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Thank you, @Gaurav — truly appreciated. I feel very fortunate to be part of such an incredible community of off‑roaders, nature lovers, and thrill seekers. We all join Carnity for different reasons; for me, it was to build the confidence and skills to overland and reach desert camping spots. That quickly evolved after my first newbie drives with legends like @Ale Vallecchi (my very first drive), @Islam Soliman, @Frederic, @Vanessa8580, @Brette, and @Davie Smooth_Operator, sparking a passion to learn more, drive harder routes, and see more of the UAE’s deserts. Some standout memories include reaching the top of Big Red for the first time on a @Looper Fewbie Plus drive, and the breathtaking highs of Nahil and Sweihan. Being invited to the Support Team was another defining moment — a chance to give back for the patience and guidance I received over the years. Then came the unforgettable leadership training with you, alongside @Ishak and @Luke K P, followed by our first recovery together, a surprise supervised drive where I had to lead solo, and my first independent drive with @Ale Vallecchi joining for fun — coming full circle after he led my first newbie drive. There are many other names that come to mind like @JeromeFJ, @DP1011, @Gaurav Soni, and @Mike M. though there are way too many others to name here. Now, leading my first newbie drive in the very area where I learned to drive safely and properly in the desert feels incredibly special. I look forward to welcoming and supporting all the new members who continue to join the Carnity community. We have something very special here and we also thank you @Gaurav for your dedication and leadership to our community.

What a great morning out with the Carnity bunch! I hope everyone enjoyed today's smooth sailing drive! The Hormuz tankers were large in quantity but drove very nimble across the gulf, with only one time where we had to take out the anchor 🤣 When we arrived at the Foxes Den, we dropped the original plan of looping back, and decided to head straight for the E75, from where we used to start our drives but is now due to the construction a bit more difficult. Both convoys headed out and emerged by noon time at the heavy vehicle inspection centre, and it was great to see @Imran Asghar his wide smile after having just completed his first partial lead. Congrats buddy, and all thanks to @Ishak for stepping up the last minute and setting up a second convoy of some very experienced drivers! I am sure the Gulf Sailors of convoy 2 had a blast as well. Thanks for signing up again and for the great support on both convoys. See you all again soon in the wet or dry sand Wikiloc | Tilal Sweihan to E75 Trail

What a drive report. Seriously awesome. 120 drives completed, 20 drives led @Emanuel, massive congratulations on officially leading your first Newbie drive! Reading through your recap, it’s clear you completely nailed the mindset and execution required for this level. Stepping into a Newbie lead role takes a very different kind of focus, and you handled the transition perfectly. This is not just another drive ticked off. Leading Newbies is the highest responsibility compared to leading any other level. It demands a higher level of awareness, cleaner decision-making, more patience, and the ability to stay composed while managing multiple first-time drivers who are still building confidence. Rerouting around the longitudinal dunes when you saw newer drivers struggling, finding a cleaner line toward the sabkha, keeping the pace enjoyable for the Fewbies while still giving Newbies a chance to build, that's exactly the kind of in-the-moment leadership that separates a good lead from a great one. You didn't just follow a plan, you read the group and adapted to make it safe and entertaining for all. From what we’ve seen, you handled this transition well. Taking a group of Newbies through the desert safely, keeping the convoy stable, and maintaining momentum without overcomplicating things is exactly what good Newbie leading is all about. It’s not about showing capability, it’s about creating confidence in others, and that’s where real desert leadership (Aspiring arbab - in your language) begins. Well done. Looking fwd to seeing the White Rhino leading many more fresh faces into the dunes!

@Emanuel Congratulations buddy 🫡. This brings back my memories to those those early leader lead sessions and see what you are right now honestly makes me feel very happy. Same intake have special bonds right @Luke K P? 😅

Well driven everyone 👍

Hi everyone, Thank you all for showing up for this drive. It was a great drive and felt really good to be back on the IM drive after quite a long time. The sand was a bit challenging with many cross tracks, so thank you for being cautious and steering down whenever needed. We managed to cross from Badayer to Shuwaib right on time, with enough room for play and proper break time. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks to @Frans M for being the second lead, polishing the track and maintaining perfect distance to react whenever needed. @Abhishek Chikara and @Alphin Aloor you both drove very well and it was clear you enjoyed the climbs. Up, up, and keep going! 😅. @Cha, thank you for the great support and for making sure everyone stayed on track. We returned as a complete team with no one missing, well done 🤣. We had a nice surprise when we reached the top of Iftar Bowl from the back side and while riding the ridge downhill, seeing Dr. @M.Seidam there watching us. Thank you once again for the support and the helpful rerouting. Looking forward to seeing you all on the next drive! 🤣🤣

Fantastic to have seen and witnessed your incredible progression @Emanuel! Any Convoy under your lead will be in good hands, with a very mature, friendly, and adventurous approach to offroading ! Keep it up !

Hi Fred. I'm not feeling well this morning. I'm going to drop out of the drive. Enjoy it and see you in the next one!

I was coming back from Fujairah and only realized near home that I had the diff lock on. I heard a bit of a weird sound even after I disengaged it, so I’ll have to check it tomorrow just to be safe. Sorry guys, I’ll have to drop out of tomorrow’s drive.

By the way, for our newest Carnity community members, each drive has a gallery associated with it where you can put your photos. Menu above ^, click Off Road Club/Gallery and find the drive you'd like to upload your photos to.

By the way, the official gazelle count was 16. 😊 @Arbab Anwer