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Congratulations @Rajath Shetty for reaching 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
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Congratulations @ChrisW for reaching the Expert Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Surely we have all noticed the quiet rise of a titan amongst us. Chris's background in Engineering, Aviation (and so many other lives already lived ), and his time spent in the dunes, resulted in an Expert off-roader who not only loves to coach and get Carnity offroaders surfing on the dunes, but loves to understand the nuts and bolts and intricacies of vehicles, performance, gps analysis and what not. Having said that, his calm demeanor, humility, fine sense of humor, wit, and sarcasm, makes for a fine fellow to spend an evening with around a campfire in the Arabian deserts! We are extremely proud having him amongst our mids and hope for many more seasons in the sand! EXPERT This level will be the most essential in your off-road development as you will start leading and managing drives independently with the support of other senior advisors. And also, you will help in developing new advisors to pass on the knowledge, experience, and skills for managing adventurous yet safer off-road drives. The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between leading and supporting once in a while. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club exclusively. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive. There's no better way to visualize Chris than below photo, with the tubular doors and balaclava !😁
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Congratulations @Andrew John Melvill for reaching the Expert Level with Carnity Offroad Club. We have all been amazed with the progress you made. It was clear early on that you were enthusiastic about your new off-roading hobby, but you've been such a consistent part of our off-roading family now, and a fantastic mentor to our members. Your calm demeanour and quick wit is a blessing to have as a lead, and we all feel so well looked after whenever we are on your drives. You absolutely deserve this ! EXPERT This level will be the most essential in your off-road development as you will start leading and managing drives independently with the support of other senior advisors. And also, you will help in developing new advisors to pass on the knowledge, experience, and skills for managing adventurous yet safer off-road drives. The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between leading and supporting once in a while. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club exclusively. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive.
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Sam Selim has been promoted to Expert Level
Frederic posted a topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
Congratulations @Sam Selim for reaching the Expert Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Since you started leading, and even way before of course, we've seen a consistency, maturity, and a genuine care you've displayed for our members. Your drives are exciting and yet at the same time everyone feels safe and well taken care of. And that means you deserve this promotion and we look forward to many more drives together! EXPERT This level will be the most essential in your off-road development as you will start leading and managing drives independently with the support of other senior advisors. And also, you will help in developing new advisors to pass on the knowledge, experience, and skills for managing adventurous yet safer off-road drives. The expert level will offer you continuous improvement in your overall development by alternating between leading and supporting once in a while. This way, you will still learn and advance your knowledge by supporting other trip leads in different terrain to understand the complexity and challenges involved and practicing independent lead and convoy management. Carnity Benefits Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription. Join any drive in the “Manage” tab. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club exclusively. What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly. Trip planning, safety exits, and recce skills. Response to vehicle breakdown and accidents. Skills required A resilient, calculative, and rational thinker. Self-reliance, positive attitude, and forward-thinking. Kind, selfless, and considerate of others’ concerns. Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing. Suitable approach and departure angle. High profile tires. Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus, Intermediate drives. Inspect the vehicle for safety before the off-road drive. Support all other level drives, proactively. Drive Joining All Levels. Forum participation Active participation in the forum. Share drive experience + feedback. Share drive pictures in the gallery. Post trip report after the drive. -
untilDRIVE DESCRIPTION Never driven in the desert before? Our Beginner-Level Drive is the perfect introduction to off-roading. Learn the basics, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy an unforgettable morning in the dunes of Murquab and Al Qudra. But even for seasoned enthusiasts it's a great opportunity to relax and bring friends or family along. No previous off-road experience required! MUST READ AND COMPLY BEFORE JOINING 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 👋 FIRST TIME JOINING OUR OFFROAD CLUB? Before joining your first drive, please introduce yourselves on the drive topic with: Vehicle make, model, year and colour Previous off-road experience (if any) Confirmation that your vehicle has front and rear recovery points (tow hooks/eyelets) Confirmation that you have: Programmable two-way radio Safety flag Tyre pressure gauge Tyre deflator Air compressor 🎥 Mandatory: Watch the Newbie Video Briefing before attending your first drive DRIVE DETAILS Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 06.30AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D3MU1PPJjLAcfNtQ7 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: 10.30AM approx. 🚗 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. 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 prepare a convoy list. ⚠️ IMPORTANT RSVP RULES Members without an RSVP will not be allowed to join. Late arrivals will not be allowed to join. If you cannot attend, please cancel your RSVP as early as possible. Repeated no-shows after confirming attendance may result in a one-month suspension from club drives.
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Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi- 6 Sep 2026
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Thank you all for joining this morning! We had a pretty good run with hardly any stucks. The handful of small refusals were also easily dealt with thanks to the help of @Ishakand @Sam Selim! Fantastic second lead duties as well by @Sandeep Padhi! Towards the end of the drive the cv axle of the front wheel of @Cova decided it had enough of all this nonsense, so we had take the last part a bit more cautious but Coda managed the two wheel drive experience with a big smile On below link you can upload your photos: Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi- 6 Sep 2026 - Carnity.com See you all in the sand soon. For now enjoy the rest of your sunday! -
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Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi- 6 Sep 2026
Frederic commented on Frederic's event in Off-Road Club's Events Calendar
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RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Position Name Car Rank Drives 1 Frederic 1999 Trooper Kermit - 2018 Jeep Bandolero Crew 341 2 Sandeep Padhi Jeep Wrangler, JLU 2020 Fewbie 17 3 Hakan Erkam 2015 Jeep Wrangler- 2 door - White Newbie 0 4 Eric Soehngen Bronco Raptor 2025 Newbie 0 5 Cova 2017 Pajero - 4 Door - Silver Newbie 1 6 Maneesh M Denza B5 Newbie 2 7 Ishak Pajero - LWB - Black/White Expert 141 8 Asif Ahamed 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor Fewbie 5 9 Amr mostafa Nissan super safari Newbie 0 10 Kishor 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport - 4 door - Red Fewbie 8 11 Menon Arun 2020, Jeep Wrangler - 3 door -White Fewbie 9 12 Rasna 2022 Jeep Wrangler-4door-Grey Fewbie 9 13 Sheho Bronco wildtrak 4 doors- 2022 - light blue Fewbie 11 14 Sam Selim Rubicon - 4 door - Teal Advisor 101 Good afternoon @Sandeep Padhi@Hakan Erkam@Eric Soehngen@Cova@Maneesh M@Ishak@Asif Ahamed @Amr mostafa@Kishor@Menon Arun@Rasna@Sheho@Sam Selim Thank you all for signing up to this drive. Some pointers for tomorrow: 1. Meeting time is 06.30 but please try to arrive by 06.15AM so you have time to deflate and set up your flag. 2. If you have highway terrain tires (HT), you can deflate to 14psi, otherwise with All Terrain (AT) tires you can go to 12psi. 3. Walkie talkie channel will be Channel 10: 446.231Mhz. If you do not have obtained a radio yet we can lend you one for this drive. 4. If you did not have watched our Newbie briefing video, please do so. It will be your best introduction to offroading with us. 5. Please ensure fuel tank is full. Battery charge also full See you all in the morning! -
Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi- 6 Sep 2026
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Thanks @Amr mostafa! Please ensure you bring an offroad flag from your second ride onwards as it’s a safety requirement. If you didn’t manage to get one for tomorrow that is acceptable for your first drive with us. see you in the morning -
Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu-Dhabi- 6 Sep 2026
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Good afternoon everyone! @Eric Soehngen@Hakan Erkam@Amr mostafa We wanted to welcome you to Carnity Offroad Club and hope you will enjoy your drive in the dunes with us coming weekend. Before joining your first drive, please introduce yourselves: Vehicle make, model, year and colour Previous off-road experience (if any) Confirmation that your vehicle has front and rear recovery points (tow hooks/eyelets) Confirmation that you have: Programmable two-way radio Safety flag Tyre pressure gauge Tyre deflator Air compressor 🎥 Mandatory: Watch the Newbie Video Briefing before attending your first drive

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