Leaderboard

Dear Freinds @Charbel @Haitham Khattab @Imran Kashif @Anoop Nair @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @Imteeaz @ASAD. and from the support team @Vaibhav @Simon Dawood and @Waqas Parvez Hello and welcome to Sweihan Drives IV . I have prepared two versions of this drive the original one with the open limb of the " horse show loop " facing south via the the bowls of Strata , al salamat and alshatooha ending on E22 , and the second version being 270 degree facing west via the old lady dune and the pickup dune ending on E16. in either version the start point is the same and what governs which iterniray we will choose depends largely on how fast we pass the initial complex dunes. so be prepared for a brisk all in one drive . concenration and undevided attension is extremily important. no less is the radio communication . having said that please get a lot of rest before the drive. please notice that the meeting time is updated to 06:15 please be sharp on time meeting point : https://goo.gl/maps/KESoRwhmMDofpbey6 The nearest and last gas stations : for those coming via E22 from E66 route its alyaher gas station https://goo.gl/maps/SXjoWXFcQVCxdTAv8 for those coming via E16 its Al Sad gas station https://goo.gl/maps/ipMuhU49xpzWnWpx9 Please ensure your radio is fully charged and fixed to radio Channel 2 ( 44603125 ) convoy list as below Cheers Seidam

Updated convoy order

Wow a super solid convoy… looking forward for the pics of the drive. Never been to this area, perhaps sometime soon.

Dear Desert Drivers, Thank you for joining the drive today. The first portion was not the best, as finding a way through the cross tracks and the bushes was difficult. Still the small bowls are a good terrain for practice before reaching the high slopes, and the long dune offers always opportunities for sidesloping. Once we crossed the pylon track close to Fossil Rock, no more bushes, and we could navigate between bowls and ridges, with the view of the mountains on the opposite side, until we gradually reached the mighty Faya dune, where we have practiced larger bowls and big slopes, up and down. Excellent level in the group, as we had only minor refusals, and one occasion requiring shoveling. @Mohamad Anwer, it was a great pleasure to have you as second lead, @Nathan L, your lines are precise, excellent control of your car, @Jad Moussalli it was a pleasure to see the Defender in its environment rather that on Downtown Boulevard, it has impressive capabilities @Mike., the white rhino was steady on the ridges and the long climbs, even if it doesn't like the steep ones, @Jaro Tuzinsky you have improved the control especially during the descends, nice drive, keep the focus at all time when you will join FB+ @Zixuan Huang - Charlie thank you for the support, always present when needed, @Patrick van der Loo that Jeep can climb anywhere , @Zulfikhar Naiyar excellent drive and communication, thank you for the sweep. It was a pleasure to have you all for the drive and the nice chats during the breaks, enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you next time !

Thank you @JeromeFJfor a great morning out in the desert. @Zixuan Huang - Charlie thank you for great support as always. I made some gopro videos of a number of you. In case you are interested send me your mobile nr and I will WhatsApp it to you: @JeromeFJ @Mohamad Anwer@mike @Jaro Tuzinsky @Zixuan Huang - Charlie

It didn't know that am a newbie. Must have recognized the car and was like I need to give a route that suits the car's reputation 😅

It's Google's intelligence that is recognizing you as an offroader. 😂

Having used Google Maps in other countries (especially India) where it doesn’t have the most updated maps, it has the tendency to take you through narrow streets because a) it’s either just reading the map data that says there is a road there, and/or b) has seen enough data of traffic moving through that path for it to make recommendations. Because of this, it’s sometimes taken me through narrow alleys or even into fields which aren’t really trackable roads. I have also been a power user of Waze for many many years, regularly contributing to their community mapping service online. And between the two of them, I prefer putting in the coordinates on Waze than using Google Maps. I also check the terrain view to confirm if there’s actually a road there. But this is just not enough. With the rate of construction, new roads and paths are constantly coming up so it’s crucial to intersect multiple sources of data. Furthermore, when it comes to Google Maps, try to always use coordinates, an active landmark, and the full link (not the shortened ones that the mobile app will share). The shortened URLs have a tendency to break and I’ve had deliveries to my home show up kilometers away. Long story short, folks please don’t rely on technology so much that it’s your only source of truth. As you venture off-road being able to cross-reference multiple sources to build your personal judgement is critical towards becoming a better navigator. For example, if you use Gaia, you’ll see it captures farm tracks and even trails better than Waze or Google maps which are both designed for roads only. Apply the same to your on-road navigation too. Technology is not infallible. Don’t be Michael Scott and end up in the lake 🤓

THANK YOU @Islam Soliman - WHAT A DRIVE ! AS I SAID- I will cherish this slow pace drive for a Long Long Time ! Always love the technical challenges you aim for and testing the skills with Steering and Paddle ! Was great to be part of this drive and thank you for the opportunity and faith in me for considering me as your SL. Full justice done to the theme of this drive ! @Davie Chase Great to see you again and its always amazing to hear you on instructions to help the team on recoveries - Clear and precise ! Thank you for anchoring the convoy ! and once again, a truly well deserved promotion ! That was one of the fastest Pop Out fixes I have seen ! @Chaitanya D Been long time that I drove with you, and like always, Pleasure to see you - Always been admirer of how you tackle stucks/refusals with your powerful machine - i could only imagine how Fun it was for guys at the back with all the sand being churned by GMCs @Jessica Lambert @Gok Krish @Naim Aoun@Daniel Rodas@TT_Dubai - Was great to see you all too and am sure you enjoyed this skillful drive as much as I did ! HUGGGEEEE Regret is the only word I could think of , had I missed this drive - Glad I could make it to this one - thanks again @Islam Soliman and looking forward to many more of these "Red" areas Have a good weekend all ! See you soon again !

@Islam Soliman thank you for a superb drive today, it indeed had everything as you predicted, and you did not disappoint. I really enjoy these technical drives as the tax you physically and mentally. the route was great as was the company and teamwork as we resolved the handful of stucks and a pop out. @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler you were your usual awesome self at second lead ensuring we did not follow when told to stop ensuring the route was safe for us all to follow. @Chaitanya D great jon in sweep keeping the convoy together, great to drive with you again. @Jessica Lambert @Naim Aoun @Daniel Rodas @Gok Krish @TT_Dubai you guys drove amazingly making our jobs so much easier, not only that, but you all pitched in to support the drive with shovels and laughter along the way, great example of a team pulling together to get us all out safely. Fantastic job one and all. Hope you all enjoyed the drive as much as we did. here is what I managed to pull from GPS FYI Bottom line great way to start the weekend Have a great rest of your day and enjoy the rest of your weekend

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Please find your convoy positions posted here above. I am looking forward seeing you all tomorrow at 6:30 Do please double check the Google Coordinates before leaving the house. You can find a screenshot below: It is nearby the Telal Resort, in Remah (AD) We will be using Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz

It was a great convoy of 18 cars and given the number of cars we’re doing quite well in terms of issues. It was a nice evening. My first trip back to the desert since my last drive in the summer. Nice to see a few old faces in support roles. Thanks Dr @Chaitanya D and the reliable support crew @Vaibhav @Waqas Parvez @Karthik Raptor

Congrats @Davie Chase

Drive Info With the cool winter breeze finally starting to set in, its time to hit the big playgrounds that UAE has to offer. And, there is none bigger than the monstrous dunes of Al Quaa. This area has every kind of dune structure possible, pyramid dunes, starfish dune, steep slip faces, and bowls the size of a football stadium. BOWLS STARFISH DUNES STEEP SLIP FACES This will be the ultimate test of driver and machine. You will be redlining the engine, and your car will still crave for more. And if you felt the the above was not enough, here is the best part - we will be joined by @Frederic and @Gaurav So drivers, Start your engines!!! Important Points for all drive participants This drive is for Intermediates who have already completed min. 2 IM drives with Carnity. Keep your car as light as possible. This is not a drive to have passengers. There is no need to carry extra fuel Ensure that you are with a tank full to the brim at the meeting point The plan is to end the drive when we run out of fuel (so please dont keep any kind of other appointments for that day). Take the E95 route only, as that has the closest gas station. All other routes dont have any gas station close to the meeting point. Ensure that your car is in the best possible condition. Finally, if you run out of fuel in the middle of the drive, it would be sold by the other team members at AED 100 per litre🤣. So ensure that you conserve fuel by turning the engine off at every break. Bring some quick wrapped sandwiches or lunch to eat along the way. 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 Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Intermediate+ (min. 2 Intermediate drives with Carnity) and above Meeting time: 08:00 AM Saturday (deflated and ready to move) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/6kiP3wMm29u18diF6 (Coordinates : 23°28'59.2"N 55°12'50.5"E) Approximate finish time: When we run out of fuel 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. 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 @Jaro Tuzinsky for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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. FEWBIE PLUS Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. What you'll learn Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

It was bizarre last night that google maps took some of us to a completely different location, but the actual starting point was in the opposite direction ~30kms away. @Krishna Rsaid he ended up in sand all by himself. Luckily had enough time to reach the starting point but it's not a great start, running late, rush through deflating, setting up the flag etc. I have also read this issue happening in some other threads and it happened to me a few times, especially when the location is offroad. Is there anything we can do to improve, i.e. add co-ordinates, landmarks (if there is any) next to the meeting point link? Just a thought to avoid some anxiety 😅

Congratulations @Jaro Tuzinsky ! great to see your progress. Keep enjoying !

Congrats @Jaro Tuzinskywell done.

Congratulations @Pranjal Varsani1 Enjoy the new level 😃

Some good practice in recovery and shoveling last night

Congratulations @Jaro Tuzinsky Enjoy the new level 😃

Thank you for starting this thread @Karthik Raptor. so last night, I clicked on the link from the post thread and checked the destination - it was correct. However, when I was on the way, Google maps showed a "faster route available" and once I clicked that, the ETA was cut down by 10 mins and it started taking me inside the desert. After about 700 metres driving in soft sand, I could see big dunes coming up. Stopped the car and called @Chaitanya D and he sent a Location on WhatsApp which was 38 kms away. Thank you guys for waiting for me but as @Karthik Raptormentioned, it wasn't a great experience to get started on a rush. I wasn't deflated properly due to the rush. I was running on soft suspension until someone got stuck so I had to time to fix my suspensions and off-road lights. And you know about my radio 😀.

I think issue is more when things come from IOS to Android. Noticed it couple of times not limited to off-road coordinates.

Congrats @Karthik Raptor

Hey all, updated convoy order based on latest dropouts: Position Name Car Role Status Level 1 Islam Soliman Black Yukon Lead 2 DP1011 , Deepak wrangler Grey Wr IM 3 Jessica Lambert White Prado F+ 4 Gok Krish Grey 2D Wr IM 5 Naim Aoun Grey Wr F+ 6 Davie Chase Red Wr CF AD 7 TT_Dubai Black FJ F+ 8 Daniel Rodas White Pajero IM 9 Chaitanya D White X SW

Great addition to the support team, congrats @Karthik Raptor. More power to the tugs 💪🏻😃

@Mohamad Anwer @Nathan L @Jad Moussalli @Mike. @Jaro Tuzinsky @Zixuan Huang - Charlie @Patrick van der Loo @Zulfikhar Naiyar Time for final preparation for tomorrow ! Meeting will be at 6:15 am at https://goo.gl/maps/KMT4BMT3qd6xSAJS7 The convoy order will be We will use radio Channel 2. Enjoy the evening, take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

Congratulations @Davie Chase ! Excellent addition to the Advisors team !

Congratulations @Mark Birch for reaching the Fewbie 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. FEWBIE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

You have been warned! 😈 Weather is getting better and encouraging to go resume our GO TECH series for those who wants to face their fears of technical areas and want to sharpen their driving skills and test their patience 🙃 Everything will be put to the test, not only our skills, control, recovery techniques, communication, but on top of all our patience, team work, and love for life 😜 If you fancy fast paced (>10km/h), high climbs, non-stop driving, don't like shoveling and hardworking.. this drive is not for you! 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 Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 5 November 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dbcoPA7cb6vPFbPs5?g_st=ic Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM (hopefully 😜) 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. 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 @Mark Birch on the promotion

Congrats @Jaro Tuzinsky

Congratulations @Mark Birch enjoy the new level

Congrats @Jaro Tuzinsky!!!! You make the pajero team proud

Congratulations @Jaro Tuzinsky on your level up ! Way to go !

Sorry to hear that buddy, take plenty rest and hope to see you soon in the sands

Noted Sir.

Congrats @Mark Birchwell done.

Congrats @Pranjal Varsani1well done.

Congratulations @Mark Birch Enjoy the new level 😀

Hi all, looking forward to tomorrow! Thanks for having me!

Wow thanks @Looper, that’s awesome. Going to make whole family watch it on the tv 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Islam Soliman unfortunately something came up, I won't be able to make it tomorrow, see you next time

Congratulations @Karthik Raptor

Good going @Karthik Raptor...its just the label that was delayed, you were already the official tow truck of the club

Congratulations @Karthik Raptor, thank you for joining the support team !

congratulations @Davie Chase, well deserved !

Congrats @Karthik Raptor ! Well done ! way to go !

Welcome to the team @Karthik Raptor! Very well done 💪

well done @Karthik Raptor... no doubt you are valuable addition to support team. Welcome aboard. 👏