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welcome dune surfers! @Haitham Khattab @Imteeaz @Amr Aydin @Tom B @Beide Worku @Charbel @Mario Cornejo @Ashutosh Garg @Senthil Kumar @Anoop Nair This is would be my first excursion exploring and leading the sands in Sweihan! i am already excited for the Sunday morning! we have few on the waitlist ! @ASAD. @Waqas Parvez @Zixuan Huang - Charlie and @Simon D .. Let me know of any changes in your plan preferably before Friday 9 pm. The plan is to reach the Nagrah Hill as a midpoint and loop back north of the starting point! everything in between is Surprise!

As Davie mentioned, Never experienced sand as soft as this, that any aggressive driving would punish us with air leaking from the tires, but thanks to God that we had no tire issue nor pop out other than few zero pressure tires. Thanks @Zulfikhar Naiyarfor giving me some pressured air👍 Thank you @Islam Soliman for leading us in this adventurous terrain where we had the hard labor recovery, extremely soft sand multiple steps and more. honestly even with you driving the full size in front of me, I still had to think twice before making any movement. And with the strong support from @Davie Chase @Ranjan Das at back and the rest of skilled and supportive members in the convey @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Ashutosh Garg @Karthikeyan Govindarajan, we could reach the YT and made it back safely. Also glad to see the vortex snorkel I newly installed works very well on keeping the sand out of the intake system🙌🙌, there was only fine dust in the filter

All crested vehicles can be out with the shovel alone . It’s the tricks and experience you get by not missing this recovery champion league 😉 … if you are alone ( off course not advisable ) what would you do and you have 20 min left to the sunlight before the dark comes on you😅

No, mine is vortex head, air is still being sucked into the intake system by pressure. the benefit of vortex head is that it keeps more heavy contaminants away and provide cleaner air to the engine, which is critical for Nissan's VQ40DE engine, it gets into limp mode if dirt gets in Ram type head forces air into the intake system which theoretically increase the amount of air to the engine, you may check with others who have ram head. switching the head is easy, you can get me a ram type and im happy to test for you😁 https://www.4x4works.co.uk/snorkel-heads-guide/#:~:text=The two most common types,fall into the snorkel itself.

Very well said @Davie Chase.. it was a fantastic day very well spent.. total driving of around 18 hours and covering around 700km with 150 on these amazing dunes. Prompt alerted 2nd lead of @Zixuan Huang - Charlie and having @Ranjan Das and you @Davie Chase at the back made me quite comfortable in executing the plan and pushing the limits four a normal F+ drive level on both speed and climbs. The great skills on the drive also helped me go even more bold specially on the last hour run to YT and all the way back to the gravel track thanks to @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Ashutosh Garg and @Karthikeyan Govindarajan. Despite of some moments of stress and heavy exercises specially with the horrendous 80m climb on that extremely soft bowl to anchor @Zulfikhar Naiyar’s stuck car on the center of the bowl .. outstanding team effort and safe recovery with no pain other the terrible burning muscles 🤪. The scenery with these red sand beautifully mixed with black stone formations here and there and clouds casting dark shadows on the gigantic dunes was a sight to be always remembered. I enjoyed every minute, the drive, the dunes, the recoveries, the lunch by the Yellow Truck and @Ashutosh Garg nice mini kitchen setup for freshly made coffee enjoying beautiful breeze and charging our energy to the second part to the exit, and above all your great company! thanks for making this day a memorable one and looking forward for a Back2LIWA drive soon InshaALLAH

@Islam Soliman (Hope you made your flight) thank you for a great drive yesterday that had everything in it as usual :), my first time to YT was indeed a memorable one. I do not remember in my 50+ drives having a drive with that amount of soft sand throughout, so it was a fantastic experience with a lot of learnings. Also never had a recovery where we used nearly every rope and a winch (I believe we had one rope left and that was only because Charlie had two lol). That recovery was a true display of Carnity teamwork at its best, where all 7 members of the convoy participated to make it happen. Moreover, that was a real work out, my legs were burning by the time I reached the top and I really was not sure I would make it. The other team members were just as exhausted as it was a truly grueling recovery from a stamina standpoint, but as always, we got through it with smiles and enthusiasm to obtain a safe recovery with a bunch of learning opportunities along the way. @Zixuan Huang - Charlie fantastic second lead and support for the drive as always. @Ranjan Das @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Ashutosh Garg @Zulfikhar Naiyar you guys all drove exceptionally well and worked together the best I have seen and supported each other superbly. That recovery, to get it done safely, required teamwork, coordination and above all flawless communicating, we had all three in abundance, well done to one and all. I have posted some pics in the Gallery. I have a great rest of your weekend and hope to see you all in the sand again very soon.

Congratulations @Salim Akhtar 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 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. 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

congratulations @Ashutosh Garg welcome to the next level!! u will enjoy the thrill!

@Zixuan Huang - Charlie mate did you notice any difference in your vehicle/power after the installation of the snorkel? is the engine breathing a bit better?

Ohhhh what a shame ! you were one of the few pre-2000 offroaders here... Hope it finds an owner who treats it well like you.

Done, extended the RSVP.

congrats @Salim Akhtar

Congrats @Sebb , enjoy the new level drives

Congratulations @Sebb on your promotion. Well done 👍

Congratulations @Salim Akhtaron your promotion. You have shown what can be done in your pajero. Well done 👍

Congratulations @Ashutosh Gargon your promotion. Well done 👍

Congrats @Ashutosh Garg

Congrats @Salim Akhtar..c u on IM drives soon!!

@Salim Akhtar congrats mate - keep it up

Congratulations @Salim Akhtaron the promotion. enjoy the new level.

@Sebb congrats mate

Congrats @Salim Akhtar ! enjoy the new level

Congratulations @Salim Akhtar for reaching IM, enjoy the pace !

@Salim Akhtarcongratulations and enjoy the pace.

Well deserved @Salim Akhtar ! enjoy the new level !

If 15k is your budget and you want a reliable off-roader, then there’s only a handful of options I think: - R50 pathfinder 3.5. - Jeep XJ Cherokee - Pajero generation 2 made until 1999 in 2 door version - Pajero generation 3 made until 2006 in 2 door version -Xterra is the best option if you’re willing to stretch your budget a bit.

Congratulations @DanielN 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 @Sebb 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

Dear Friends Hello and welcome. In this drive which is composed apparently into two parts the “ no plan “ plan is to explore the land which is situated between Dubai and Abudhabi. Never been in such area before . We will be heading south and south as if “there is something about Sweihan “ calling 😄 but I don’t think we are going to go that far .. well let’s see how the fun and our enthusiasm will carry us . hope we will finish on time . However prepare yourself for an extra hour drive in the dark . We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Offroad 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 and above When: 11 Dec 2022, Sunday Meeting time: 13:30 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/1oZzRm83XuPtWr5r8 Approximate finish time: 17:30 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: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 9 AM 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. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Congratulations @Salim Akhtar welcome to the next level!

Congratulations @Ashutosh Garg on your promotion. Well done 👍

Thanks @Frederic! The oldest car in Carnity may still stay with Carnity! With a different driver

congratulations @Sebb on the promotion

welcome to the big boys @Ashutosh Garg , you will get the chance to clear your car's lungs on this level 😃

well done @Ashutosh Gargcongratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

well done @Sebbcongratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations @DanielN on your promotion. 👍 well done 👏

most welcome dear. you know sometimes you get stumble with useful stuff 😉

@M.Seidam thank you for sharing this video Doc.; very useful for us as we usually end up in the desert with either faulty sensors or blocked ones.

Congratulations @DanielNon the promotion

Congratulations @Sebbon the promotion

Congratulations @Sebb well deserved Enjoy the level

Congratulations @DanielN Enjoy the new Level

Congratulations @Ashutosh Garg enjoy the new level

Congratulations @Sebb for reaching the Fewbie Level , enjoy your new level

Congratulations @DanielN for reaching the Fewbie Level ! Enjoy ur new level.

Congratulations @Ashutosh Garg , well done and well deserved !

Well done @DanielN !

To @Islam Soliman and whoever coming in the early morning. Fog is forming near madinat Zayed, and the last km to the camp is extremely foggy, visibility less than 5meters. be cautious

I found this pajero which shows dubizzle verified. Any pointers. I will go to check the vehicle tomorrow https://tnydu.biz/DOBBprd