Gaurav

Dear Carnity Family, From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you for being in this drive, in spirit and in person. Your presence, your kindness, and your support has meant more than words can truly express. Carnity was not just a community to Gaurav it was his life’s work, his passion, and his dream. He envisioned a space where people didn’t just come together for the love of sand and cars, but for something much deeper, the love and care for one another. A place where friendships were built, where empathy and enthusiasm thrived, and where joy was shared freely. Carnity was born out of desire to bring people together and to make a difference in their lives. That spirit of love and connection will always remain at its core. A very special thank you to Freddie and Sri for organizing this drive and for being a rock in this difficult time Thank you to each and every carnity family once again, for standing by him and for surrounding him with so much love. It brought him immense comfort and happiness. With heartfelt gratitude, Soni and family

@Imteeaz, @Sheho, @RickardM, @Hartzel As per new dropouts, I moved you to RSVP list now, please confirm if you are still like to join, then I will add you to the convoy list

Please find the convoy numbering below. We will use Radio Channel 8: 446.181'25 @Sameer D. @Lukas Wii @Avilash @Pramod Sathyaseelan @Amer Alsabbagh @Tej @J-P L @Sam76 @Nikki1007 @Alex M @Riyad @Jason M @Noufal Gaurav Silver Pajero Sameer D. 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 door black Lukas Wii 2026 Toyota Prado - Sand Avilash 2025 - Toyota Prado - Blue Pramod Sathyaseelan 2017 Toyota Fortuner, Silver Grey Amer Alsabbagh 2024 Jeep Wrangler- 4 door- Gray J-P L 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey Sam76 2024 gmc canyon 4door black Nikki1007 2019 Mitsubishi Montero sport White Hartzel 2022 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 - White Sheho Bronco wildtrak 4 doors- 2022 - light blue Alex M Defender 110 P400 Riyad Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Jason M 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero White Noufal Jeep wrangler 4 door Imteeaz 2019 SS Patrol Gold

Congratulations @Raj K 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

Please read, understand, and follow the guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities below. 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 Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Please share your prior off-road experience. This drive is for members who already know the basics of driving their 4x4 safely in the desert. This drive is not a training session, but is designed to enjoy the desert experience. It is highly recommended to take the Masterclass first, so you can enjoy without risking your car safety. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio with Carnity frequency. Confirm you have a compressor and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 7 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4SHjXMF9BYnykHp48 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. Approximate finish time: 11 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9 AM. 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 below calendar

What a drive report. Seriously awesome. 120 drives completed, 20 drives led @Emanuel, massive congratulations on officially leading your first Newbie drive! Reading through your recap, it’s clear you completely nailed the mindset and execution required for this level. Stepping into a Newbie lead role takes a very different kind of focus, and you handled the transition perfectly. This is not just another drive ticked off. Leading Newbies is the highest responsibility compared to leading any other level. It demands a higher level of awareness, cleaner decision-making, more patience, and the ability to stay composed while managing multiple first-time drivers who are still building confidence. Rerouting around the longitudinal dunes when you saw newer drivers struggling, finding a cleaner line toward the sabkha, keeping the pace enjoyable for the Fewbies while still giving Newbies a chance to build, that's exactly the kind of in-the-moment leadership that separates a good lead from a great one. You didn't just follow a plan, you read the group and adapted to make it safe and entertaining for all. From what we’ve seen, you handled this transition well. Taking a group of Newbies through the desert safely, keeping the convoy stable, and maintaining momentum without overcomplicating things is exactly what good Newbie leading is all about. It’s not about showing capability, it’s about creating confidence in others, and that’s where real desert leadership (Aspiring arbab - in your language) begins. Well done. Looking fwd to seeing the White Rhino leading many more fresh faces into the dunes!

Congratulations @Eddie-Dune-Glider 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 @Infaz 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 @Hartzel 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

Thanks for sharing the links, really appreciate it. The Insta360 videos don’t seem to load properly on browser (likely due to file size), so it would be great if you could share the original .insv files or exported clips via cloud. You can also upload your photos to the gallery here: https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2548-newbie-pink-rock-to-big-red-sharjah-5-apr-2026/. Frans and I have already added ours.

Please find the convoy numbering below. We will use Radio Channel 8: 446.181'25 @Alex M @RiiX @Amer Alsabbagh @Ghali Awa @Tej @Arbab Anwer @Frans M @Sam76 @Simon Thomas @Hartzel @Nikki1007 @Raj K @Shama Zamora @Andrew John Melvill @CY Bong @Vipin M @Bhas @Sameer D. Gaurav Silver Pajero Vipin M 2022 Nissan Super Safari Black RiiX 2026 Toyota Prado - Sand Amer Alsabbagh 2024 Jeep Wrangler- 4 door- Gray GhaliAwa Jeep Wrangler Sport 2023 Tej Ranger Raptor, 2025, Code Orange Arbab Anwer 2015 Nissan patrol 4 door beige Frans M 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser LC71 Manual - 2 door - Silver Sam76 2024 gmc canyon 4door black Simon Thomas Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2025 Hartzel 2022 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 - White Nikki1007 2019 Mitsubishi Monterosport White Raj K 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8 LWB - 5 door - White Andrew John 2020, Mitsubishi Pajero, 4 door, 3.8, white CY Bong 2024 Toyota Prado 4 door White Bhas Toyota Prado 2023 - WHITE Sameer D. 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 door black

Im afraid not, as I only extended the convoy for the first drive waitlist for this week.

Moved you in, looking fwd to see you tomorrow Nope, will end at Big Red, hopefully.

Congratulations @Chema 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

Please read, understand, and follow the guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities below. 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 Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Please share your prior off-road experience. This drive is for members who already know the basics of driving their 4x4 safely in the desert. This drive is not a training session, but is designed to enjoy the desert experience. If you have no previous experience driving on sand, we strongly recommend completing the Carnity Desert Driving Masterclass first so you can enjoy the drive safely without risking your vehicle. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio with Carnity frequency. Confirm you have a compressor and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 2 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rToMy4vn4dFRf1b76 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. Approximate finish time: 6 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 9 AM. 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 below calendar

Sorry to hear this, @khurramm From what I understand, there’s no accident involved here, so no accident report will be issued and insurance is unlikely to cover it. Warranty typically won’t cover this either, even on a new car. US-spec side airbags in off-road conditions are a known grey area and can end up being an expensive issue for the owner. Since the airbags have deployed now, once everything is sorted, it’s worth checking with an RTA passing center whether the vehicle is allowed to be driven without the side airbags. For dune driving, reinstating such an oversensitive system may not be practical. With the main frontal airbags intact, you should still have baseline safety. When you check with RTA, try to get their confirmation in writing. That way, you’re not relying on inconsistent verbal guidance.

We’ve just experienced one of the finest and rarest off-road drives in years, where everything came together perfectly. The weather alone was unreal for March. A cool 25°C, fully overcast skies, and not a hint of harsh sun. What followed made it even more memorable. Drizzle, rolling thunder, sudden sandstorms, and heavy rain bursts hitting together, almost like a brief cloudburst sweeping across the desert. Dramatic, slightly intimidating, yet incredibly exciting. But what truly elevated this drive wasn’t just the conditions, it was the people. An outstanding group of newbies who stayed composed, focused, and eager to learn. Strong and patient support from Fewbie and above members who kept the convoy stable throughout. A highly capable support team that ensured everything ran smoothly despite the challenging visibility, terrain, and even the final stubborn pop-out. A special mention to our new Newbie Lead, @Emanuel, who delivered an exceptional performance. Navigating through low visibility, rain, and shifting sand with confidence, consistently picking clean, safe, and well-judged lines. This was not just a drive. It was one of those rare days where weather, terrain, and team synergy aligned perfectly to create something truly memorable. Thank you all for showing up with such great spirit and patience. I’ve uploaded my images to the gallery and look forward to seeing yours. https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2538-newbie-pink-rock-sharjah-21-mar-2026/