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Dear Desertnauts In preparation for tomorrow's drive, find below the convoy order @Jolly Abraham will drive in Second Lead @Islam Soliman will take #3 @Lisa Pemberton in at #4 @luwaimn will be in position #5 @Brette will Center Forward the convoy @Yousef Alimadadi will follow at #7 @Mehmet Volga will occupy spot #8 @Heisem will drive at #9 @Biju Abdul will sweep the convoy Be advised that the meeting and deflation point is along a dirt track, turning right on the Road from Bab al Shams, approximately 1 Km in. You may refill at Al Qudra Parking lot ADNOC's station, then take the road toward Bab al Shams. We will meet a little later than in past drives, at 5:30 AM SHARP: the goal is to deflate quickly, have a briefing and depart as swiftly as possible. Once on site, please tune into Carnity Channel 4 (446.081). Make sure all of you have a good shovel (not a "spoon"), recovery rope and soft shackles (metal ones are quite dangerous), a compressor (as we plan to exit e few Km from the nearest station), and most of all front and back tow points in good conditions. See you all tomorrow just before dawn. Have a nice Thursday evening.

THIS DRIVE IS NOW CLOSED Good morning Pink Rockers, @Jeandre Bezuidenhout @Mukundan Nair @Pancho @Frederik Bisbjerg @asifk @Jun Zamora @Jeepie Below is the convoy numbering for our drive on Friday evening. Evening Fewbie Desert Drive Pink Rock 4 Sept 2020 Attendees Level Car Radio Pos # Wrangeld Expert Mitsubishi Pajero SWB Y 1 Lead Jeandre Bezuidendhout Fewbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 2 2nd lead Mukundan Nair Fewbie Nissan Xterra Y 3 Pancho Intermediate Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 4 CF Frederik Bijsbjerg Fewbie Jeep Wrangler Y 5 Asifk Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 6 Jun Zamora Fewbie Jeep Wrangler Y 7 Jeepie Expert Jeep Wrangler Y 8 SW We will be using Carnity Channel 1. What to Expect? We have a great, strong convoy so we will try to push the boundaries a little and try move quickly, cover a lot of ground and introduce some new challenges for some of the less experienced fewbies. What you will do that's different. We will work on a buddy recovery system on this drive. every driver will be responsible for assisting on the refusals and stucks for the person in front of them in the convoy, The seniors on the drive myself, Pancho and Jeepie will be on hand to make sure that everything goes well and step in if needed, however, each driver will be looking at how to assist in stucks. If a tow is needed, or pop out and you don't have the kit, don't worry, we will have it all available. Expected Route. We will approach Pink Rock and then navigate to Big Red and the dunes in between. Depending on time and convoy performance we may double back and end up at the start point. either way, there's lovely dunes all the way, from nice sweeping pipes crests and technical challenges. See you Friday afternoon.

Watching traffic and contemplating, whatever happened to the time when people chose interesting car colours. All I see is black white grey silver black white grey silver white white grey silver, maybe an odd brown one here and there. Coloured cars are few and far between these days. Even in the upper end of the market anything outside of black white grey is becoming rare to see. So, what colour is your car and why did you choose it?

TRAINING RSVP IS CLOSED NOW Here is the final convoy list Gaurav Pajero Chaitanya D Xterra J J Jeep Wrangler Rinelle Sanaani Jeep Wrangler Febin Frederic Jeep Wrangler Matti Brockman Jeep Wrangler Mels Wolf Pajero Najeeb Mohammed FJ Cruiser Vanessa8580 Pajero Foxtrot Oscar / Desert Dweller Xterra Kalahari Xterra @Chaitanya D @J J @Rinelle Sanaani @Febin Frederic @Matti Brockman @Mels Wolf @Najeeb Mohammed @Vanessa8580 @Foxtrot Oscar @Desert Dweller @Kalahari Get ready for some fast pace intermediate level fun driving to start the session, as we need few real cars stuck Please be on time, sharp at 5:00 PM, little early is always better. Please tune to Carnity Channel 1 - 446.006'25 freq. Deflate your tires to 12 PSI as soon as you reach to the meeting point. Be inside your car - AT ALL TIMES - after the deflation.

THIS DRIVE IS NOW CLOSED Dear Jeepers, Xterrians, FJcruiserist and Pajeroist, @Foxtrot Oscar @Kalahari, @Najeeb Mohammed, @Chaitanya D, @Rinelle Sanaani, @Febin Frederic, @Mels Wolf See you tomorrow at 5.30 at our meeting point. Here is our convoy numbering : 1. Emmanuel (white Xterra) 2. Mels Wolf (brown Pajero) 3. Najeeb Mohammed (black FJ) 4. Chaitanya D (white Xterra) 5. Rinelle Sanaani (grey Wrangler) 6. Foxtrot Oscar (black Xterra) 7. Febin Frederic (orange Wrangler) 8. Kalahari (red Xterra) We will be using Carnity Radio channel 5.

Congrats @Pancho. Love the fact that you drive down from Abu Dhabi, do 2 drives, finish the COVID test and go back. Shows your love for the sport.

Of course it was a deliberate choice to go that sexy lava red

Hi @Lisa Pemberton. I always suggest to have the necessary recovery kit from the start (shovel, and recovery rope with soft shackles). I believe it's good habit to be prepared for whatever may happen in the desert, no matter the rank. That's why I always mention these items.We had also invited members to have their own equipment, to reduce the exchange of items during Covid times. Nonetheless, the kinetic rope is not mandatory for Fewbie drives, as seniors will be able to assist and lend theirs. You can come without it for tomorrow's drive (and actually until you are promoted to the next level), but whenever you feel you may look into buying one. They are available at Speedex or ACE stores, at relatively affordable prices (around 350-400 dirhams). See you tomorrow.

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Below you will find your convoy number for tomorrow. @Kailas will be my second lead, while @Nivin will help us as center forward. @Rahimdad will sweep the convoy and keep everyone moving. We will be using Carnity Channel 4 on the radio (446.08125 Mhz). As soon as you arrive, you can start deflating to 15 PSI if you have regular road tyres HT, or 12PSI in case you have all terrain tyres AT. The plan is to first make our way through the jungle, so bring a hacksaw/machete and some mosquito spray 😆. As soon as we reach the open dunes, we will be visiting most of the play areas where we can practice side sloping. If you cannot make it to the drive, please let us know today on the drive topic as we still have people in the waitlist that could take your place. See you guys tomorrow !

There was a time when my wife used to ask, "You're going for off roading again?" After 12 years she asks me "What no off roading this week?" If she finds me at home.

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED Convoy Numbering 1. Srikumar 2. Xavier 3. izzumonv 4. Yasas Dharmadasa 5. Athula 6. Sandyman85 7. Francois Swart 8. Tbone 9. Anand 10. Paulina Kolicka 11. Gok Krish 12. farazcan 13. Yusuf 14. Baskaran 15. Janarthan See you at the meeting point at 5:00 AM

When I buy second hand cars, the car generally chooses me and winks at me from far away to come and take it home.. Joking aside I agree it’s really bland here in the UAE. Maybe because of climate or resale value.

DRIVE RSVP IS CLOSED NOW Here is the final convoy list Gaurav Pajero jodha singh shekhawat Xterra Ashok chaturvedi Pajero Jason Johnson Jeep Wrangler Abu Muhammad Toyota Sequoia Hardik Mody Montero Sport Vanessa8580 Pajero Francois Germishuys Ford F150 Vijaysekhar Jeep Wrangler Dagdag Sofiane Pajero Hatim Patharia Jeep Wrangler tcarrimjee Nissan patrol Silver Shaaz Sha Jeep Wrangler Miguel Ibarbia FJ Cruiser @jodha singh shekhawat @Ashok chaturvedi @Jason Johnson @Abu Muhammad @Hardik Mody @Vanessa8580 @Francois Germishuys @Vijaysekhar @Dagdag Sofiane @Hatim Patharia @tcarrimjee @Shaaz Sha @Miguel Ibarbia Please be on time, sharp at 5:30 AM, little early is always better. Please tune to Carnity Channel 1 - 446.006'25 freq. Deflate your tires to 15 PSI as soon as you reach to the meeting point. Be inside your car - AT ALL TIMES - after the deflation. FOR YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY PLEASE WATCH BELOW MANDATORY VIDEO WITHOUT ANY DISTRACTIONS.

So that’s what that button does...

With the tremendous increase in the number of COVID cases in the UAE, we all have to be responsible while off-roading. Failing to abide by any single precaution at any time during the drive, will result in an immediate ban from Carnity Off-road Club. ZERO TOLERANCE First offender - 1 Month Ban. Second offender - 3 Month Ban. Third offender - lifetime ban and report to authorities. COVID19 PRECAUTIONS 2.0 All Carnity off-road drives will be LIMITED to driving only: No Socializing and gathering allowed at any time. No break for taking photos, breakfast, smoking, etc. No exchanging of off-road or recovery gears. Wear a mask at all times, while outside your vehicle. For passengers restrictions, follow RTA or NCEMA guidelines. All passengers should be inside the car, at all times. Maintain a minimum of 2-meter social distance at all times. Sanitize your hands and recovery gear after use. PS1. If you and your passenger cannot sit inside your vehicle for 3-4 hours please DO NOT JOIN CARNITY DRIVES. PS2. A Member who has RSVP the drive is RESPONSIBLE and LIABLE for their passenger's compliance. PS3. The above precautions apply to everyone irrespective of their vaccination status or schedule. PS4. You can confidentially submit the photo of any offender by sending an email to [email protected]. How to comply Read the drive post before arriving at the meeting point, so that you know your convoy numbering and radio channel. Arrive at the meeting point and switch on your radio to the pre-set frequency of the drive. Stop your vehicle at least 10-20 meters away from each other. Deflate your tires, while wearing a mask, and then go back inside your car. All briefings will be done on the radio now, so pay full attention to a briefing for your own safety. After the briefing, fall in your convoy position just before the drive starts. While driving if you get stuck, announce on the radio and be inside your car at all times. Trip lead and/or support will guide you on the radio for self-recovery or tow-rope recovery. While there is a stuck or a refusal, everyone else supposed to be inside their car at all times. You can only take a bio-break during the drive, by requesting trip lead permission. Once the drive is over exit out to inflate by maintaining 10-20 meters distance from each other. While inflating, only the driver supposed to be out and with the face mask at all times. After the drive, you can talk on the radio for any feedback, suggestions or help you need.

My poor Pathy gets washed every passing, so looks golden brown when clean, grey after one week of the annual wash, at some point it just looks white for the rest of the year.

Jeep wrangler has a range of colors unlike other brands. I have an orange one ..not the ordinary orange fruit color..jeep call it punk'n metallic (kind of pumkin red). I find it unique n suits well for jeep.

Yeah only @Frederic got the Blues.

I guess you need more guys like @Kalahari to break this vicious circle

I agree a lot of it is to do with resale value but what it creates is a false market where people buy cars these colours so they can sell them easily, then someone else buys it so they can also sell it easily and so on and so on and it perpetuates a vicious circle that exists for no other reason than to serve its own being.

Some interesting read (lengthy though)on the same topic. @Barry https://www.consumerreports.org/consumerist/a-brief-history-of-car-colors-and-why-are-we-so-boring-now/

I know exactly how it feels pal . Every thing is for good , we can drive next Friday together ; this Friday job calls

Hope the damage is not too serious buddy, take care !

Ok no problem.pancho

Seat Belt, Seat Belt, Seat Belt... This was the scariest video I've seen in this topic.

What went wrong here ! VID-20200903-WA0024.mp4

Hi Emmanuel, I was promoted to intermediate. Thanks. Do you think I could already join this week?

Just to clarify to all members on this drive. Leaders have been instructed by Carnity to request that ALL DRIVERS ACKNOWLEDGE, ON ALL DRIVES, THE COVID-19 RULES, ONCE AGAIN. This is due to few, but regretful, situations, where members ignored the safety rules put in place by the Club to comply with the Government's laws still being enforced with matters of congregations, social distancing, etc. These incidents put Carnity, as event organizer, in the potential position to be prosecuted, and heavily fined, for breaching such laws. This may happen not only in the unfortunate case that one member, or guest, be found positive following a drive, but also through monitoring of the internet, in case pictures were posted on the Club's or personal social media, showing the disrespect of current laws (keeping the distance of 2 meters, wearing masks, gathering of not more than 10 people, etc.). It will be the care of leaders to allow drivers and passengers outside the cars, when possible or needed, according to current laws. So please, refresh your acknowledgment of Covid rules before 9:00 PM this Thursday, by clicking once again on the "Totally Agree" icon. The latest date of the acknowledgment will appear next to your name and the "Totally Agree" icon. Failing to do so will imply the removal of the non-compliant member from this drive. Thank you very much for understanding the situation, and complying with our simple request.

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. Drive Details Level: Fewbie and Above When: 4 September 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 5:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Action Plan: Long range, white sand dunes, with mud formations and sparse trees. Practice in higher side sloping, principles of ridge riding and crossing, possible controlled driving over technical dunes, overall faster pace. Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/icdeHRxXhk44yBg2A 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:30 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL STARTING AND ENDING THE DRIVE AT THE SAME POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 Fewbie and above drivers. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting 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 BELOW CALENDAR

I have always liked the wranglers for its color variety which I agree it suites this toy desert , with respect 🤚, more than any other machine . On the other hand I wouldn’t imagine the same pumpkin for the grand Cherokee where black or white adds to its luxurious touch !

Oh my mistake I thought it was 1920s French wine red. 😜

@Chaitanya D white with some black on it please 😊 and the Xterra has another story that it’s ain’t a secret anymore and thanks to you buddy 🙏🏻

Hi @Barry Once I had a blue car and when I sold it , I heard the comment from the buyer : umm it’s blue which is not as common as white, black, silver or grey ( anticipating what is he pointing toward: reducing of sell price abit ) , but to my surprise he said :but this color suites this vehicle and I like it. i realized that despite what market offer still people have different taste for different Items. it was sold and I got my “white “ grand Cherokee which I love 😎 cheers 🌷🚙

@Gaurav done! Thanks.

Morning Fewbie Drive Fossil Rock 4 Sept 2020 Attendees Level Car Radio Pos # Jeepie Expert Jeep Wrangler Y 1 Lead Veedooshee S Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 2 2nd lead Sreejith Sreenivasan Fewbie Land Rover LR2 Y 3 Mukundan Nair Fewbie Nissan Xterra Y 4 Rahimdad Crew Nissan Pathfinder Y 5 CF Shjiu Manuel Fewbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 6 Lorenzo Candelpergher Fewbie Nissan Patrol Y62 Y 7 Pancho Intermediate Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 8 Wrangeld Expert Mitsubishi Pajero SWB Y 9 SW We will use radio channel 4 and depending on the moving of the convoy, will go through the dunes towards the play area on route to Fossil Rock. Instead of going up and over, I plan to go up and come back down to explore a bit more desert towards Al Faya. We might make it all the way there, or try to do some technical dunes and come back on the track that will lead us out past the archeological site. See you soon

@topgear thank you for the videos . my observation : gentleness what is needed and mutual understanding for the driver who recovers and the recovered one in terms of time when pull/ tug is executed .when I see this and I get on crest I know and anticipate what the vehicle behind me is just about to do . Also the radio communication is loud and clear . excellent job

Hi @Srikumar Noted and confirmed.

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi! I'm very happy on your promotion, you absolutely deserve it. I have learnt a lot from and would love to learn even more.

@Pancho let’s do it next week if you don’t mind.

Congratulations @Pancho! Well done. Will be glad to drive with you next time.

Congratulations @Pancho. Welcome to the hard work zone, keep your shovel and tow rope ready.

@Pancho congrats 👍

Congratulations @Pancho drive safe more than ever 👍

What a news!! Sorry for not replying earlier, but I just moved and until this afternoon I did not get my internet back. A huge THANK YOU for yet another unexpected promotion. I have been doing my best to learn, but I strongly feel that the trust and belief that @Gaurav, @Rahimdad, @Srikumar, @Frederic and @Emmanuel have had in me has greatly improved my learning curve. Each time I have been promoted I examined my off-roading skills, and found that I could have been better (now at side-cresting, then at criss-crossing, etc.); nonetheless, being bumped up a rung in the ladder gave me enough belief in myself that, if the Marshals decided for it, I might just as well up my game, and prove them right. So, each time I drove with a little more precision and control, or speed, or instinct, and tried to challenge myself, to deserve the promotion. One step at the time. I am still carrying a healthy dose of "doubts" to each drive, which lead me, each time, to want to be more prepared, and aware of what might be going on out there. I will continue to do so, regardless of the rank, hoping to transfer this desire to improve, and the willingness to learn, to all the members that I will have the pleasure to drive with. A special thanks to the other Carnity Seniors who have accompanied me, and have shared this exiting off-roading path. @Xaf, @Wrangeld, @Jeepie, @Shamil, @Brette, @Javier M, @Mels Wolf, @Vanessa8580, @Desert Dweller, @Foxtrot Oscar: I look forward to more explorations, drives and relaxing moments with you. Also thanks to a the Intermediates drivers that have regularly signed up for my latest drives. @Kalahari, @Chaitanya D, @Febin Frederic, @Najeeb Mohammed, @Colin Jordan, @Tbone, @Rinelle Sanaani, @Michael sammy, @J J: your curiosity and eagerness to be pushed, and learn all different aspects of off-roading, has driven me to improve as a leader. Thanks a lot to the whole Carnity family (which it really is, and feels like one), and hope to see all of you out there, soon.

@Ashok chaturvedi @Abu Muhammad @Hatim Patharia @Hardik Mody @Francois Germishuys @Shaaz Sha @Miguel Ibarbia @Vijaysekhar @Dagdag Sofiane @jodha singh shekhawat @Jason Johnson @tcarrimjee We have had a few cases recently of 'discussions' about the need for masks during the drive (from deflation to inflation included). As drive leads we want to be sure that even during the COVID period we are still able to drive, if not socialise, which is why we continue to remind about this. It's not a Carnity thing, it's a UAE legal requirement. As a result, we are asking once again that you make sure you have 'totally agreed' to the COVID regulations on carnity that you will find on this post. It's already "Totally Agree" by 101 active members Please make sure once again that you have agreed to these terms, or you will be signed out from the drive. While we do understand that 100% compliance is a challenge, but we all still have to try our best at all times. However, If your view is that masks are not needed and you will not wear one because you don't see the point, please don't join this drive. The fines for non compliance are there for a reason. Thanks in advance.

Yip, but only when we have to break for Jeeps slowing down

Agreed. And the training is to help recover other vehicles 😜

Dear Carnity Desarnauts. Thank you for signing up in record time for the drive (1 minute it's all it took). Allow me to reward your trust by previewing the drive's main characteristics. The Bab al Shams area (nicknamed because of its proximity to the well known resort) loosely refers to the South-Western section of the Qudra basin. The terrain here is made of fine white sand dunes, rather long and apart from each other. They are mostly lined up in a North to South direction, and are gathered in groups separated by either sabkhas or tighter technical dunes. We will be looking to make a loop that will take us to the more northern, higher and closer dunes, where we may also encounter also a bit of low vegetation, then in a southern direction, toward an area where the sand is sometimes dotted with low, crooked mud formations, and lonely acacia trees. Sabkhas will be our way in and out of these dunes, with some technical areas also to be crossed. As Fewbies, you'll be expected to execute higher side sloping, easier ridge riding and ridge crossing, show good control of your car in tighter technical dunes, and to conduct the drive at a faster pace (while keeping full control of your vehicle), compared to the Newbie excursions. We will have the opportunity to practice all of the above skills, following a detailed briefing toward the beginning of the drive, and under supervision, so that each off-roader will have the opportunity to feel more comfortable, and improve throughout the day. @Biju Abdul, @Jolly Abraham, @luwaimn, @Tero Vallas, @Heisem, @Lisa Pemberton, @David Ortells, @Mehmet Volga, @Islam Soliman, @Yousef Alimadadi thanks again for joining (and @Brette, thank you for managing). Please remember to read and acknowledge the information regarding the Covid-19 rules we have put in place to insure a drive which is compliant with the current (and still valid) legal requirements. Not acknowledging these guidelines by clicking on the "Totally Agree" emoticon will lead to the driver's exclusion from the drive. We'll be in touch toward the end of the week, for more information and instructions.

This is what happens if you enter the desert directly from Sheikh Zayed Road