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Thank you @Frederic for an amazing ride this morning, and a huge thanks to the support team @M.Seidam@Frans M@Sam Selim for the amazing support and guidance. Was a pleasure driving with everyone. adding We Transfer to some nice video shoots. https://we.tl/t-DcWzODnN3k here are some pictures I managed to snap

Lisali to Qudra Secret Dunes — Post Drive Report 🌅 Introduction Thank you everyone for arriving on time and fully ready for briefing. Your punctuality meant we were able to roll into the desert immediately after the briefing—a perfect start to our planned southwest and Qudra bound route. At the briefing, I mentioned there would be a special midway activity, teasing only that it would be a fusion of Bollywood and Offroad. With curiosity levels appropriately high, the convoy moved out smoothly into Lisali. 🛞 First Incident – Tire Rupture About an hour into the drive, @Myrko unfortunately experienced a pop‑out. Upon inspection, it turned out not to be a simple pop-out issue but a rupture of the inner sidewall, requiring a full tire replacement. @Sam Selim immediately took the lead on the replacement Assisted efficiently by Myrko and some of the team The job was completed quickly and safely Given the nature of the damage and lack of another spare available in the convoy to fit his car, the prudent decision was made to escort Myrko out via the nearby track running alongside the camel racetrack. We bid him a good weekend there before continuing. 📍 Strategic Change of Plan Since we were already around the halfway mark of our allocated drive time, I opted to take the convoy directly toward Qudra, following the pylon track. Upon entering the iconic Secret Dunes of Qudra, we paused for our planned break—and for the special activity (details will be revealed in a separate post later today 👀). 🏜️ Secret Dunes – Clean Lines and Coaching Moment The dunes in this area were beautifully clean and sweeping, giving everyone great flow and rhythm. We did have one instructional break where I used a model of a very fine offroad car to demonstrate: Correct ridge entry approaches How to achieve proper weight transfer When to exit left, right, or straight ahead depending on dune shape Options available on wrong approaches This was in response to some observed fishtailing and counter‑steering—but after the briefing, the improvement was immediate and impressive. 🚗 Convoy Performance The entire convoy maintained excellent spacing, steady pace, and good control throughout the drive. Well done to every single one of you. Special thanks to the support positions: @Stumpy — Second Lead @J-P L — Center Forward 1 @Bjoern — Center Forward 2 @Sam Selim — Sweep Your support, communication, and coordination were outstanding and very much appreciated. 🎉 Special Mentions Carl & the New Beast Congratulations, @Carl Stanley, on bringing your 2022 Bronco Wildtrak out for its maiden desert voyage! She performed beautifully in capable hands. As we discussed after the drive, all those Pajero years gifted you the sensitivity and finesse to understand your car’s feedback—skills that translated perfectly to the Bronco. Ash & Passenger Massive thanks to @Ash S. and his passenger for assisting with our very special Bollywood x Offroad activity. Can’t wait to share the results with everyone! Welcome to Fewbie! @Riyad, congratulations on earning your Fewbie rank. Hope your first drive at this level was fun, exciting, and carried just the right amount of thrill. 🌄 Closing Thanks again to everyone for a great morning in the sand, for the teamwork during the tire incident, and for the great energy during our special activity. Enjoy the rest of your weekend—and stay tuned for the special post later today! See you all out there soon. — Emanuel

Thank you @Frederic for the beautiful Al Faqa drive, lovely weather, great location, amazing lead, enjoyable lines , at some sections didn't feel like newbie level 😁 Thanks to support team @M.Seidam, @Sam Selim & @Frans M

Thanks a lot @Emanuel. The drive was heaps fun and definitely a lot of learning. I appreciated those pauses and demos, it definitely helped and I felt more confident tackling those “trickier” dunes. Thanks also to all the support team. A special one goes to @J-P L too for his help with the refusal, and for taking the time to share his insights with me as well.

Amazing snaps and clips @Rawad Ahmad pleasure driving with you pal 👍 Awesome pictures. Well done today @Eddie-Raptor 👍

And my view!

my view from my stuck 🤣

Congratulations @Menon Arun 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 @Danie 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

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for today it was fun and challenging drive

Congrats @Danie

Congratulations @Menon Arun

Hi @Piotr1. You drove well today. I suggest you go through the normal Carnity channels of asking on the website and see what the Advisors have to say. The only limitation of having 3 drives completed is that you will have a feedback limited to the leaders who led your drives and the Support Team members who assisted. It's worth the try. Good luck.

Congratz @Menon Arun

Great news! Congrats @Arun Menon

Great work @Danie👏 👏 👏 👏

Just short question about application for Fewbie promotion. Question is if It is possible to apply for promotions having 3 drives completed + masterclass? Or should I wait until 5 registered drives are completed? Kind regards, Piotr

Thank you for organizing this trip and teaching us. It was great!

I was Delighted to join for the last min . Beautiful chilly morning with an amazing lead , support , fellow drivers and day outing today . Thanks @Frederic for choosing carefully this terrain along which everyone did it very nice . thanks @Frans M and @Sam Selim for the great and professional operational commands today . Guys you left almost nothing for Fred except to find tha best pathway to lead and for me to watch the amazing convoy flow from the back . for all the remaining convoy members thanks for sharing the passion of offroading today . Excellent driving have a nice day Seidam relive below

Hi Amr, here the address of the Toolbox Auto whi did the skid plate for my FJ. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dHYjmoxfEsccBDHc7?g_st=iw. You can call the number which is listed there and ask the price and availability.

Great meeting everyone. Thanks for amazing ride and beautiful area. Looking forward to many more drives. @Lazy Frogif you don’t mind dropping the name of your skid plate fabricator. That would be amazing.

Good morning @Mohammed Osama. I have an extra one, but I have not recharged it. It indicates a full batttery and may last the drive. Also we can see if anybody jas an extra one at the meeting point. You may come and see.if we find one, but it may be at your risk. Will not be able to drive withkit a fully functioning one. Up to you.