Foxtrot Oscar

Hi @Ale Vallecchi, apologies but I’ll have to withdraw as I have a small issue with the car which may or may not be rectified by tomorrow . 
 

I’ve removed myself from the drive list .

Ooft , made it!! Alarm set for 1858 to remind me to pull over to secure my spot …it’s been a looooong time since I had to do that 🤣

I cannot wait for this drive …YALLA! 

@JeromeFJ the pleasure was all mine! When I saw you were leading an IM drive I just had to join, it’s been such a long time since we have driven together and it was wonderful to follow your lead.
 

I doubt many realise just how brave you were in those conditions yesterday , yes we were all slipping and sliding, but you had to go first and pick a path that kept the convoy safe. Kudos my friend, as you plotted the perfect path which not only kept  us all safe but thrilled too.

I thought everyone handled the conditions brilliantly , it was great to drive with you all, and I’m in awe of the guys at the back who got through that ‘mud’ without any issues.

Team Carnity , always a pleasure…(more pics in the gallery and a 360 vid when I get a chance)

10 minutes ago, Anoop Nair said:

Does anyone have my video @ Pajero bowl. If yes, please WhatsApp me on 050 4500597. Thanks

I have , I’ll send now 

1 hour ago, Srikumar said:

Videos courtesy of @Imran Kashif

@Tom B 

 

@Haitham Khattab

 

@Foxtrot Oscar

 

Srikumar

 

Love it !! Thanks so much and it is so getting sent to my former copilot  who’s currently travelling the world !! She’ll be so jealous!! 
 

@Srikumar takes a 3.5t jack to the head, but still leads through Wagan, rescues multiple cars, videographer supreme AND posts drive reports on the same day!  Superhuman. 👏🤣

2 minutes ago, Zed said:

Ah that should have been my LC's job, with all 3 gears (transfer case + front + rear diffs) re-geared, it's a towing truck meant to handle these scenarios. I'm bummed I missed the fun, but I'm glad I didn't spoil and steal your day guys 😁👍🏻👍🏻

Awe, you were missed! Glad you were unscathed and  your unfortunate incident did bear fruit in the shape of Al Ain’s finest comedy police team. Those guys were hysterical 🤣

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

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: 

 

2 hours ago, Roger Theodoro said:

Hi @Foxtrot Oscar, sorry, but unfortunately I will not be able to participate at this time for 2 reasons: I could not find an rear recovery point to install on my Hilux and also I had a change on my work schedule so I will be working on this Sunday. 😶 

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.

1 hour ago, Luiz Nóbrega said:

Hi. Ok. Understood.

i am trying to change the status “going” but I can’t. 
Any suggestion? 

I’ll fix it for you 

7 hours ago, Luiz Nóbrega said:

Hello, 

Thank you for the introduction.

I have a pathfinder 2009 and had one experience before that. 
i have 2 recovery points (front and back) and all the equipment required.

thanks Luiz 

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! 
 

5 hours ago, abms2ktrooper said:

Just wanted to confirm...does this drive require offroad flags..as per the faq/essential items it mentions newbie and above..and this drive is given as absolute newbie

Hi, nope, you'll be fine without.

Drive Report

There’s a reason I give up my free time and volunteer to take a crowd of people I don’t know from Adam out into the desert .

Today’s drive was that reason! Give yourselves a massive pat on the back because by goodness did you earn your desert stripes today with a side sloping fiesta in Mahafiz! 👏 

We started off gradually and slowly but surely, every single driver, upped their game, time and time again until you were pulling the most audacious side slopes, I think we saw one fishtail the whole day!!! What was the most pleasing aspect for me personally is that you all self recovered brilliantly, and steered down when you had to! 

@Laura Conesa you started off a bit tentatively, as to be expected on a first Newbie drive, but I think the self recovery really helped your confidence and you didn't look back, Great job.

@Murad Hamedgreat drive today, flawless, took everything in your stride and handled your car well, Clearly nor your first time in the sand my friend, Nice driving.

@karim hamandiAnother who had a flawless drive, you were getting used to your car's power too. Really nice driving.

@Yerem DavtyanI'm glad you managed to join us, it was great to see you handle the 96 Tahoe out there, Well done.

@Han Very nice driving my friend, one slightly sticky moment but you responded and self recovered well. Well done!

@Sree - FortunerExcellent drive Sree, another who had a flawless drive and self recovered.

@Mo.A pleasure driving with you, you;;re really handling the jeep well and with finesse too. Well done
 

@Andrew McCarthyYou don't half put that Pajero through its paces mate. Great driving! Oh and your first tug in the desert too. Lucky you 
 

@SivakumarSiva, you are my star of the day, What an absolute pleasure it was to watch you grow in confidence as the drive progressed. Your self-recovery on the side slope was excellent, and you didn't need to do it again because the fear was gone and you knew the momentum would carry you. Honestly, what a champion! Love it!

@Siddharth guptaMy quiet champion! Sitting there at the back, floating that leviathan of yours around those dunes without breaking a sweat and on your second drive!! What a drive my friend, well done!

A massive thank you to my excellent support today, @Archibald Jurdi, great to see you mate after such a long time and thanks for the excellent 2nd lead.  @Alex Raptorwho was sweeping at the back, offering advice and pulling it out as he loves to do in the desert , My De Facto Centre forward @Danish Mohammad, an absolute pleasure to drive with you again, and a wonderful job done in support, thank you, and @Janarthanmy fellow xman ! Great to have you as the flying sweep! 

Finally thank you to all of you for being such an utterly fantastic convoy, for listening to my instructions, following them and indulging me in one of my favourite things. 

Until our next adventure 😎

4 minutes ago, Sam H said:

@Foxtrot Oscarokay thank you

Hopefully I’ll see you soon  

8 minutes ago, Sam H said:

@Foxtrot OscarIt’s my first drive with the group, I have not completed the masterclass but have a reasonably good experience with multiple group drives previously. Can I still join today’s ride? Many thanks

Yeah, I understand that, however Carnity's policy is that you must complete 1 Absolute Newbie drive with the club, no matter your previous experience. Once complete the Marshal will review your experience and you can then join future Newbie drives. 

You can view the club structure here:
 

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes

And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure.

You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to practice your off-road skills slowly but surely.

Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having

• 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY)
• Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY)

This is an off-road drive for beginners where you'll drive and learn at your own pace:

• This is not a training session.
• This is not a 1:1 teaching class.
• This is not a Desert Driving Course.

If you are interested in comprehensive 1:1 training sessions, please check Desert Driving Courses.

• Desert Driving Masterclass
• Desert Recovery Champion
• Advance Desert Driving Course
   

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

• Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
• Do you have any prior off-road experience?
• Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

STRICTLY: For the ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who is driving for the first time with Carnity.

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

Drive Details

Level:  Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club

When:  6 February 2022, Sunday.

Meeting time: 8:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting  Point: https://maps.google.com/?q=24.818832,55.255631

Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM
 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 5PM.
  • 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 or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others.

Please RSVP on below Calendar 

25 minutes ago, Yerem Davtyan said:

@Foxtrot Oscar, things have rapidly changed and I have my car back. Is there still an option to ride today? 

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