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SLIP SLOP SLAP 🎵 slip on a long sleeve shirt Slop on some sunscreen Slap on some sunnies 😎 @Danie looks like Aussie sun safe propaganda from my childhood is still programmed in...

The ChrisW winching service: we’re not happy until you’re not happy!

Congrats @Emanuel Sorry for the late message. Very happy to read this announcement as you are a natural leader. Having you lead a convoy is just the right thing to do and the added bonus is to see the White Rhino leading the pack. Something definitely worth seeing! Looking forward to supporting you in your drives! See you soon on the sand my friend and congrats one more time!

I’ve had recurring issues with the rear bumper. The first time, it started scooping sand and the lower section—where the number plate is mounted—got bent and misaligned. This caused the rear sensors to malfunction and constantly beep. I took it to a workshop to have the bend straightened out. However, even after that fix, the bumper kept coming out of its locks. More recently, it detached completely during a drive. To manage temporarily, I tied it with zip ties. Eventually, I went back to the workshop and asked them to trim off the part that was extending out which was scooping the sand. They also removed the number plate holder and mounted the plate directly onto the bumper. Now, about an inch of the plate sticks out beyond the cut bumper. The current workaround is that I remove and reattach the number plate during each drive. During my vehicle renewal, I plan to switch to a smaller number plate that can be fixed permanently. As you see in the photo, the workshop did a thorough job: they loosened the entire rear bumper, trimmed both the outer extension and internal excess, refitted all the bumper locks, and added extra screws for reinforcement. The bumper now feels very sturdy and secure. I’m hopeful this has resolved the scooping issue for good. Let me know if anyone see any downsides to what I’ve done. Thanks in advance!!!

Thank you again for the late step in, @Asif Hussain - the drive was excellent, very good fun. Really enjoyed myself, you picked some great lines and led the convoy well. Everyone drove to a really high standard as well - impressive that we kept flowing given the size of the dunes and softness of sand!

Congratulations @Giacomo 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

This looks like a study alternative. I am facing the same issue with mine which is tied down with duct tapes. Could you tell me where you got it done. Will visit them this weekend!

@Emanuel congratulations for the well deserved recognition. Looking forward to many more drives with you

@Ishak very happy to read this announcement. Please excuse the late message. From your first drive which I happened to watch from my rear view mirror to you leading the convoy is quite an achievement! Something you should be proud of! I am sure you will be a great leader based on your character and your attitude. Looking forward to supporting you on your drives and see you soon on the sand!

Congrats @Luke K P! Sorry for the late message. It is always more enjoyable when you are part of the drives so i can only imagine how it will be like when you are leading one. Congrats on getting the first RR to lead drives, that will be a sight to see ! Congrats again my friend and looking forward to supporting you on your drives!

Hi @DP1011, Thank you for letting me know, I signed up by a mistake. I understand it's FB+ level. Hopefully next time. All the best.

Freaking Awesome @Giacomo, very well deserved! Have a blast at IM level.

THANKS BUT PLS BRING WINCH @ChrisW

@FredericThanks again for the great drive We really enjoyed it. I’m sorry you had to cut the drive short because of us we thought you might continue, but considering how the temperature was rising, it was definitely a wise decision to exit early. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Ishanvi is doing well, and we truly appreciate your support.

and make sure you wear a hat and sunscreen when shoveling! I still look like a lobster 3 days later

Spectacular Sunday 🔥 Thanks for stepping in and delivering a lovely drive for us @Asif Hussain. The big dunes at Salamat can be intimidating the first time you ride them but everyone tackled everything that was thrown at us. @ChrisW thanks to the trusty winch once again making light work for us 👏 Coffee at the local ADNOC was the icing on the cake. I'll puy some pics in the gallery, but videos of @Sam Selim and @Giacomo are here in this google photos link https://photos.app.goo.gl/jSvPw1oDsR4k9YYw7 See you all again soon, and hope to see @DP1011 on the next one with us.

Brilliant! Thank you very much for digging this photo out of the archives and for digging me out (quite literally) many times before. I remember that moment clearly. Ah, the White Rhino, she is a beauty. Truly feeling blessed this worked out this way. 🙏 We all have our journey and @Mike M.'s passion is research, sourcing, and customisations. He takes a lot of pride in his works of art. I was dreading planning all that with my first Pajero and the White Rhino ticked all the boxes and more. Thanks Ben. Looking forward to driving with you again soon.

Do you know your roles and responsibilities while off-roading? Offroad driving is one of the most famous adventure activities in the UAE. But due to the nature of this adventurous motorsport sometimes things do get unpleasant and everyone involved needs to know their roles and responsibilities clearly. Desert worthiness vehicle: While off-roading, every vehicle get pushed to its limit and for this reason, every off-roader needs to maintain, check and fix existing vehicle problems before every drive. Follow your owner's manual schedule maintenance for extreme driving (harsh environment) intervals and not standard road driving intervals. Preventive maintenance will save you much hassle and time in the long run. We are not mechanics - As much as Carnity trip lead and support offer the first level of vehicle assistance when things go wrong, but they are not mechanic and no one should rely on that emergency support to avoid any maintenance. We are not an Insurance provider - In case of an accident, please follow the UAE road accidents procedures and check with your car insurance company about off-road coverage and recovery plan (if any). We are not a desert recovery company - If your vehicle breaks down during the drive, Carnity trip lead and support will try as much as they can to help, but their vehicles aren't tow trucks to recover a dead vehicle or partially working vehicle out of the deep desert. There are professional desert recovery companies like AAA to assist you and take full responsibility for not causing any further damage while recovering a non-moving vehicle from the desert. We will never leave you alone - In case you ever need to leave your vehicle inside the desert to arrange insurance or recovery, then Carnity trip lead and support will drive you down to the nearest tarmac exit. Mechanical Damage / Failure: Every offroader is responsible for his/her own car failure/damage. Especially in the offroad use some minor long-pending issues might amplifies due to the off-road stress and it should not be blamed on anyone other than the owner of the car. If you have any remote doubt that something might fail in the upcoming off-road drive, then please get that fixed first and then join for next week's drive, rather than taking chances and/or increasing the existing damage. It's always a good practice to join a newbie drive first after some crucial repairs or maintenance to test your vehicle again and then join the Fewbie drive and then Intermediate (as per your off-road rank eligibility). Breakdown log reporting: Every trip lead is reporting the vehicle breakdown after the drive. Occasional breakdowns or accidents are totally acceptable, but repeat breakdown of the same vehicle will not be appreciated. Please look into repeat vehicle breakdown seriously before it becomes a concern for everyone. Two cars involved in an offroad accident: Please decide on the spot, whose fault it is, and report to the neighboring police station for appropriate green and red paper for repairs. Most insurance companies don't cover offroad damage so please make sure if you drive expensive 4x4 with comprehensive insurance, please check your offroad cover properly. Take a lot of pictures and videos of the accident site as Police always ask for this and also save the coordinates of the location as sometimes police like to revisit that area to verify the accident. Single car damage in offroad: In case your car flips or rollover or have any impact damage, take a lot of pictures and videos of the incident as Police always ask for this and also save the coordinates of the location. Tow point failure damage: Every offroader is responsible for their own car tow point strength, integrity, and load taking capacity. If your car tow point fails during "ANY" sort of recovery and damages the other offroader car, then you will be liable for all the damages including the car, driver, and passenger bodily injuries. To avoid such a situation always recover gently and gradually increase the intensity of the tug. If you still suspect that a lot harder tug is needed use the support strap, dampers, or sandbag to secure both ends of the tow rope. Damage while recovering: As much as every trip lead and support are trained to prevent the damage while recovering any vehicle, but the ultimate responsibility of any damage while recovering lies with the owner of the stuck car. Scenario 1: In some cases when your car nosedive in the sand pocket, the front bumper damage is already done, but it becomes visible when your car gets fully recovered out of the pocket. Scenario 2: While recovering a stuck car by a tug, if the stuck car doesn’t stop early enough after the recovery and hit the recovering car, then the stuck car owner is at fault and liable for all damages involved. Lubes / Spare Sharing: Many offroaders do carry a lot of spare fluids, oil, coolant, and other spare parts for emergency situations. If your car breaks down and someone offers you their spares or lubes, have the courtesy to pay or replace that in the next drive. Offroad Gear: Every offroader is 100% responsible for his/her own off-road gear, tools, and equipment and should know how to use them safely and how to take care of them in terms of regular maintenance (if any). If you lend your tow rope to someone, it's your responsibility to make sure that it doesn't have a knot. If you lend your jack, either stay around to see if it's placed on flat ground to not bend or brief them properly. If you lend your toolbox or tools, you need to make sure it's used as intended and they don't break. If you winch someone, you should know your winch capacity to do the recovery safely. If you lend your compressor, make sure it's not overheating or wait for it to cool down. Shovel, flag, radio, etc. is also your own responsibility & share it at your own risk. Off-road Promotions: As per Carnity Off-road Structure every off-roader has been assigned an off-road rank based on your driving skills, vehicle capability, and overall attitude towards off-roading. These promotions, ranks, and structures are in place to make sure that everyone is completely safe including you and your vehicle during all off-road drives. Due to safety reasons, there is zero-tolerance while promoting offroaders in Carnity off-road club. Once anyone applies for the off-road promotion, the request goes to all trip lead with who you have driven to access your off-road progress. Mostly all promotion requests are accepted immediately. For some, we request them to do a couple of more drives with the feedback in which you need to improve. Please accept and respect this club policy to help us maintain a safer off-road experience for everyone. Emergency details for all off-roaders: Please fill up all Emergency details here and also take a print out to keep the same in your glove box. It is mandatory for all off-roaders driving with Carnity Off-road Club.