Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Al Fayah - Abu Dhabi - 15 Apr 2023

[Vanessa8580]

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:  15 April 2023, Saturday

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

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/JG1iFYGTMHhvVRRf8

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

 

[Tatsiana Chase]

Hi all I am Tatsiana, this will be my first drive in the desert driving my husbands shiny red Jeep Rubicon. My experience so far in the desert is as a passenger with my husband so now I am looking forward to getting behind the wheel and trying this hobby for myself.

Our car has all of the necessary off road gear and tow points. 

looking forward to meeting you all in the sand on Saturday.

 

[Vanessa8580]

@Tatsiana Chase welcome to Carnity and happy to see you in my drive ! 

[Wile E]

Hi there!

I'm back on the waiting list and eager to join a drive this time. Last week, I tried but missed out. Fingers crossed for an opportunity soon! It'll be my first club drive, and I'll be in my yellow FJ. 😊

[DP1011]

On 4/10/2023 at 10:26 PM, Wile E said:

Hi there!

I'm back on the waiting list and eager to join a drive this time. Last week, I tried but missed out. Fingers crossed for an opportunity soon! It'll be my first club drive, and I'll be in my yellow FJ. 😊

Welcome to the Club @Wile E ! I see you are currently on WL and in the order WL 3, so the 2 other WL attendees before you gets priority, unless its their 2nd drive, in that case the folks with their only drive for the weekend gets priority ..

So you can hope for atleast 3 people dropping or convoy number getting extended

I remember my younger days with the club and even today - ( On a lighter note - you will soon realise the importance of 18.59 anxiety on Mondays :D followed by the desperate attempt to be among the 10-12 fastest fingers first , ensuring a confirmed spot  , all happening in fraction of seconds ) .  - Looking forward to seeing you soon in one of the drives ! 

[Cristian]

Is Carnity considering adding more rides?

It's a bit difficult every week to compete for the available places while we have a membership that should allow us to drive more often.

Thanks for your consideration.

[Frederic]

11 hours ago, Cristian said:

Is Carnity considering adding more rides?

It's a bit difficult every week to compete for the available places while we have a membership that should allow us to drive more often.

Thanks for your consideration.

Hi @Cristian during Ramadan there are on average always less drives being booked, as this is a holy month where many members and trip leads are spending more time with the family. I am sure you understand this.

 

[Vanessa8580]

@Wile E and @Cristian I have added you both to tomorrow's drive, could you please confirm if you can make it or not ?

[Wile E]

Yes, I can make it. Thank you!

 

[Vanessa8580]

12 minutes ago, Wile E said:

Yes, I can make it. Thank you!

 

Great ! Looking forward to meet you!