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Dear Freinds Morshedi @Morshedi KAMALIO @KAMALIO Karthik Raptor @Karthik Raptor Prakash Anoop @Prakash Anoop Trekado @Trekado RiaanJH @RiaanJH Rob S @Rob S Alexanderrr @Alexanderrr DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler Joseph Raju @Joseph Raju Ashok chaturvedi @Ashok chaturvedi and from the support team Charlie @Zixuan Huang - Charlie Please Note that our radio channel is updated it radio channel 3 ( 44605625 ) Below is convoy list see you all tomorrow at 0500 sharp inshallah

@Gregory Powell @Jaro Tuzinsky @Sunny84 @Brett Eicher @Dinesh Kumar A @Pacific @Jonny90 @takeshi sobue @Imran Kashif @Ignacio Quindós Last update for tomorrow Meeting at 5:15 am Mahafiz Trees https://goo.gl/maps/KMT4BMT3qd6xSAJS7 The convoy order will be We will use Radio Channel 2 Take as much rest as you can, and see you all tomorrow morning !

Dear Desert Drivers, Tomorrow's drive will be very scenic, We will start facing the rising sun crossing the Mahafiz area in the direction of Fossil Rock, trying to avoid bushes and shrubs, using portions of tracks from time to time until we reach a few impressive bowls and long dunes. Then we will have a nice open portion of medium size dunes, with views of the mountains opposite a deep valley to our left, until we reach the high dunes formation of Faya. The soft sand will add to the challenges, and all your skills will be needed to control your driving lines. @Gregory Powell @Jaro Tuzinsky @Sunny84 @Brett Eicher @Dinesh Kumar A @Pacific @Jonny90 @takeshi sobue @Imran Kashif @Ignacio Quindós I will indicate the convoy order by the end of the afternoon. Please let me know before in case you changed your plans. Looking forward to the drive !

@M.Seidam something has come up and will need to come off the drive unfortunately... this'll give someone a chance on the waitlist. Enjoy !

Dear Friends Morshedi @Morshedi KAMALIO @KAMALIO Karthik Raptor @Karthik Raptor Mark D @Mark D Gregory @Gregory Prakash Anoop @Prakash Anoop salah2u @salah2u Trekado @Trekado RiaanJH @RiaanJH ASAD. @ASAD. Thank you all for considering joining the drive and cant wait to see you all tomorrow, Inshallah, Saturday sharp at 05:00 or bit earlier even not minding at all taking off before the sun rise. area 53 has always offered the thrill and action to all off roaders and Carnity is no exception. Caution : the area has changed , dunes crests might be sharper , slip faces could be bilateral , unexpected dips might be encountered ,,,etc so prepare yourself for a blast . bright side we might be the only guys roaming around on version dunes. Please Note That onshore there are 5 drivers from our friends on wait list that truly i wish to accommodate all of them but unfortunately not possible. please if you believe that your plans has changed maybe you can draw a smile on the next on line bit earlier than later. our radio channel is on 2 and my cell is 0554045278 in case of Emergency convoy list will be posted in the evening at time of drive closure. stay tuned . cheers

@Vaibhav @Waqas Parvez, we will miss you. See you for a next drive !

Dear @Ranjan Das @Amir Amiri @Ashok chaturvedi @Thomas Varghese @Zed @ASAD. @Simon Dawood @Fabien Monleau @Vaibhav @Chris Wing Pre-drive details below: Please ensure you have your mask on while outside of your car Be at the meeting point by 5:00am (or before) and start deflating your tires and erect your flag Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 3 (446,056) Briefing will be done on on the sand before we start moving Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects Please check all car fluids, tow hooks, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis. please ensure you come with a full tank (as much as possible) in addition to all necessary gear for this drive level specially your tire deflator, pressure gauge and a compressor, safety flag and radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE) MeetingPoint: 24°43'42.2"N 55°33'30.7"E https://goo.gl/maps/Cm3uZkczFxm4Ypig6 Convoy Order:

Thank you for organising this @JeromeFJ Looking forward to it!

Yes, sure thing Islam. Thanks for adding me

@M.Seidam got handed over some work and it doesnt seem likely that i will make it to the drive. Better to leave my spot for others on WL. Have a safe drive.

Oh dear Salah please get well soon pal 🙏 @Rob S you are the next from wait list automatically added to the RSVP list

Very good topic. We have done 5-10 Full Day Drives in the last years, which can be considered light overlanding drives and where we can bring family along. We did coast to coast, sand to mountain, etc.. and these are indeed a good alternative to the shorter "bashing" drives. For me personally, real overlanding is more fun in Oman, but that would require sorting visas, and setting up multiple smaller convoys (you don't want to be on the highway covering long distances with more than 5-6 cars). In Oman you can cover the wadis, and camp in different places. When the season cools down you can definitely expect to see some of those activities emerging.

@M.SeidamYes please if space available I would be honoured sir..

@Ashok chaturvedi bhai you are the only one left from wait list if you confirm that you are coming I will add you to the rsvp confirmed list

Hej @Sunny84, thank you very much. Finally my result was negative, so I will rejoin you tomorrow:)

Done

@salah2u rest up and drink lots, I finished my 10 days isolation last week, but taken a further 5-7 days to feel back to normal.

@Islam Soliman my apologies, and disappointment, I have to drop out of this drive as plans for this weekend have had to change. Have a great drive desert dwellers! Matt.

Thanks @Gaurav, count me in, anytime! I'll work on it in parallel as well from a personal point of view to find places. Some of the things I have in mind for diversification and growth is have a structure model for "Exploration/Expedition" drives. Requires detailing based on number of drives, planning and involved activities but it's something like: 1- Explorer 2- Adventurer 3- Pathfinder 4- Trail Blazer Some of the activities that can be done in addition to the drive itself is family and group-oriented activities. Some examples: 1- Create an equivalent of an egg hunt to help members sharpen their navigation skills while groups would enjoy looking for the hidden "eggs" with their cars as a family and in groups. 2- Create themes for drives where everyone gets involved during camping / picnics etc. Mexican Themes, Christmas etc...limitless options I am sure you get the gist of it, basically it is combining the off-roading passion with a community building, family-oriented approach which no other group offers in the region, not sure for the rest of the world. If I want to push the envelope a bit, it could be much grander things in times like this when there are multiple days off which also can help in marketing such as Expedition Drive to Oman or the Pyramids and back (This is wayyy too early) but you get it, I am sure. These can be potentially used both digitally (social media) and physically (car stickers for example) for completed major expeditions for participants as marketing. All in all, the idea is to mix off-roading passion with the core of Carnity, which is the community building. Let's see what can be done when the weather gets cooler. Thanks Mike

Anyone dropping from this drive? 🤞 i can get a slot!

Thanks @Frederic, as always. I look forward to them but I was also thinking on having something more predictable instead of adhoc. Let’s say if we start with one drive per month, let’s call them “Expedition Drives” instead of full fledge overlanding, where we get to discover and explore. I am sure there are places of interest in the northern emirates, no ? Combine that with some camping and some family activities then that is something that many will opt in with their families. Oman is definitely on the list but I am sure many would be ok with UAE expeditions as well. Even I don’t mind leading some drives once I get the hang of things. Will be doing it either way for the kids . I hear you loud and clear, I am sure the club has its set of priorities and objectives. Just sharing my 2 cents as I am sure there are many like-minded people in @Carnity and many more outside where such a thing can be appealing to them and their families.

Yo Freddy If I have holiday allowance from work I am mos def in for oman! Cheers! Imran

@JeromeFJsomething came up wont be able to drive on Saturday morning,see you in the desert soon.

Thank you @Gerrit Bus, amazing recording and selection !

Dear @Chaitanya D I have experience in driving in the desert dunes and mountain tracks,have been driving with a group of off-road enthusiasts and have driven on sand mostly in the badayer area to pink rocks,fossil rocks and other desert areas.I have all the off-road gear you mentioned and have been using it.Looking forward for the drive.

@JeromeFJ as by now I am used to, yet another awesome drive under your very capable leadership. Thank you. Always a pleasure. And with @Rob S in support and @Richard Franks as sweep we had a very efficient convoy. Fellow dune bashers @Haitham Khattab @Mike. @Sunny84 @TT_Dubai @takeshi sobue @Dinesh Kumar A @Imran Kashif @Suresh K @Waqas Parvez @Gregory Powell at the link below you will find some Gladiator POV videos of our drive. https://photos.app.goo.gl/SPtNU6pZMu5K1Sp29

All the usual culprits have already joined.