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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

DRIVE PLAN This Saturday, we’re heading into the heart of the Al Ajban desert for a thrilling morning drive that promises a mix of technical challenges, scenic dunes, and fast-flowing tracks. Our route winds through a diverse desert landscape, starting with firm sabkha flats perfect for our initial briefing and warming up the convoy. As we progress, the terrain shifts into medium to large rolling dunes, offering plenty of opportunities for side sloping, ridge riding, and bowl play. Imran will lead part of the convoy drive with me in Second Lead. Looking forward to seeing you out there for a safe and thrilling desert adventure! We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. 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 Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 18 April 2026, Saturday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JD5TjuvAgpYjHCJBA Action Plan: Starting from the Al Faqa Road we'll make our way southeast and then southwest into the heart of Al Ajban before heading west to our exit point. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM 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. Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. 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 THE CALENDAR

This is probably the fastest RSVP in the history of carnity drives 😂

A bit late but thanks so much @Ishak for the wonderful and start to the weekend. Enjoyed it thoroughly - the second half in particular was amazing with clean dunes, beautiful ridges, and great momentum. Thanks again Thank you @Frans M, @Cha for the constant support throughout the drive. It was wonderful to see you @M.Seidam at Iftar Bowl, and here's hoping we get to see you at Nahel next weekend

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT In this session, we aim to go and explore 3 different dune cordons in the Marmoom Desert Conservation Area. All three are quite technical and will keep you hopefully on the edge of your seat! ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: Environmental Policy Safety Protocols During Emergency Alert Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 19 Apr 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 8AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mr9vvadx4x1yAq318 Approximate finish time: 12PM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points. 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes. 🧰 OFFROAD GEARS Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge. Air compressor. A programmable Walkie-talkie radio. Off-road safety flag. A proper shovel. First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher. ✅ RSVP Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list. If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be automatically moved to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes approximately 1 day prior to the drive so the lead can finalize the convoy setup. Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions). No RSVP = No Drive Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change. Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

@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? 😅

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 !

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.