Davie Chase

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Carnity Off road Club Fewbie drive, meeting in Abu Dhabi and ending in Dubai, this is an inter emirates crossing and will be a little challenging in terms of difficulty as the route will be driving against the slip face from southeast to northwest. Please make sure from the beginning of the week that your vehicle is fully ready especially as the ambient temp is rising, please ensure your off-road gear is as per your rank. Expect all sorts of terrain from technical to longer range dunes as well as wide sabkhas to cross. It will be very important to get ensure you are well rested the night before as you will need it to keep focus and attention, to ensure we maintain a good pace due to the amount of time spent driving. 

Couple of Notes

Note 1: Please keep an extra hour buffer in case of any delays.

Note 2: It is advisable not to join this drive if it is your first Fewbie. 

Note 3: it is advisable not to bring passengers not accustomed to long drives (85 km plus) or known to develop motion sickness.

Stay tuned for more info toward the end of the week.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes 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

When:  15 July 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:   05:30 - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/JnANM9MrDPGzKrod7?coh=178573&entry=tt

Approximate finish time:  09:30

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.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in 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.
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PLEASE RSVP IN THE BELOW CALENDAR

Dear Desert Adventurers, well we said it would be an adventure and it did not disappoint, we had some tricky technical areas, coupled with vegetation that made the going tougher than I would have like at the start but you all managed it extremely well. the second half of the drive saw us flowing through so longer-range dunes. we had very few refusals and only one stuck where we did have to get the shovels out and a couple of winches and a rope, this was at a tricky angle but you guys were amazing and assisted me to get it resolved quickly and effortlessly so well done and thank you. 

Fantastic S/L from @Joseph Raju you did everything right hanging back enough to give yourself time to react to my instructions well done. 

@Sunil Mathew brilliant as always at sweep you did amazingly well keeping the convoy together and me informed.

@Pierre de Maigret and @Bjoern you guys as did the other team members drove exceptionally well in as we described above so tricky terrain so well done to you all.

 @Paolo Pellegrini  @Islam Soliman sorry we lost you guys so early, but it was hot  hot hot, hope you get on top of you heating issues and we see you in the sand again very soon.

Desert adventurers @Joseph Raju @Pierre de Maigret @Paolo Pellegrini @Sunil Mathew @Islam Solimanplease see below the updated convoy order for todays adventures, we will be using Channel 4, (446.081) and meeting at https://goo.gl/maps/6cmG8WSxsjWaafh76 looking forward to seeing you all at 15:00.

Desert adventurers @Joseph Raju @Pierre de Maigret @Paolo Pellegrini @Sunil Mathew please see below the convoy order for tomorrow's adventures, we will be using Channel 4, (446.081) and meeting at https://goo.gl/maps/6cmG8WSxsjWaafh76 looking forward to seeing you all at 15:00 tomorrow.

Congratulations @Marketa Dobesova well deserved, look forward to seeing you in the FB+ drives now

Congratulation @Benjamin well deserved mate - keep it up

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Carnity Off road Club Fewbie Plus drive meeting in Lisali.  We will be tackling the long and mid-range Faqa dunes as we travel through this amazing part of the Dubai desert.

If you have any questions, please post them in the drive forum thread and we will try to our best to answer them prior to the drive.

Closure of the RSVP will be approximately one day before. So please stay tuned.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes 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 Plus and above

When:  08 July 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:  03:00 pm - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/6cmG8WSxsjWaafh76

Approximate finish time: 06:30 pm

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.

Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in 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.
   

RSVP ON THE CALENDAR EVENT

6 hours ago, Bernard Kalaani said:

Good morning @Davie Chase- can I join on a last minute call?

Sorry @Bernard Kalaani I did not see this until we were at the meeting point 

Well what can I say, what a fantastic morning out with great company. The drive had a little bit of everything, starting off with an awesome sunrise, then virgin sand, a desert fox siting, some awesome climbs, a few cross overs and sidies. 
@FERNANDO SYRIO you were just simply amazing as my second lead, holding back far enough to stop and correct when instructed to do so but close enough not to loose me, great job well done.

Fantastic support in the centre from @Ranjan Das who assisted where needed in his usual calm and efficient manner.

Superb sweep by my partner in crime Goutam AKA @Looper no words need3d mate absolutely rock solid as always.

The rest of our band of merry men @Pavel Pashkovskiy @Rk ram @Deepak Eswar you guys drove amazingly well hence why this drive turned into a fb+ well done to all it was an amazing morning in the sand with great company.

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Congratulations @Asif Hussain @GauravSoni @DP1011 @M.Seidam @Looper and @Zed.. well deserved all of you  

@Ranjan Das @Pavel Pashkovskiy @Deepak Eswar @FERNANDO SYRIO @Rk ram @Looper Looking forward to seeing you all in the sand tomorrow morning, the convoy order will be as below and we will be using Channel 2 446.031

@Pavel Pashkovskiy will add you in and update the convoy list see you in the morning 

@Ranjan Das @Deepak Eswar @FERNANDO SYRIO @Rk ram @Looper Looking forward to seeing you all in the sand tomorrow morning, the convoy order will be as below and we will be using Channel 2 446.031

No issue @Pavel Pashkovskiy let me know I can add you back in no issue 

Congratulations @Simon D well deserved buddy. you have been a great support team member, always a pleasure to drive with you, have you support my drives now and of course i look forward to supporting your drives in future.

Congratulations @DP1011 on becoming an advisor, well deserved, your calm deminer and knowledge is outstanding, always a privilege to  drive with you, have you now support my drives and of course I am looking forward to supporting your drives now :):) 

Congrats @Frans M enjoy the new level well deserved Buddy

Well done @Gary F Enjoy the new level

Congrats @george charbel well deserved and enjoy the new level

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Carnity Off road Club Fewbie drive meeting at Tawi Nizwa.  We will meander our way around the dunes of this picturesque area taking in the delightful scenery as we go.

If you have any questions, please post them in the drive forum thread and we will try to our best to answer them prior to the drive.

Closure of the RSVP will be approximately one day before. So please stay tuned.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes 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

When:  01 July 2023, Saturday

Meeting time:  05:30 am - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/PXcRwegWaX8dienE7

Approximate finish time: 09:00 am

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.

Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in 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.
   

RSVP ON THE CALENDAR EVENT

Congratulations @Bravoecho Enjoy the new Level

@Marketa Dobesova @Arvind Uchil @Gautam Banka @Mohit Gurnani @Imteeaz @Ron.P @Patrick @Juan R @Ignacio Quindós thank you all for joining the drive last evening, I hope you all had as much fun as I did covering a grand total of 58kms. we had everything that we had planned for except of course a mini popout, but we did plan for a beautiful sunset, to a taste of night driving and of course some lovely flowing dunes to play on. We also encountered some unexpected traffic, I have never seen traffic like that since I have been driving in the desert in truly was a sheik Zaid experience. you guys all drove extremely well and that was evident from the very few refusals and stucks that we encountered so well done to you all.

@Marketa Dobesova thank you for an absolutely brilliant second lead, you followed my instructions well and gave clear and concise inputs to the rest of the convoy, was a pleasure to have you follow me, correct the lines and keep the convoy on the right track.

@Ignacio Quindós thank you for accepting the late change and stepping up to sweep the convoy, excellent job at the back giving me regular updates makes leading with confidence so much easier when you know what is happening at the back.

@Imteeaz fantastic support as always in the CF position your calm nature and clear head in dealing with the couple of issues we had made the drive much smoother for sure. 

@Arvind Uchil I hope your passenger is feeling better and really glad you were able to complete the drive with us.

Have a great week ahead see you all again soon

Dear desert wanderers, @Ignacio Quindós @Arvind Uchil @Gautam Banka @Mohit Gurnani @Ron.P @Simon D @Patrick @Marketa Dobesova @Juan R @Tareq Al Turq @Imteeaz we will by meeting at 16:00 and leaving as close to 16:15 as possible. 

Channel for the drive will be Channel 4 (446081)

Convoy order will be as below, looking forward to seeing you all in the sand tomorrow afternoon

@Arvind Uchil thanks i will add you back to the drive, and check why your profile is not showing the same 

1 hour ago, Arvind Uchil said:

Hi there 

I had joined in time and found my self out of 8. But now I am not on list. Please add me. 

I have added myself now to waitlist

 

@Arvind Uchil I did post earlier that unfortunately you are still a Newbie, this means that you cannot join a Fewbie or above drive. You can only join drives at or below your current rank. So at the moment you can only join Newbie drives. Therefore, I am unable to add you to this drive as it is Fewbie and above. Thanks in advance for your understanding.