Frederic

Great introduction @Rashid Alseeni ! Looking forward meeting you !

That's a nice looking Shorty !

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Please find the convoy list for tomorrow. We will be using Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz Please make sure to bring your radio, shovel, compressor, offroad flag, and pressure gauge / deflator. For the ones joining us for the very first time we can lend you a radio for your first drive. A few notes to make things go a bit smoother: 1. When you arrive at the meeting point, park the cars a bit orderly next to each other. There is ample space but this area can be quite busy with farmer pickup trucks and camels on their way to the race track. Start deflating to 14psi if you have Highway HT tyres, or 12psi if you have All Terrain AT tyres. 2. Please be on time. In our club this usually means arriving 10-15 mins earlier than the mentioned meetup-time so you can deflate your tyres and get the flag installed. That way, by 7AM we would be ready to do the briefing. It might be a bit chilly so bring a sweater or jacket. 3. This drive is perfect to bring family or friends as passengers. We will be driving through the dunes, but we will also make use of existing farm tracks so we have time to relax and they can take some photos of the scenic terrain. We will take at least 2 breaks as well. 4. This drive is not a dune-bashing style drive. I have mentioned this clearly on the drive topic. 5. We will be exiting in Falaj Al Mualla, which is a quiet little town. Have a look around and perhaps try one of the little restaurants in the area. 6. The last petrol station is located here: https://goo.gl/maps/jL1UvZakWRjMDpZB9 See you all tomorrow! In case of emergency, my mobile is 0 5 6 5 0 4 2 6 3 2 @Mike M. @Ishak@Rashid Alseeni@Sammy Six@rohit kumar@MohamedSherif@lucas amat@Varun Mehndiratta@Theo09@Ahmad Nerat@Frans M@premindra rajaram@Jeetu Sharma@Udit S@Ahmed Wagdy@Danish Mohammad@imranaasghar81@Dodi Syahdar See you all tomorrow, please find the convoy list and instructions posted here above.

Sorry to hear that ! Take care and hope you recover swiftly ! Good morning @Rashid Alseeni Kindly introduce yourselves and provide the following details: 1. Which 4x4 are you driving ? 2. Any prior offroading experiences ? 3. Does the vehicle have front and rear towpoints ? As this is your first drive, please go through our Absolute Newbie Briefing Video: (The COVID restrictions are lifted) For your first drive you will only need to bring a deflator and a tyre compressor. Once this drive is completed you will need to get your offroad tools as per Newbie level: - Two Way UHF Radio, programmed as per our channels - Offroad Flag - Shovel - Deflator, pressure gauge - Air Compressor to inflate your tyres after the drive. If you have these tools already you are welcome to bring them of course. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Off road Club Grading Structure V.3.0 Frequently Asked Questions - Click and scroll down. How do I join? Is my car fit for off-roading Many more FAQ's - ANSWERED. Mandatory Safety Requirements Essential Off-road Gear Ultimate Compressor Review Transfer your previous off-road experienc

Hi @Andrei S yes, as we do not have separate Absolute Newbie drives anymore, they are now part of the Newbie drives. You can indeed lend your car to another person, as long as that person is the one who makes a user profile and RSVP's on the drive. We also ask not to swap during the drive itself, as it would become impossible for us to keep track of the drives you have done. Long story short... we track the member itself and their progress in Carnity, not the vehicle.

Wikiloc is our trusty source for finding trails !

I've done Musandam somewhere in 2018 with Arabic speaking friends. We drove to Khasab port and took our camping gear with us and approached one of the fishermen. He took us to one of the beaches, around here somewhere: https://goo.gl/maps/JfKFSFp9bBhxjEtNA dropped us off, and came to pick us up a 9AM the next morning. We camped at the beach and for the first time ever i saw the phytoplankton in the ocean. It was unforgettable ! I was not able to take a photo but it looked like this:

Good morning All ! Attendees @imranaasghar81 @Ahmed Wagdy @Theo09@Ahmad Nerat@Frans M@Sammy Six@Jeetu Sharma@lucas amat@Andrei S@Ishak@Mike M.@Danish Mohammad@Udit S@rohit kumar@premindra rajaram@MohamedSherif Managed and supported by : @Frederic @Davie Chase @Varun Mehndiratta @Dodi Syahdar Waitlisted Attendees @fayez Taking into account the great support on this drive and considering this is a scenic drive which is not that extremely difficult, i have decided to stretch the RSVP to give you all an opportunity to enjoy this wonderful terrain. A few notes to make things go a bit smoother: 1. When you arrive at the meeting point, park the cars a bit orderly next to each other. There is ample space but this area can be quite busy with farmer pickup trucks and camels on their way to the race track. Start deflating to 14psi if you have Highway HT tyres, or 12psi if you have All Terrain AT tyres. 2. Please be on time. In our club this usually means arriving 10-15 mins earlier than the mentioned meetup-time so you can deflate your tyres and get the flag installed. That way, by 7AM we would be ready to do the briefing. It might be a bit chilly so bring a sweater or jacket. 3. This drive is perfect to bring family or friends as passengers. We will be driving through the dunes, but we will also make use of existing farm tracks so we have time to relax and they can take some photos of the scenic terrain. We will take at least 2 breaks as well. 4. This drive is not a dune-bashing style drive. I have mentioned this clearly on the drive topic. 5. We will be exiting in Falaj Al Mualla, which is a quiet little town. Have a look around and perhaps try one of the little restaurants in the area. 6. The last petrol station is located here: https://goo.gl/maps/jL1UvZakWRjMDpZB9 We will be using Radio Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz Please make sure to bring your programmed radio. For the ones joining us for the first time i can provide you with a spare radio that you can use. I will be posting the convoy list tomorrow. See you all soon !

Welcome @Ishak ! As this is your first drive, please go through our Absolute Newbie Briefing Video: (The COVID restrictions are lifted) For your first drive you will only need to bring a deflator and a tyre compressor. Once this drive is completed you will need to get your offroad tools as per Newbie level: - Two Way UHF Radio, programmed as per our channels - Offroad Flag - Shovel - Deflator, pressure gauge - Air Compressor to inflate your tyres after the drive. If you have these tools already you are welcome to bring them of course. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Off road Club Grading Structure V.3.0 Frequently Asked Questions - Click and scroll down. How do I join? Is my car fit for off-roading Many more FAQ's - ANSWERED. Mandatory Safety Requirements Essential Off-road Gear Ultimate Compressor Review Transfer your previous off-road experienc

Hi @Ishak of course, HT tyres are definitely not bad for the sand.

Welcome to Carnity @Ishak! kindly let us know the following: - Which 4x4 are you driving - any previous off-roading experience ? - do you have front and rear tow points ? @Olly Bones you were in the manage tab instead of « going » tab, so I presume you clicked on the wrong button. Have added you to the drive, please confirm.

It was a fantastic opportunity for all of us to refresh and reflect, as many of the recoveries we execute are a result of what we've tried and by learning from others. @Gauravhas been a mentor to all of us, and has taught us not just become an offroader with good drive skills, but much more to find the satisfaction in becoming a complete offroader in any way, from recovering yourself, to leading and guiding others in this magnificent hobby and passion that brings us all together. I thank him with all my heart for being able to bring out the best in all of us. The entire team was looking forward to this experience, and everyone came up with very valuable suggestions and questions. For me, as i am usually the one trying to navigate in the best possible way to AVOID getting my convoy stuck, i had to alter my driving style a little bit and it was great fun crawling through the Lisaili dunes and even in the dark you guys drove superbly. The snacks @Waqas [email protected] came indeed welcome to boost our energy levels after all this hard work 😁 Thanks guys ! See you all soon in the sands again !

Hi @MikeSpillane i disagree that the grading structure is something to "lock" people in. It is meant for your own safety and to make sure that everyone enjoys a safe offroading progress in Carnity. I do agree that we could have used an extra Newbie level drive for this weekend. The season has really kicked off now. Unfortunately, the flu season also kicked in, and this situation where both marshals fall ill is rare but has happened today. We still have a great offroading season ahead with many plans and great drives that are coming. Let's wish @Hisham Masaadand @Ale Vallecchi both the best and a speedy recovery and not vent negative frustrations on unavoidable events.

General Info This drive is suited to people who enjoy the scenic views the Northern UAE has to offer. Rather than a “dune bashing” experience, we want to offer a more relaxing drive experience where we can use existing farm trails to make our way through the various terrains, and where you’ll be transported back in time from seeing the farms, idyllic trees and shrubs, and spend a few joyful hours with Carnity buddies. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: Mandatory Safety Requirements Ban from Carnity Off-road Club Two Way Radio Guidelines Drive Details Level: Newbie and above When: 17 Dec 2022, Saturday. Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: AL LIBSA CAMEL TRACK ENTRY ROAD: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fBURfZkaPWP96wHX6?g_st=ic 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), enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday, 2 pm. 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 CALENDAR

@Beide Workui've added you to the list as well as you might be our only Ethiopian !

Congrats @Yerem Davtyan and @Jaro Tuzinsky for adding to our list for 50+ nationalities !

What better way than to spend your NYE evening together with your Carnity Buddies and enjoy the Fireworks across Dubai ? Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks, BBQ, drinks, and share your stories and experiences of the past year with us. Feel free to bring your friends, families and kids with their age-specific toys or games to enjoy brilliant outdoor activities. Please bring your own: Food / Grill / Cooking and serving arrangements Drinks and Ice (of course). Chairs / Mats / Camping Gear if you want to camp overnight. Action Plan: At 7:30 PM we will have Carnity Seniors to meet and greet you at the meeting point next to the DEWA station. Please engage 4x4 before entering the dirt track. At 8 PM SHARP they will leave this meeting point and bring everyone inside the desert. The celebration location is only 5mins driving from the meeting point. Meeting Point: E77 Jebel Ali Lahbab Road, next to the DEWA Pumping Station: https://goo.gl/maps/gNvfP7mYXS72GezQ6 GPX Track for members who want to join later and have experience in driving without guidance: nye-track.gpx Bring your Walkie Talkie and tune in to Channel 1: 446.006 for communication with Marshals and Carnity senior members. If at any time you are planning to leave, you can approach any of Crew or Marshals verbally or over the radio and we can guide you back to the road. Camping: you are totally free to bring your tent and camping gear, but please inform us in advance if you are planning to stay overnight. Bring sleeping bags/extra blankets as it gets pretty cold at night. Fireworks: We will be expecting to have a decent view on the Global Village, Marina, and Blue Waters Island Fireworks at midnight. No littering: Please leave nothing but footsteps behind in the desert. Keep it clean. Bring plenty of garbage bags. Bring your own BBQ, no direct fire allowed on the sand. Bonfire: We will arrange a big bonfire in a suitable firepit. Please RSVP on below calendar

Ohhhh what a shame ! you were one of the few pre-2000 offroaders here... Hope it finds an owner who treats it well like you.

Well done @Ashutosh Garg !!