Watteau has been promoted to Intermediate level

[Gaurav]

Congratulations @Watteau for reaching the Intermediate 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.

 

INTERMEDIATE

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 drives are required after fewbie promotion and within last 6 months. (Drives can be a mix of Newbie, Fewbie (50%) and 2 Fewbie plus, depending on your adaptability, learning progress and Marshal’s feedback)
What you'll learn	Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing
Skills required	Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable
Car Worthiness	Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS.
Drive teamwork	Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

[Lakshmi Narasimhan]

Congrats @Watteau

[Niki]

Many congrats @Watteau 🎉 calls for a celebration  (justifying adding a tank to your compressor) 

[Alex Raptor]

Thanks @Gaurav, thanks to all the Leaders and my fellow drivers for their advice and input, onwards and upwards. See you all soon.

[Mario Cornejo]

Congratulations @Watteau! Amazing news.

[Brette]

Congrats @Watteau!

[Luca Palanca Falsini]

 Congratulations @Watteau!  Well deserved! 

 

 

[Anish S]

Congrats @Watteau

[Wrangeld]

Cutting through the ranks like a hot knife through butter, @Watteau and the invincible Raptor are the epitome of what Carnity stands for. Coming into the club your potential was there from day one when I was privileged to be leading your Absolute Newbie (which was quite an eventful day in itself) and you are doing everything possible to demonstrate that you will live up to the expectations (that you have now set ridiculously high!). 

Its simply a pleasure to see your giddy enthusiasm every time you arrive at a drive along side the massive contribution that you bring, offering assistance and reassurance to all around you: always humble, never know it all - simply helping to make sure that everyone else on the drive is having as good a time as you. 

With Suzie by your side (and boy are we glad she started baking) or not, you're an absolute asset on a drive and I am looking forward to your continued ascension up the ranks hoping that I can play what ever small part I may to support and assist you to achieve everything that you can in this hobby and club. 

Thoroughly deserved. Enjoy the new rank as it might let you finally get the Raptor out of 2nd gear. 

[Shehab Alawadhi]

I always love seeing the owners of desert whales climb the ranks in @Carnity let’s prove that LWB cars can do everything!! Congratulations @Watteau hope to see you on an intermediate drive soon!!