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Drive Summary We kicked off at 20:00 with a short warm-up loop while @Noufal made his way over after trusting one of Google’s more imaginative “roads” and running a little late. The warm-up quickly delivered a couple of really nice ridge climbs, and from the top we spotted some promising terrain further out in the distance. Promising, as it turned out, meant deep, soft sand. Lots of it. And plenty of vegetation thrown in for good measure. Refusals were kept to a minimum until I managed to get crested, as usual, on an otherwise beautiful ridge line while trying to cross back to the right. “Got scared, got stuck.” A nice shovelling session followed by a little finessing with the winch by @Giacomo has us all moving again fairly quickly. From there we found some smooth, flowing bowls and had a relaxed cruise around before the most important part of the evening began: Coffee Club. Both caf and decaf (thanks @Piotr.) were on offer, followed by a good chat in the sand. A fun, easygoing night with some nice terrain, a little exploration, one predictable stuck, and plenty of coffee. Here is a nice pic from @ChrisW of me wondering how it all went so wrong. again 😂. -
ChrisW started following ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
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ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
ChrisW replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Thank you so much guys - it’s been a great pleasure learning to offroad with Carnity and go from newbie to leading drives. I think the ethos our club has is unique, and that comes from all of our members. I’m looking forward to enjoying many more drives and learning more together with all of you. - Yesterday
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untilEvent details Before the summer ends, and the new cool season begins, let's take time to drive together and explore a very diverse area of Al Hayer and Sweihan: 70-plus Km through a mix of technical terrain, unique "chalk domes", the Ghaf Bowl, ending with some nice long-range dunes as we'll get closer to Sweihan's farms. A great opportunity to be together, celebrate the newly nominated Advisors (AKA The Three Musketeers), talk about our most recent experiences, off-roading or otherwise, and brainstorm about new ideas and aspirations for the upcoming off-roading season. Drive Details Level: Advisor Level and Above When: 27 September 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 2:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) - Latest departure at 3:00 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mJyZJRkjz1AjwfoX6 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: 6:00 PM just off of Sweihan - Tea and coffee get together for those who can stay a little longer See you all soon!
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Rajath Shetty has been promoted to Fewbie Plus Level
khurramm replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congrats @Rajath Shetty 💥 -
ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
khurramm replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congrats @ChrisW 💥 -
Diego started following ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
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ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
Diego replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
I second all mentioned on the announcement. It’s always great to drive along the finest dessert recovery service in the Abu Dhabi area well deserved mate! -
Krinesh started following ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
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ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
Krinesh replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congratulation @ChrisW. Well deserved. -
Piotr. started following Andrew John Melvill has been promoted to Expert Level
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Andrew John Melvill has been promoted to Expert Level
Piotr. replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
@Andrew John Melvill Well done! Congratulations! -
ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
Emanuel replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congratulations @ChrisW. Looking forward to driving with you soon on one of your drives. -
Andrew John Melvill has been promoted to Expert Level
Emanuel replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Very happy for you and well deserved. -
ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
Mahesh_ replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congrats @ChrisW -
Rajath Shetty has been promoted to Fewbie Plus Level
_luke_ replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congratulations on the promotion @Rajath Shetty -
Congratulations @Rajath Shetty for reaching Fewbie Plus Level with Carnity Offroad Club! Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. FEWBIE PLUS Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. What you'll learn Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
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Giacomo replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Discussions
Hi Andrei, is the quick connect coupler installed on the FJ the same standard/style as the US ARB one? Japanese/EURO etc. have different depths or profiles that could result in poor attachment. If the adapter you have doesn't have the right spec then that could be the issue. But I'm just guessing as I haven't seen a close up what you got. -
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Piotr. commented on _luke_'s gallery image in Morning Fewbie Plus Drive - Fayah Technicals - Abu Dhabi - 30 AUG 2026
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ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
Piotr. replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congrats @ChrisW! Well done! -
ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
_luke_ replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congrats of the promotion mate. Looking forward to following you into plenty of sketchy terrain in the future 😁 -
ChrisW has been promoted to Expert Level
Andrew John Melvill replied to Frederic's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congratulations @ChrisW totally deserved! It has been an amazing journey shared with you and Sam over the last few months!

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