Tamas Hoffmann

Hi Everyone 

Unfortunately I got some work came up Friday morning and therefore @Srikumarwill take over managing this drive

Have fun all of you 😁

@Alain Canivet-Abikhalil

Added you 😁 see you in the morning 

@Alain Canivet-Abikhalil

@darren thompson

Can you confirm if you join this drive tomorrow morning? 

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 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

Level:  Fewbie and above

When: Friday, 04 June 2021

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/HBGrYaGZzRbinKNt6

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: 9:00 AM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close 12 hrs before start.
  • 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 THE CALENDAR 

23 hours ago, Tamas Hoffmann said:

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 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 

 

Good afternoon Everyone 

Thank you for all of You for signing up

Hopefully you're looking forward to tomorrow morning's drive just as myself 

Please try to arrive few minutes earlier than 5am so we can already witness the sunrise somewhere in the desert already 

The Convoy order will be the following tomorrow morning 

1 @Tamas Hoffmann

2 2nd lead @Hisham Masaad

3 @RooRzOn

4 @Werno

5 @Chinthaka Ruwan

6 @PaoloMaraziti

7 CF @Lorenzo Candelpergher

8 @Darren Brooke

9 @Gaurav Soni

10 @Goutam

11 @Dodi Syahdar

12 @AlexPol

13 Sweep @Vanessa8580

We will be using Channel number 1 tomorrow 

Senior members will be @Vanessa8580and @Lorenzo Candelpergher

See you all at the meeting point in the morning 

Have a nice evening Everyone 

Congratulations 😁

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 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.

Level: FEWBIE

When: 31st of May 2021 Monday 

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  Al Faqa Mosque Parking

https://goo.gl/maps/mtkeiezKJQyDuf4W6

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: 08.00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. 

54 minutes ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Hi @Tamas Hoffmann. I have added myself to manage the drive, as discussed on the WA group. I hope you don't mind, even though I see you also got Chaitanya to support. See you later. 

@Ale Vallecchiof course I don't mind

Happy to have your support 😊

Good morning Everyone 

Today afternoon we will have a small but nice group and thanks to all of you who signed up 

Convoy positions will be the following 

1 @Tamas Hoffmann

2 @TT_Dubai

3 @Darren Brooke

4 @Thomas Varghese

5 @Russ

6 @Chaitanya D

Radio frequency will be discussed on the spot 

Looking forward to see you all in the afternoon 😊

2 minutes ago, Shaaz Sha said:

Hi @Tamas Hoffmann, my car is under a maintenance and I expect to receive it today, once I receive it I would probably try to get a slot in the drive. 😁🙏

Sure 😊 as you can see people aren't killing each other for tomorrow's drive so iam sure you'll get a place in case you car will be repaired 

49 minutes ago, Russ said:

Hi @Tamas Hoffmannis this an AM or PM drive, description says Afternoon but start time says 5am! Cheers

@Russsorry for the confusion it's an afternoon drive 

On 5/22/2021 at 10:49 AM, Darren Brooke said:

Thanks @Islam Soliman @Tamas Hoffmann @Abdul Rahman AK and @Ranjan Das had a brilliant first Fewbie plus drive!

Definitely  a step up and brings a whole new meaning to maintaining momentum

Cant wait for the next one

Special Thanks to @Tamas Hoffmannfor the little tug and not making me dig in near 50 deg heat 😃

@Darren Brookehehe be my guest anytime for a tug 😁

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.

Trip reports from today's morning drive 

First of all I'd like to thank all of you who attended my first lead in the desert 

Special thanks to @JeromeFJfor doing a fantastic  job as 2nd lead

@Brettefor being my marshal support and all the assistance on my first lead and @Hisham Masaadfor doing a great job as a sweep and thank you for your electric jack 😁

We had lots of happening on today's drive 

Refusals, stucks, few pop outs and a broken clutch at the end of drive but we managed to recover from most of them pretty quickly thanks to the team effort who participated 

@Nathan Evansyou did a great job with your Jimny

@Sinolalso great job especially doing self recovery

@luis manteconthank you for signing up last minute you were a bit unlucky on today's drive but you learnt now how to handle pop outs and also that you can drive out from the desert even with using only 2nd gear so we'll done for that 

@Chris Wing

@danebowers

@Thomas Fumarolaall 3 of you did this drive with ease and well done for that 

@Humayun Ghiasyou learn today about recoveries and hopefully you'll be able to use the knowledge in the future otherwise good job navigating with that big beast through the desert 

@Rawad Bahsasgood job with your Patrol 

Today's drive statistics 

We drove a total 45.53 km in 4 h 41 min which includes the recovery of the jeep which isn't bad considering the terrain we drove on 

Thank you so much one more time for all of you to join on my first lead and hope to see you on another drive 

5 hours ago, Hisham Masaad said:

Thank you @Tamas Hoffmann for the update and for arranging the drive tomorrow. Enjoyed to be with you last time and sure will be the same tomorrow 😀. Look forward. 

Iam happy you're joining me and the others tomorrow 

Looking forward to have you as a support 😁

Good morning Everyone 

Hopefully you're looking forward to tomorrow's drive as myself too 😊

If possible arrive earlier than 6am so we would be ready to leave as soon as possible 

We will be using Channel 1 

Please have all the necessary gear for the level of drive 

And my proposed convoy is the following 

1 @Tamas Hoffmann
2 2nd lead@JeromeFJ
3 @Nathan Evans 
4 @Sinol 
5 @luis mantecon
6 @Chris Wing 
7 CF @Brette
8 @danebowers
9 @Thomas Fumarola
10 @Humayun Ghias
11 @Rawad Bahsas
12 Sweep @Hisham Masaad

@Brettewill be my Marshal support for my drive and along with @Hisham Masaadwill assist in case there are any recoveries

@JeromeFJwill be assisting as 2nd lead

I ask Everyone to please follow all covid guidelines 

I am looking forward to see you all soon tomorrow morning on the sand 😊

@luis manteconI added you to the drive

@Hennie Schoemanthank you so much for letting me know although I was looking forward to have you on the drive 😊

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 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.

Drive Details

Level: Fewbie and Above 

When: 30 April 2021 Friday

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

Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/zGqXsPecwXq4gjev8

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: 10.00 AM

THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. 

On 1/27/2021 at 8:35 AM, Frederic said:

Well deserved @Tamas Hoffmann !

@Frederic thank you 😊

2 hours ago, Asif Hussain said:

congrats @Tamas Hoffmann wish you all the best.

@Asif Hussainthank you 😊

1 minute ago, Goutam said:

Congratulations @Tamas Hoffmann

@Goutamthank you so much 

Dear 

@Gaurav

@Vanessa8580

@Rahimdad

@Chaitanya D

@Frederic

@Wrangeld

@Jeepie

@Ale Vallecchi

@Pancho

@Srikumar

@Desert Dweller

@Emanuel

@sertac

I hope I didn't forget anyone 

Thank you for your mentoring and your support 

I will do my best and support others in their journey of mastering off roading 

Angela please add me on the wait list for 2nd drive 

Thank you 

Can you please add me on the wait list for 2nd drive 

Thank you 

Sorry cancel my wait list request please

Booked another drive the same time 

@Gaurav

@Panchosorry I need to withdraw from the afternoon drive as something else came up

Hi Pancho 

Can you please add me on the wait list for 2nd drive 

Thank you