DP1011

Hi All - @Rohit Deginal @Rahul6157 @Sandeep Nayar @Shaun J @Ben Lee @Prithvi Raj @Faraz94 @Ahmed Wagdy @Nizar Shawwa @DTG

The convoy order will be shared later tonight - and am sure you are all set and looking forward to this drive as much as I am. 

Please make sure you have all required gears in place, radio frequency tuned in (446.031) and at meeting point by 7am, deflated and ready to move so we make the most of the time at our disposal ! 

1 hour ago, Ranjan Das said:

Hi Guys, I came down with flu yesterday and need to dropout. Wish you all a wonderful drive. Catch you soon

Take Care Ranjan - Its in the air, I am almost recovered from it now...Speedy Recovery ! 

Hi all ! Thanks for showing interest - Please note the update of Meeting point : https://goo.gl/maps/VAG8NeJP6ekPZxSX9 ! 

See you all on Satday -7.00 AM , Deflated and ready for Briefing  

Congratulations @ozgu  ! well Done ! more learning awaits ahead !

Congratulations @EbrahimZAF Well done ! and more learning ahead!! :) 

Congratulations @Bjørn ! Well done and more learning on the way  

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Drive Plan : 

This drive is for Team Carnity : Open to Support, Advisors, Experts, Marshals, Senior Marshals and Crew. 

The plan is to have a quick 1.5-2 hours drive, and after that gather for about an hour in a good spot, to sit and chat - roundtable feedback/suggestions/ideas for betterment of club  . 

Excited and look forward to meet you and to have a successful drive - Thanks to  @Ale Vallecchi , our senior marshal for taking lead on this .

When:  31st March 2024, Sunday

Meeting time:   8:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PD4WwSpsvRRvzjcNA?g_st=ic

Approximate finish time:  10.30 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.

Mandatory off-road gears:  As per your Grade

UNLIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Drive Plan :  Considering the period of fasting, Ramadan Series Drives will be shorter than usual drives - with a clear principle - 2 hours DRIVE duration NET, meaning we will meet at the start time and at the end of 2 hours from drive start, we will aim to be at exit. 
This drive will test your patience and resilience . We may have great time driving in desert or we may have even greater time learning how to recover ourselves  - hence please be prepared and set your expectations accordingly :D. Although the aim is to drive 2 hours with only one chosen break  of 5 mins + any number / duration of breaks that desert refusals will offer us 

Please note : ANY REFUSALS IN FIRST HOUR - WE WILL USE ONLY SHOVEL. ANY REFUSALS IN SECOND HOUR OF DRIVE, WE WILL USE ROPE

Level:  Fewbie and above
When: 30 March  2024, Saturday
Meeting time:  7:00 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point:  https://goo.gl/maps/VAG8NeJP6ekPZxSX9
Approximate finish time: 9.15am
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Oops - My note was purely in a lighter note my friend😅 @Emanuel ! I know how attentive and communicative you were all through the drive while watching our back in your capacity as sweep role👍🏻!! 

9 hours ago, Emanuel said:

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

It was an incredible coincidence that on 11 February when my wife's niece and nephew were here from Dublin, Ireland, we went to this exact same drive area ... and it rained. @Shaun J was there and can attest.

Thanks @Marek for the great action pictures. Great to see you again @DP1011 and thanks for a great drive for the family here on this trip. Thanks for taking me for a spin around in your jeep @Benjamin. Always wondered what that would have felt like in the desert. I'm sure there's more to the taster I saw.

Here is the feature film from our trip with sound effects from my passengers. Enjoy as much as I did. I'll share the raw footage video tomorrow.

 

Remember to smash the Like button and Subscribe! Thank you.

 @Emanuel !🤔🤔!! U r caught red-handed! 
Why is your radio turned off! I was waiting to hear me!! @Gaurav - This has to go in database! and going fwd my briefing will also include : For  Youtube videos - pls dont turn off radio! 😂

Hi guys!  @Ishak @Deepak Eswar @Faraz94 @Imteeaz - See you tomorrow, short convoy, we make the most of it - Convoy order will let you know when we meet ✌️! 

Have good sleep and rest:) 

2 hours ago, DP1011 said:

Hi All ! Below the convoy order ! See you all at 7.15! Deflated and ready to move ! 

 

Channel 2 : 446.031 - Please make sure you are tuned to the frequency channels ! Also Please make sure you have all the necessary gears per your level ! 

@Abhilash Kottakkal - I like your enthusiasm, However to make it more challenging for you, you are placed just before sweep hence keeping you almost sweep, I will adopt as necessary during the drive. ! 

 

 

Please note the meeting point : https://maps.app.goo.gl/MLuLaycKvNV1xoc59?g_st=ic

I will be reachable on 0566838510 in case needed:)

11 hours ago, DP1011 said:

Hello Ramadan Series Lovers ! 

 @Shaun J @Ben Lee @Shiju Raju @Emanuel @Abhilash Kottakkal  @Rohit Deginal @Rahul6157 @Mahmut @Marek  + The anchor jeeper @Benjamin

The convoy order will be published later today. So if you have any changes to plans, this is the time to update your RSVP response pls

Even after posting the convoy order, you are still OK to leave the drive if you come up with any valid reasons - On a lighter serious note I have given some below pre-populated responses that can be copied pasted   !

1. I have some personal/family commitment 2. I just now noticed an issue in my car which is ..xxxxx  3. I am not well and hence apologies cannot join  4. My alarm got too lazy and self snoozed itself . 5. I have an unusual Satday morning work commitment  

Please feel free to add more that you can think of! (P.S : however post publishing convoy order, if you are not joining its going in the database, which after repeated no-shows, an AI based software will suspend your account for a month - this notification will  come as a surprise just 1 hour before on a random day you wont be allowed to join the drive) 

I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning 7.15 - Deflated and ready for briefing - so we make the most of available time at our disposal ! ( Gentle Reminder : First hour of refusals if any - ONLY SHOVEL - Second Hour of Refusals - We might use  ROPE) ! 

 

 

Hi All ! Below the convoy order ! See you all at 7.15! Deflated and ready to move ! 

Channel 2 : 446.031 - Please make sure you are tuned to the frequency channels ! Also Please make sure you have all the necessary gears per your level ! 

@Abhilash Kottakkal - I like your enthusiasm, However to make it more challenging for you, you are placed just before sweep :D hence keeping you almost sweep, I will adopt as necessary during the drive. ! 

I will miss you as my second lead tomorrow @Mike M.!  But you have a better reason for your drop:) See you soon !

Hello Ramadan Series Lovers ! 

@Faraz94 @Shaun J @Ben Lee @Shiju Raju @Emanuel @Abhilash Kottakkal @Mike M. @Rohit Deginal @Rahul6157 @Mahmut @Marek  + The anchor jeeper @Benjamin

The convoy order will be published later today. So if you have any changes to plans, this is the time to update your RSVP response pls

Even after posting the convoy order, you are still OK to leave the drive if you come up with any valid reasons - On a lighter serious note I have given some below pre-populated responses that can be copied pasted   !

1. I have some personal/family commitment 2. I just now noticed an issue in my car which is ..xxxxx  3. I am not well and hence apologies cannot join  4. My alarm got too lazy and self snoozed itself . 5. I have an unusual Satday morning work commitment  

Please feel free to add more that you can think of! (P.S : however post publishing convoy order, if you are not joining its going in the database, which after repeated no-shows, an AI based software will suspend your account for a month - this notification will  come as a surprise just 1 hour before on a random day you wont be allowed to join the drive) 

I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning 7.15 - Deflated and ready for briefing - so we make the most of available time at our disposal ! ( Gentle Reminder : First hour of refusals if any - ONLY SHOVEL - Second Hour of Refusals - We might use  ROPE) ! 

Congrats @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad another journey awaits ahead along with the pace!👍🏻! 

Just now, Gurcharan Mehta said:

after selecting i realised it is 90 mins to meeting point, can i cancel and switch to another drive?

@Gurcharan Mehta YES PLEASE , Go ahead, but there are no more drives on Sunday, if you want switch to any drive, I see there is possibility of being a confirmed if you move as of now  Would see you sooon some day then ! 

Congrats @Emanuel ! Well deserved and am sure you will enjoy the pace from now on

Congrats @Hugo ! Enjoy the pace

Congrats @Shiju Raju ! Well done and more learnings ahead with Pace :) 

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Drive Plan :  Considering the period of fasting, Ramadan Series Drives will be shorter than usual drives - with a clear principle - 2 hours DRIVE duration NET, meaning we will meet at the start time and at the end of 2 hours from drive start, we will aim to be at exit. 
This drive will test your patience and resilience . We may have great time driving in desert or we may have even greater time learning how to recover ourselves  - hence please be prepared and set your expectations accordingly :D. Although the aim is to drive 2 hours with only one chosen break  of 5 mins + any number / duration of breaks that desert refusals will offer us 

Please note : ANY REFUSALS IN FIRST HOUR - WE WILL USE ONLY SHOVEL. ANY REFUSALS IN SECOND HOUR OF DRIVE, WE WILL USE ROPE

DRIVE DETAILS:

Level:  Fewbie Plus and above
When: 24 March  2024, Sunday
Meeting time:  7.30 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/VAGWQTFzRjdVEbsR9?g_st=ic 
Approximate finish time: 9.45 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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Drive Plan :  Considering the period of fasting, Ramadan Series Drives will be shorter than usual drives - with a clear principle - 2 hours DRIVE duration NET, meaning we will meet at the start time and at the end of 2 hours from drive start, we will aim to be at exit. 
This drive will test your patience and resilience . We may have great time driving in desert or we may have even greater time learning how to recover ourselves  - hence please be prepared and set your expectations accordingly :D. Although the aim is to drive 2 hours with only one chosen break  of 5 mins + any number / duration of breaks that desert refusals will offer us 

Please note : ANY REFUSALS IN FIRST HOUR - WE WILL USE ONLY SHOVEL. ANY REFUSALS IN SECOND HOUR OF DRIVE, WE WILL USE ROPE

Level:  Fewbie and above
When: 23 March  2024, Saturday
Meeting time:  7:15 AM - Sharp
Meeting Point:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/MLuLaycKvNV1xoc59?g_st=ic
Approximate finish time: 9.30am
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Drive Report : Convoy  1: 

It was a slightly warmer day compared to other weekends in last few months - and by 7.15 we had all 21 members of the convoy, most of them already deflated and ready for briefing. We gathered had a nice short meet and greet chat and some of members expressing how the drive duration influenced their decision of joining their drive. 

Quickly after a joint briefing, where it was highlighted the drive duration will be aimed to be 2 hours, hence we wont take break unless requested , both convoy's were on the move at 7.38 and the plan was - Either to exit back to entry point or Murquab or Qudra - all leaving to what convoy movements offer. It was a different terrain as @Sunil Mathew highlighted - Thanks to Rain, some tricky ridge formations.  We had initial easy warm up movements, with the convoy slowly picking up the pace, and levelling up on the track that was taken and towards the end, handling those ridges and short technical patch just before exit to the track leading all the way upto camel track. 

@Faraz94 Well done as a Second lead and your show with Haval power ! 

Overall a great show where we had 2 first time FBs - @Rohit Deginal & @Premjit Vappala - I am sure you had your take aways on those few refusals and am happy with the way you dealt with those with inputs from Support team. Well done.

 @Andrew John Melvill & @JohanE -  Impressive the way you guys were moving all through ! Been first time with you guys as well and great to connect !  Thanks to  @Rajiv Sam who was anchoring the convoy in centre, and handling those couple of refusals  . 

With another 30 minutes of drive time on hand, we realised @JERINE_B's Flag was missing and thanks to the guys with camera on video recording, I was informed it was 7 minutes ago the flag was lost , so I and @Rajiv Sam back tracked with rest of convoy on stand-by which was the only break taken. It was successful back track and we quickly got back and convoy was on the move with another attempt of the best ridge that we were offered today. 

@Mohammad Sayawoush Azad, @Rk ram - I dint hear anything from you and that was deftly a confirmation you were having your share of fun at the back ! 

Thanks @Sunil Mathew for keeping an eye on the convoy while dealing with those 1-2 refusals at the back ! 

Please see below the drive stats - which I personally feel is very impressive and we managed to make the most of it, despite having to use Rope 3 times - I Would like to highlight again which I mentioned during one of rope recoveries - Ideally the best way to handle those 3 rope recoveries would have been shovel, It was only in the interest of time, we resorted to Rope. !  Overall a great drive for me, I hope for everyone else too, with our exit at Camel track by 9.35am. 

See you all again soon in sand ! 

Drive time : 2 hours , Moving time 1.56 hours - I guess rope recoveries are part of moving time

33 minutes ago, JERINE_B said:

thanks @DP1011 for the short & sweet drive..

it was good learning  & fun drive too..

special regards to @Rajiv Sam@Sunil Mathew for the support & help🫡

 

Where is the Flag hunt party?

Dear all, 

@Faraz94 @Andrei S @Shiju Raju @Shaun J @Andrew John Melvill @JERINE_B @Mahmut @Rohit Deginal @Premjit Vappala @Rahul6157 @DanielN @Jad Moussalli @Deepak Eswar  @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad @Rk ram @JohanE @Frans M  @Joji varghese @Rajiv Sam @Sunil Mathew 

I and @Kailas would see you all tomorrow 7.15am sharp please ( You can be early, and be deflated , ready for briefing) 

Please see the convoy order as below , with radio channel as below : Please make sure you are tuned / radio frequency programmed to Carnity channels. 

Convoy 1 : DP  - We use radio channel 2: 446.031 

Convoy 2 @Kailas - Radio channel 4 - 446.081