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What a great way to start the day; early morning Suhoor with the family and then a nicely planned drive on the sand, for my 1st Support drive. Thanks @Davie Chase for leading us yesterday, with support from @Hisham Masaad. The trail was great, with a mix of everything to keep us drivers busy. @Xavi Moyano I was sad that you had to re-inflate at the meeting due to a missing bolt (and I am sure it was an important one) on your suspension system; better be safe than sorry mate. Looking forward to our next drive together. @fayez @Parliament @Misha Puskar with your Jeeps, you were simply non-stoppable. @Misha Puskar pls get a good flag mount with the push flag - it will help you for your next drives. I also noted that you were still on H/T tyres; this is NOT an issue at all for FB drives. However with summer and your subsequent rise in Carnity, you may start looking at AT tyres; you will feel the difference during your drives. @Bashar Beasha great to catch up with another VTC fan; with the mods that you have done to your VTC, you are geared up for the drives. @Ishak@Paolo Pellegrini you had great control on your Pajero; keep it up gents. @Mahmoud Taha I am sure that you have enjoyed this drive, now that you are an IM driver. @Gok Krish always a pleasure to see you on the sand, with the beast. @Pacific thank you for sweeping us and making sure that we do not leave anyone behind I wish you all a great week and an amazing Eid break.

Wow so happy that as a lead, I don’t have to plan for this 7pm rush… would have surely missed this one. Logged in at 7:01 and it was already full. Thanks all for wonderful response. We have 5 WL, however still two days to go… so let’s assess it on Wednesday and will plan accordingly. In due course, please ensure cars are fully fit and ready to go. Based on recent experience some aspects to check before the drive. - Check the coolant and filters. With temp rising, overheating has started to be issue with some vehicles. - Check your bash plate as if we will be able to execute what we plan to, some under body protection will be good (ofcourse I m sure till now you know about your vehicles, so plan accordingly - it’s nothing extra ordinary but better to check). - Please check your spare tires. Recently on couple of drives, we had issues with lack of spare tyre with some riders, when needed. - Rest, have a nice week ahead, stay hydrated, stay healthy. See you all on Thursday.

Day 3 - Edge of the World to Al Hait, via Al Hatima Crater (839 Km) We have already told of the dramatic wake up of Day 3 (windstorm following a night of heavy rains). Having overcome the shock of such an unexpected and unbelievable weather, we set out to reach the Hatima Crater, near the small village of Tabah. Wadis were full of water, making crossings more fun than challenging, due to their relatively shallow depth. Huge bodies of water filled up, although for a likely short time, the lower points of the many valleys and plains we crossed. Dark and grey clouds filled the sky. A very unusual sight, indeed. After 557 Km of a rather boring drive (so far it seems that most significant sites in Saudi are separated by huge stretches of rather insignificant areas) the road finally led to an interesting, vast and green plain, with jagged mountains on one side, and what looked like low hills on the other. One dirt track led to the closest of these "low hills". At its end, as the track reached the top, an incredibly huge crater revealed itself, with an almost perfectly round shaped rim, and a small, reddish lake at its center. In the distance beyond, what appeared like at least another volcano, perfectly framed at the center of an opening in the crater's opposite rim. The lunch we had on top of this prehistoric looking place is one of the most memorable I ever had. Simply spectacular. After driving on the rim for about one fourth of its length, we got back on the road nearby, headed for our overnight resting place, in the small town of Al Hait, from which tomorrow we will move to visit another volcanic area, and then on to Al Ula. On the way, in the spur of the moment, we took a detour into an area of big boulders and small rocky outcrops, off-roading along the canyons separating these masterpieces of erosion. A very fun moment of improvisation, which provided a perfect opportunity to admire an unexpected sunset. Just to make sure that we wouldn't get used to too many clear skys, as soon as dusk started to descend, dark clouds gathered again, unleashing more heavy rains in the distance on our left side, while an amazing lightning storm blazed in the direction of our final destination. Our day ended as it had begun, with another incredible downpour of rain and hail...... luckily just as we were reaching the hotel. Yes @Anoop Nair. Planning to reach it tomorrow, and spend 2 days around there, including off-roading. Will tell you how it goes.

No need to be sorry @Sunil Mathew, we all enjoyed working it out. It was good to feel the dessert breezing for me... After you exited, I had similar problem with my front right tyre pressure whooshing out... We inflated it once but it happened again, there was a big leak from the rim. We didn't have to replace it as it was ok with the high pressure but I had to complete the drive with 20 psi pressure. I'll check in the tyre shop if it is only some sand inside or similar problem with yours like bad beads around the rim. Let's see... Thank you @Looper @Varun Mehndiratta @george charbel @Juan R @premindra rajaram @Sebb for a wonderful drive. See you on the next!

Congratulations @Bashar Beasha 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

Drive Plan - We plan to start with the first ray of sunlight, from the track at the end of the Al Qudra - Solar Park Road. Heading North-east, facing the sun, we will criss - cross our way through the beautiful long range dunes of Qudra. Maneuvering the slip face and sharp ridges of these dunes, we will move towards Lisaili. Based on where we will be, we will exit at around 9:30am. This drive is going to be technically demanding, both mentally for the drivers and mechanically for the cars. We will crossing multiple long ridges, criss-crossing through some of the longest dunes there are in Qudra and will be approaching the area from slip side. It will require your full and undivided concentration at every step. So make sure you come well rested, fully hydrated, and that you don’t have any reason for being distracted. Please consider carefully if you wish to bring passengers along with you. DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 20, April'23 Thursday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/3zBbCKDhDnE3Hygd6 Approximate finish time: 9:30AM 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. 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 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. 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

Great news @KAMALIO ! Well done !

Well done @Bashar Beasha !!

Yes, indeed @Varun Mehndiratta, it didnt. 🙂 A tyre shop gave me couple of temporary replacement tyres (used), in place of 4 of my tyres (Yoko Geos) removed from my previous car, which the shop guys "lost" for some unknown reason. It was a stop gap arrangement until they could locate my tyres. I saw the treads of these tyres before they put them on , but did not get a good look at the beads, as it was stacked one above another , and higher than our eye levels. Yesterday, I directly went to them and had it removed, and found that the beads were damaged/torn at couple of places. Looks like the previous owner was using them on bead locks and took some heavy beating. So thats it - bad beads; i was deflated to 12psi, and the beads were not holding on to the rims as it should have, lost air, ended up flat with a semi pop out, which is why we could not fill the air back , They put the tyre back, with that paste thingy, and it held perfectly at 35psi - no leaks. Now negotiating with the shop for a solution and aiming to sort out before the holiday drives 🤞🤞 Thanks for all the help and patience in sorting this out and installing my spare tyre - @Varun Mehndiratta, @Looper, @Mehmet Volga, @george charbel and sorry to keep you waiting and partially ruining your morning - @Juan R @premindra rajaram, @Sebb Am sure @Looper must have made up for it by taking you through a fantastic drive, making the best of what was remaining of your precious saturday morning !!

Congratulations @Mohit Gurnani 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

Well done @KAMALIOcongratulations

@Bashar Beasha congrats mate - now you will more opportunities to push your beast

@Mohit Gurnani congrats mate

@KAMALIO congrats mate - keep it up and enjoy the new level

Congrats !!

Congratulations @Mark Benjoy...

Congratulations @Bashar Beashaenjoy the FB+....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations @KAMALIO 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 @Mark B 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

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 Off-road 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: 23 April 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Dropped pin https://goo.gl/maps/CGHVD1Cfjm1kUSMU9 Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM 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 FRIDAY - 12 PM 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

We are thrilled to congratulate @Ale Vallecchi for reaching the coveted Senior Marshal with Carnity Offroad Club! This is a momentous achievement that speaks volumes about Ale's skills, dedication, and passion for off-roading. This is not just a recognition of his driving skills, but also a testament to his true character, passion and spirit. As a Senior Marshal, Ale is now one of the most respected and admired members of the Carnity Offroad Club. He has earned the admiration and respect of his fellow off-roaders, who look up to him as a mentor, friend, and leader. His off-road drives offer an exciting and unique experience that elevates the overall off-roading spirit. His achievement is a reminder that with the right attitude and approach, anything is possible, and that the world of off-roading is full of endless possibilities and adventures. Once again, congratulations Ale on reaching the Senior Marshal level with Carnity Offroad Club. You are an inspiration to all off-roaders, and we look forward to seeing you continue to blaze new trails and push the limits of what is possible in the world of off-roading! SENIOR MARSHAL The Senior Marshal rank is the ultimate badge of honor for off-roaders who have achieved unparalleled heights of passion, creativity, and dedication toward off-roading. This rank is not solely based on the number of drives but also on the quality and innovative concepts utilized during those drives. A Senior Marshal reflects exceptional maturity, tenacity, and courage even under the most challenging circumstances. As a Senior Marshal, you should be able to go above and beyond regular commitments and earn immense respect and admiration from all levels of off-roaders. Your knowledge and expertise in off-roading techniques, skills, recoveries and safety protocols should inspire others to improve their skills and knowledge. Your passion and dedication to off-roading should result in a strong bond with other off-roaders, to leave remarkable memories for a lifetime. You should be a true inspiration to others, and your contributions to the sport of off-roading should be remembered for years to come. As a Senior Marshal, you are not just a skilled off-roader; you are a beacon of inspiration and leadership to the entire off-roading community.

Thats great, congrats @Mark B Looking forward to drive infront of you in FB+ 😂

🥳🥳🥳 thats awesome. Thank you @Gaurav @Hisham Masaad @Frederic Thank you @Imteeaz 🙏

@Mark B congrats mate - keep it up

Luke, pls see this one, with my Pajero:)

@Hisham Masaad @Davie Chase Thank you guys it was amazing

Day 2 - Al Bathaa to Edge of the World (685 Km) Let's start from the beginning of tomorrow (Day 3). A 6:00 am water up in a windstorm and 14 degrees, after a full night of rain. It felt we had punished for having reached the End of the World. A Martian landscape, of a miles long sharp cliff separating the central plateau of Arabia from the lower lands expanding from here to the Red Sea. Barely 68 km west of Riyad, yet 2 hours of driving away, End of the World is reached through 30 km M on a rocky dirt track. The excruciating drive, takes a heavy toll on the back and spine, but leaves you breathless once at the top (see picture). Everything else between Al Bathaa and here is quite insignificant, except a large dune field running along the highway not far from Riyad, which would warrant more time to explore (on the next trip). The camp was set at night on track back to the tarmac intersection, yesterday above a small wadi lined up with leafy trees. Food was served and enjoyed just on time for the arrival first of an electric storm, then of the heavy rains that were the sound track of the night, until the windy dawn.

Thanks All for joining in for the drive and making it a fun morning on sand. It started off as a very beautiful morning with amazing weather, oryx lined up to welcome us in Faqa, all riders on time and ended up with a smile on face having successfully traversed through a beautiful terrain that offered some amazing views while regularly challenging our driving skills. The pleasant morning start, followed by hot and soft sand provided us with a good idea of what lies ahead in coming months. Thanks @Looper for this lovely route planning. Very well executed drive, it literally had it all - some steep climbs, a beautiful over landing experience through bushes and for me the most amazing part was the last one hour with all the criss crossing. 👏👏👏 Every one did really well throughout the drive. Apart from a 45 min stoppage due to tyre issue at beginning of drive, we had minor refusals and minor stucks, which were either self recovered or at most sorted with help of little shoveling. This meant that we had ample time to even practice on 1 on 1 basis - criss crossing - hope came in handy for all. Thanks @Mehmet Volga and @Looper for executing some demos on it. @Sunil Mathew day didn’t roll out positive for you, hope all went fine on your way back home after that early exit. Do share feedback on that tyre with whole convoy - always good to know what went wrong. Overall a wonderful day, thanks all for joining and looking forward to see you all sometime soon. @Juan R @premindra rajaram @george charbel @Sebb

Dear Carnity Family, in particular the Seniors - @Gaurav@Srikumarand @Frederic- I am honored by this unexpected, yet very gratifying promotion. I have enjoyed learning from each of the members with whom I have driven throughout my years with the Club. Every drive has given me something, and has pushed me to always improve, and thinking about different and new approaches. I count to always come up with new ideas, and most of all, to enjoy every moment in the sand with this wonderful group of friends. Thanks to all for your support.

Congratulations @Bashar Beasha enjoy the new Level well deserved 👏

Confirmed @Davie Chase thank you