Afternoon Newbie Desert Drive - Tawi Nezwa - Sharjah - 22 Nov 2024

[M.Seidam]

 

 

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  NB level and above 
When: 22 November 2024, Friday 
Meeting time:  15:00 PM - Sharp
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b3RYcsNhcuQjKPQC7
Approximate finish time: 19:00 PM
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles (MANDATORY)
• First-aid kit 
• Fire extinguisher. (MANDATORY)

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on thursday 9 pm 
• 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 - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 CALENDAR

 

[M.Seidam]

Dear @Stuart G hello and welcome to Carnity Offroad club 

I see from your profile that you are new here . I would like to provide us with more info please 

1 . do you have any experience in sand driving ?

2. The trim of your car and if it has any modification . 
 

3. if your car has front and rear recovery points ( without them you can’t drive in the desert ) 
 
3. you will be needing an off-road safety flag , deflator.  Compressor and radio . Do you have them .? 
 

 

[Stuart G]

Hi and thanks for the welcome! 

1.  I have done the Desert Driving Masterclass with Gaurav about a month ago and on Friday morning a friend and I have  another morning driving again with Gaurav.  So only a few hours experience, in short I'm a complete beginner.

2.  2018 Pajero 3.8L, completely stock and on road tyres (Gaurav told me that they would be fine to start)

3.  Standard Pajero two points on the front and a bar with a centre point on the rear.  The bar is rated to 5,000KG, Jay from Machine Head 4*4 looked at it for me while I was there getting a flag mount made, he said it was good for the job

4.  In terms of kit; I have a flag on a rear mount, a radio programmed to the club channels (if I've done if correctly!), chucks / valve spanners for deflation, a compressor, fire extinguisher and a full size shovel (I got plenty shovelling practice with Gaurav!).  This is all in a box strapped down in the back.

What I don't yet have is a tow rope and shackles, but I checked on the chat last week and understand that this isn't needed for a newbie drive.

Very happy to answer any other questions, looking forward to my first club drive.

[M.Seidam]

49 minutes ago, Stuart G said:

Hi and thanks for the welcome! 

1.  I have done the Desert Driving Masterclass with Gaurav about a month ago and on Friday morning a friend and I have  another morning driving again with Gaurav.  So only a few hours experience, in short I'm a complete beginner.

2.  2018 Pajero 3.8L, completely stock and on road tyres (Gaurav told me that they would be fine to start)

3.  Standard Pajero two points on the front and a bar with a centre point on the rear.  The bar is rated to 5,000KG, Jay from Machine Head 4*4 looked at it for me while I was there getting a flag mount made, he said it was good for the job

4.  In terms of kit; I have a flag on a rear mount, a radio programmed to the club channels (if I've done if correctly!), chucks / valve spanners for deflation, a compressor, fire extinguisher and a full size shovel (I got plenty shovelling practice with Gaurav!).  This is all in a box strapped down in the back.

What I don't yet have is a tow rope and shackles, but I checked on the chat last week and understand that this isn't needed for a newbie drive.

Very happy to answer any other questions, looking forward to my first club drive.

Thank you very much for the detailed answer and you are set perfectly for your first drive in a convoy . Hope you will enjoy and see you Friday afternoon 👍

[M.Seidam]

Dear Desert Dreamers 

Hello and welcome . I hope you are ready for tomorrow’s afternoon drive . Please be on time 15:00 or bit earlier at the meeting point mentioned in the drive topic above . Once you arrive please turn on your fully charged radio to channel 2 ( 446031 ) . Deflate your tires to 12 PSI regardless of its type. Assemble your flags and please pay attention to the briefing there after before we move. 
Please notice that the last part of this drive is going to be in the dark , don’t worry it’s gonna be fun and will highlight it more on site. 

below is the convoy order 

see you all tomorrow insha Allah 

Lead : Seidam 

2nd L : @Jose Luis Campos

3. @Stuart G

4.  @nickJp

5.  @Alex M

6.  @Gilberto

7.  @Andreas Riis

8. Sweep : @Nathan
 

[AlexM]

3 minutes ago, M.Seidam said:

Dear Desert Dreamers 

Hello and welcome . I hope you are ready for tomorrow’s afternoon drive . Please be on time 15:00 or bit earlier at the meeting point mentioned in the drive topic above . Once you arrive please turn on your fully charged radio to channel 2 ( 446031 ) . Deflate your tires to 12 PSI regardless of its type. Assemble your flags and please pay attention to the briefing there after before we move. 
Please notice that the last part of this drive is going to be in the dark , don’t worry it’s gonna be fun and will highlight it more on site. 

below is the convoy order 

see you all tomorrow insha Allah 

Lead : Seidam 

2nd L : @Jose Luis Campos

3. @Stuart G

4. @AlexM

5.  @nickJp

6.  @Gilberto

7.  @Andreas Riis

8. Sweep : @Nathan
 

Apologies Doc, I dont think I signed up for this drive.. Maybe a different Alex M )) 

[M.Seidam]

@AlexM Oh my bad will fix it . Thanks 🙏 

[Stuart G]

Hi, Looking forward to this big time.   

Gaurav had me at 16 PSI to start then we moved to 14.  I'll take your instruction, but just FYI. 

I have three gauges (digital + analogue) and they read a 2 PSI variance, so I'm not sure how accurate these things are.  See you tomorrow! 

[M.Seidam]

7 hours ago, Stuart G said:

Hi, Looking forward to this big time.   

Gaurav had me at 16 PSI to start then we moved to 14.  I'll take your instruction, but just FYI. 

I have three gauges (digital + analogue) and they read a 2 PSI variance, so I'm not sure how accurate these things are.  See you tomorrow! 

There are many factors for what is the best PSI one of them the terrain and the other is the tire type and many we can talk about it when we meet . I believe Gaurav wanted you to feel the difference between the the different deflation level and in masterclass this is part of the learning class . 
 

you can use the digital , I use it my self it’s easier. I think it’s more accurate than the analogue to me . 
 

see you today will have fun 👍

[Gilberto]

Hi Seidam, it pains my heart, but I will have to drop out for today's drive. I had to come to Abu Dhabi for work and it'll be hard to be there on time. Enjoy the drive and have fun all.