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Dear @Shane Phillips. Thanks a lot for joining the drive. A couple of things, as you are an Absolute Newby with Carnity. First, please make sure you have gone through the briefing video posted in the drive's thread. Secondly, can you please let me know if you have any previous experience with off-roading on sand? There will be an extended briefing before the drive begins, but any information you may share about your experience will be valuable. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday. Have a nice evening.

Thanks @J-P L. It's fixed.

Hi @Jakob T. The date is August 8th, Saturday PM. Will double check the post. Thanks

MUST READ AND COMPLY 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 with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above Meeting time: 03:30 PM Meeting Point: TBC Action Plan: Beginner off roaders usually need to familiarize themselves with a few key maneuvers and skills, necessary to drive on sand (even if they have been off-roading on mixed and rocky terrains). These driving skills, at a minimum, are 1) straight crossing of dunes, 2) side sloping and 3) ridge riding (in this case it will be on wide, not dangerous, ridges). On top of these, we'll look into easy self-recovery maneuvers. Each of these skills will be presented, demonstrated and practiced, individually, by each member, so that they may leave the drive having gained a more in-depth knowledge of the essential elements of sand driving. 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 07:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday at noon. 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 preparing a convoy 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 below calender

Hello @Chema. It works for me. I repost it here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MR8j8TtNwyhKbRLe9 Let me know if you can open it. Thanks

Dear Desertnauts. A very short and quick briefing for tomorrow's drive. We aim to spend 2 hours driving at good pace (say as close as possible to 30 Km/h. moving speed), equally divided between the clean dunes of south Lisaili and the secret dunes of Qudra. We'll take a couple of breaks, and will hopefully enjoy a nice sunset hour, close to the lakes and the herds of gazzelles that usually sprint out of the woods at this time of the day. The convoy order at the moment will be the following: @Andrew John Melvill in Second Lead @Rajath Shetty at #3 @Yerem Davtyan at #4 @Warbs at #5 @Chema at #6 @Steffi at #7 @Giacomo at Center @Ana at #9 @saumik1989 at #10 @Thomas54675 at #11 @khurram at #12 and @Piter at #13 and @J-P L in Sweep. See you tomorrow in mid-afternoon to enjoy the golden hours on golden sand.

Good morning @J-P L. I have moved you from the Waitlist to the Manage tab. Welcome to the drive, and thanks for joining. See you tomorrow.

Hi @Andrew John Melvill. The drive is confirmed. Not sure why it has disappeared. We are looking into it. Thanks.

Hi @Andrew John Melvill. The drive is confirmed. Not sure why it has disappeared. We are looking into it. Thanks.

Hello @Lvc. Unfortunately only promoted Fewbies can join this drive. I am sure it will not take too much for you to reach the level. Keep joining a few more Newbie drives and you'll be able to apply for promotion online. Thanks for asking.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 04:30 pm (departure time) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MR8j8TtNwyhKbRLe9 Action Plan: This wants to be a fast-paced drive, carried out to the beat of one of the 70's and 80's best hard rock bands: Rainbow. Led by 2 of the greatest virtuoso performers of the time - Ritchie Blackmore on guitar and Ronnie James Dio on vocals - the song to which frantic rhythm we'll drive is "A Light In The Black" (will link it on this post's thread, so you can start feeling the beat). From the clean dunes of Lisaili to the secret dunes of Qudra, flying on almost all pristine sand, we'll take a couple of hours toward sunset to end the weekend on an upbeat mood. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 07:00 PM (at sunset) P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. 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 preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Hello @Lvc. Good to have you join the club. I can lend you a tire deflator tomorrow. You can purchase whatever you wish among the off-roading gear at your convenience. Nonetheless, deflation tools, and most of all 1) FLAG, 2) 2-WAY RADIO and possibly 3) PORTABLE COMPRESSOR are necessary. The last 2 are surely available at Dragonmart at the mechanical tools' section., For tomorrow just make sure you have the flag, which is mandatory. You can find flags mountable with a suction cap to a side or back window of your car. See you tomorrow.

Hello @Kishor. The meeting and deflation point has been posted. See you tomorrow.

Dear Desertnauts. Before the short briefing for tomorrow drive, I have just added the meeting and deflation point on the drive's post. We will meet and deflate here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MR8j8TtNwyhKbRLe9 Consider arriving a little before the scheduled time, so we can deflate before getting ready to go. A thorough briefing about off-roading notions (mechanical needs, different terrains, driving skills, warnings, convoy discipline, etc.) will be given before leaving. We'll find some shaded area to conduct it. Please make sure you bring a fully charged radio to the drive. There may not ba any spare radios available, and without a fully functioning radio no members will be permitted to drive, for safety reasons. In spite of the vegetation that has grown abundant in this and other areas of the UAE, we'll do our best to find, and drive on, the cleanest possible dunes, so that all the necessary off-roading skills may be safely taught and practiced. The convoy order at the moment is the following: @Ana in Second Lead @Jakob T at #3 @Lvc at #4 @Artur Davtyan at #4 @J-P L at Center @Oussama at #6 @Kishor at #7 @Asif Ahamed at #8 and @khurram in Sweep. Enjoy your Friday evening, and see you tomorrow.

Hello @Jakob T. Thanks for the question. Couldn't give you a batter answer than @Frederic's. I would say that if you (or the garage) don't have enough time to check fix your rear bumper, we'll find way to minimize any possible damage to it, if any may occur at all. Many Pajero's such has yours have come into the desert with Carnity, and exited unscathed 😁. Our philosophy is to teach off-roading skills so that members learn to maximize their knowledge based on their stock car, before they move on with modifications. Frederic's suggestions are just to better protect your car. I would add that it's best to remove the rear bumper even before you consider a rear skid plate, at virtually no cost. If you'll enjoy your outing, and wish to further pursue off-roading, than you can go one step further. Looking forward to seeing you.

MUST READ AND COMPLY 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 with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above Meeting time: 03:00 PM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MR8j8TtNwyhKbRLe9 Action Plan: The Sand Masters is a reality TV show where artists create works of art while battling unpredictable weather, ambitious designs, demanding clients and a ticking clock. Similarly, we'll create our own "work of art" tracks on the sand, and in the process, we'll learn to battle the summer heat, an ambitious itinerary through technical dunes as well as clean, fast-driving, cordons, and the clock ticking down toward sunset (to be enjoyed overlooking the Qudra Lakes. A perfect challenge for Newbies eager to improve their skills and enjoy the true feeling of the arabian desert. Overall, we plan to enjoy a relaxing afternoon and sunset in the desert, with the opportunity also to see many wild animals. 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 07:00 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday at noon. 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 preparing a convoy 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 below calendar

No worries @Glenn W.

Dear Desertnauts. Getting ready for the beginning of the weekend, a short briefing: it will be long(ish) and it will be fast (we hope). Let's meet as close to 3:30 PM as possible, to leave on time, and dedicate around 3 hours and 30 minutes to this drive, following the line of E20, from Sweihan to Faya Truck Rd. . Meeting and deflation point just posted on the drive's main page. The convoy order, of what is drive unusually filled with FJ's, will be: @ChrisW in Second Lead @Rajath Shetty at #3 @Glenn W at #4 @Jerome at #5 @Ash S. at #6 and @Giacomo in Sweep. See you tomorrow. and enjoy your Thursday evening.

Coooool....an all FJ Cruiser convoy (so far) 🤠