Brette

Drive RSVP is now closed. 

Convoy order below.

Please go through the tutorial videos and make sure your cars front and rear tow hooks are in order.  Hope all of you also have the required gear for the Fewbie level drives. 

See you all tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM and we will be using Carnity Radio channel 2.

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 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
• Mandatory Safety Requirements
• Ban from Carnity Off-road Club
• Two Way Radio Guidelines

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above

When:  5 Nov 2021, Friday

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

Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/FcEPDChtNgDQ2CCLA

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 Fewbies and above drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 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:

4 hours ago, Santhana Lawrance said:

I don’t have radio. Just bought keep 1 week ago. Is it okay to join tomorrow?

Will lend you one as it is your first drive but you would need to get one before the next. 

Drive RSVP is now closed. 

Convoy order below.

Please go through the tutorial videos and make sure your cars front and rear tow hooks are in order.  Hope all of you also have the required gear for the Newbie level drives. No gear = no drive. 

See you all tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM sharp and we will be using Radio channel 1, 446 006. 25.

2 hours ago, Derius Olivier said:

Good day @Brette,

if possible can @Johannes Roux and me be position together tomorrow.

thank you

@Derius Olivier I have put you'll together for this drive but it would not always be possible as there are various factors that go into the convoy positioning. 

Join us to explore Sweihan Desert in Abu Dhabi and learn the art of offroading 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 offroading 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 offroading 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: Mandatory Safety Requirements

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader 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

 

Thanks @Shaaz Sha for the report. Yes, it was an eventful and long day in the desert. About 90 minutes into the drive, it was unfortunate what happened with @Raman_Dbxbut glad he is fine and only minor damage to the vehicle. Take care buddy and hope to see you soon in the sand again. After making sure Raman was exited safely, we had about an hour left so we took and easier route hoping to make it to Faya so we could have some play time there but had multiple stucks, refusals and pop outs along the way. Although we were not able to make it, we managed to reach the nice big dunes just before Faya. Everyone did really well here making it to the top but unfortunately on the way down, @Joji varghese got himself stuck in a pocket and by the time he was recovered it was time to exit.

It was during Joji's recovery, that someone noticed two guys a few dunes away waving out for help, after recovering Joji, Shaaz and myself went to check on them and saw they had a bad pop out in a tricky spot and had absolutely no gear to fix it.  It took it close to 40 minutes to get that sorted before we made our way to the tarmac. Thank you to everyone for waiting patiently and I apologise for the delay in getting out. 

@Enrico Biscaro thanks again for being a perfect second lead. It was a bit of a frustrating day for you with a few refusals and pop outs but am sure it was a good learning experience. Having been with you on one of your first drives, I can see a huge improvement. Well done.

@Joji varghese its good to see you getting more in sync with your fortuner and am sure with a few more drives, you will also figure out its limitations being a 2.7. The key here is to find that sweet spot and then work your way around the other short falls that come with not having that additional power on tap. 

@Rsjiv Samuel you did pretty well with just a few refusals. Driving a a capable vehicle is a blessing but try and not only depend on the vehicle to get you out of sticky situations. Sometimes being gentle on the gas is better than all the power the vehicle has to offer. With time you will figure that out yourself and that will make you a more capable offroader. 

@Daniel Rodas you did really well. Hardly heard you through the drive which is a good thing. When we did stop and I got to see you attempt the sideys, you were totally in control. Well done. 

@Ashy thanks for your support in the CF position. A few stucks and refusals and each time reminded me of myself trying to figure out the JGC. It has a mind of its own and a small error in your line can end up with a stuck or refusal. This is something you need to pay special attention too and work your way around it. Would be happy to help anytime you have any questions. 

@salah2u Was good to see you back and you definitely looked more confident than the last time after the few mods to the front end of your Y62. It is a powerful beast but like they say, with more power comes more responsibility. A few times on approaching a criss cross, I saw the vehicle fishtail, NEVER try and use power to push the vehicle in the opposite direction when that happens. Always steer in the direction of the fishtail to straighten the vehicle and make a safe exit. Better to have a refusal and reattempt than end up being sorry. Other than that, was really impressed with the way you managed the entire drive. 

@Raman_Dbx its was unfortunate what happened and hope to see you back soon. 

@Nafiz and  @Mohammed Mansoor I did not get to see too much of you'll as you guys were at the end of the convoy but I was impressed with the little I got to see on some of the climbs we did one at a time. Well done. 

@Shaaz Sha You were a blessing. We needed a lot of pulls, tugs, shovelling and the pop outs. You were all over the place and I can't thank you enough. Thanks buddy. 

Overall everyone did really well and hope to see you all soon. 

Drive RSVP is now closed. 

Convoy order below.

Please go through the tutorial videos and make sure your cars front and rear tow hooks are in order.  Hope all of you also have the required gear for the Fewbie level drives.

See you all tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM and we will be using Radio channel 1.

@Mohammed Mansooryou have been added to the drive. 

11 hours ago, Enrico Biscaro said:

So we deflate at the tree or we meet along the street? 

We can deflate near the trees.

On 10/17/2021 at 7:28 PM, Rsjiv Samuel said:

Hi,

kindly accept me for this drive 

@Rsjiv Samuelyou have been added to the drive.

@Daniel Yangyou have also been added to the drive. 

Congrats @Yousef Alimadadiwell done. 

congrats @Felix Obstwell done. 

Congrats @Vaibhav

Congrats @S Jacob

Congrats @Aisha S, well done.

Congrats @Lawrence_Chehimiand welcome to the support team. 

Congrats @Warren Flay, well done. 

Congrats @James Thornwell done. Enjoy the new level.  Time to unleash that beast. 

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 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
• Mandatory Safety Requirements
• Ban from Carnity Off-road Club
• Two Way Radio Guidelines

Level:  Fewbie and above

When: 22 October 2021, Friday.

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

Meeting Point:   https://goo.gl/maps/PLc9YuWMhqKWShaJ9 (Mahafiz Tree Shade)

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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 Fewbie and above drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
• 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

Congrats @AlexM!! Well done.

Congrats @Sara EL FANIDI!! Well done.

Congrats @Johannes Roux!! Well done. 

@Yasin @Omar ElGamal @qaiser ijaz @Harkaran Birdi @Sandra Mrad @Umar Yaqoob @nr51mes @Mark Shepherd @JAISROCK 

Thank you for joining Friday Absolute Newbie drive, it was a absolute pleasure to drive with you all. Being absolute newbie's you all did great and learned really well.

@Yasin I am sorry you had to be exited early due to the overheating issues right as we started and once you have that sorted out, please join an Absolute newbie drive again. 

For the rest of you, some had a few stuck's and refusals but don't let it get to you. It is all part of the game and you learn from it. A special shout out to Marjan @Jeepie for the amazing support and making sure everyone made it through.

Hope to see you all on the sand again soon. 

Moving forward you all will be joining the Newbie drives and not an Absolute Newbie drive anymore. Drives are announced every Sunday at 11 am, and they go live on Sunday at 7:00 pm. Due to the high demand, these drives get full in about 10 minutes, so please be online at 7 pm to book your spot. If you miss a spot, put your name on the waitlist asap. Generally, by Thursday with dropouts everyone does get a spot if they have waitlisted. 

For the next drives, please bring along a deflator, pressure gauge, flag, compressor and radio as a minimum. 

• Learn to deflate your tires and checking them precisely
• Learn to fix a flag on your car
• Learn to program and fully charge your radio

Also like I mentioned during the debriefing, join the Carnity Whatsapp Drive Notification to get the latest updates on the drives, so that you can RSVP on time for the next weekend's drive.

Please have a look at below topic which describes the tools needed for every level. There is a separate tutorial inside which explains which radio we recommend and how to program them: (Please do not buy the Baofeng 888S spare radio we gave you, as these cannot be programmed without a special cable and software).

Please have a look at below grading structure that explains various off-road levels:

See you guys and gals soon on the sand again. Take care. 

@qaiser ijazyou can upload all the pics in the drive gallery at the link below.

https://carnity.com/gallery/category/1012-absolute-newbie-al-qudra-dubai-15-oct-2021

Drive RSVP is now closed:

Hello ladies and gents,

Here is the convoy numbering and order for tomorrows drive. We would be using Carnity radio channel 1, 446 006.25

If you do need to reach me in case of an emergency, my number is 052 6771O76.

Please make sure to go through the Absolute Newbie Video briefing as it is very important, failing to do so could lead to you being sent back.

Please be on time (a little earlier to give yourself time to deflate your tires) and make sure you have a full tank of fuel.

See you'll in the sand.

@Shafeek Kiblawi, MD @Hitham mohamed since both of you have completed your absolute newbie drives, I am removing you'll from this drive and you can join any of the newbie drives listed below. If the drives are full, just leave a message to add you to the waitlist on the drive page.