Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Pink Rock - Sharjah - 22 March 2025

[DP1011]

We request every member who 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 Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above 

Meeting time: 6.15am , Departure at 6.30 SHARP

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/rToMy4vn4dFRf1b76

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.

Approximate finish time: 09.30 AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 11 cars only. 
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others on the waitlist.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee.
• A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive.
• Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

 

 

[DP1011]

@Shiju Raju @Mei ling - Since you were in confirmed list, can you please exit the NB drive now. Thanks 

@JC_E - You are added as well now. 

[Mei Ling]

@DP1011 & support team, thank you. 

 

Edited March 21, 2025 by Mei ling

[DP1011]

Dear all , See you tomorrow deflated and ready for our departure 6.30am. - Please arrive early so we make use of remaining time at our disposal. Channel 2 : i.e 446.031

@Andrei S @Abdullah A. @Mei ling @JC_E @Dipu Francis @B.K. @Sam Selim @Sandeep N @Shiju Raju and the CF of the convoy @Emanuel 

Please ensure all your gears per your rank - Radios are charged and fuel tanks filled up. 

[Abdullah A.]

@DP1011 I’m so sorry for missing this, i made the classic mistake to set the alarm on 4.30 PM instead of AM. i was really looking forward to this drive.

[Andrei S]

Oh what a drive! Thanks @DP1011 it was absolute pleasure. Beautiful terrain and diversified mix of small dunes for crisscrossing, medium fast paced dunes and large climbs! Loved it! however this mix put additional requirement for distance feeling skills, so this was a truly "mind the gap" drive! 

Thanks again, this was something amazing to mark my 50th drive with Carnity!

Thank you all! 

[Andrei S]

Also we had a great side quest to recover a baggy. Taught them V channel😁

[Emanuel]

Off-Road Fewbie Drive to Pink Rock: Mind the Gap

A huge thank you to @DP1011 for an incredible drive and route, and to @Shiju Raju for sweeping. Kudos to everyone for driving exceptionally well, especially through the soft patches!

Our off-road adventure began at one of our usual starting points in Tawi Nazwa for Pink Rock and Big Red drives, taking us through the mesmerizing dunes to Pink Rock. The reddish sand and challenging dunes set the stage for an exhilarating ride. From there, we headed towards the iconic Big Red, where the real fun began.

On top of Big Red, we enjoyed playing around and tackling some big climbs. There were a few refusals, but most were resolved with good self-recoveries and second attempts. We even lent a hand to some dune buggy off-roaders who got stuck, using our shovels to dig them out. At the very end of the drive, we had one vehicle stuck. Despite deflating to 8 psi, it didn't budge, and @DP1011 had to give him a tug.

The drive was filled with ridge riding, side sloping, and plenty of crisscrossing at a fast pace. A theme for the drive soon emerged: Mind the Gap. Some drivers had difficulty maintaining a good gap between cars. Here are some tips for keeping a safe distance:

• Look Ahead: Keep an eye on the distance between your car and the one in front, especially if the driver is more experienced.
• Watch for Difficult Areas: When you see cars ahead on challenging spots like ridges, ensure they are clear or mostly clear before proceeding.
• Develop Instincts: Maintaining a good distance is a combination of art and science. You'll develop instincts for keeping the right gap on flat patches, tight technical dunes, hill climbs, and ridges.

Remember, maintaining a good gap ensures safety and smooth progress for everyone. Happy off-roading! 🚙

[DP1011]

26 minutes ago, Emanuel said:

Off-Road Fewbie Drive to Pink Rock: Mind the Gap

A huge thank you to @DP1011 for an incredible drive and route, and to @Shiju Raju for sweeping. Kudos to everyone for driving exceptionally well, especially through the soft patches!

Our off-road adventure began at one of our usual starting points in Tawi Nazwa for Pink Rock and Big Red drives, taking us through the mesmerizing dunes to Pink Rock. The reddish sand and challenging dunes set the stage for an exhilarating ride. From there, we headed towards the iconic Big Red, where the real fun began.

On top of Big Red, we enjoyed playing around and tackling some big climbs. There were a few refusals, but most were resolved with good self-recoveries and second attempts. We even lent a hand to some dune buggy off-roaders who got stuck, using our shovels to dig them out. At the very end of the drive, we had one vehicle stuck. Despite deflating to 8 psi, it didn't budge, and @DP1011 had to give him a tug.

The drive was filled with ridge riding, side sloping, and plenty of crisscrossing at a fast pace. A theme for the drive soon emerged: Mind the Gap. Some drivers had difficulty maintaining a good gap between cars. Here are some tips for keeping a safe distance:

• Look Ahead: Keep an eye on the distance between your car and the one in front, especially if the driver is more experienced.
• Watch for Difficult Areas: When you see cars ahead on challenging spots like ridges, ensure they are clear or mostly clear before proceeding.
• Develop Instincts: Maintaining a good distance is a combination of art and science. You'll develop instincts for keeping the right gap on flat patches, tight technical dunes, hill climbs, and ridges.

Remember, maintaining a good gap ensures safety and smooth progress for everyone. Happy off-roading! 🚙

Well summarised @Emanuel! Absolutely on point and love the theme u assigned it! 
 

below a snap shot of our drive ! Happy and safe Offroading🤟🏽