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Dear Friends, thank you so much for the recognition and the trust you put in me. It has been a long journey since that Master Class with Emmanuel who gave me the first flavour of what a desert drive could be. I had been in the desert before, by foot, with camels, but never really with a car. I always liked the outdoors and the exploration of remote places, but had practiced more in the mountainous areas. I always liked driving, and I had purchased that beautiful FJ a few months before, and believe it or not, it is the first car I own in my life. I always liked the team practice, especially when the challenges bring the team together, and when each individual will contribute to the success of the team. I like the surfing, gliding, skiing, snowboarding sensations. With this desert drive activity, I could find a combination of all this, with the benefit to explore the country where we live. And @Carnity with their values of learning, step by step progression, safety, respect, and enjoyment was for me the perfect framework to practice and discover. I learned progressively, exploring the capabilities of my car, my own capabilities, learning so much about cars, about the desert, the sand texture, soft, hard, brittle, fine, heavy, wet, dry..., the sand behaviour, holding, supporting, sliding, sticky..., the effect of weather conditions, the heat, the humidity, the rain, the fog..., the wind, pushing the sand, continuously reshaping the dunes. I learned to control the momentum of the car, to use it to cross, to climb, to have an efficient use of that energy, to avoid sharp turns, brakes, accelerations, to adjust the entry point, the angle, to merge smoothly with the ridge, to anticipate the effect of that little step, that bump, to control the descends... Starting to support drives, I learned to recover stuck cars, evaluate the balance of the weight, the angle, the holding capability of the sand, using the slope and gravity as an aid, using shovel, ropes, winch, using the team, the resources available, at that location, at that time, looking for ideas, imagination... Starting to lead drives, a complete new chapter opened, I learned reading the shape of a dune, finding the best line, the smooth line, the line enabling to cross, to climb, the line suitable for the other cars, I learned to consider that the conditions will change, each cars having its own effect on the terrain, making it more more difficult, or easier for the next one. I learned to watch other drivers, is he/she comfortable, hesitant, confident, overconfident, is he/she at risk, is he aware... I learned to advise, to guide, to explain, trying to be clear, to be understandable, giving confidence, safely, with awareness. I learned to compose a drive, organise a convoy, study the maps, select a route, propose a adequate mix of difficulties, nice view points, considering the direction of the sun, the light, the temperature rise during the day, and once all this is prepared, be ready to change and adjust, according to the participants, the terrain, the incidents... The best rewards, beside my own enjoyment, is seeing the big smiles at the top of a high climb, feeling the silent concentration of each driver on a long ridge with a view wide open on the desert, having happy faces at the end of the drive, creating happy moments to be shared with friends. Big thank you @Gaurav @Frederic @Srikumar for creating, maintaining, supporting all this environment, once again, thank you for your trust and guidance. @Ale Vallecchi @Islam Soliman @Chaitanya D @Vanessa8580 @Hisham Masaad @M.Seidam @Asif Hussain @GauravSoni, you are a continuous source of inspiration, thank you for all the things I learn from you. And thank you to my co-drivers @Looper @Varun Mehndiratta @Rizwanm2 @Anish S @Davie Chase @Mehmet Volga @DP1011 @Simon D and all the participants to my drives (185 members have done at least 1 drive under my lead), you all make it happen, and we all learn with each others. Looking forward to many more drives together ! Pic tribute to @Gertjan

Dear Desert Lovers - Thank you for showing the interest for this "Bit of everything" Drive ! Considering the number of WL candidates we have, Can I please request you to adjust your RSVP if you foresee any change in plans ! If no change in plans, Is well and good , if change in plans , that's also well and good ( from the point of WL people ) @Andrei S @Ben Lee @Shiju Raju @Mahesh_ @PAJERO petelczyc luke @Rafey Hashmi @essam ibrahim @Issam Atra @Pacific @rohit kumar and the WL folks - @Deepak Eswar @Mahmoud Taha @Harshal @Faraz94 @Bhaskar @Sreenath G @Naim Aoun . Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday !

Hi All, Waitlist members, please "like this comment" if you are fine to join the Newbie drive at the same time & place but on Sun, 21 Jan - 1 PM to 5 PM. If I have more than 6 likes from WL members, I'll add another drive. Like = Yes, I can join on Sun. Thanks = No, I can't. @Harshal @GS periwal @Rohit Deginal @Jasim Bo Falah @Gary F @Mariem @Nagham Albeitawi @Abhilash Kottakkal @Arravind @Salim Akhtar @GabrielH

See you on Sunday

See you Sunday! 😎

Congratulations @JeromeFJ well deserved, it has been a privilege and absolute pleasure to be on your drives, support your drives and learn from one of the best. Great achievement look forward to having more drives with you in the near future.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 8:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzhmSHUfGvRTxGZv7 Action Plan: First installment of a 2x1 package, where a full day drive is broken into two installments set at progressively increasing skill levels, with a nice lunch break in between. This drive will be the first segment, conducted at a Newbie and above drive, going from the Margham area to Ski Dubai. The drive should end at the camel drome facility, from where it'll be easy to access the Al Namoos Cafe, a nice desert cafeteria next to the Ski Dubai facility. It'll be mostly a drive within relatively technical dunes (closer to each other, lower, with soft sand pockets in between), with a part at the beginning of the drive on a nice set of taller longer range and more open dunes and bowls. Newbies will conclude their day at Skidive Dubai, but are welcome to enjoy a nice lunch at the cafeteria, while Fewbie drivers who have chosen to join the first part of this drive will be automatically enlisted for this portion as well, if they choose to make theirs a full day drive (I will sign them up, unless they choose not to extend). 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 6 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

Fantastic achievement, @JeromeFJ 🌟 You've conquered new heights and earned the esteemed title of Marshal with Carnity Offroad Club! In March 2021, Jerome Piens roared onto the scene with his stunning FJ Cruiser and an insatiable appetite for off-road knowledge. Jerome's maturity and dedication to both off-roading and teamwork were unmistakable right from the start. Since joining Team Carnity, his selflessness and passion for mentoring have swiftly made him a cornerstone of our off-road family. With over 180+ drive experience and skills, he has taken on new challenges and tasted the maximum adrenaline offered at a higher level and pace of drive. His extreme passion for sand driving, leading and supporting off-road drives made him rise through the ranks to become a vital part of Carnity off-road club. His contribution and intelligent support behind the drives, planning and great teamwork were always been highly appreciated. MARSHAL is one of the most prestigious and sought-after titles that comes after a lot of hard work, patience, tolerance, and dedication. Just like all the levels in Carnity offroad club is "NOT" only based on driving skills but instead based on the combination of your personality + intelligence + team spirit + adventure. This Marshal title is an epitome for all levels in the offroad grading structure. So if anyone wants to grow, they can set any of Carnity Offroad Club Marshal as a PERFECT example for not only following the driving skills and style but also observing their behavior, teamwork, presence of mind, calculative approach, patience and tolerance to teach and support new offroaders.

Congratulationssss @JeromeFJ 🥳🥳

Congratulations Jerome 😁

Hey @Ale Vallecchi I would love to attend my very first drive with you. As time goes by, hopefully I get moved up from waitlist 🙏

@JeromeFJ many congratulations!

Congrats Jerome !!!👍

Congrats @JeromeFJ

Congratulations @JeromeFJ

Congratulations on achieving the off-road marshal status! Your commitment to navigating challenges and promoting safety off the beaten path is truly inspiring. I have driven few drives with you and again wishes to join Well done!

Best congrats 🎉 @JeromeFJ

“Il n’y a pas de raccourci pour aller là où ça vaut la peine d’aller.” The time you take to teach others the subtle nuances that make all the difference in really learning is what makes you a true mentor, in attitude and practice. Well deserved @JeromeFJ!

Congratulations 🎊 @JeromeFJ

Congratulations @JeromeFJ truly deserving! This is testament to your dedication and leadership! Cheers to many more drives!

Well done @JeromeFJ. Looking forward to our next drive together.

Congratulations @JeromeFJ very well deserved mate! I really hope to find some time to make it to one of your drives in the future . Excellent job mate

Congratulations @JeromeFJ

Toutes mes félicitations Jérôme 👍👏 Looking forward to driving with you 😉

@JeromeFJ Congratulations , you are a real mentor. Well Deserved 🎉🍻

Congratulations @JeromeFJ

Congrats @JeromeFJ

Congratulations, Marshal @JeromeFJ

Well done Jerome and very well deserved. Heartiest congratulations

Congratulations buddy 👏👏👏👏

SUPER DESERVED !! And we should be so proud and thankful to have @JeromeFJ in our club ! You have been always up to any challenge and always carry the responsibility with a big smile and warm heart. Looking forward for many more drives together !

Congratulations @JeromeFJ

Félicitations @JeromeFJ ! Quelle réussite ! Je suis sûr que vous apprécierez le nouveau chapitre !

Congrats 👏🎉

I'm sorry i have to drop. @DP1011 im sure will join the next one with u my friend.