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@Vanessa8580 congratulations and wish you all the best.

It was a breezy cold morning and no fog day. @Waleed Soliman was the first one to reach our meeting point and everyone showed up one by one. After a short briefing we started to explore Al Khatim area towards east and for my surprise the dunes there were awesome without any cross tracks. It was a perfect learning area for newcomers. @Hasan Wahlan was my second lead and followed my instruction precisely whenever i had an obstacle and he is to reroute the convoy to the safe track. @Alex Sidorov @Amanda Milnes @Waleed Soliman all of you performed well and handled your rides perfectly and you guys did not give me a chance to remove my recovery rope throughout drive. @Mus_hus78 was our sweep with his co-pilot made sure that no one is left behind.. thank you very much for your support. See you all soon.

Your welcome @Alex Sidorov Pictures you can post in drive gallery here 👇 https://carnity.com/gallery/category/505-newbie-al-khatim-abu-dhabi-22-jan-2021

Drive RSVP is closed now @Alex Sidorov @Waleed Soliman @Mus_hus78 @Hasan Wahlan @Hashem Rihan @Amanda Milnes Thank you all for joining the drive. See you all tomorrow. We will be using Carnity Channel 5 - 462.887-50 Mhz. In case of emergencies, you can contact me on 050 6990411

@Hasan Wahlan @Hashem Rihan @Amanda Milnes welcome to Carnity Offroad club Kindly reply with a small introduction: Which 4x4 are you driving/bringing to drive ? Any prior offroading experience ? If so please specify. Does your vehicle have front and back tow points and are they in perfect condition ? As a perfect preparation for your first drive with us, please go through the Absolute Newbie Briefing video posted below which really helps in getting you to understand the first basic essentials, so please watch it with full attention: MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING For your first drive, please bring a tire pressure gauge and a deflator so you can deflate your tires. These are readily available in ACE Hardware, Apex Hardware, Adventure HQ or tire shops and hardware shops near you. If you do have offroad gear such as a flag, shovel, recovery rope or others, please bring it along as well. If you have a UHF Radio you can bring it along, and program it to the Carnity Frequencies as per the below post. If you don't have radio we will provide spare radio to use. From the second drive onward you need to get your own radio.

@Alex Sidorov @Waleed Soliman we might start the drive bit late depending on the weather to clear but drive will not be cancelled.

As of now drive is on. Any changes we will announce here in advance.

I bought from dragon mart for AED 20.00 which is 2mtr long. I had not seen any shop selling similar type of flag here in Abu Dhabi. Shops like Ace Hardware / Adventure HQ sell AOR brand which is expensive and you can also find them online. @Waleed Soliman for your first drive with us safety flag is not mandatory but from second drives onwards make sure have a safety flag.

@Alex Sidorov @Waleed Soliman welcome to Carnity Offroad club Kindly reply with a small introduction: Which 4x4 are you driving/bringing to drive ? Any prior offroading experience ? If so please specify. Does your vehicle have front and back tow points and are they in perfect condition ? As a perfect preparation for your first drive with us, please go through the Absolute Newbie Briefing video posted below which really helps in getting you to understand the first basic essentials, so please watch it with full attention: MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING For your first drive, please bring a tire pressure gauge and a deflator so you can deflate your tires. These are readily available in ACE Hardware, Apex Hardware, Adventure HQ or tire shops and hardware shops near you. If you do have offroad gear such as a flag, shovel, recovery rope or others, please bring it along as well. If you have a UHF Radio you can bring it along, and program it to the Carnity Frequencies as per the below post. If you don't have radio we will provide spare radio to use. From the second drive onward you need to get your own radio.

Join us to explore Al Khatim Desert in Abu Dhabi And learn the art of off-roading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should i join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can i bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to off-roading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Off-roader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and Above (All Levels) When: 22 Jan 2021, Friday Meeting time: 07:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - Al Khatim Abu Dhabi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wvksgCJq1JowYfz29 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM End Point: Al Haffar - ADNOC Station LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 6PM. 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 10 Members. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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. Please RSVP on below calendar

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Most welcome @Gaurav Soni see you tomorrow!!!

Drive RSVP is closed now. @Mus_hus78 @Jack Thomas @mikaeel shaik @Shehab Alawadhi@Arman @Janarthan Thank you all for joining the drive. Since we have a small convoy we will do the convoy positioning at meeting point. We will be using Carnity Channel 1: 446.00625 Mhz. In case of emergencies, you can contact me on 050 6990411 See you tomorrow !

Congrats @Chaitanya D

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