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I just wanted to post about this because I think it’s absolutely amazing that @Carnity integrated this. You can now see the number of drives you did, when you did them, with who you did them and it’s all easily accessible from your profile. I have been AFK (away from keyboard) since my car was in the garage for like 2 weeks, I’ve come back to an amazing and very well done and organized way of keeping track of your drives! Good job to whomever had this idea, and to whomever that implemented it!

Little bit of delay among some busy days for us and finally we post the fruits of that evening...😊 Thank you very much everybody and specially @Mikhail Lukichev for some very helpful tips... @Frederic hey thank you for organizing such events..was great👍

Oh yes memories of those drives😬☺️...has been an amazing journey we embarked on with the Carnity family... definitely looking forward to the fantastic future adventures together...

@Anish S I believe that in the PC (pre covid) days Anish arrived at a legendary drive in Fossil Rock which was probably my first exposure to the stresses and requirements of leading drives. Day turned to night and Anish (with @Veedooshee by his side as always) found the going a little challenging, falling into a pocket and needing some guidance and assistance to get out of the dunes to safety. Wow - what a ride: literally. From that first drive to an Expert in Carnity, leading drives and a part of the leader group. As you'll imagine, I could not be happier for you and delighted to be able to welcome you into the leaders group in the club. It's totally deserved and earned. Our members have a lot to which to look forward in the future, with you at the helm.

Thank you so much Richard. On that legendary drive @Veedoosheeand I met Gaurav, Marjan and you for the first time. And we can never ever forget the assistance and care that was provided to us by @Gaurav, @Wrangeld and @Jeepie in that situation. Looking forward to make much more memories for us and all other members with Carnity.

Thanks @Shehab Alawadhi for noticing and bringing this topic to the surface as I was completely swamped this week to make an announcement for this new feature. Big thanks goes to all the Carnity Team who who were behind the thought process and fine tuning it to the perfection. Second thanks to god send coder who could understand off-roaders language, as we were struggling behind this feature for over 6 months and just got lucky last month with this new programmer who can understand beyond 1010010101010.

Actually Anish its available on mobile in the bottom just before you reach activities

First Attempt: 70-300mm Sigma f/11 1/125 sec. shutterspeed Canon EOS 5D mk2

Wohoo finally get to test my Bicycle LED Lights stuck to the Flagpole 😁

Wow never knew this exists....great find @Shehab Alawadhi

@Frederic you inspired me to head out to the balcony and try. ISO 100 | F/11 | 1/125 | 200mm | Nikon D3300 I am searching online for a decent (budget) 300 or 400mm lens ready for next week 🙏

AFK 🤣🤣 whats your game bro

This one was taken with my daughter’s Celestron 700mm telescope, with the iPhone camera 😅

Well done Tim and well deserved.

Don't buy one until you see one or few in action in UAE sand regularly. Putting a legendary name plate (defender) doesn't really qualify for anything. Car makers using this technique of putting legendary 4x4 models plate on business suit models to target wider audience. We have seen loads of Nissan Patrol Y62, Land Rover Discovery bumpers getting sloshed on first dune, failing electronics preventing LO gear when you need the most, etc. FJC what you have is one of the best off-roader rolled off from the factory floor without the need of tinkering or risking anything. Just enjoy it.

Congrats @TT_Dubai!

Congratulations Anish, it was a pleasure to be a part of your journey to becoming an expert

Congratulations @Anish S!!

Dear Friends, Taufique Surve @Taufique Surve Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Karthikeyan Govindarajan Zed @Zed Joshua Thibodeaux @Joshua Thibodeaux Ahmed MATAR @Ahmed MATAR Thank you for signing up on this drive. Request everyone to go through the drive thread , the newbie briefing video . Please note the mandatory gear required for this drive 1. Shovel 2. Programmed radio 3. Off road flag 4. Deflator 5. Compressor Kindly ensure you arrive at the deflation /starting point on time with a fuel tank as full as possible. The nearest Petrol Station is at ADNOC service station ,Sweihan (960) @Ahmed MATAR please inform which car you drive and does it have a front and rear tow hooks /eyelets/ recovery points (mandatory). Kindly share weather you have any previous off road experience and carry the gear required as mentioned above. Kindly ensure you read and agree to the COVID precautions. We plan to explore a slightly newer area in Sweihan from the starting point , so be prepared for some nice fun on Friday morning. We will have @Frederic supporting this drive , which will double the fun for sure! Enjoy you week!

Dear Desertnauts a few info to prepare for next Friday drive. The area we will visit is not the usual sand box where we drive every weekend, but an inhabited area, although sparsely, where local farmers raise camels and goats, and grow fodder and vegetables. There is an abundance of tracks, that we'll follow most of the times, except when we'll choose to cross or ride some cordons of dunes (also quite rich in vegetation). The beauty of this area is in its diversity, with plenty of trees, and scenic spots, overlooking stretches of sabkhas dotted with acacia trees, which make them look like like African savannahs. The most stunning feature of this region are the longitudinal dunes, which cover most of the western and southern perimeter: we will drive along them, across them, and on top of their soft sand ridges. The last part if the drive, time and heat permitting, may be a small plateau of soft red sand, ending abruptly in steep slip-faces, right at the foothills of the Ajari Mountains. Red sand against black rock. It will be a scenic drive, with several photo opportunities, so feel free to bring your family, if you so desire. The driving will not be fast, and will not be extreme. Also, considering the quality of the convoy, with a great deal of Intermediates and Fewbie Plus drivers, I would like to extend the RSVP to 12 members. Therefore, the convoy will be composed of @Watteau, @Niki, @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ, @imranaasghar81, @Anvar Sadath Bekal, @JeromeFJ, @Ehab, @Rizwanm2, @Nithin Vaidir, @Pacific, as well the 2 additions of @Chris Wing and @PaoloMaraziti. More info, and the final convoy order will be provided on Thursday evening. Have a great week. @Chris Wing, I have opened up the convoy to 12 members, so you are IN. Please confirm. Thanks @PaoloMaraziti, I have opened up the convoy to 12 members, so you are IN. Please confirm. Thanks @andy_macdxb you are now #1 on the WL.

Yes I was surprised to see it and looked into it. Really impressed. You’re welcome @Gaurav I was waiting for an announcement and nothing was announced so I thought I missed it and said might as well say thank you to the people that helped developed this. Also I hope this means we don’t have to mention how many drives we did for a promotion?😂

Oh yes, your are absolutely right, just had a look....

Go to your profile and there should be a section called drives. I'm a huge gamer, I play anything from COD to assassins creed to League of Legends (I prefer free roam games though)

Where is this?

Dear @andy_macdxb, dear @Goutam, I have decided to increase the final number of drivers to 14, so if you wish to still join this drive, please send me your confirmation, and I will add you to the convoy list. Thanks a lot.

Nice one @TT_Dubai ! 🍻🎉

Sure dear thanks...,👍

@Nizam Deen I can see that you have joined another morning drive on Friday. Let me know which drive you're planning, accordingly I will add you to the list. @varunmehndiratta at the moment you are WL 1. If any dropouts are there, I will add you to the drive. @Tero Vallas WL 2

Hi @Kailas RSVP was open when I joined and slot was available...not sure yesterday or day before...since the slot was available I left the other drive with Fredric to join this one...let me know and will plan acc. It's my only drive for the week..

That's great.

@varunmehndiratta and @Tero Vallas, I can see that you both had joined the RSVP yesterday morning. There is a WL already. Someone might have exited the drive, which made the RSVP available. I will have to move you to WL as there are others waiting. @varunmehndirattayou will be WL 3 @Tero Vallas you will be WL 4

Thanks Since this is your first drive with Carnity, we will provide with a radio just in case if you are unable to get it. Fred will be carrying spare radio for you, I am sorry I overlooked this earlier as I dont carry any spare radios with me .

I ordered mine from dragon mart and it only took 2 days to arrive to my home and I live in Abu Dhabi .

Congrats Anish! Nicely done...

Congrats! @Anish S

Thank you so much @Ale Vallecchi @varunmehndiratta @Probir Mukherjee @Chinthaka Ruwan @topgear @Thomas Varghese @Janarthan @Nivin

Congrats @Anish S!!!

Congratulations @Anish S for reaching the Expert 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. EXPERT - Carnity Exclusivity Carnity Benefits Off-road Certification with rank and skills achieved Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription Join any drive in “Manage” tab even when drive is full Carnity Contribution Committed to drive with Carnity off-road club only Lead/Support: 3 drives or more per month at least Forum contribution to earn Carnity points Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required for Expert promotion along with mandatory attendance to leaders lead drives. (Promotion will be based on Marshal / Crew feedback.) What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly Trip planning, safety exits and recce skills Basic firefighting and first aid techniques Basic knowledge of car and overheating issues Minimal response to vehicle breakdown and accidents Skills required Resilient, calculative and rational thinker Self-reliance, positive attitude and forward thinking Kind, selfless and considerate to other’s concerns 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, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, tool box, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie or Intermediate drive with Marshal permission Inspect vehicle for safety before the off-road drive Support Marshal to learn 1:1 Desert Driving Course Drive Joining All Levels Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. Drive Details Level: Intermediate and above When: 21 May 2021, Friday Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/VPfXifBrbtqPhUme6 What to Expect: This drive will be a long drive where the plan to cover almost 100 km, based on convoy performance. This route also has long dunes where the convoy can practice Criss- crossing and Ridge riding. 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Ensure fuel levels are full as this will be a long drive. Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL END THE DRIVE AT A POINT WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 Intermediate and above drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 11 AM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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. PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR

Good point!! The pic I attached was cropped in approx 25% already but I think I can go further! And telephoto lens without stabilization…. Thanks for this reminder, I’ll try and find one which is stabilized so that it can get used a lot more (or happily use the 200mm)

I think you won't be able to access it from mobile phone. If u use a laptop to go on the website, u will find it on your profile....

Very good. I just ordered mine too.

Well done @Veedooshee!

Going I agree to all. I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara - 2 doors.

@Lorenzo Candelpergher I would like to attend this drive! Could you let me know if I am eligible attend the same?

My hearty congrats to you, your mothership and her golf clubs!

Pls add me on waitlist. This is my first drive.

Hi @Kailas could you kindly waitlist me and it’s my fist drive for a looong time.

On my first try mostly I was on 2nd and for steep climb on 1. Last trip was mostly on 3rd and for high dune on 2nd and 1st. Still I am trying to improve and know the sweat spot , I reckon there’s nothing to be more specific, you follow what momentum is required at different times and how your vehicle responds. The more we drive we get better. Also dont forget to follow the speed limit for your car model