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Dear Ghost Busters 👻. @Emanuel, @Rafey Hashmi , @Robk , @Mahesh_ , @Hugo, @Harshal , @Deepak Eswar , @Rk ram , @Tareq Al Turq I hope you are ready and prepared with all your tools and gears . Hopefully you are not scared of ghosts !!!! as we are on a mission to explore the haunted village and maybe encounter some ghosts 👻👻👻 ( i just hope they like Coffee 🤣) As always emphasized and required that everyone make sure that their car is in a perfect shape and have all the gear as per their rank. Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ZPJvvCKqYmfuxvqN9 Meeting time is 07:15 AM Sharp We will use Carnity Radio Channel 7. The convoy order will be as the following :

Good morning all ! RSVP IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS DRIVE Please find the convoy setup for tomorrow's drive. We will be using Channel 2 - 446.031 Mhz as walkie talkie channel. Please ensure to bring: * proper shovel, radio, safety flag, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, compressor, pressure gauge/deflator. * smiles and patience to learn See you tomorrow !

Dear Desert Drivers @Jona @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Mohit Gurnani @Patrick van der Loo @Ashutosh Garg @Davie Chase Last updates for tomorrow Meeting at 7:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ggs62b9yGEzyZi26 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 6. If there is fog on the way, take your time and drive safe, we will wait. Take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning.

Dear confirmed friends - @Abdullah N @Gautam Banka @Mahmut @Prithvi Raj @frederic demolder @sohinik @Faraz94 @Shiju Raju @Sandeep Nayar @Abhilash Kottakkal - can you please revisit and if any changes to plans, pls adjust your RSVP so WL members can move to confirmed ? -If no changes to plans, then that too sounds great ! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow ! Convoy order will be published by late today by evening !

During periods of unstable weather, the driving conditions in the desert change severely. Especially rain and heavy winds transform the dunes and will demand changes in your dune driving style. In this topic we will try to provide helpful tips to both leads and club members on how to prevent incidents when driving in this type of terrain. There are three main weather variables that we will cover. Heavy rains Heavy winds, sandstorms Foggy conditions Heavy Rains Off-roading during heavy rain should be avoided. It limits the visibility in the convoy, and the convoy should either halt and wait for the rains to stop or continue slowly to move towards another place where there is less rain. Driving in the dunes after rains might look very easy; the sand feels like concrete, but there are several issues that arise: 1. Tire pressure will need to be increased to mitigate pop-outs. If you drive on 10-12 psi, you will need to bring it to 15-16psi. 2. Cross-tracks, often found in busy desert areas, become more dangerous as driving in them might throw off the balance of your 4x4. 3. Ridges will appear fine but can crumble at the slightest impact. Additionally, along the length of a ridge you might suddenly find severe drops as where the rain gushed down and took a part of the dune with it. 4. Sabkhas can become mud pools. A sabkha or salt flat can look innocent, but after severe rains you might sink down while driving over it. Always approach a sabkha closer to vegetation or closer to the dunes, so you have a way to escape in case you start to sink down. When you approach with a convoy, let one vehicle go first and identify how deep his tracks in the sabkha go before following. 5. Sudden sharp steering will be penalized with a pop-out or even vehicle flip. Your 4x4 will slide more in the wet sand and there will be more slip. Drive extra carefully and do not overrate your skills. 6. Layering. During periods of rain, the absorption rate of the sand will depend on various factors, so as a result you might come across a dry-looking first layer, followed by wet portions of sand underneath. The combination of these two, being ripped open by our tires, will result in different traction at different locations. This unpredictability will make your 4x4 behave differently, and extra caution and focus will be needed throughout the drive, How layering would look like: Wet dunes, with colour variations that reflect the amount of water it carries in each location: Heavy winds, sandstorms During heavy winds / sandstorms, the terrain will undergo drastic changes. Apart from the limited visibility, which means you better halt the convoy, the dunes itself will shift and there will be temporary changes to the sand and ridges which makes the terrain very unpredictable to drive in. A small blowhole on the backside of the dune will now carry a lot of fresh sand and will make you sink in immediately. After heavy winds, and due to the sand shifting, there might be old vegetation popping up from underneath, which together with wet sand will form clumps and might cause pop-outs. Foggy conditions Especially in early mornings, fog can be a dealbreaker for an enjoyable off-road drive. Due to the limited visibility, it will be too dangerous to start driving with your convoy. You might need the help of your AC to dry down the inside cabin a bit in order to increase visibility. Give it some time for the fog to clear up.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION For those who have the fear of being trapped in technical tight dunes, this drive is for you to concur your fear and learn how to master the challenging technical terrain and get out of it with a big smile. 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 25 February 2024, Sunday Meeting time: 07:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j6iY3GvWKUPpTxqr6?g_st=ic Approximate finish time: 11:00 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Congratulations @Marek_was003 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

Thanks... see you tomorrow morning.. excited to drive one level up..

Woah 😦 Thanks @DP1011bhai for giving me such an opportunity 😄 see you in the morning ✌️✌️

copy that.

Confirmed

will be joining tomorrow.

@DP1011 Confirmed.

Confirmed. Will join the drive.

Dear All, hope you all had a great week and ready for weekend adventures. Given the large number of WL on the drive I'd urge everyone to reconfirm their plans and if remove the RSVP if there is any change in plan to allow for others on the WL to join.

Dear off-roaders Hello and welcome . Just to inform you that @DP1011 will take the lead tomorrow morning instead of me . thanks to him for taking over . Please hang on for further info . Thanks

Haloo @M.Seidam My vehicle is currently undergoing some technical repairs in the workshop. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll provide an update on whether I'll be able to join the drive or not. Thank you for your understanding.

Congrats @Sandeep Nayar.see you soon and enjoy the new level!

Congratulations @Sandeep Nayar

Hi @sufian, I had to remove your rsvp for the same reason above.

Hi Islam, sorry, my mistake. i thought i reserved the newbie drive. but seems i wrongly select it from the whatsapp notification. thanks for your message, ive successfully reserve for sundays newbie drive

Hi @Wilfredo Perez thanks for your interest in joining this drive. However as this drive require at least Fewbie level I have to decline your RSVP. Pls check the calendar where there are 2 NB drives that you can still join. looking forward for driving with you soon

@Davie Chase Hello sorry will not be able to join the drive on Sunday. Have a great one cheers.

Hi Jerome I have come down with flu, so unfortunately will have to drop out 😔