Chaitanya D

Drive report Well by now you all know it started with some last minute niggles. My pcr was negative but it wasn't reflecting on the Al hosn. The excitement of going to Sweihan did not let me wait. I went straight to the mina Rashid seha center where I did my pcr and asked them why not updated. They informed me that on Thursday the Al hosn app had some technical issues. Straight from there I left so that in a worst case scenario I could atleast let u all know well in advance and especially to Richard who was already close to the start point. At the check point , I had a discussion with the officer who said I need to make a U turn back to Dubai. Well this was when I had to extend our discussion, show him all the reports, receipts and the messages I received. With lot of checking which was right on their part , they let me through. It was indeed a relief to be back where I personally love driving , be it day or night. Glad to see all at the starting point. Great to catch up with some new friends in Xavier , and good old mates - Ruan, Hasan, Mustafa and Karthick. We had a covid safe brief and off we go. We drove along the direction heading north from Yahar which meant we were climbing the slip phases . This made driving a task, and especially leading for me daunting at places as I could not find easy exits going into some deeper bowls. With Richard and Marjan sweeping I was assured of some fantastic support and guidance which we experienced through the drive. One pop out in a nasty pocket like area meant we had to break for a considerable amount of time, but it was a good experience. Fixed up and good to go! We entered further venturing into an area notorious for sand formations, went as close but avoided going directly there. @Mus_hus78 might agree on this. While it was a great experience for me leading in night in a challenging terrain at Yahar, a big shout out to you all for driving with min issues, and almost to perfection except for few issues needing a quick pop out fix, some tugs (including one for me) , shovelling and some great self recoveries in the dark by Mustafa, Hasan, Xaviet and Richard. Mustafa now might know a new trick getting out from a wierd crest situation. @Xavier Treasurer a big thank you for being a perfect 2nd lead and doing the correction when I made mistakes . Well done @Karthikeyan Govindarajan impressive how you drove, but for the last crest - a karthick special. Which we all enjoyed, but you did well considering the terrain. @Mus_hus78 drove beautifbeautifully managing the challenges well. Your commaradrie on the drive is wonderful bring some smiles on everyone with your talks. @Hasan Wahlan managed his LC to perfection, even though being slightly back. Improving every drive , looking back from your NB we did some time back. Well done, make sure you balance your wheel after removing all the sand inside thoroughly. @Ruan van den Heever was unstoppable, conquering every dune with ease. Great to have you everytime we have been in sweihan. Well done @Wrangeld and @Jeepie thanks for sweeping, and helping on all the advises. How you had a great time being in sweihan. We enjoyed your company. Some pictures and stats uploaded in gallery. See you all soon. Please share some feedback, and the feasibility if you all would be able to join for a weekday drive . Let me know which time would be convenient so that it can be planned well for max participation . See you all soon

Hi @Karthikeyan Govindarajan. Attached map file for you, can be seen with wikiloc, Gaia, or my trails app FB Night Yahar 20 May 2021.gpx Summary I will be writing soon👍 Omg, that's a lot of praise 🤣. I enjoy sweihan as much as everyone else and that's it. But yes, always open to explore and push more there due to the kind of terrain it offers

Thank you @Frederic for taking over when my car rear diff made some metal noise immediately after start. sad i missed the fun in sweihan and exited early. Hope you all @Taufique Surve, @Ahmed MATAR and @Josh T. had some nice fun. Many thanks to @Jeepie and @Wrangeld for their great support today and for yesterday night fewbie drive at Yahar.

Crossed yala guys

I am on my way, shortly reaching the border in few min

Dear friends @Zed @Mus_hus78 @Hasan Wahlan @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Xavier Treasurer @Wrangeld @Ruan van den Heever My pcr is negative but it is not updated in al hosn. I will be updating here if I will be able to cross the border. Please keep a watch for the updates here . As of now the drive is as planned

Noted with Thanks, keep safe.

Dear Friends Please note the convoy positions for tomorrow 1. Chaitanya Black Xterra 2. Wrangled Grey Pajero SWB @Wrangeld 3. Ahmed Matar Pajero @Ahmed MATAR 4. Joshua Thibodeaux Shaheen @Joshua Thibodeaux 5. Taufique Surve Xterra @Taufique Surve 6. Zed Grey LC @Zed 7. Frederic - Blue Pajero SWB @Frederic As we are less than 24 hours from the start of the drive, here is a brief of what we plan to do tomorrow: especially for @Ahmed MATAR. Please click totally agree for the COVID precautions PREPARATION FOR THE DRIVE AND WHAT TO EXPECT 1) Please ensure that you reach the meeting point on time, i.e., 5:00 AM sharp. Reaching 10 mins early would be better, but dont be late. Also, ensure that you have tow points at the front and rear with 8 inch (min ground clearance) 2) All first timers with Carnity need to ensure that they have gone through the Newbie briefing Video : 3) The senior members on tomorrow's drive would be myself, Richard @Wrangeld and Fred @Frederic 4) We will be using Carnity Channel 1 tomorrow. (446.00625 Mhz). The instructions to program the radio are provided in the below post. Please ensure that you have a fully charged and programmed radio before the drive. If you are a first timer with Carnity we shall provide you with a spare radio for this drive, if you dont have one. 5) All traction controls, ABS and Air bags need to be switched off. While turning off traction control is mandatory, its ok if you are unable to turn off the Airbags for this drive. Traction Control, ABS and Airbags can be disabled by a button or by pulling the fuse. Incase of any queries you can always ask me or the senior members before the drive or better still, post your queries on this drive post and we would assist. 6) You will need a pressure gauge , deflator and a compressor for this drive 7) For highway tyres you can deflate to 15 psi. Those who have AT tyres, you can deflate to 13 psi. 8 ) Feel free to ask questions at any time. COVID PRECUATIONS COVID is still very much there, so once you reach the meeting point, park your cars at sufficient distance from each other. Always wear your masks while stepping out of your cars. Once done deflating, please get back into your cars immediately. Drivers will be responsible for the compliance of their passengers as well. See you all tomorrow

Yes thats the best way to do two drives as you are already there @Zed and @Karthikeyan Govindarajan. FB drive ends closer to the start point of NB friday. I am sleeping in the sands 🤣,provided the night drive is uneventful

Noted with Thanks @Zed. Remove your RSVP and click on the drive you are joining

Dear Friends, Please note the convoy numbering for todays drive at night 1. Chaitanya Black Xterra 2. Xavier Treasurer Xterra @Xavier Treasurer 3. Karthikeyan Govindarajan White LC @Karthikeyan Govindarajan 4. Zed - Grey LC @Zed 5. Mus-Hus Pajero @Mus_hus78 6. Hasan Wahlan Grey LC @Hasan Wahlan 7. Ruan Grey Wrangler @Ruan van den Heever 8. Wrangled - Grey Pajeros SWB @Wrangeld We will use Chanel 2 for Radio Coms. Please arrive on time, and drive safe. See you all tonight

Noted.Please remove your RSVP and click on the drive you are joining . Enjoy

Thanks Since this is your first drive with Carnity, we will provide with a radio just in case if you are unable to get it. Fred will be carrying spare radio for you, I am sorry I overlooked this earlier as I dont carry any spare radios with me .

I am not aware in Abu Dhabi as I stay in Dubai. You can get baofeng uv-5r on edragon mart online which is the easiest and good for the money u pay.

Dear Friends, Taufique Surve @Taufique Surve Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Karthikeyan Govindarajan Zed @Zed Joshua Thibodeaux @Joshua Thibodeaux Ahmed MATAR @Ahmed MATAR Thank you for signing up on this drive. Request everyone to go through the drive thread , the newbie briefing video . Please note the mandatory gear required for this drive 1. Shovel 2. Programmed radio 3. Off road flag 4. Deflator 5. Compressor Kindly ensure you arrive at the deflation /starting point on time with a fuel tank as full as possible. The nearest Petrol Station is at ADNOC service station ,Sweihan (960) @Ahmed MATAR please inform which car you drive and does it have a front and rear tow hooks /eyelets/ recovery points (mandatory). Kindly share weather you have any previous off road experience and carry the gear required as mentioned above. Kindly ensure you read and agree to the COVID precautions. We plan to explore a slightly newer area in Sweihan from the starting point , so be prepared for some nice fun on Friday morning. We will have @Frederic supporting this drive , which will double the fun for sure! Enjoy you week!

Oh yes, and why not. Some massive dunes in this area as we head north from our start point

@TT_Dubai congratulations

@Pierre de Maigret congratulations, time to unleash that FJ to have more thrilling drives 👍🚙

Congratulations @Anish S, great going and well deserved.

Absolutely, that's why I jumped in to replace @Jeepie who had car issues too. Lucky you , always an Angel (Angela) when needed @Foxtrot Oscar. Thanks for keeping everyone entertained, congratulations @Nabil Bishara the silent dunemaster 🚙