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Dear Carnity Family, From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you for being in this drive, in spirit and in person. Your presence, your kindness, and your support has meant more than words can truly express. Carnity was not just a community to Gaurav it was his life’s work, his passion, and his dream. He envisioned a space where people didn’t just come together for the love of sand and cars, but for something much deeper, the love and care for one another. A place where friendships were built, where empathy and enthusiasm thrived, and where joy was shared freely. Carnity was born out of desire to bring people together and to make a difference in their lives. That spirit of love and connection will always remain at its core. A very special thank you to Freddie and Sri for organizing this drive and for being a rock in this difficult time Thank you to each and every carnity family once again, for standing by him and for surrounding him with so much love. It brought him immense comfort and happiness. With heartfelt gratitude, Soni and family

"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much" - Helen Keller From seeing everyone trickling in from the big entry point in Faqa, to the views of the massive convoy stretched out across 2300m of desert, and eventually all coming together near the Crescent Moon Lake and being able to form this human circle was an experience i will never forget. We take a lot of things for granted, but pulling this off without even breaking a sweat tells a lot about what Carnity has created, where people can drive together, but most of all where we are all part of one big desert family. However all of us are deeply affected by what has happened, i hoped to see smiles today and people bonding, and that's exactly what happened. This is what our Gaurav would have wanted and this is how we will move forward with the club. A massive thanks to the friends who left Carnity sometime back but showed their respects by coming today and joining the circle. Events like this puts everything in perspective, and all of you have contributed so much to the club over the years. Thank you for being there! We would have never been able to do this without the entire Team Carnity group's support that was spread out across the convoy. Thank you all so much!! From this point on we will organize a yearly tribute drive. To honor Gaurav and to keep him in our thoughts. He will be our beacon for all things to come. See you all very soon in the sand again!❤️

“ In the memory honor of Gaurav “ it was truly overwhelming feeling to witness the number of ppl who came to share this moment of silence which spoke more than any word could express . Every one prayed in his/ her heart something deep for this man who gave his life to this community to thrive , develop and connect ppl souls in making such strong bond where the Mother Nature , the desert , was the platform base. huge thank you for all who came from familiar ppl to some faces from the past which felt like yesterday . The owner was all ours to stand in one human circle to honor our beloved Gaurav . special thanks to all Carnity support team who contributed in the smooth flow of the convoy and even more massive one to Fredrick for leading this event . in our heart there will be always a place for Gaurav to remember , for his family to care and support and for the team to bear the legacy and go on . till next year memory of honor drive please take care drive safe and see you in the sand soon . Seidam

Congratulations @Zsolt 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 Congratulations and well deserved Zsolt! Keep that bottle handy for the next drive perhaps! 😁

Dear @Frederic & Guys - thank you for the promotion and the support & guidance during the drives! Appreciate the warm words. Seems will need to carry couple of alcohol free champaigns from now on for every drive - just in case brgrds zsolt

All good, apparently this is a thing for Pajeros so i ordered another spare just in case it happens

@Diego 💪💪💪💪

Well done @Zsolt. Enjoy the new level and challenges ahead.

Congrats @Zsolt

@Zsolt well done and fully deserved! You will thrive at this level, enjoy the pace and challenges.

Congrats, Zsolt!

Many congratulations @Zsolt!!! Well deserved!! Let's keep surfing these sand waves!!

Makhoola delivered a proper Fewbie Plus playground Saturday morning — long flowing dunes, rhythm sections, and just enough technical spice to keep everyone sharp. The convoy held a strong pace throughout, covering nearly 60 km with minimal interruptions — a great sign of growing confidence and clean driving across the group. A few soft crest challenges from yours truely and side slope moments kept things interesting, but recoveries were quick, controlled, and well managed by the support team. Big thanks to @ChrisW for winching me out and @Sam Selim talking me off a side crest. @Aserand ChrisW dealt with one steep climb refusal quickly and got us moving fast. We had two technical issues towards the end with a transmission overheating after a lot of work in 4L, and a failed MAF sensor. Hopefully all quick fixes. Overall, a smooth, high-energy drive that really showcased progression from the convoy — linking dunes, holding momentum, and driving with intent. See you next time @Aser @ChrisW @Sam Selim @_Herman_ @Abdullah A. @Diego @lucas amat @Zsolt

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Nestled in the heart of Dubai’s desert, Al Qudra offers a perfect mix of terrain for an exciting offroad adventure. We’ll kick off with a short sabkha drive and enter our first set of dunes near Three Trees. We'll head north-east and then take a break on a sabkha. Then the plan is to take another attempt at a nasty stretch of technical dunes to test your control. For your reference, last time I entered this stretch we had our first stuck and a pop-out with 10 minutes of entry. Expect to be challenged where focus, skill, and patience will be the order of this part of the drive. Then onwards to flowing dunes that allow for smooth cruising. Expect a dynamic route with plenty of opportunities to practice side-sloping and ridge riding, all while maintaining a steady, enjoyable pace. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Off-road Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Safety Protocols During Emergency Alert DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 10 May 2026 Meeting time: 6:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gzVuiiH4vdd9ob8t7 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, smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM Mandatory off-road gears: 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. 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

Congratulations @Diego 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

Good stuff, @Zsolt! Onwards and upwards!

@Abdullah A. - hope it will be a quick fix with the MAF sensor 👍