunes. Thanks to @Melenany for support and @Gregory for fantastic job as SL. Towards the back of the convoy everyone was driving well with only minor refusals as the drivers were learning to balance the exact amount of gas needed to maintain momentum through to soft and churned sand. Always a pleasure to be the convoy sweep. See you all soon in the sand.

[Gregory]

A pleasant drive yesterday.... thanks to @Gaurav , @Melenany and @Rob S .

Well done @Guddi for the first drive - you were calm, controlled, and attentive - whilst maintaining a good distance from other cars (giving yourself time and options incase something happens in front of you). Upwards from here! 

Have a good week everyone. 

[Guddi]

Thanks @Gaurav for this amazing drive, and thanks for all times motivation - which helps me build on my confidence levels  looking forward to many more !

@Gregory Thanks for your words too and was much more easier - thanks to having you as second lead  Yes, as you said, looking forward to levelling up  - @RiaanJHWas pleasure to see you again ! 

@Melenany The view of your F150 on the ridge was scary at the same time, it gave me confidence how amazing and safe hands we are in to handle all kinds of refusals    & @Rob S - Thanks for all your support and help, which keeps us not to be scared of refusals...

I am excited and looking forward to more drives !