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Hi Desertnauts / Team Carnity, First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who organized and supported the recent Newbie Drive. As a complete beginner, I couldn't have asked for a better first experience. The briefing, guidance, and patience from the marshals and experienced drivers made me feel confident throughout the drive. I absolutely loved it! The adrenaline rush of driving through the dunes was incredible😤, and I can't wait to join many more drives with the community. Not sure if I can post here about below query, kinda new here.😁 After sharing my experience, a few of my colleagues have become really interested in trying desert driving too. We'd love to join together as a group if possible. I was wondering if the club ever organizes corporate or private group newbie sessions, or if there's a way for a group of friends/colleagues to participate in the same introductory drive. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, and once again, thank you for such an amazing first desert driving experience!

Hi @Lvc Great to see you are enjoying the experience! We don't do specific group drives apart from the club-organized club drives, but we have Newbie level drives on most weekends, so they can perhaps sign up and you can all sign up for the same Newbie level drive. Of course it depends if you are talking about 2-3 colleagues or 15-20 colleagues 😁. Anyways, if they have a 4x4, some basic offroad tools like you purchased, they are good to go if they signup. If you guys are together on the same drive it will be a very cool experience for all of you!

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Following the success of our first session with @DP1011, we're heading back into Qudra's rolling dunes for the second instalment of our ridge riding series. This drive is all about building confidence, refining technique, and learning to read the terrain. We'll take a relaxed approach with plenty of opportunities to discuss lines, share tips, and practise key skills with the club. Whether you're looking to reinforce the fundamentals or fine-tune your ridge work, this session is designed to help you become a smoother, safer, and more confident desert driver. Come ready to learn, practise, and enjoy the dunes. 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 1 August 2026, Saturday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QVVoZVP4GWfFFB2n8 (24.864519, 55.402720) Approximate finish time: 9.30AM 🚗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 moved automatically to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive 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

Congratulations @Infaz for reaching Intermediate Level in 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

Appreciate you guys coming! It’s a great convoy that makes the drive honestly 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Well Done @Kishor, enjoy the new challenges and faster pace. See you in the sand soon.

Congratulations @Infaz, always knew you would get to this level! Enjoy the new challenges and all the new learnings.

Congratulations @Infaz, well done! Enjoy the new level and see you soon on the sand!!

@Kishor Congrats 🎉 🎉 Seems like the off-roading bug is firm and planted😁

Thank you so much, Fred! A big thank you to all the marshals and the amazing support team for your guidance, patience, and encouragement throughout the journey. Looking forward to many more drives, new adventures, and continuing to learn while supporting the club wherever I can!

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful morning out on the ridges. @DP1011 thank you for guiding us over the ridges and for @J-P L who directed me out of sticky spots. We were able to capture @JC_E on his majestic perch, with the troop to the rescue. Today was really good for me to learn my vehicle's capabilities on the ridges, and understanding how the new skid plate set affects my movements. Cheers!

Thank you Fred!! and thank you to all the marshals for your guidance and support! It's been a pleasure learning from you all. Looking forward to many more drives together!