Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Al Faw - Sharjah - 27 Dec 2025

[Ishak]

Welcome to the Carnity Fewbie Plus Al Faw drive.

This Saturday, we will be heading out for Fewbie Plus drive, starting from Al Faw and making our way toward Refada or Badayer.

We will focus on convoy discipline, maintaining momentum, keeping the drive safe and enjoyable for all.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Off-road 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: Saturday, 27 Dec 2025

Meeting time: 07:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions).

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R5uyTt6sNKx7EA2j8?g_st=ipc

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: 11:00 - 11.30 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: Newbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles

Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy-type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear.

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on FRIDAY - 3 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 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.
   

RSVP IN CALENDAR BELOW

 

[Ishak]

Hey @Cha, I added you to the manage tab 🫡

[Ishak]

Dear desert wanderers,

Thanks for joining tomorrow drive.

Here is the convoy order tomorrow

#Lead: @Ishak

#Second Lead: @Alexanderrr

#3: @_Herman_

#4: @Mei Ling

#CF1: @Frans M

#6: @Zsolt

#7: @H3 Joe

#CF2: @Cha

#9: @khlief

#10: @Deepak Eswar

#SW: @Beide Worku

we will use channel 8: 446:181

[Mei Ling]

@Ishak, I exit from this drive.  I'm not feeling well. Thank you. 

 

[Cha]

hi @Ishak, i m terribly sorry, I have drop this drive at such a late notice. I been called up just now for important work assignment tomorrow morning that I must compromise the attendance of this drive. I wish you all have good fun and peaceful drive tomorrow.

see you around soon.

 

[Ishak]

Updated convoy number

2 hours ago, Mei Ling said:

@Ishak, I exit from this drive.  I'm not feeling well. Thank you. 

 

Get well soon @Mei Ling, See you soon in the next drive.

1 hour ago, Cha said:

hi @Ishak, i m terribly sorry, I have drop this drive at such a late notice. I been called up just now for important work assignment tomorrow morning that I must compromise the attendance of this drive. I wish you all have good fun and peaceful drive tomorrow.

see you around soon.

 

Thanks @Cha, See you soon in the sand.

[khlief]

Hi @Ishak

Very sorry for dropping now but i overslept and will not be able to reach meeting point on time

[Ishak]

21 minutes ago, khlief said:

Hi @Ishak

Very sorry for dropping now but i overslept and will not be able to reach meeting point on time

Hi @khlief, understandable because you had a drive last night. See you soon in the sand

[Ishak]

Dear desert explorers,

@Alexanderrr @_Herman_  @Frans M @Zsolt @H3 Joe @Deepak Eswar @Beide Worku

Thank you for joining this FB+ drive.

We were well on time for the briefing, where we recalled the importance of convoy and maneuvering rules, as I shared the story of Naheel rollover, and as always, one of the the golden rule: don't fight gravity.

We started the drive by playing on the first dune, then continued to the second dunes. We had the chances to climb and to do ridge riding downhill, I noticed some were still fighting gravity, which caused fishtailing. There were a few refusals were the cars could not maintain the position on the ridge, and as always, steering down was the better and safer option. We tried the same climb a couple of time so everyone could do it nicely. Overall everyone drove confidently, also for the first-time FB+ @_Herman_ and some FB+ @Zsolt well done guys.

We had one stuck when @Frans M experienced a refusal, so @H3 Joe decided to stop. Thanks to @H3 Joe for not overtaking, as that could have led to a bad situation, well done 🫡. The shoveling team recovered the Hummer in no time 👏, Great teamwork!.

To enjoy the third dune, we had to pass through a technical patch. Once we reached it, we took a short break and discussed the drive, sharing feedback about not fighting gravity and avoiding fishtailing. Then we continued playing on the third dune.

While exiting to head to the next one, we had an unexpected incident: @Deepak Eswar car rolled over. Thanks God 🙏 he is okay, no scratches, and the car ended up back on its wheel with very minimal damage. The sand was tricky, mixed soft on the top and still compacted underneath.

We got amazing video footage from @Beide Worku. It was his first time filming, and he decided to mount the camera on the front left instead of rear, and the accident happened right in front of him. We reviewed the video, and it was priceless learning for everyone 🙏. I may use the video without mention the name to remind everyone during my future @Carnity drive briefing 🙏.

I decided to end the drive and we slowly exited to the nearest point.

Thanks to our second lead @Alexanderrr, CF @Frans M and the no number plate left behind (he got one) @Beide Worku for your support and during recovery.

Hope to see you all 🫡, and especially @Deepak Eswar back on sand soon.

 

 

 

[_Herman_]

4 hours ago, Ishak said:

Dear desert explorers,

@Alexanderrr @_Herman_  @Frans M @Zsolt @H3 Joe @Deepak Eswar @Beide Worku

Thank you for joining this FB+ drive.

We were well on time for the briefing, where we recalled the importance of convoy and maneuvering rules, as I shared the story of Naheel rollover, and as always, one of the the golden rule: don't fight gravity.

We started the drive by playing on the first dune, then continued to the second dunes. We had the chances to climb and to do ridge riding downhill, I noticed some were still fighting gravity, which caused fishtailing. There were a few refusals were the cars could not maintain the position on the ridge, and as always, steering down was the better and safer option. We tried the same climb a couple of time so everyone could do it nicely. Overall everyone drove confidently, also for the first-time FB+ @_Herman_ and some FB+ @Zsolt well done guys.

We had one stuck when @Frans M experienced a refusal, so @H3 Joe decided to stop. Thanks to @H3 Joe for not overtaking, as that could have led to a bad situation, well done 🫡. The shoveling team recovered the Hummer in no time 👏, Great teamwork!.

To enjoy the third dune, we had to pass through a technical patch. Once we reached it, we took a short break and discussed the drive, sharing feedback about not fighting gravity and avoiding fishtailing. Then we continued playing on the third dune.

While exiting to head to the next one, we had an unexpected incident: @Deepak Eswar car rolled over. Thanks God 🙏 he is okay, no scratches, and the car ended up back on its wheel with very minimal damage. The sand was tricky, mixed soft on the top and still compacted underneath.

We got amazing video footage from @Beide Worku. It was his first time filming, and he decided to mount the camera on the front left instead of rear, and the accident happened right in front of him. We reviewed the video, and it was priceless learning for everyone 🙏. I may use the video without mention the name to remind everyone during my future @Carnity drive briefing 🙏.

I decided to end the drive and we slowly exited to the nearest point.

Thanks to our second lead @Alexanderrr, CF @Frans M and the no number plate left behind (he got one) @Beide Worku for your support and during recovery.

Hope to see you all 🫡, and especially @Deepak Eswar back on sand soon.

 

 

 

What an amazing drive to have joined, @Ishak! 

It was a thrilling ride, I felt the challenge and the excitement were a perfect balance.  Had to break off a few attempts by steering down, playing it safe.  I think it is @Carnity-signature that experienced drivers like @Ishak and @Frans M applaud you for it, such an important part of building up the confidence in your own (split-second) decisions.

The rollover incident @Ishak mentioned above was a shared humbling experience for all, confronting us with the risk involved.  An educative moment for all the group on many topics.  Amazed at how well the car (and, more importantly, the driver!) stepped away from the incident, helped by the fact that, as we saw from the footage, the speed was very much reduced at the actual tipping moment.

The sand was a bit moist and had lots of grip, so in the convoy on the way out after the incident I tried to make it in 2WD, which proved no problem at all (if you rely on a bit of momentum sometimes).

 

Memorable day!

Edited December 28, 2025 by _Herman_