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It was indeed a roller costar drive for sure. In the morning when met @GauravSoni who camped the previous night said he had bad feelings about the dunes, so he slept near the treatment plant. Then we had this discussion of how some of us had to tug cars out of these dunes. Even in our last drive - both the convoys had issues in and around this area. The bad omens kind of continued with @Beide Worku's car showing up trouble 5 min into the drive, literally as soon as we entered the sand. It took about 25 min to get him out and start the drive once again. At the front we socialized, but at the back @Mark B, @GauravSoni and @Mike M. ensured that @Beide Worku is safely out of the sand. When we started, I knew we lost the momentum and mindset for the drive. We were outside the double bowl, And I wanted the convoy to be in and out like @Frederic did here (click the link) (edit: you can see the rock in this video too. It is protruding a lot more here) Thanks @Glenn W for getting rid of it from the bowl. But unfortunately, @Andrew John Melvill hit a rock that I saw but had no time to tell on the radio. Once Again @Mark B and @GauravSoni took the lead to fix the car in super quick time and moved on. Then again in about 5 min Drive @nithish468 had a pop out. @Mark B had all the stuff needed to fix it in no time once again. I think by this time we had enough of sacrifice to the desert demons and they were happy, and finally we could do some brisk driving without any further issues. It was smooth and flowing like brush strokes in the desert canvas by a painter. We had one more break, towards the end when @Mike M. had a refusal. Thank you once again to @Mike M. at Sweep, @Mark B in Center Forward, @Andrew John Melvill at second lead and @GauravSoni as flying sweep for making the drive successful. And last but not the least thank you @ChrisW , @nithish468, @Sandeep N, @Hani crest king, @Glenn W and @Gautam Banka for joining the drive. Some stats from the drive: Flat lines are the breaks we took. Link See you all next time.

Congratulations @Deepak Eswar 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, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate 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 @JC_E 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

Thanks @Looper for the amazing morning, quite a drive. @Andrew John Melvill great second lead, it's a shame about that damn rock but I hope you manage to nurse the rim back to full health or replace it with a newer younger model 😁 ... @Mark B great support, had your work cut out for you at times, but nice trick with the ratchet strap. one to remember & @Mike M. great support at the back. @Gaurav Soni the super sweep, great drive. Had a fantastic morning, everyone drove great, looking forward to doing it again soon. all the best guys, have a great week

Thanks for the great drive @Simon D and to the support team @J-P L and @Looper for getting us out safely. The part in Qudra was simple amazing - scenic, fast paced, lots of ups and downs - ending at the lake. Thanks again, had a great time!!

Have a look at Backtrack: Maps for Backcountry Adventures. if you are an Iphone user. I am in touch with the developer and he is updating the app based on some of my feedback. There are still pending updates such as showing the track while recording, and many other small things, but with some time and dedication i believe this app can become a serious competitor for Gaia.

Thanks @Gaurav. This comes as a hat-trick: - It is almost 3 years, to the day, I have been part of this great club. - I now have 50 drives with Carnity - Moving up the ranks to align with my personal objectives as an offroader One thing I would like to shed light on which I am thankful for @Carnityis not only the weekly dune bashing drives but building the confidence to take on the UAE outdoors and the desert environment. Thanks to this club, i now have the foundations which allow me to enjoy the UAE outdoors more than the camels do sometimes Looking forward for more ahead...Thanks again @Carnity

Thanks @DP1011! See you soon! Thanks Grand Master Oogway! Thanks @Looper! Much appreciated! Thanks @Luke K P! Thanks @Ishak! See you soon!

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the great drive Friday afternoon. I haven't been to this part of Al Qudra before, seems silly considering it's not that far from the other well-known areas, but i must admit it was a fun place for an afternoon and eliminating the weeks stress. Everybody drove great, little bit of switching/criss-crossing, faster paced and technical dunes. looking forward to another drive here in the future. @Emanuel Thanks for your support during the drive and I hope you manage to get to the bottom of your issue soon. All the best guys, have a great week and see you again next weekend.

Very strange that my tie rod snapped. It was the drivers side this time. Last month with Davie the passenger side tie rod snapped. Both times coming off a small dune about 2m in height to the left on the downward path and then a gradual turn to the right at the bottom. Neither turn was aggressive nor hard on the leveling out at the bottom. My mechanic, a three time Pajero owner, never heard of this before. After checking the suspension it is a mystery why this happened both times so close to each other timing wise. Perhaps wear and tear and or manufacturing defect.

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for a wonderful drive in a brand new area of Al Qudra for us. There was a lot of untouched dunes along our exploration with very few challenges we couldn't self-recovery from. Ben's pop-out was a learning experience and unlikely to be your last. Ale got stuck on a bush when coming over to have a look. Everyone drove really well. All in all, a fun way to start the weekend.

@Looperthank you for a great Sunday drive. Pace was great with marvelous bowls climbing, had a couple of pop outs one due to a rock placed by someone on a wide bowl, unlucky @Andrew John Melvill and handled very well. @Mark B great support throughout the convey as usual was the fastest tire fixing I’ve witnessed.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION I call it Nahel Redemption : as I could not lead the drive planned on 2nd March, hence I resume where I left my plan When its FB+, and Nahil, roller coaster has to be synonymous . Welcome to the Carnity Fewbie Plus Nahel drive. Starting ON TIME is key and hence, The drive will Commence Sharp 10 minutes from the meeting time is at 7.00 am, MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy 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 Plus and above When: 09 March 2025 Meeting time: 07.00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1A8CCBzJSDsSWfWp8 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: 10.00-10.30am 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, Rope, 2 Shackles, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher. P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 8 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

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Come and explore with us the scenic views of the Faqa arboretum and its surrounding dunes. Great learnings! 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: 07AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74xy5omjv5GxK2d67 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. Approximate finish time: 10:30-11:00AM 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 Saturday - 9AM. 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 @Mike M. 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, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate 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 @Alex M 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 Mike! This is a significant achievement on your journey and looking forward to driving with you again soon. Well said on the above comment and totally agree.

Congrats Mike!!! 🎉

Congrats @Mike M.!!!

Congratulations @JC_E

Congratulations @Mike M. 😃.. See you soon in the sand

FB level up! good work mate!

nice one mike!

Congratulations @Deepak Eswar, well deserved 👏

Congratulations @Mike M. on your promotion. Well done 👏

@Gaurav @DP1011 and @Frederic thank you very much for the kind words! Looking forward to many more drives with the new rank.

Well deserved @Mike M. !

Congrats @Mike M. ! Well done and well deserve ! Enjoy the pace ! See you soon in sand !

Congrats @Deepak Eswar well done ! Enjoy the pace

that's long overdue, isn't it? Congrats on the promotion!

@GauravThank you! I truly appreciate the support and guidance of Carnity's leads and support team. Look forward to continue learning and contributing to the community. I'll ensure my profile is updated and have the required gear for the trips. Looking forward to the next drive!

Thank you @Frederic. With your valuable feedback I am sure it is going to do great.

Unless the subscription automatically renewed ? I'm afraid if you do a logout and login, you will be losing the features. For me after the subscription ended the Satellite maps disappeared.

It’s roadworks, they are doing tarmac as they have on the rest of that stretch of road. But you can go the opposite direction and Uturn it only added few minutes

Why was this Blocked @Looper ?

Same area different lead styles

@Simon D, Thank you for organising an exciting technical drive! Thought it was planned as a technical drive, but it turned out to be so much more; which made the drive more interesting; with surprises, such as a stunning scenic route, lush greenery, and a beautiful small lake. Thank you @J-P L for the second lead and @Looper for the support. Thank you, all fellow drivers. Looking forward to more thrilling adventures like this!

@Looper and the entire convoy, thanks for a great Sunday morning drive! A few minor issues aside it was a really good flowing drive through some relatively clean sand. Hope to get my rim issue resolved before next weekend! Again thanks for all the assistance with this! Enjoy the last few hours of the weekend!

Thanks for a varied drive, starting with some nice technical dunes Liseli side moving through some bushy areas on the way towards one of the Qudra lakes and a great surprise of to find clean open dunes to end off with.