Wrangeld

If you noted the parentheses ... You and shehab challenging for sweep. Or maybe 2nd lead.

Of course you can @Peter Hogg and driving a Pejero is perfect (that's my ride as well). Please let us know a little bit more about you and looking forward to seeing you on Friday morning.

Great aspirations @Morshedi We will do our best to get you there.

Good morning and welcome to all the Absolute Newbies already signed up for our drive on Friday. Morshedi @Morshedi Badar Tariq @Badar Tariq ARAGON @ARAGON Ahmed Mostafa @Ahmed Mostafa Peter Hogg @Peter Hogg As this is a first drive with Carnity, it would be great to know from you: What is your vehicle (and any modifications you have)? How much off road driving have you done, if any? What do you want from your off road experiences - picnics, BBQs or driving up the slip face at Moreeb? In terms of equipment. It's in the instructions. The biggie is often the compressor. You can pick up a decent double chamber 'Camel' compressor from Dragon Mart for around AED260 (depending on your negotiating skills and patience). For anyone without a compressor, unfortunately the nearest air line in a garage to the end of the drive is an Enoc station that is around 20km from Last Exit. We can drive there for anyone that needs it - but after deflation driving on tarmac requires care and lower speed. Any general questions, post them here in the comments. And please, look on the site. There's a massive amount of information here that answers most quetions. See you soon in the sand.

WL for this drive, all 2nd drive @Thomas Varghese @Shehab Alawadhii(fighting @Watteaufor sweep duties?) @Gaurav Soni @Ahab Shamaa

Hi Thomas The rules are, till Wednesday you can only confirm one drive. The second will always be waitlist.

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (All Level) Meeting time: 8:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - TBA, shortly 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 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 will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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

Post Drive Report @AlexPol @Yawa @Desert Dweller @Pacific @Shehab Alawadhi @Lakshmi Narasimhan @TT_Dubai @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @kolinrrj @Foxtrot Oscar @Niekku @Darren Brooke @Ale Vallecchi @Wrangeld @Jeepie When we started driving in Carnity, it was not such a surprise to see more senior members in every drive, so it was with a sense of excitement that the drive Sunday had such an impressive contingent of senior club members. Personally, I think that it should always be like this. For just about every Newbie there was a senior club member in front of them showing them a great line to drive and helping them to self recover when the going got tough. I loved it, friends I have been driving with for some time and new friends to be made joining in the fun and showing such enthusiasm that it was contagious. In the end the drive was a high level Newbie (mainly because I pushed everyone to try a few criss crossing moves that would not normally be in the Newbie handbook) which took us from almost Solar Park roundabout the Qudra dunes and all the way back to Last Exit. For me, there's a sense of achievement in getting back into Last Exit as the end point to a drive because its that point where you can relax, inflate at ease, get a drink if you need, find a bathroom and take time to chat to a few people before you make your way home and off to your next activity. All the newbies should be immensely proud of themselves for this drive. I do not underestimate the added pressure of knowing that the seniors are all around you (how ever comforting that might be) and the possible feeling of "will I ever be able to do that?" watching them float above the sand effortlessly as they come to someone's rescue or seeing them hold a long ridge ride or side slope that looks terrifying or too difficult for you. But we've all been there. We were all beginners too and none of us ever forgets that. We all remember that fist excitement of 'wow, my car can really do this, and so can I' and it does not leave you. That's why we all love Newbie drives. OK - for the more experienced it can be a little more relaxing than some drives, but we know that each and every one of the less experienced drivers is an essential part of the lifeblood of the club. Without you the seniors are nothing more than a group of enthusiastic sand drivers! I hope that everyone enjoyed the drive as much as me. See you soon in the sand.

Must invest in a relive - looks like you hit above 100kph! Quite impressive! Your wife has made my afternoon quite a treat, thanks Suzie

Drive Report Convoy #2 I am hoping not to forget anyone in this report after what was a really interesting double header drive from Murquab this morning. Firstly thanks to @Ale Vallecchi for dealing with all the admin on the drive. This was not made easier by the fact that the drive was so popular it was opened it up to a second convoy that I had the privilege to lead. Our mysterious plan was to start at Murquab mosque, make our way to the outskirts of Solar Park and then double back to end at Lisali Fort - perfect symmetry as my Friday morning Fewbie drive had started from there. In planning the drive with Ale, we had decided that it would be fun if we met up with each other at the start, at two points in the drive and at the end. Amazingly, we managed to make that happen, ending within 5 minutes of each other after a 4.5 hour drive. Yes, we had a few recoveries (myself included) but this was a really smooth drive with everyone doing their bit to so that as far as possible we could keep moving and keep the ther convoy in sight. Things were made a little more challenging by the unplanned conversion of @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ Jeep into a Rubicon by @Rob Harper early into the drive (after which he was exited) but after that it was pretty plain sailing. It was a lead I enjoyed because of the way the convoy really helped each other and was a good mixture of experience. I think that as drivers progress in the club they sometimes forget how much fun it can be to join drives at all levels (and not just at their rank) and this weekend has been a perfect example of that. More experienced drivers really help less experienced drivers by joining drives and driving a great line in front of them, helping with recoveries, sharing experiences. Stand out contributions from today: @Thomas Varghese: Flawless drive in 2nd lead. Followed every line and every instruction given. I am sure that @sheri was a beneficiary of that example. @Yousef Alimadadi I was was quite hard work as CF today and you did a great job done, using all the newly learned knowledge to everyone's benefit. @Watteau brilliant as Sweep. Calmy talking down drivers from their stucks (no mean feat because you are not so often stuck yourself), and self recovering very well when you did. I am sure that the churned up sand meant that you might even have been able to get the car out of 2nd gear today! Thanks for the assistance from everyone else who drove so well including @Niki Patel, @Humayun Ghias, @stavros papachristos, @Mobeen Anwar, @Sreejith Sreenivasan it was a pleasure. See you soon in the sand

Looking forward to seeing you this time!

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) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. 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. Why should I join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can I bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 9 April 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/esxXscREBGSn1dZ16 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: 10:00 AM End Point: Qudra Parking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 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 EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

Not sure it gets that high up the D63.

Good luck @Nabil Bishara @Islam Soliman @Nivin you're at the start of an amazing new journey. Enjoy every minute. Thanks @Gaurav for giving up your time to continue training our next set of leaders.

If you don't have another car nearby to be able to use jump leads this could be useful, but normally you can put another vehicle close enough to jump them. If not, it could help.

You will see Ale - don't worry (on the right hand side of the road (and through the drive I am sure). And ... who would not want you in their team?

Take a look above - you drew the short straw: You're in the left hand side convoy ... 😏

Congrats @Zed Hope all is good with you.

Congrats @Thomas Fumarola looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning in your new rank.

Congrats @Willie

Gefeliciteerd @Jaap look forward to driving with you.

@Pacific so difficult to keep up with promotions. This is gonna be one hell of a train - you don't want to miss it!

@Thomas Fumarola please make sure your Fewbie promotion has been approved before tomorrow. Otherwise, I am afraid you will not be allowed to join the drive.