Frederic

I’m sorry to hear that my friend. Please get well soon and wish us the best on our little adventure 😉

Good morning everyone! Some last pointers for tomorrow's drive: 1. Please be on time. The convoy will leave at 6.30AM exactly. Deflating to 15psi is perfectly fine. 2. Bring your radio, compressor, pressure gauge and deflator. We will use Channel 10: 446.231Mhz 3. Upon our arrival at crescent moon lake we will try to park the cars in a square grid. One of our supporting team members will guide the vehicles once you pass through the white finish poles 4. After forming a human circle and the one-minute silence (radios off please), you can inflate at the same location and make your way to the exit track that leads to Bab Al Shams resort. Many cars will head over there so if you are not sure just follow the other vehicles. 5. There will be a memorial book at the meeting point and also at the exit point. It would be great if everyone makes a small write-up or message. For the family this will be a very appreciated token. See you all tomorrow morning!

Good morning @Adnan r and welcome to Carnity Offroad Club! I just wanted to check in to see if you have any off-roading experience, if so please let me know, because due to the large convoy size we will only be accepting members that have at least some experience (this is not a typical club desert drive). Also please ensure front are rear towpoints are in place. Thanks!

Fantastic to see the signups coming in! Below some practicalities for coming weekend: When: Sunday May 3rd 2026 Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7SKEEsfbq3X7dDhy5 Decimal Coordinates: 24.723737, 55.551649 Who can join: anyone who has RSVP’d or received the invite. Invited members are also free to bring some offroad friends along, as long as they have a 4x4 and Newbie level experience. Deflation needed? Yes, but 15psi is sufficient. Radio Frequency: Channel 10 – 446.231 Mhz – Please keep the radio channel free and only use in case needed for general announcements. Timings: 06.00AM- meetup and deflation time. 06.30AM -Convoy start. At least one break will be held halfway. 09.00AM – approx. time we will reach Crescent Moon Lake. 09.00AM-10.00AM – Tribute activity of forming a big human circle, followed by extra time to meet and greet friends. Exit track towards Bab Al Shams can be taken. There will also be a memorial book. Notes: Team Carnity members (support, advisors, marshals, experts, etc) will be part of the convoy and can provide guidance to keep the convoy moving or relay radio comms in case of any issues. Convoy rules: -We ask everyone to stay in the same convoy position throughout the drive, not to overtake, or leave the convoy. If you want to exit from the drive, please announce it over the radio. Carnity’s drive responsibility ends if you leave the convoy.

Congratulations @Sam76 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 @Jose Luis Camposfor joining the Support Team with Carnity Offroad Club! Looking forward to seeing you grow 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 to become eligible for the Support Team. 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. Activities for Support Team Members Support different Marshals and Crew at Newbie level drives to demonstrate: Your ability and willingness to support new offroaders. Ability to gain control of commanding situations. And clear communication skills to help manage the convoy. Possible progress toward becoming an Advisor Once you have proved to be a regular Supporting Team member and have supported different trip leads on several Newbie and Fewbie drives, we will gather your periodic feedback. Based on this feedback and reviews you might receive an invitation to become a Carnity Advisor for further advancement within our community. You will also need to have completed a minimum of 5 Intermediate Level drives, and be a regular club member (minimum supporting 6 Newbie or Fewbie drives per quarter) to become eligible. Being invited to an Advisor role means we put our faith in you as a passionate club member who displays maturity and passion to carry your knowledge on to new off-roaders who are still progressing through the ranks.

I am honored to announce we have promoted @M.Seidam to Crew rank within Carnity Offroad Club! Mohammed Seidam joined us about 6 years ago and brought with him an infectious amount of energy and positivity. He quickly moved up in the ranks with his trusty white Xterra, and soon he was leading drives in all different terrains of the UAE. Lately his evening and night drives have been real benchmarks of what Carnity Community Spirit is all about. He is one of our best mentors and is looking over us like a father to a son, and anyone who joins his drives will be in the best possible hands. It goes without saying that we are extremely thankful and proud for his efforts and time given back to our community, and the time has come for Mohammed Seidam to help us to strategize the future of Carnity and to keep innovating. Thank you Seidam! CREW OFFROAD RANK The Crew Offroad Rank has been designed for senior Offroaders who have consistently been driving with our club, while pushing the boundaries with new strategies, techniques, and a genuine heart for the club and its future. As a small core group, it aims to analyze the club progress, and heavily focuses on the growth, quality, and leadership. Crew members are also the ones who perform the leaders lead sessions and continue to mentor our new leads and supporting members.

Hi @Ahmed Farouk i fully understand. We choose the Faqa area as it is very spacious and the entry point can accommodate this number of vehicles. There are not so many entry points nowadays where you can park 60+ cars safely. 6AM is indeed early. I chose it knowing that upon arrival it will take some time to deflate and there will be lots of meeting and greeting to see friends we have not seen in quite a long time. By 6.30AM i want to get the convoy moving and we need to take into account the hot weather, as upon arrival at Crescent Moon Lake we will form a human circle and some people will stick around for conversations. After 10AM it gets really hot these days.

Great to see your message @Barry. The anecdotes you shared are so much like Gaurav. Many of us in the club and his inner circle have countless stories and i will never forget the experiences i shared with him. He will be surely missed, but i am extremely thankful for what he has taught us and we will definitely continue the legacy.

He never went away. Just stuck in a loop 🙂