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Trip report: Thankyou all @Haitham Khattab @Imteeaz @Amr Aydin @Ashutosh Garg @Senthil Kumar @Anoop Nair @Zed @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. for joining me in my exploration of the Majestic dunes of Sweihan. we had a super strong convoy, thus we decided the convoy order during the quick brefing and the drive started around 8 and we went "Ready Set GO!! right from the start.. I was doing the speed and Maneuvers which i felt comfortable with and the you guys responded superbly as expected.. After warming up our engines and waking up to the beautiful climbs and criss crosses near the start point area, we made our way pointing towards Nagra Hill. We met a few convoys on our way and decided to explore the area south of the famous hill and eventually loop back to it. At times, i raised the level of the drive and was so happy to see you guys conquering every dune on the way with a single crest stuck of @ASAD. which was recovered well by the team and no refusals. We reached Nagra through a dirt track as its was risky to take the dunes which were covered with broken fences. It was super fun to find the right line to make our attempt at Climbing the hill from the slip face. We had our heart filled with joy with multiple attempts with @Haitham Khattab being the TOP DOG with @Mario Cornejoa very close second! on another note, it was heartachingly sad to see all the trash/ plastic bottles lying around the area. It just shows how inhumane and uneducated people can be when no one is watching. we looped towards the back side of Nagra to make our attempts on the a beautiful ridge followed by the long climb, meandering through to find ourselves on the Top with a huge drop on the slip face. It was getting late and we decided to exit to the nearest tracks enjoying few last dunes on our way. at this time, @Imteeaz and @Ashutosh Garg has simultaneous pop outs on the front passenger tire which was fixed fast. Brilliant display of skills to recover @Ashutosh Garg X , which got stuck after fixing the Popout by @Waqas Parvez. You passed 100/100 in practical buddy after your recovery class not less than 24 hours before! We made our way to the exit through a long drive on the dirt track to close the drive at 12.15 PM. Key learnings from this drive for all: 1. Always follow the line of the car in front of You. 2. Being intermediates, we need to learn to trust the car in front while maintaining distance to expect the worse. 3. Never self route to the next dunes away from the track taken during looping unless you have clear visibility. 4. Never fight gravity and correct fishtail as soon as it happens. 5. Always carry necessary off-road equipment's like Compressors, proper designed Jacks and tools. Special Shoutout to @Ashutosh Garg for his First IM in such a challenging terrain. We all learn from experience and correct them in next drive. I hope you have emerged wiser!! Thanks @Waqas Parvez for the SL ,@ASAD. for the anchoring the convoy in center with @Mario Cornejo keeping teh convoy intact at sweep. @Amr Aydin @Haitham Khattab @Zed @Anoop Nair @Senthil Kumari am sure you guys enjoyed the drive as i had no sound from your radios! Until Next time! see you all in sand!

Trip report There is always something pulls me back like a magnet to the desert 🌵. Call it adventure ? Camaraderie? challenge ? Relaxation ? … etc or a combination of all of these and those!! I realised today that what sparks an idea 💡 in my mind or triggers an inspiration to the next trip I always find it within a loop we did , a slide we took or a stuck we managed or just simply gazing toward the setting or raising sun .. a growing passion and learning that never ends or more precisely always takes different forms and another level. I was so delighted today to catch up with old and new friends as well as to meet new ones what a pleasure! on time aligned and ready to move after quick briefing. Taking some gentle twisties to welcome our new fewbies after which we pushed the gas a bit till we reached E14 exiting Faqa toward south Faqa and Nahel there after. This particular area seemed untouched by anyone before so we spread our wings tackling all sort of dunes from medium to large ones sliding and crossing to the content of our hearts. Time is like tick tock tick tock eventually finding ourself facing the setting sun behind the dunes We faced few crests and stucks the first one was mine where we could manage all of them with no rope nor winch applying the best of what we have learned so far and we dealt with them in no time in a team work fashion. I always say if the king of sand driving is deflation , the shovel is the queen assisting the self recovery. Enjoying the remaining golden hour on the track and our exit was at Sweihan road Nahel side. @Mohamad Anwer so happy to see you back again in the sand with your new beauty blue. Flawless second lead thanks my friend 🙏 @Glenn W nice to meet you for the first time . It didn’t feel to me like your first Fb drive . Well done 👍 @Udit S also first time we meet . You drove very well and self recovered from that crest nicely. I hope you get the issue of your car done soon . @Pranjal Varsani1 glad meeting you too nice driving can’t recall any issue. Well done @Bjoern we met twice before. Pleasure .awesome seeing you managing your wrangler like a walk in the park . 👍regards to your neighbor 😉 the Pajero pack : @Yaseen87 @Jaro Tuzinsky@Gregory and @Daniel Rodas loved to see you guys unleashing the power of your cars and enjoying the ride . Thanks for all the help too 🙏 @Ignacio Quindós pleasure to see you again after fossil rock 🪨 you rocked today 👍 Last but not the least I would like to thank my wingmen @Fabien Monleau anchoring the middle and @Davie Chase at the tail of the convoy. Both supporting helping and applying the knowledge so we can all get back home safely. till we meet in another inspiration take care and wish you happy new year ahead cheers Seidam

@GauravSoni I just wanted to give you a big shoutout for leading with such incredible confidence in Swehain. The rapid pace displayed is really admirable, I really enjoyed the ride, for good 30 mins at one point we were just driving up the high dunes with high speed switching; you really know how to push that pajero of yours, i have never seen someone drive that:, this could not have happened with the strong convoy we had. @Amr Aydin i was very confident you been behind me you always corrected my line and pushed your machine as much as possible. @Haitham Khattab you do justice driving that powerful tuned machine with lot of control and confidence, it is always great driving with you. @Imteeaz @Ashutosh Garg @Senthil Kumar @Anoop Nair its was great to have you guyz in the convoy you all drove beautiful, you guyz were up for the challenge and never in the drive slowed us. @Zed @Mario Cornejo thank you for taking care of the convoy at the back your presence always is a booster. @ASAD. thank you for been the CF and making sure the guyz in the front are all safe. See you guyz in the sand untill next time.

Thank you @Frederic. I drive Pajero 2022. I never drive on the desert, my experience is only being a passenger in @Dodi Syahdar Raptor 😂 for couple of times. I have tow points. I am ready to get stuck.

It was a fantastic opportunity for all of us to refresh and reflect, as many of the recoveries we execute are a result of what we've tried and by learning from others. @Gauravhas been a mentor to all of us, and has taught us not just become an offroader with good drive skills, but much more to find the satisfaction in becoming a complete offroader in any way, from recovering yourself, to leading and guiding others in this magnificent hobby and passion that brings us all together. I thank him with all my heart for being able to bring out the best in all of us. The entire team was looking forward to this experience, and everyone came up with very valuable suggestions and questions. For me, as i am usually the one trying to navigate in the best possible way to AVOID getting my convoy stuck, i had to alter my driving style a little bit and it was great fun crawling through the Lisaili dunes and even in the dark you guys drove superbly. The snacks @Waqas [email protected] came indeed welcome to boost our energy levels after all this hard work 😁 Thanks guys ! See you all soon in the sands again !

@M.Seidam as always, a fantastic drive, thank you much for allowing me to support you and the rest of the convoy, it is always a pleasure to drive with you, learn from you and support you. Your manner has a truly a calming influence over the whole convoy and it is a pleasure to listen to your commentaries The drive had a little bit of everything including our stucks, which is always good as it shows the team that we all get stuck at some point no matter your level, moreover, it is always a great learning opportunity for all in the convoy. Great second lead by @Mohamad Anwer you did an awesome job of moving the convoy slightly left right etc. where needed which kept us all on a safe path from start to finish. The convoy consisted of a fantastic bunch of skilled off-roaders that made the drive pleasurable and entertaining so a big thankyou and well done to @Glenn W @Udit S @Pranjal Varsani1 @Bjoern @Yaseen87@Gregory@Daniel Rodas @Ignacio Quindós @Jaro Tuzinsky you guys made our jobs so much easier by driving flawlessly throughout the drive, I hope you enjoyed it as much a s we did. Lastly @Fabien Monleau thanks for being a superb CF it is always a pleasure to drive with you and good luck to your team this week in the WC football. Hope to see you all in the sand again very soon

What a wonderful drive this morning @GauravSoni faced pace full of adrenaline, cant think of many who would make a pajero scream that much 😅. @Waqas Parvez thank you being the SL, had to be someone special to keep up with Gaurav's pace, fantastic job. @Mario Cornejo thank you for making sure the convoy remained intact. @Ashutosh Garg @Haitham Khattab @Amr Aydin @Imteeaz @Senthil Kumar @Anoop Nair @Zed great driving guys was an absolute pleasure, we had a near perfect drive until the very end when we had a couple of pop-outs. @Ashutosh Garg you did great especially for your first intermediate drive, im sure you will get used to the pace as you drive more at this level. @Zed good to see you back in the sands my friend. PS: @GauravSoni like mario said, we definitely need Part-2 of this series.

@GauravSoni there must be a part 2 of this drive! Thanks for hosting a drive in Sweihan, overall we had a great drive, good pace, clean lines, challenges, and then there is the Nagra dune, which we enjoyed so much. @ASAD. and @Waqas Parvez thank you for your support throughout the drive. @Haitham Khattab @Imteeaz @Amr Aydin @Ashutosh Garg @Senthil Kumar @Anoop Nair @Zed, it was a pleasure driving with all of you! I've left some pictures in the gallery, hope you enjoy them! Have a great week and hope we meet soon.

Sorry zed you got it right but I thing 2 France 1 England 😝😝

Lawrence_Chehimi @Lawrence_Chehimi Waqas Parvez @Waqas Parvez ASAD. @ASAD. Davie Chase @Davie Chase Simon D @Simon D Rob S @Rob S Looper @Looper Varun Mehndiratta @Varun Mehndiratta Pacific @Pacific Dodi Syahdar @Dodi Syahdar DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler i am sure that most if not all of you came across to the below link . Please if you have time have a look at once more I am sure you will see it from different angle now.

Thank you very much @Gaurav and @Frederic for this much needed drive. Over many drives I had done with Carnity, I had amassed a lot of knowledge on how to do the recoveries, but this training was a refresher and acted as a summary of all that I had learnt over time providing structure to the knowledge on recoveries. Further this training provided some more insights and clarified many doubts I had regarding the correct method to be used in recoveries and corrected the perspective I had prior to this. Thank you very much @Waqas Parvez & @ASAD. for the much-needed energy boost before the practical application of the theory we learnt few moments prior.

Hi all! Just a quick note before I jump on a plane. Was great to see so many of the team that I learned off-roading with, and some of the older carnity crew who I learnt from and planted the seed of off roading. Every venture into the desert is a learning one, but this one definitely lots of learning! Thanks to @Gaurav and @Frederic for the course. Thanks to @ASAD. and @Waqas Parvez for the food and the rest of the crew for the questions, comments and discussions. Look forward to being out in the desert again soon. Sorry @Davie Chase I don't remember any football on Saturday

Hej all, this was another great drive! Thank you @M.Seidam for choosing and lading of this trip. @Fabien Monleau and @Davie Chase without your support of our convoy we would not feel comfortable. @Mohamad Anwer @Glenn W @Udit S @Pranjal Varsani1 @Bjoern @Yaseen87@Gregory@Daniel Rodas @Ignacio Quindós all you drove fantastically. It was relaxing and dynamic driving due to your perfect skills. Enjoy the end of this year and welcome the new one.

Drive Info With the success of the first edition of this Drive, we have the 2nd edition for the Proven Drivers and adrenaline seekers for the 2nd Edition. not to mention that this area offers monstrous dunes not found in any other place. This area has every kind of dune structure possible, pyramid dunes, starfish dune, steep slip faces, and bowls the size of a football stadium. BOWL STARFISH DUNES STEEP SLIP FACES This will be the ultimate test of driver and machine. You will be redlining the engine, and your car will still crave for more. So drivers, Start your engines!!! Important Points for all drive participants This drive is for Intermediates who have already completed min. 5 IM drives with Carnity. Keep your car as light as possible. This is not a drive to have passengers. Carry extra 20 liters of fuel for cars <100 liters tank capacity. Ensure that you are with a tank full to the brim at the meeting point The plan is to end the drive by 12 but its a possibility that we may extend based on Fuel and fatigue / idle time (so please don't keep any kind of other appointments for that day). Take the E95 route only, as that has the closest gas station. All other routes don't have any gas station close to the meeting point. Ensure that your car is in the best possible condition. Bring some quick wrapped sandwiches or lunch to eat along the way. 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: Intermediate+ (min. 5 Intermediate drives with Carnity) and above Meeting time: 07:30 AM Saturday (deflated and ready to move) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/6kiP3wMm29u18diF6 (Coordinates : 23°28'59.2"N 55°12'50.5"E) Approximate finish time: 12-12:30 PM 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. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Don’t underestimate what a Pajero can do. You just need to get in sync with it. Carnity will help you on doing just that

Hi sorry, not sure how I managed that! I can't attend so have left the event. Thanks

Welcome to Carnity @Ishak! kindly let us know the following: - Which 4x4 are you driving - any previous off-roading experience ? - do you have front and rear tow points ? @Olly Bones you were in the manage tab instead of « going » tab, so I presume you clicked on the wrong button. Have added you to the drive, please confirm.

RSVP in 1 min now

Hi @Frans M check in 2 min… it opens at 7pm

Ishak - I put myself on Waitlist 😃

Thanks @Frederic for joining and supporting a great mission to restart the old training session. Thanks, everyone for your wholehearted participation and I love it when I have been bombarded with tons of questions at every step. It tells me clearly that you all have seen enough and reciprocating with real-life scenarios than just textbook responses. Off-roading is like an ocean and none of us can ever finish learning, it's an ongoing process, and that's what excites all of us. The core idea of support team training is to really show you all the tip of the iceberg, and let each one of you explore beneath the surface by applying these skillsets on regular basis. So more you apply, the more you will learn and practice these skills to be a more confident off-roader than just a pedal-pusher. In true off-roading spirit, I would rate the skill of self-recovery much higher than scaling daredevil heights (often misunderstood). Simply because when you have the capability to save yourself from any/all stuck scenario it opens a new chapter in off-roading that enables you to really start exploring without any fears, doubts or boundaries.

Dear passionate off roaders When I had my first absolute newbie couple weeks ago it was short cut by bad nose landing ( was entirely my fault and I know it ) . Thank God zero human injury and the Iron was repaired as brand new. Actually from that point the real story begins and I realized how important to see the things from different angles to analyse and to learn how to avoid various problems in the setting of off road dives .I searched the various resources online and I found what I was looking for in this respectful community. and now with all the support of all of you, especially @Gaurav who was the first who drove me to safety at the very beginning and to @Gaurav @Rahimdad and @Frederic whom I had the honour to drive under their leads where I got all support and help, I can proudly say that I got my first zero refusal/stuck after 4 drives in a row as a newbie including the absolute newbie. Special Thanks to @Chaitanya D my friend and colleague who spared no effort helping me find my current off road vehicle Xterra and all the tips along. I personally believe that off road drive has a unique learning curve climbing it requires time, patience, determination , awareness of the known common risks and problems and above all that sharing and transmitting what is available from knowledge in the scene either directly by witnessing it if possible ( situation might not allow at the scene like terrain condition , weather , and now covid19 time ) as safety comes on top of the list or indirectly by capturing pictures , clips ..etc for the stuck or refusal and how we deal with it . in carnity discussion I found about what went wrong in terms of off road accident or refusal or stuck and even wrong recovery techniques and discussion about it which is good to see mistakes of others or even own to learn and not to repeat. here I put the initiative and from our own drives how recovery either self or assisted is done by our expert leaders directly or under their direct supervision and I request every one if at all possible when we are not in motion to try take the chance to take some videos ( one hand cant clap ) from another angle so after each drive the one who didn't have the chance to see it live can at least see it here. discussion is open and I would appreciate the feedback from our leaders as always. Cheers and Drive Safe

General Info This drive is suited to people who enjoy the scenic views the Northern UAE has to offer. Rather than a “dune bashing” experience, we want to offer a more relaxing drive experience where we can use existing farm trails to make our way through the various terrains, and where you’ll be transported back in time from seeing the farms, idyllic trees and shrubs, and spend a few joyful hours with Carnity buddies. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Newbie and above When: 17 Dec 2022, Saturday. Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: AL LIBSA CAMEL TRACK ENTRY ROAD: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fBURfZkaPWP96wHX6?g_st=ic 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), enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday, 2 pm. 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 CALENDAR

No issues @Tharun Kumar V it happens.

Thank you.. I am in. This will be my first drive .. 😃

Hi Frederic, i cannot see the calendar for RSVP. Please advise. Thanks

I have the same issue too. I reduce the acceleration a bit and then downshift to 1 which sounds odd to many who noticed me doing it at the YT few days ago 😂. Sometimes I just shift to 1 just before the climb and floor it until I start losing momentum and turn back.

Out of interest, is there any reason why this isn't practiced any more within @Carnity? Although in my time with Carnity I have only seen two failures (one was the tow point shearing off on a car being tugged, resulting in a near miss, and the other more recent one was the soft shackle breaking on the car that was tugging, resulting in considerable damage to the car being tugged from the recoiling kinetic rope) this additional safety measure would have prevented both incidents.

Waw breath taking snaps . Please put the in the gallery. Yeah it was a very enjoyable afternoon today . Thanks for the amazing photos and the stuck clip 😉 I wished my friend but next time inshallah

Some images from today. Thank you @M.Seidamfor the amazing experience.

Thanks @M.Seidam and @Brette for organizing this drive. It was nice and enjoyable with ur help and guidance. I have really enjoyed the drive and got the chance to meet old fellas @Nathan, @Nadeem Ansari, @MikeSpillane, and the rst of the other drivers. Looking forward to see u all again on sand with more drive challenges. BR, Ahmad

@Arda Yagcioglu would you be interested in joining the drive… I can add you. Let me know..

FINALLY @JeromeFJ @Haitham Khattab @Sunil Mathew @Rob S @Tom B @Santoso Marjuki @Gok Krish @Mario Cornejo Thank you for making this day a memorable one for me. I started driving at 03 45 and stopped driving at 23 45 - sure this drive did take a toll on my body. However, the excitement and adrenaline rush of driving in Liwa was too tempting; last year I was not experienced enough to take on this challenge. Our Lead @JeromeFJ - difficult to put into words how you have lead us through this super soft terrain - you were taking all the risks while we were patiently following your tracks. @Haitham Khattab challenging start to the morning to get the seat belt etc sorted out - I was happy to see Ibrahim enjoying this drive - I am sure he had lots to tell his friends at school. @Sunil Mathew you master the Fortuner like a pro mate! @Rob S well what will we do without our anchor point? you were always the first one to jump out of the car to go (and run) to help Jerome (as he was the only one that got stuck...) @Tom B amazing drive mate - love to hear the exhaust popping on this V8 @Santoso Marjuki i dont know what you did to your Jeep - it is simply a beast - i was fortunate to drive behind you. @Mario Cornejo the SWB Y61 is simply impressive - your skills could not be matched during the drive @Gok Krish sad that you had to leave us early - but was happy to catch up again at the camp site after the drive to watch football. Looking forward to see you in the sand in your old/new toy I was quite fortunate to be able to meet with @Gaurav Soni @Srikumar @Frederic and the other members to enjoy a bit of football after the drive prior to hitting the road again to Dubai. Until next time, enjoy your upcoming weekend. Cheers

Once you start leading and become more and more comfortable with the area, you will be able to make a pretty fair judgement on how the dune is formed. Like i mentioned the trip lead can ride the ridge (or just next to it) to have a quick peek to the other side and then take the call.

Surely a very good post and an amazing video. Good points are: A) Direction of the tug. Multiple attempts Bad points: A) no proper communication. rope looks suspect C) Xterra tire direction should have been to the left. D) no attempt to dig in front of right tire to clear the path. E) throttle applied at wrong times to dig himself in further. F) not enough tire deflation. Just some things which I observed.

Where is the initial pitfall ? One best answer please 😊 a) direction of tug . b) multiple attempts. c) communication . d) rope . e) Xterra tires direction .

@Abu Muhammad I always revise the tape post drive , then you realize details that was overlooked when you are relaxed at home . I believe this is the best way to learn , in other words I always get my home work done before the next drive . And as a community I like to share it so others can learn too . In my opinion the theory supported by real Audiovisual Pre and especially post drive is essential if not crucial . i hope you got your steering power issue sorted out eventually . cheers 🚙👍🙏🏻

Hi desert wanderers 1. @Ashy refusal , heavy shoveling and eventually self recovered ( the recovery part couldn’t make it .. if some one record it that please can add it here ) 2. @Lorenzo Candelpergher tugging @Abu Muhammad Giant Sequoia 3. @Janarthan X redirecting @Veedooshee pajero 4. The last one front vs back tugging ..

Check it out 👇 http://www.youtube.com/shorts/UWLZGuaugX0

First Video at 0.28 sec you have very less momentum to go through that soft sand and climb on. One has to keep momentum and distance while doing in and out of bowls. Tricky but one will get better with each drive, more you do it the more you get better, confident and safe. Well done

@Mohamed Seidam Thanks for sharing this thread. This is @Gaurav recovering the Pajero from last week drive at Pink Rock with the radio guidance.

Hi all From lahbab to margham relay recoveries 25/9/2020 Cheers 😎🚙👍

@RaYan E's wheels were pointing full left when @Srikumar was making the first two tugs. That's why from your view, it wasn't moving. He later corrected it when someone pointed it out over the radio.

Recoveries from SolarPark Newbie Drive 18/09/2020 lead by @Srikumar and supported by @Janarthan

Hello dear off-roaders last Friday morning and evening drives were rich in thrill and experience and every drive carries along with it it’s own taste. revising my own tape after each drive I discover details that it might have been overlooked unintentionally. Watching others tapes discovering how much still I don’t know and how much patience and determination is required to learn precision and how to be in control from this weekend drive it turned out for me at least how important is the protection of the front underneath ( skid plate , bash plate , under armer ...etc ) which off-course will never be a substitute to the skills but it helps sometimes when waves slam the boat unexpectedly. also I learn my own vehicle dynamics and response and when to release the gas and when to push , when to steer or just let go . Also I realized how can you trouble shoot and try find solution on your own. last but not least learning how to Lead is the trust of the whole convoy behind that will do the best to maintain compliance and stick to the rules of convoy and tasks given and this is well seen and appreciated by all. I wanted to share my thoughts that’s why I wrote. cheers 👍🚙🌷

Rope recovery

When not keeping enough distance , but actually it was inevitable I had to stuck my self on purpose What do you think dear off-roaders ? What happened here ? look first and the second