Frederic

He never went away. Just stuck in a loop 🙂

I am honored to announce we have promoted @Ale Vallecchi to Crew rank within Carnity Offroad Club! A trailblazer and explorer pur sang, Ale joined us about eight seven years ago and immediately raised the bar for many of us leads. His innovative drive concepts, themes, and ideas have transformed the way we plan and execute drives immensely. His mentorship ability and the way he moves his FJ through the dunes effortlessly (it was hard to find a photo in the gallery 😁) is simply remarkable. 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 Ale to help us to strategize the future of Carnity and to keep innovating. Thank you Ale! On to another 300+ drives! 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.

Dear @omarabbas I took the liberty to use ChatGPT and it came back with the following: 1) Home charging (most common) 6 Install a Level 2 AC wall charger at home (villa or some apartments) Typically charges overnight (6–10 hours depending on battery) Connected to your electricity provider (like DEWA in Dubai) 👉 This is the cheapest + most convenient option 👉 Many new buildings in UAE are already EV-ready 🏢 2) Public AC chargers (slow–medium speed) 6 Found in: malls (Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates) offices & residential areas hotels and public parking Usually Type 2 AC chargers (22–43 kW) Charging time: 2–6 hours 💡 Dubai alone has 300+ to 700+ chargers depending on how counted, with wide coverage across the city ⚡⚡ 3) DC fast chargers (quick top-ups) 6 Located at: petrol stations (ENOC / ADNOC) highways major roads Power: 50 kW up to 150+ kW Charge time: 20–45 minutes for ~80% 👉 This is what you’ll use on road trips or when in a hurry 🌍 4) Charging networks & apps Main network: DEWA Green Charger (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) You can: scan QR codes use a charging card or pay via app There are 400+ DEWA chargers accessible via app/dashboard Other ways: Apps like Electromaps / PlusX help locate nearby chargers Cadillac’s own app can also help find stations 🏎️ 5) Tesla & third-party chargers Tesla Superchargers exist (mainly for Tesla, but some newer ones may support CCS) Many third-party chargers support CCS standard, which Cadillac EVs use 🔌 Compatibility (important for Cadillac) Cadillac EVs (GM platform): Use CCS Combo (Type 2 in Europe/UAE) → fully compatible with UAE chargers Can use: AC Type 2 public chargers DC CCS fast chargers 👉 So you won’t have compatibility issues in UAE 💰 Typical charging costs (Dubai) AC charging: ~AED 0.70/kWh DC fast: ~AED 1.20/kWh Some malls still offer free or limited free charging 🧠 Bottom line With a Cadillac EV in UAE, you can charge: 🏠 At home → daily charging (best option) 🏢 At malls/offices → while parked ⛽ At fast chargers → quick top-ups on the go 📱 Via apps/networks → easy access across the country 👉 And because Dubai alone has hundreds of chargers and growing fast, range anxiety is pretty low now.

I am honored to announce we have promoted @Asif Hussain to Crew rank within Carnity Offroad Club! Asif has been amongst us from the start and a mentor to many offroaders. He has never been afraid to organize drives in remote terrains, but his meticulous planning always brought everyone back home safely. His technical skills, ability to keep a cool head in every situation, and his warm approach to mentoring others have never gone unnoticed. As a Crew member, Asif can now help us to develop the club further, carrying the club ethos of creating a family of likeminded adventurers, where we not just drive together, but we socialize, create friendships and bond, and become your second family in the UAE. 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.

I've said it before and i'll say it again: Pajero leads are fantastic leads ! All kidding aside, your genuine appetite for the desert clearly shines, and in combination with your humble and warm character it will result in a great Carnity lead very soon! Looking forward to your future growth!!

Congratulations @Andrew John Melvill on reaching the Advisor Level with Carnity Offroad Club! We’re excited to see you grow further and guide others in mastering the art of off-roading in a safe and enjoyable way. 🏅 Advisor Level The Advisor Level is the cornerstone of Team Carnity’s structure. Even as you progress to higher ranks, you will always remain an Advisor first. This role is about constructively helping, supporting, and advising others with mutual respect as part of our multicultural family. Advisors are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and exchange views at any level - always respectfully, professionally, and confidentially for internal use. This is the stage where your biggest transformation begins - from skilled off-roader to capable leader. 📌 Leaders Lead Session At this level, you’ll join the exclusive Leaders Lead sessions - an intensive program with homework and pre-drive preparation. These sessions, conducted by Crew members for a select few Advisors, cover: Advanced Sand Reading & Planning – terrain assessment, level setting, and emergency exits. Navigational Leadership – using software to manage and scale convoy leads. Extreme Convoy Management – leading, recovering, and handling convoys in the toughest UAE deserts. This is exclusive, invaluable training available only to Advisors. 🚙 Path to Expert Level Once you’ve completed the three steps above, you’ll be eligible to start leading under supervision: Minimum 2 partial leads in daytime Fewbie drives (under Expert/Marshal/Crew supervision). Minimum 4 full Fewbie leads planned, posted, and executed (Expert/Marshal/Crew supervision). You may take on additional partial or full leads if you’d like more time to build confidence. Upon successfully completing this journey, you’ll qualify for Expert promotion - a milestone that marks the beginning of your leadership legacy.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT This drive is dedicated to bringing as many Carnity Community (existing or former) members together as possible to pay our respects to our dearest Gaurav — our mentor, founder, and true friend, who left us far too soon and whose absence has created a deep void in our hearts. Starting from Faqa, we aim to gather as one large convoy and follow an easy, gentle track through the Marmoom Reserve, with occasional breaks along the way. We will eventually meet at Crescent Moon Lake, where we aim to form a large human circle and observe a one-minute silence together in his memory. ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: Environmental Policy Safety Protocols During Emergency Alert 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 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: All Levels When: 3 May 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7SKEEsfbq3X7dDhy5 Approximate finish time: 9AM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points. 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes. 🧰 OFFROAD GEARS Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge. Air compressor. A programmable Walkie-talkie radio. Off-road safety flag. A proper shovel. First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher. ✅ RSVP Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list. If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be moved automatically to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions) No RSVP = No Drive Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Congrats with your promotion Thomas! See you soon back in the sand with us

Congratulations @Thomas54675 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 off-roading 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

Thank you all for joining today ! We set off under a bright blue sky and headed immediately into the first cordon of technical dunes where I could already see how strong the convoy would be today. Even the boys with the big trucks were flexing their axles with ease and took all the challenges I threw at them with a big smile 😃 as we moved to the second part I started to notice my clutch didn’t engage anymore (which is an old sore that I’ve been throwing parts at for the last months but to no avail). This meant parts two and three were to be done in first gear only 😅. Nevertheless i think we had some great fun out, and perhaps next time when the problem is revolved we can push it a bit more and include Little Sweihan as the bonus area into the mix. Hope you all enjoyed and thanks to @Jose Luis Campos for his superb second lead, and @Andrew John Melvilland @Frans Mfor the help on the drive. https://loc.wiki/t/260019290?wa=sc see you all in the sand soon !

Thanks for informing @Shahid Mehmood @Ahmed Farouk you’ve been moved to the going list. If you see this in time feel free to join in tomorrow.

@Jose Luis Campos@Eddie-Dune-Glider@Infaz@Carl Stanley@_Herman_@Andrew John Melvill@Shahid Mehmood@Ash S.@Myrko@Zsolt@Mei Ling@Frans M Thank you all for signing up! We will be using Channel 8 tomorrow: 446.18125 Mhz Please try to arrive by 7.45AM so you have time to deflate and set up your flag, so we can get the convoy in the sand by 8AM. I will have a last look tonight at 9PM to see if any dropouts occurred. If so i will add someone from the waitlist and tag his/her name. As this is a FB+ drive you can probably imagine that i cannot stretch the convoy beyond 13 in total. See you all in the morning !

Well done @Raj K!

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT In this session, we aim to go and explore 3 different dune cordons in the Marmoom Desert Conservation Area. All three are quite technical and will keep you hopefully on the edge of your seat! ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: Environmental Policy Safety Protocols During Emergency Alert 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 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 19 Apr 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 8AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mr9vvadx4x1yAq318 Approximate finish time: 12PM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points. 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes. 🧰 OFFROAD GEARS Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge. Air compressor. A programmable Walkie-talkie radio. Off-road safety flag. A proper shovel. First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher. ✅ RSVP Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list. If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be automatically moved to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes approximately 1 day prior to the drive so the lead can finalize the convoy setup. Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions). No RSVP = No Drive Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change. Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

What a great morning out with the Carnity bunch! I hope everyone enjoyed today's smooth sailing drive! The Hormuz tankers were large in quantity but drove very nimble across the gulf, with only one time where we had to take out the anchor 🤣 When we arrived at the Foxes Den, we dropped the original plan of looping back, and decided to head straight for the E75, from where we used to start our drives but is now due to the construction a bit more difficult. Both convoys headed out and emerged by noon time at the heavy vehicle inspection centre, and it was great to see @Imran Asghar his wide smile after having just completed his first partial lead. Congrats buddy, and all thanks to @Ishak for stepping up the last minute and setting up a second convoy of some very experienced drivers! I am sure the Gulf Sailors of convoy 2 had a blast as well. Thanks for signing up again and for the great support on both convoys. See you all again soon in the wet or dry sand Wikiloc | Tilal Sweihan to E75 Trail