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Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement! It has been an adventure since my first newbie drives. And like in the best games, a new level opens every few months. Each of these steps is a new discovery where a new facet of this beautiful activity unveils. The parts that were challenging before become more accessible, and new challenges rise, renewing the interest (if need be) with new learnings and experience. Now in addition to the driving itself comes the preparation of a drive, the navigation, the perception of the convoy. All this with the purpose to make each drive an enjoyable experience for each participant, and for myself ! Thank you @Carnity for enabling such a progression, in a safe environment, thank you to all marshals, leads, for their support, guidance and confidence and to all my fellow drivers, we learn from each other every day!

Dear Desertnauts quick update about tomorrow's drive. First, contemplating his predicament with attempting to sign up to the drive, and the newly implemented regulations about Friday's drive, I have added @Waqas Parvez to the list, making it a still manageable 10 car convoy. Secondly, let's not worry too much about the forecasted heat. These are my preferred conditions, when driving in the desert: hot and dusty air, burning and soft sands. slowly cooling themselves down as the drive progresses toward the sunset, when we'll be able to savor the balmy environment and dusky colors at the end of the drive. True desert conditions for a well motivated convoy. If memory serves me well (not having been in this area for a few months), to access the meeting point across the farms and fields of the Al Hayer area, costing E20, we'll have to drive through one of those self-opening gates. Get as close to the gate as possible to activate the automatic system, then proceed on the dirt track to the meeting point. The drive's difficulty coefficient will be increased by the fact that we'll be always moving across the slip-faces, hence we'll have to find suitable places to cross the soft sand, especially at the beginning of the drive, in the hottest hours. We plan to reach at least Murqaab, with the possibility of extending to Lisaili. At the moment, the convoy order will be as follows: @Anoop Nair in Second Lead @Joji varghese at #3 @ASAD. #4 @Rob S at #5 @Tom B #6 @Waqas Parvez at #7 @Charbel #8 @munkybizness at #9, and @Christian Andras in Sweep. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a nice Thursday.

I am in inshallah Abu Abid and looking forward to it 😀

Dear friends Sam K @Sam K Mahmoud Taha @Mahmoud Taha Jonny90 @Jonny90 JERINE_B @JERINE_B TT_Dubai @TT_Dubai Jona @Jona Alfred Alinazar @Alfred Alinazar Senthil Kumar @Senthil Kumar Quresh Pajero @Quresh Pajero topgear @topgear Pierre Potgieter @Pieter Potgieter Less than 72 hours for our tour that will take us in an area which I believe is quite familiar to many if not all . But what could be new is the terrain route which is never the same and I will make my best to choose the best one where we all can snake back and forth , slide and cross the beautiful red sand dunes. please check your vehicles from now onward and make sure that you have the gear required for fewbie level . Check your front and back tow points and that their integrity are intact. please note that , despite its Fewbie drive , in some part of our trip there might be in/out bowing that might induce a motion sickness to the well known passengers to it. Therefore I advice if you know it better not to bring them along 🙏 If you know from now that you won’t be able to take place in the drive please I ask you kindly to leave it for the next one on the wait list. Stay tuned for more info regarding the drive it self 24 hours before the drive p.s : I advise every one especially the first time fewbie to read the article below 👇 which might help at the time I take the tutorial at the meeting point before the drive immediately. https://carnity.com/forums/topic/14600-dune-crossing-tutorial-and-techniques

@Hisham Masaad confirmed from my side if im added to the drive

Very well deserved @JeromeFJ.. congratulations 🎊🍾🎈

Congrats @JeromeFJ

Congratulations @JeromeFJ Truly very well deserved buddy 👍

For those coming from Dubai on E66 (Al Ain Road), ADNOC Al Hayer-2 (659) is the last gas station. https://goo.gl/maps/6xkAVeMznmGMe5ZZ8 It is 17kms from the meeting point. If you’re coming from Abu Dhabi city, ADNOC Nahel (658) is probably the last station for you. https://goo.gl/maps/XJPRnpBYvrJ2Uzru9

Dear Desertnauts. In preparation for Saturday's drive, having said as much as possible in the drive's briefing, the most important information at the moment is how to reach the meeting point. Google map will send you on a long and windong route: to avoid it, please, arrive at Qudra Last Exit's ADNOC gas station, enter it (and top up your tank, as you are at it), and proceed through its exit. As soon as you have left the gas station's perimeter, you will find the meeting point to your left, on a dirt patch near a bike shop and a Thai restaurant. Park and deflate, as close to 13 (not more) or less, based on the type of tires you are mounting. We'll enter the desert from a nearby track, and we'll have a technical briefing as soon as we reach the first dunes. Then we'll put theory to the test, practicing first straight crossings, then side sloping, and eventually smooth ridge riding and criss crossing. The convoy order will be the following (with Fewbies and above alternating to lead each Newbie, and tutor them through the training exercises and the drive): @Adhir Saxena in Second Lead @Yogesh Chaudhary at 3 @Nitin Mohan at #4 @Anirudh Dayma #5 @Mike. at #6 @Sunny84 #7 @Brette at Center Forward @Jaro Tuzinsky at #9 @george charbel #10 @Azam V2.0 #11 @JERINE_B #12 @Jad Moussalli #13 and @munkybizness in Sweep. Radio frequencies will be announced on the spot. Thanks a lot and see you on Saturday. Enjoy the end of the week.

And happy husband😂 Or pretending

Well deserved @JeromeFJ !!

Congratulations @JeromeFJ.

@Hisham Masaad I’m coming.. thanks…

Im in @Hisham Masaad

Congrats @JeromeFJ very good to see! 👍

Well done @JeromeFJ... congratulations. 👏

Congrats @JeromeFJ Well deserved and done 👏👏👏 it is a pleasure driving with you and look forward to many more once i am fit to drive again, hopefully very soon

@JeromeFJcongratulations 🥳... looking forward being on one of your drives

Congratulations @JeromeFJwell done buddy 👏👍

Well done @JeromeFJ well deserved.... congratulations 💃💃💃👏👏👏👏

Congratulations @JeromeFJ 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 The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between the lead and supporting the drive every week. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only. Lead a minimum of 6 weekend drives per quarter (3 months). Forum contribution to earn Carnity points. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a 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, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate, or Extreme drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive.

Sorry all. Seems Mrs D has other plans this morning! Happy wife, happy life! Enjoy and see you all on the sand soon! 🦖

Thanks @Hisham Masaad ! See you Satday morning 🤩

@Hisham Masaad Cant wait to hear Yalla Push this Saturday, I am In Inshalah

well deserved @JeromeFJCongratulations

Confirmed

@Hisham MasaadI confirm

@JeromeFJ congratulations 👏🎉🎈

@Hisham Masaad am in

Dear friends, 48 hours till we start our new adventure in Mahafiz. Looks at the list of attendees and waitlist, requesting all to finalize joining or not. Attendees Waqas Parvez @Waqas Parvez Gregory @Gregory Prakash Anoop @Prakash Anoop Mark D @Mark D Amr Aydin @Amr Aydin Joseph Raju @Joseph Raju Tareq Al Turq @Tareq Al Turq Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer salah2u @salah2u Imteeaz @Imteeaz Waitlisted Attendees DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler ASAD. @ASAD. KAMALIO @KAMALIO Senthil Kumar @Senthil Kumar Naim Aoun @Naim Aoun Santoso Marjuki @Santoso Marjuki Regards,

Congrats @JeromeFJ. That's awesome!

Amazing news, and supremely well deserved. I haven’t yet had the opportunity to be on a drive led by you, @JeromeFJ, but your supportive and calm spirit always adds the right tone to the drive.

Congratulations @Amr Aydin, well done👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations @JeromeFJ, well deserved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations @Tareq Al Turq for reaching the 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

@Hisham Masaad Confirmed

I look forward to the drive! 😊☺️

Confirmed... 👍

Congratulations @Joseph Sebastian for reaching the Fewbie 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 Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle 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 and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @takeshi sobue for reaching the Fewbie 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 Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle 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 and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thanks Anish!

Well done @JeromeFJ ! Looking forward to following more of your tracks through the dunes!

Congratulations @Tareq Al Turq

Congratulations @JeromeFJ, very well deserved

Well deserved @JeromeFJ!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾

Take care Prashant! Will Miss ur presence on the drive!

Wish you a speedy recovery 🤞

Dear Sand Sailors Thanks all for RSVPing for the drive. We have an nice diverse convoy with a good mix of experience and ships, well aligned to the plan for the drive. Plan for the drive Meeting point : we plan to meet at https://maps.app.goo.gl/PTPqopKS2CPzhxZD7 and start the drive with first ray of sunlight, so make sure to reach at meeting point no later than 5am. The area is full of some crazy bowls and slopes, perfect terrain for us to explore every element of offroading - steep climbs to criss crossing, ridge riding and all.... There are dunes all over the place with exit points as well all around. Plan is that there is no plan - we'll enter the dunes and just have fun, jumping from one play area to another, one bowl to another and will try to reach the exit at around 9am. So make sure you have your running gear set as with dunes so awesome, i feel the need, the Need For Speed..🙂 yeah ignore it, i just saw Topgun yesterday so it's going to stay for sometime...😂😂 We will be joined by the Sultan of Sweihan @Srikumar with all his energy and ofcoure the most beautiful Jeep we have in Carnity. Thanks Sri 🖖 Looking forward.to see you all this sunday. In case of any change in your plan, please update the RSVP and inform well in advance. Cheers @Ashok chaturvedi @Mus_hus78 @Indra Ozola @Imran Kashif @Shahid Mehmood@takeshi sobue @Pascal @Zed @Ashutosh Garg

Congrats @Tareq Al Turq