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Five years passed since I joined Carnity offroad club and I still remember: I still remember my first ever absolute newbie Drive which didn’t last more than 15 min when I nose dived my grand Cherokee and busted my radiator and how Gaurav drove us effortlessly to safety. I still remember my first drive ( three weeks after ) as a second lead with my Current Xterra along with my son Adam who’s is now grown and will be going to college this summer . I still remember my first criss cross as first Fb when Ale drove in-front of me showing me how to do it safely . I still remember my promotion to intermediate level and my first entry with my Son Abdallah to Qudra discovering his Abdallah Dune and his first sand slide . I still remember the passion which is still growing inside of me drive after drive and taking different forms all along . I still remember my first drive as an advisor and it was on June 18th my birthday 🎂 and it was a night drive chasing Sri Kumar as a second lead @pink rock 🪨 I still remember the first DCT and how the 🦊 team performed . I still remember like yesterday the three sessions of Leaders lead , my first partial lead and my first ever lead of a fewbie in the mystical Lisaili Desert . I still remember my promotion to marshal level and my first newbie drive in Qudra Desert . I still remember my first Sweihan lead and the the nasty roll over of one of our fellow driver friend and how we all went through it alive. I still remember the epic recovery at top of big red from midnight till just before sunrise. I still remember my own Solo drives with its pros and cons I still remember all the good ppl around whom I learned a lot from and still learning . Last but not least I realized that the most important is the camaraderie and connecting to ppl is what Carnity is all about . Cheers ❤️

Interesting fact: @Johannes Roux had the pleasure of driving with each of us (@Ishak @Luke K P and me) on our very first partial lead drives.

Good evening, Thank you for joining this drive, for your attentiveness, patience and feedback. All of which were very much appreciated. This was my first time leading a convoy and it was an amazing experience once we hit the sand. You all drove extremely well and I'm fortunate to have had you on this inaugural lead drive. We had minor refusals and successful reattempts though these were few in numbers. Everyone showed up on time, which is always appreciated especially now it's getting hot out there. We started with a briefing and then entered the sands following a south and westerly route towards Sweihan though our planned exit point was Nahel Pumping Station. We started with some warm-up dunes and then crossed a usual track in order to get to the wonderful stretch of mostly clean dunes ranging in heights from medium to a few tall ones. We enjoyed some bowls, ridges and tall hill climbs and then played for a while in a technical patch before resuming our direction back to Sweihan. We then took a Sabkha route to a sand track leading us out to the Nehel Pumping Station. Thank you @Looper for your guidance and support on this drive. Very much appreciated. Also, thanks to @J-P L for a strong Centre-Forward and to @Aser for Sweeping to make sure we were all together and accounted for. You had great communication with me regarding the status of the rear. It was great to meet you @Diego and @Johannes Roux. Welcome to Carnity. You both drove really well today! With much experience already, @vinayak n, @Abhishek Chikara, and @ChrisW allowed me to focus on my first lead. See you on my next partial lead drive next Saturday with @Frederic. Have a great week everyone! Here is our route and some stats from our drive today. We covered an amazing 45km in 3 hours which is pretty good for a FB drive. The elevation profile shows some decent amount of dune explorations and some really nice hill climbs.

@Ishak, @J-P L & I did 2 of 3

It was a nice Sunday afternoon for this fast paced F+ drive with new and old faces. There are bumpy sections and technical parts as well, a few nice dunes, lack, bearable summer weather and we managed to see the foxes' den. Thanks to @Ale Vallecchi for the lead and also the classic book. @Aser for the second lead support, and @Glenn W for the sweep. It was nice to be driving with @Johannes Roux and @Sherry Jacob Great to know you @Cesar Chacon and your cool ride. I have shared some photos in the gallery. I hope everyone will have a great week.

Congratulations @Soap 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

I have a couple of trips this month. Will look forward to join your future night drives.

Thanks for the great drive @Emanuel Had a great time and the second part with bowls was a ton of fun!! Looking forward to many more drives under you!

Thank you everyone! I am looking forward to more learning and also contribute to the community.

Congrats 🎉 @Soap

Prado Power !! Congrats @Soap Keep it up !

Best regards to your Dad , it’s an honor really , watch the notification today , almost I am doing every Friday night drive 😊

Appreciate some more details like year model, engine trim etc. Plus slightly zoomed out pic to see if hose originate from engine oil pan or gearbox oil pan. In my 1999 Pajero, I have engine oil cooler and very similar hose is carrying engine oil from sump to cooler and return. If you can run your VIN number in megazip, then you can check each part with diagram and code number to order from habtoor.

@M.Seidam ,what a journey! amazing & many congrats!!... my first night fewbie drive this year .. lead by you ,you made me so comfortable ... that night my father too joined the drive as passenger... ... he still asks me when i say i am going for weekly drive ..."are you with the same Marshal that we went drive with... he is amazing!" looking forward for more drives with you ....

I enjoyed driving with Dr @M.Seidam He is always reassuring, and calm, clear instructions and narrative. Although I am not as active as before, whenever I have time, I always look forward to driving with him. I did a few epic night drives and regardless of the level, it has always been interesting. I look forward to more drives and congratulations to your illustrious off-roading journey.

It was truly heartwarming to read every word you wrote. Your ability to recall each moment with such clarity and detail is nothing short of extraordinary, clearly a reflection of both your sharp memory and your deep connection to the experiences we've shared. To be honest, that day I drove your JGC with the radiator broken, I genuinely thought it might be the last time we'd cross paths in the desert. But when you returned, this time in your Xterra, I knew, without a doubt, that you were hooked for life. The sand had claimed you, as it does with the best of us. Over the years, we’ve come to recognize a simple yet powerful "sand metric" out here: if someone walks away after their first serious setback, chances are, they’re gone for good. But the ones who return, who rise from the dust after the hit, those are the ones who never leave the sand behind. And you, Doc, are a textbook case of the latter. It’s always a pleasure to see you and share a convoy with you. Your composed presence, crystal-clear communication, and natural leadership make every drive smoother and every challenge more enjoyable. You lead not just with direction, but with calm confidence and that makes all the difference. Looking forward to many more unforgettable drives together.

Dear @M.Seidam what a fantastic overview of achievements. Your heart has been in this game from the start, and your unwavering passion for the sand shines still every week. We are blessed to have you with us. I am looking forward to another 5 years of your fantastic drives, meetups, and camaraderie. You are totally right. Everything we do as Carnity is building a community. Without the many members we have there would be no joy, no laughter, and nothing to remember but the shifting sand.