Gaurav

I just checked my images and AXA was using AAA service and this is the recovery truck who was nice but helpless and complaining that company don't even provide them a screw driver to do anything, let alone wheel dolly. So I'm 90% sure that desert pullout must be tow-rope recovery and not vehicle breakdown recovery. All I know that in 2014 one of my friend used unimog truck (I think from AAA) that costed him 2500 for wrangler recovery from pink rock area.

Before buying call them and check if off-road pullout covers vehicle breakdown or dead vehicle pullout?

I highly agree with all points Sri and Lorenzo mentioned. Keep your "desert toy" in good health - as per extreme condition - service intervals. Team up with the mechanic and learn to inspect your own 4X4 for the minutest details. Most car businesses cut corners with lube and parts quality or brand, which can cost you dearly inside the desert. Double-check everything at every maintenance. Desert drives aren't meant for test runs, so don't take chance when you have 1% doubt on your car, fluids, tires, suspensions, spare tires, etc. Buy the comprehensive insurance with off-road cover as far as possible (up to 12 years old, I guess). Drive sensibly - THE MOST IMPORTANT Stop abusing stock cars with what rally drivers or race track cars shows on film. Those cars are fully modified and still run with a recovery truck behind them with all needed spare parts, mechanic and lube - You don't. Avoid distractions even after 1000 drives experience. Don't jump - After having a 20K suspension setup, the rest of the stuff is still stock so those components will take a bigger hit - drive shaft, axle, tie rods, control arms, etc. Stock vehicles aren't meant for jumping and if your car weight lands on one wheel then surely you'll need on-site mechanics and parts. Thanks, @varunmehndiratta for raising such a brilliant concern, that allows me to share my views and experience. Getting stuck and unstuck is part of off-roading and we will always find a way out. Everyone should read this Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Breakdown recovery is totally different based on two major factors Movable state: Car can be towed out safely with disclaimers, that break down car owner takes the full responsibility of his/her car and support car damage - if any. So if vehicle breakdown is near the exit or on flat dunes, with stock cars we can tow out dead vehicles with all safety measures without any damage (mostly). If vehicle breakdown is deep inside tall dunes, so dragging dead weight uphill is not advisable with stock cars due to safety reasons and that's where professional recovery companies, trucks, or insurance comes to play. Non-Movable state: This is the most difficult situation, in which even insurance companies can not do much and the owner has two options in hand. Onsite repair - mostly advisable to avoid further damage. A tow truck with crane - Unimog type - most expensive - 1500-3000 dhs - depending on the distance involved. My Experiences: One of my friend's H2 suspensions broke and we need to strap the suspension with tie-down ratchets to exit on-road as the insurance company provided 200-meter off-road coverage BUT on the flat track and not in dunes. One of our carnity members had a 4WD failure and Ford sent professional experts to recover who couldn't move the vehicle and broke the tow hook after few strong tugs. The simple mistake was they didn't clear the sand wall from all tires, as each tire was half-buried and they kept forcing their way with power. So the definition of "professional" and "expert" is super gray until put to the real test. My wife 4X4 has AXA comprehensive insurance with off-road cover. Its gear shifter cable broke and the car was stuck in parking (on tarmac) and the AXA recovery truck couldn't move it an inch after 3 days of struggles, emails, phone calls and eventually provided me a forklift quote to lift the car up to put it on a recovery truck. Along with a disclaimer that AXA will not be responsible for any damage. Finally, I found a way to go under the gear and move the gear shifter from Parking to Neutral. My Recommendation: If you have an off-road cover, you must give your insurance or car dealer a try to recover your car once to judge the reality than believing in the sales pitch. I was seriously very disappointed with AXA service lately. Operation guys were from different planets (voice of tone, behavior, skills, ideas), that each recovery truck guy was crying that sir I don't even have anything to help you other than this truck and winch, I can pull the car in parking but surely it will damage the transmission. The office guy was unable to send a wheel dolly (my idea from youtube) on which front of the car can move.

Congratulations @JamesThorn 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

Congratulations @M.Seidam @Shaaz Sha @Hisham Masaad for successfully completing the second session of leaders lead with flying colors. As you all have learned the art of leading while navigating your way with GPS, now it's your chance to get ready for the ultimate test of skills. You will be learning the basics of leading the convoy in the desert in three different steps: Advance sand reading, plan your lead, plan your exits. Use of navigational software for selecting the right course of path. How to systematically scale the lead for all the cars in the convoy. In this third session of leaders lead you will be leading through technical dunes with the help of off-road navigation app or device. And also learn to scale up or down the drive level difficulties as per convoy response. Prepare and mark these basic points and you will be required to reach any one or few of them: Entry and Exit Lisali camel track Lisali Fort Lisali technical dunes Murquab technical dunes Faqa long range dunes Faqa technical dunes Mark few play area in and around Lisali, Murquab and Faqa area. Mark as many sabka, flat track or easy exits in case of emergency. Mark fencing or restricted area. Level: Selective Advance only - M.Seidem, Shaaz Sha, Hisham Masaad When: 23 Oct 2021, Saturday Meeting time: 05:30 AM, (Sharp, without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/UGVDtqo5Khmwf3PN8 Lisali Camel track Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM Please RSVP on the below calendar:

General Info 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 Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Newbie Above (All Levels) When: 22 Oct 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Tawi Nizwa Farms https://goo.gl/maps/Ym96fZ4afEZN7KPWA 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tire inflation. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM Limited Spots Available: Limited to 12 cars only. 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 EVENT

Congratulations @Lawrence_Chehimi for joining the Support Team 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. SUPPORT TEAM Pre-requisite 1) Minimum 10 any level "Carnity" drives are required after your Intermediate promotion. Once you decide to join Team Carnity to excel further with your off-roading, people, and commanding skills, you will be extensively trained by the whole Team Carnity from Expert - Marshal - Crew at various stages by supporting different levels drives. Stage 1 After your Support Team promotion request is accepted, you will receive a Desert Recovery Champion training to be fully equipped to handle the most levels of support requirements: Basic self-recovery techniques Tow rope recovery – basics Recover vehicle without tow points How to fix tire pop out / change How to deal with extreme recoveries Advance survival techniques How to deal with vehicle overheating First-Aid response Firefighting response Stage 2 (optional) Pre-requisite 1) Minimum 10 "Carnity" Intermediate drives are required within the last 6 months. 2) For progressing further to Advisor level, you need to receive a minimum of 4 different Marshals / Crew approval by supporting 4 or more Newbie drives, so that you can attain adequate exposure for bigger roles that come with more responsible and commanding tasks in the future. To learn and demonstrate your recovery and self-recovery skills. Help individuals to self-recover or use tow rope or winch recoveries. To demonstrate your convoy commanding skills in difficult situations. And people interaction skills to manage the convoy with clear communication. Once you receive 4 different Marshals / Crew approval, then you will be eligible for your Advisor promotion. Eligibility criteria: Maximum two rounds of 4 Newbie drives each will be assigned to you with different Marshals for demonstrating your skills, knowledge, commitment, and team player attitude. You must attain a full consensus of all 4 Marshal / Crew in either the first or the second round as a qualifier. Full 4 drives consensus need to be achieved in either round for you to proceed, else your promotion request will be rejected permanently. You may of course continue in the Carnity Off-road Club at your previous rank.

Congratulations @Warren Flay 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

Congratulations @Aisha S 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

Congratulations @S Jacob 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

Congratulations @Vaibhav 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

Congratulations @Felix Obst 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

Here is the final convoy split for Winter Welcome Drive. Please be on time or slightly ahead to help start on time, as this will be a very quick short drive. @Usman Basit @Joseph Sebastian @Muhammed Saeed @Super Safari Girl @Zed @Savio Fernandes @Stav @Danish Mohammad @Ahmed Wagdy @Tom V @WaYan @Enrico Biscaro @Paul Zeitoun @Rsjiv Samuel @Joji varghese @topgear @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Christopher Assal @Raman_Dbx @Senthil Kumar @Richard Franks @Junaid Iqbal @Adnan Halepota @Hitham mohamed @Premjit Vappala @Jerry Han @Sudhanva Sonawane @Trekado @hasan hamadeh @qaiser ijaz @Ahmed Abdelsalam @Morshedi @jodha singh shekhawat @Lawrence_Chehimi @AlexM @Kishore S @Wrangeld @Srikumar @Chaitanya D @Alex Raptor @Tbone @Lorenzo Candelpergher @GauravSoni @Frederic @Asif Hussain @M.Seidam @Mehmet Volga @Jeepie @Janarthan @Luca Palanca Falsini @Yousef Alimadadi Newbie Convoy - 1 - Chaitanya - 052 9970964 Radio Channel 1 - (446.006'25) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/9Jm2YDpmjq565wHVA Meeting time: 3:30 PM 1 Chaitanya D Black Xterra 2 topgear 2014 FJ Cruiser VXR - White 3 Usman Basit Jeep Wrangler 2012 Sahara 4 Morshedi Wrangler unlimited (Yellow) 5 Tom V Nissan Xterra 6 Raman_Dbx Black Jeep Wrangler SWB - 2014 7 M.Seidam Xterra 8 Ahmed Wagdy 2012, Toyota, FJ cruiser Extreme, Black 9 Richard Franks 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, red 10 Stav Wrangler JK red 11 AlexM 2021 Green Wrangler Rubicon 12 WaYan 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2 doors Yellow 13 Janarthan Silver Xterra Newbie Convoy - 2 - Frederic - 056 5042632 Radio Channel 2 - (446.031'25) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/rkj2GWzkoEo28mEE7 Meeting time: 3:30 PM 1 Frederic Blue Pajero 2 Danish Mohammad Pajero SWB 3.8 White 2009 3 Junaid Iqbal Fortuner 2.7 4 Premjit Vappala 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero 5 qaiser ijaz 2007 Pajero 3 door - Black 6 Kishore S Pajero 2015 7 Ahmed Abdelsalam GMC Sierra pick up 2021 8 Mehmet Volga Pajero 9 Joseph Sebastian khaki, 2017 LR Discovery Grey 10 hasan hamadeh 2020, ford, raptor, 4 door, grey 11 Paul Zeitoun 2016, Ram1500, 4 door, Black Green 12 Zed Land Cruiser V8 4.7L Y2002 13 jodha singh shekhawat Nissan Patrol Y62 Silver 14 Asif Hussain White Xterra Newbie Convoy - 3 - Lorenzo - 052 8222224 Radio Channel 3 - (446.056'25) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/QcWUZQnkeyw6U8QF9 Meeting time: 3:30 PM Convoy starting time: 4 PM 1 Lorenzo Candelpergher Grey Jeep Wrangler 2 Alain Canivet-Abikhalil 2020 Jeep Wrangler - 4 door - Silver 3 Joji varghese 2009, Toyota fortuner, 2.7ltr, black 4 Jerry Han 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 LWB 5 Sudhanva Sonawane 2017, Montero Sport, White 6 Muhammed Saeed II Gen Pajero - 4 door - Green 7 Jeepie Green Jeep Wrangler 8 Hitham mohamed Toyota Fortuner 9 Adnan Halepota 2012 Toyota Prado 4.0 white 10 Savio Fernandes 2016 Nissan Patrol v8 4 door grey 11 Rsjiv Samuel Fj Curiser 2021 12 Super Safari Girl 2018 Nissan Super Safari Patrol 13 Luca Palanca Falsini White Fortuner Fewbie Convoy - 4 - Richard - 050 4254574 Radio Channel 4 - (446.081'25) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/QcWUZQnkeyw6U8QF9 Meeting time: 3:30 PM Convoy starting time: 4 PM 1 Wrangeld Black Pajero SWB 2 Enrico Biscaro 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB GLS Silver 3 Trekado 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero - 4 door - Black 4 Christopher Assal Nissan Patrol , Safari , 2014 , 4 door, Silver 5 Yousef Alimadadi Pajero 6 Senthil Kumar 2014, Jeep Wrangler 4 door- Red 7 Lawrence_Chehimi 2019 Nissan Patrol - Y62 V8 - White 8 Alex Raptor Black Ford Raptor Early Exit - 7 PM - Radio Channel 1 - (446.006'25) Lead: Janarthan - 056 5373747 Support: Gaurav Soni - 058 5827986 Early Exit - 8 PM - Radio Channel 1 - (446.006'25) Lead: Vinod - 050 5090048 Support: Mohd. Seidem - 055 4045278 Regular Exit - 9 PM - Radio Channel 1 - (446.006'25) Lead: Mehmet - 050 9004506 Lead: Marjan - 055 2419458 Lead: Janarthan - 056 5373747 Late Exit - 10 PM - Radio Channel 1 - (446.006'25) Lead: Richard - 050 4254574 Lead: Lorenzo - 052 8222224 Support: Alex - 050 5517924 Last Exit - 11 PM - Radio Channel 1 - (446.006'25) Lead: Srikumar - 055 9567471 Lead: Frederic - 056 5042632 Lead: Gaurav - 050 5258706

I will be sharing the convoy numbering of all convoys along with early exit lead name and mobile numbers with radio frequencies by 6 PM today. So once you finish and like to leave early then you can contact those respective leads either on mobile or on radio. After 7 there will be an hourly exit, and who ever wants to leave they can join those convoys.

Congratulations @AlexM 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

Congratulations @Sara EL FANIDI 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

Congratulations @Johannes Roux 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

Hello everyone, please find the visual plan for tomorrow - Winter Welcome Drive. Once you arrive at the final destination with your convoy, please stop at the temporary convoy sorting area, so that your trip lead and other advisors around can guide you slowly to position your car in the main parking area, safely. Important things to remember: Keep 1-1.5 meter distance on the left and right sides of your car for easy access. Don't park too close or too far from each other. Avoid moving the car once you are in the main area to disturb others. Place your camping light (if you have it) next to your car. If you plan to do BBQ, do it close to your car for easy access. You can join any of the 8 circles marked as seating areas. Bring warm clothing for kids (in case). Try to avoid sharing food and drinks with others. Inflate only after reaching the tarmac, please.

Lights, Camera, Music, Karaoke - Ready and Tested. All we need is Action now.......! Bring your guitar, playlist, dance moves and stories.

Anybody wish to join, unjoin, change mind please do so anytime before 1 PM, 14 Oct, Thursday. So that we can finalize all convoys by 5 - 6 PM tomorrow.

Dear All, Here is the latest update and answer to many of your questions. @Usman Basit @Joseph Sebastian @Shehzada Umer Naseer @Muhammed Saeed @Super Safari Girl @Zed @Savio Fernandes @Stav @Danish Mohammad @Ahmed Wagdy @Tom V @WaYan @Enrico Biscaro @Paul Zeitoun @Noel Garcia @Rsjiv Samuel @Joji varghese @topgear @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Christopher Assal @Raman_Dbx @Senthil Kumar @Richard Franks @Junaid Iqbal @Adnan Halepota @Hitham mohamed @Premjit Vappala @Jerry Han @Sudhanva Sonawane @Trekado @Sara EL FANIDI @hasan hamadeh @qaiser ijaz @Ahmed Abdelsalam @Morshedi @jodha singh shekhawat @Wrangeld @Srikumar @Chaitanya D @Alex Raptor @Tbone @Lorenzo Candelpergher @GauravSoni @Frederic @Asif Hussain @M.Seidam @Mehmet Volga @Jeepie @Janarthan As we have now 50+ cars so we will split into 4 convoys by tomorrow evening and announce here with your meeting points at different locations around the Qudra area. Meeting time will be at 4 PM for all convoys to start and after an hour of drive, all convoys will meet at the set destination point by 5 PM. As the final set destination point is slightly inside the desert so all exits will be managed by trip leads followed by a marked easy flat-track route. After reaching the set destination point, no one should venture alone as the entire area is surrounded by tricky dunes. There will be multiple options if anyone likes to leave early before 9 PM accompanied by trip leads only to the nearest track from where you can switch on google maps to head out. Early and late leaving options: 7 PM - Lead by @Janarthan and support by @GauravSoni 8 PM - Lead by @Tbone and support by @M.Seidam 9 PM - Exit - @Mehmet Volga @Jeepie @Janarthan 10 PM - Late Exit - TBA 11 PM - Last Exit - @Frederic @Srikumar @Gaurav Question and answers: Yes, you can bring shisha. Yes, you can bring ready food or snacks, as BBQ is not mandatory. What else to bring: Camping chair, table, or mat for yourself. (No camping). Bring your LED camping light if you have one. Bring a football, softball, sand toys, slides, or anything for kids to play with. There will be a well-lit area for kids to play the whole evening. Fully charge radio, torch, music playlist (USB or in the phone with Bluetooth). Precautions: Bonfire on sand is not allowed. If you like, you can bring the pit in which you can do the bonfire. Wear closed shoes to avoid critters and creatures bite at night. Maintain a 2-meter distance while setting your chair/mat. Wear a face mask at all times. NO TRASH TO BE LEFT BEHIND.

Congratulations @Nabeel Abdul Rahman 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

Congratulations @Mohammed Mansoor 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