Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 22 Apr 2023

[GauravSoni]

Attention Newbie drivers! Join us this weekend for an off-road drive, where you'll begin to practice the beginner skills necessary on your way to becoming a true sand dune ace. We will guide you through the basics of sand dune driving, including the proper tire pressure, gear selection, and vehicle positioning. You'll master the art of steering through the challenging terrain, and feel the rush of adrenaline as you glide over the sands like a true Maverick. So come on out and join us to begin/continue with your journey of exploring the sands around the perfect playground of Al Qudra. 

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 and above

When:  22nd April 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:  6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/DW715t4pjRDKfPA69  - Adjacent Last Exit Al Qudra.

Approximate finish time: 10:30 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

 

[nithin nk]

Hi

This is Nithin here. This is my first drive with the club. I had attended the Master Class 2 weeks ago and that is the only experience. My car is a 2020 RAM 1500 Laramie Black. I have front and rear tow hooks and few offroad gears are on the way from Amazon, which is expected tomorrow. Safety flag mount I have is AOR suction mount. 

[GauravSoni]

Hi @nithin nk, welcome to the club.. thanks for the information..At this level of drives we expect very basic items like the flags, and radio. it’s always best to carry necessary Offroad gear and safety items like the flag and the radio for communications. Please go through the Absolute newbie video to refresh . see you on Saturday morning. !

[Luke K P]

Thanks for the addition @GauravSoni😁

See you tomorrow 🚙

[Anoop Nair]

Hi @GauravSoni I am under the weather a bit so withdrawing from the drive, Have fun

[Ishak]

Be careful when after the dunes, don’t hit our tent 😅

https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.0000/55.4104/24.7981&layer=esriworldaerial,SatelliteWithLabels,Satellite,SatelliteWithLabelsContoursMeters,GaiaTopoRasterMeters

[Luke K P]

13 minutes ago, Ishak said:

Be careful when after the dunes, don’t hit our tent 😅

https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.0000/55.4104/24.7981&layer=esriworldaerial,SatelliteWithLabels,Satellite,SatelliteWithLabelsContoursMeters,GaiaTopoRasterMeters

Nice camp! Will try and be quiet to not wake you up 😜

[GauravSoni]

Dear sand surfers!

 @Benjamin williams @Tatsiana Chase @nithin nk @Shinebabu @Klaus Pedersen @Cristian @Sunil Mathew @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Simon D

 

please find the convoy order for tomorrows drive

We will be using channel 1. 44600625

please ensure that you have a radio set on the above channel and flag up at 6 am.

For HT tyres, please deflate to 14 psi and for AT at 12. If you need help in deflating, let me know.

See you all tomorrow!

in case of any emergency you can connect with me on 054 556 4213

For the signups from Sri’s drive, please check the starting point for the drive. https://goo.gl/maps/DW715t4pjRDKfPA69

2 hours ago, Ishak said:

Be careful when after the dunes, don’t hit our tent 😅

https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.0000/55.4104/24.7981&layer=esriworldaerial,SatelliteWithLabels,Satellite,SatelliteWithLabelsContoursMeters,GaiaTopoRasterMeters

You are way beyond our reach @Ishak

[Ishak]

Copy that @GauravSoni. Enjoy the drive all 👍🏼

[Ben Williams]

Ive had some alarm issues this morning. 

Desperately sorry...