Foxtrot Oscar

My word , what a drive! Thank you @Srikumar for planning and leading us through this treacherous terrain , the amazing support team and to all I drove with today. That everyone kept their heads and their sense of humour in the face of such adversity is a credit to the entire convoy. It was an absolute pleasure to drive with you all. Nothing says Team Carnity like a Prado towing a Prado through the dunes under the watchful eye of the Crew and support team 👏 (More pics posted in the gallery. Ps if anyone has a video of me completing the legend (although somewhat diminished) that is the Pajero bowl I’d greatly appreciate it . )

According to Google it is open 24hrs and should only be a 4 minute detour …if you trust google that is 🤣

Hi @Srikumar, would you agree that the Adnoc , Al Wagon Gas Station on Um Al Zamoul Road is the best option for refuelling ? it appears to be the closest one to the start point.

My goodness, you take a wee sabbatical and come back to find @GauravSoniis a Marshal. 😜Well done 😎

I'd join @Brett Eicher would love to do more overlanding

I was about to post my own drive report but @JeromeFJhas provided such a concise and detailed report that I think we should leave it there. @Vasja Zupan@Ameera AlMarzooqi @CEdric Rodrigues @Paul OR @Krishna R @shailendra singh vilkhu @Sam H Thank you all for arriving to the meeting point so promptly. This drive was all about the basics, I chose a route that gave you a flavour of just about everything you will meet whilst desert driving.(to varying degrees) We had tight technical dunes which required good control and finesse. I’m amazed none of you got too stuck in there! Well done. We crossed (up and over) fair sized ridges that demonstrated to you how much momentum you need to get up and over a dune. There were some steep drops which showed the need to cover your brake, and keep your wheels straight when you descend. Finally, we had the wide-open spaces of the long-range dunes that allowed you climb and turn , creating nice sweeping horseshoes as we did. I think this is the first time at this level I haven’t seen someone side stuck. Great Job. We did have some stucks, and we embraced every single one of them. I mean it when I say that you will learn more by getting yourself unstuck than anything else. Self recovery is an artform , and it is truly wonderful to see. Many many thanks to @JeromeFJfor his excellent support and to @soumyasaklanifor being the perfect second lead.

Good evening fellow adventurers, I'm looking forward to meeting with you all tomorrow for our rendezvous in the sand! The drive will provide you with the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of desert driving, as you progress through the Carnity off-road structure you will learn more and more, but lets get the basics right first.😜 My proposed convoy for tomorrow is as follows: We meet at 8am. https://maps.google.com/?q=24.818832,55.255631 We will use Radio Channel 1 (one) Driver Car Rank Position @Foxtrot Oscar Xterra Marshal Lead @soumyasaklani Prado AN (Fewbie) 2nd Lead @Vasja Zupan Prado AN 3rd @Paul OR Prado AN 4th @Krishna R Infiniti QX 56 AN 5th @shailendra singh vilkhu Montero AN 6th @Ameera AlMarzooqi LC100 AN 7th @Nadeem Ansari LC AN 8th @Waqar Ahmed Khan Patrol AN 9th @CEdric Rodrigues Patrol AN 10th @Deepak 11 Wrangler AN 11th @Sam H Super Safari AN 12th @abms2ktrooper Isuzu Amigo AN 13th @JeromeFJ FJ Support Team Sweep

Awe, never mind. Next time!

Hi @Roger Theodoro and @Deepak 11 You are now attending the drive . 1) Can you confirm the 4x4 you will be driving ? 2) Do you have prior off-roading experience ? If so please clarify 3) Does your vehicle have front and back towpoints ? This is mandatory before being eligible to join.

I’ll fix it for you

I @Luiz Nóbregai note you have already complete an Absolute Newbie drive. I’m afraid you can’t join twice . @Frederichas a newbie drive on Sunday Morning, perhaps you can waitlist for that drive ?

Good evening and a warm welcome to all new joiners to this club ! @Vasja Zupan– Prado @Ameera AlMarzooqi-LC 100 @Luiz Nóbrega- Pathfinder @CEdric Rodrigues- Patrol @Paul OR-Prado @soumyasaklani- Prado(welcome back ) @Krishna R - Infiniti QX56 @shailendra singh vilkhu- Montero Sport @Sam HSuper Safari @Nadeem Ansari Landcruiser @Waqar Ahmed Khan Patrol @abms2ktrooper Isuzu Amigo Great to see so many of you signing up for your first drive. As a basic introduction, kindly reply to the following: 1) Can you confirm the 4x4 you will be driving ? 2) Do you have prior off-roading experience ? If so please clarify 3) Does your vehicle have front and back towpoints ? This is mandatory before being eligible to join. Tools Needed For your very first drive with us, we would like to ask you to bring a pressure gauge, deflator tool, and a compressor to inflate your tyres after the drive. (the one near the gas station is usually defective). The next tools you will be needing from second drive onwards, are a walkie-talkie, off-road flag, and a decent shovel. If by any chance you have these tools already you are of course welcome to bring them along on your first drive. Welcome aboard!

Hi, nope, you'll be fine without.