Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 9 Apr 2023

[Gaurav]

DRIVE PLAN

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

 

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above

When:  9 April 2023, Sunday

Meeting time:  7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/o92FKUgwda7k3Jv17

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 12 cars only.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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.

 

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details.
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets.
• Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag.
• MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

[Martin M]

Hi @Gaurav I would like to check if there is a chance to join the drive with you on Sunday. 

[Gaurav]

Hi @Gautam Banka welcome to Carnity and I see you are next on the waitlist.

Please share your car and previous off-road experience (if any).

 

@Martin M as you are also on the waitlist but yours is showing WL2, so you will get second priority as this will be your second drive for this week. Whereas Gautam's waitlist shows as WL1, which means he is waiting for the first drive for this week.

Based on WL1 Gautam will get the priority, whenever we have a first dropout.

[Martin M]

Thank you @Gaurav Certainly I understand your point. Hope there will be spot available for your ride. Unfortunately I'm most of weekends outside Dubai so it would great for me to use this weekend. 

[Gaurav]

Drive RSVP has been extended.

@Gautam Banka and @Martin M please confirm if you both still like to join this drive.

[Martin M]

Hi @Gaurav definitely I'm interesting to join your ride. Would be great privilege if I get the spot. Thank you.

[Gaurav]

Hi All, please find the convoy number below.

We will use Radio Channel 2 (446.031).

@Patrick @Gautam Banka @Saverio Arena @Martin M @martin moody @Cristian @Mohit Gurnani @Srikumar @sohinik @Xavi Moyano @Georges Kazan @Klaus Pedersen @Maheshwar @Sandeep Padhi @Vanessa8580

 

1. Gaurav               Silver Pajero
2. Patrick                 Beige FJ Cruiser
3. Gautam Banka    Black Prado 
4. Saverio Arena     Blue Wrangler 
5. Martin M            Ford Bronco
6. martin moody    White FJ Cruiser
7. Cristian               Wrangler 
8. Mohit Gurnani    FJ Cruiser 
9. Srikumar            Green Cherokee
10. sohinik                White Trailblazer
11. Xavi Moyano       Black Wrangler
12. Georges Kazan    Black FJ Cruiser
13. Klaus Pedersen    Dark Grey Prado
14. Maheshwar         Black Pajero
15. Sandeep Padhi    Wrangler
16. Vanessa8580      Blue Xterra

 

 

@Gautam Banka as it's your first time with Carnity, kindly read and comply with all links on the drive topic above and also watch the Absolute Newbie briefing video without any distractions.

[Gautam Banka]

Hi Gaurav, Thanks for letting me in this group as i was waitlisted. I had off road driving experience from last 1 year and I have done around 15 - 20 rides in Dubai, Sharjah area with smaller group of friends. My car Prado 2022 is fully modified to do desert drives. I look forward for this experience tomorrow in a bigger group.

[Gaurav]

6 minutes ago, Gautam Banka said:

Hi Gaurav, Thanks for letting me in this group as i was waitlisted. I had off road driving experience from last 1 year and I have done around 15 - 20 rides in Dubai, Sharjah area with smaller group of friends. My car Prado 2022 is fully modified to do desert drives. I look forward for this experience tomorrow in a bigger group.

Thanks, Gautam, nice to hear that you already have previous experience and desert-ready Prado.

Kindly read and comply with all links on the drive topic above and also watch the Absolute Newbie briefing video without any distractions.

[Srikumar]

Guys, just a reminder that in event of fog (similar to today), the speed limit on all roads in Abu Dhabi drop to 80 km/h and the cameras are automatically programmed to send you a SMS at 81 km/h.