Wrangeld

Dear @ALI ALMOUMAR and @Irshad Alam, Welcome to Carnity and great that you signed up for the Absolute Newbie drive on 13th. This is a drive striclty for drivers that have never drivin off road with Carnity. 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. You will need to have viewed the introductory videos (links above) before the drive. Please also make sure you have with you a tire deflator and tire guage. You will need these. If you have a offroad flag as well that would he great. We will end the drive near to a gas station where they have a compressor, however, if you have your own bring it along as it may be quicker than waiting in line.

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 practise 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: 13 Nov 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Al Qudra - https://goo.gl/maps/bSyscTYvEcAC2U3fA 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: Deflator and Pressure Gauge, 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 15 members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. 1 Lead Marshal + 2/3 Senior Members + 12 Members. 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

Interpid Fossil Rockers I was asked more than once if the Fossil Rock decsent is Newbie level today. Truth is that is can be and sometimes it is harder than others. Today was one of those where it was a little more challenging. Normally there is quite a lot of sand to protect any small arroers of judgment at the top and today it was all steps and rock - so brilliantly done everyone: I would never have decided to go with this if the standard of the driving elading up to the Rock had not been so good. @Ahab Shamaa did an excellent job in 2nd lead for the first time. It's a responsibility to follow the lead and change course where needed and I was delighted to see how you handled this role excellently. @Magdy Zahran - your enthusiasm was infectious! Really great to have you on the drive and good to see that you understand the potential of your car. @syed salman raza when the car works, you are really getting to grips with it. You do need to sort out the reliability as the low fule moment was a real concern and we nearly had to let you exit early because of it. We all know you are comitted and enthusastic and admire it, but the car needs to be up to your standard of driving as well. @Luca Bregni big lesson of the day ... I think you will never forget that button ever again! @Sai Baskaran glad you enjoyed it and it amuses me to think that I was going to play a practical joke on you. I knew you could make it. @Ranjan Das same for you. You are getting better and better each drive. Keep it up. @Federico Galbieri you understand what you jeep can do and are silently and effectively honing that skill. @Sandeep Padhi well done controlling the electrics on your car. it has great capabilities - but not all of them are really designed for the sandso keep on learning these rules. @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ second time out in the Wrangler - you still need to understand the use of the power a bit better. But great drive today. @Nithin Vaidir the LC is a difficult beast to tame. You are getting there and need to be a little less tentative from time to time. @Sharooq Fassul I know that Lorenzo had you in his eyes the whole trip and from what i could hear, a little more gas from time to time would be good. What's next? Keep driving with the same passion you showed this week. Newbie time is not about scaling the highest highs or crossing the most comlex dunes (that comes later) it's about learning the art of 4x4 in sand. Get this right now and the excitement will build and build - safely. See you soon in the sand.

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Dear Fossil Rockers, It's that time on Thursday when we start to think about the weekend. In twelve hours, if you are not awake ... you will miss your Friday drive. Below is the proposed convoy numbering. Morning Newbie Desert Drive Fossil Rock 6 Nov 2020 Attendees Level Car Radio Pos # Wrangeld Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero SWB Y 1 Ahab Shamaa Newbie Toyota FJ Cruiser Y 2 Magdy Zahran Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 3 syed salman raza Newbie Jeep Wrangler Y 4 Luca Bregni Newbie Jeep Wrangler y 5 Sandeep Padhi Newbie Jeep Wrangler Y 6 Ranjan Das Newbie LR Discovery Y 7 Sai Baskaran Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 8 Federico Galbieri Newbie Jeep Grand Cherokee Y 9 Muhammed Kashif Razzaq Newbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 10 Nithin Vaidir Newbie Toyota Landcruiser Prado Y 11 Sharooq Fassul Newbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 12 Lorenzo Candelpergher Advance Nissan Patrol Y62 Y 13 Please make sure that you read this well, along with all the other information posted on the Carnity sites about drive preparation and setting up your radio. We will be using Carnity Channel 2: Frequency 446.03125 Meeting time is 6.00 am. Anyone arriving after taht time risks missing the drive, because we will be moving as quickly as possible from the meeting point. For anyone wondering, it is possible if you drive carefully to reach the meeting point without deflating, but if you want to deflate by the road, please make sure you do it safely as there is a lot of traffic on this road early morning. COVID rules remain the same for Carnity as before, so please respect these rules. Keep distance, stay in your car, wear a mask. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning. @Lorenzo Candelpergher @Sharooq Fassul @Nithin Vaidir @Ahab Shamaa @Magdy Zahran @Sai Baskaran @Ranjan Das @Federico Galbieri @Luca Bregni @syed salman raza @Bhaskar @Sandeep Padhi @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ See you soon in the sand

Hi @syed salman raza They look properly rated, but we can only really tell tomorrow morning on the car. Let's hope these are OK (and that we don't have to use them!).

Dear Fossil Rockers State of play so far. We are a convoy of 14. @Ahab Shamaa @Magdy Zahran @syed salman raza @Luca Bregni @Sandeep Padhi @Bhaskar @Federico Galbieri @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Nithin Vaidir @Sharooq Fassul @Ranjan Das @Sai Baskaran Fossil Rock and the lead up to the rock awaits. Another check before you get up early tomorrow morning and so you don't risk being turned away. IS YOUR CAR SAND READY? Flag, and mount (that will not fall off every five minutes) Tow points front and back. We will not allow you on the drive if your car only has a tow ball at the rear - this is unsafe for desert recoveries Working radio programmed to the correct Carnity Channel (this will be channel 2) IS YOUR MIND SAND READY? Fossil Rock can be a challenging area because it is not all wide sweeping dunes and spaces to traverse from one to the other. It can be a challenge for newbie drivers because, especially when you do not have your A game with you. If you are driving with Family and friends, remind them you will need to concentrate during the drive, pay attention to radio messages and deal with any recoveries calmly. WILL YOU BE READY ON TIME? We really try to leave on time for our drives. It's quite frustrating for other drivers if you arrive even a few minutes late and then start deflation. So ... plan to arrive early, deflate as soon as you arrive, put up your flag and we can get moving as soon as possible. After all, we are out in the desert to drive, not to wait for our convoy to get ready and preapre before leaving. see you soon in the sand.

You're in @Magdy Zahran

@Bhaskar it's your lucky day. there is one space free on the drive. I added you to the list and we will see you Friday morning.

Good Morning Fossil Rockers, @Ahab Shamaa @Nithin Vaidir @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Ranjan Das @Sai Baskaran @Sandeep Padhi @Luca Bregni @Sharooq Fassul @Vinojps @syed salman raza @Federico Galbieri Two days to go: What to Expect?: Steep descents (down the slipface of dunes), playtime - there are noce big dunes to practice some skills, technical dunes - essential learning for any off roader and a big climb. If you never drove at Fossil Rock before it has a bit of an initiation for the Newbie, with a hill climb (where you will have to push your pedal to the metal like you probably never did before) and a descent over the other side, which looks a little daunting for the Newbie who has never done it and is addictive for those of us who have been 'over the rock' before. In between, lots of dunes on which to play, lots of going up and over and across the dunes, lots of fun and excitement. If you are on your 4th or 5th Newbie, then use this drive to hone and practice your skills.You will need them if you are pushing on the door of promotion to Fewbie level. We will be supported by one of our newly promoted Advance drivers @Lorenzo Candelpergher on this drive. He is an excellent example of a driver who started his experience with Carnity only a few months ago and has very quickly advanced (no pun intended) through the ranks. See you soon in the sand.

@Frederic from the moment you kindly offered a shovel to me and Marjan on our first drive, through all our development, you've been there supporting, mentoring, advising and helping me be a better driver and leader. You can't get a higher rank in Carnity, but there's no doubt you are going to be flying higher and higher now you have this new status. Thanks for your friendship and fellowship. There's a lot more to this story.

Excellent news @Tbone. It's been great to grow in this game with you Vinod and see how with the new car you grabbed the hobby again with both hands and just tore the heck out of it. I am sure that had it not been for the few months you were out of action you would have been promoted far above me. I hope to be supporting one of your drives some time soon.

Hi @Vinojps sandworthy means that even if it's a 4x4, it is prepared properly for our drives e.g. Tow hooks front and back, all the fluids are filled before the drive. Flag and pole. Your Wrangler should be totally fine - but please do check out the videos above to make sure that everything is exactly as it should be. Thanks for asking and making sure. Richard

Good Morning Fossil Rockers, @Ahab Shamaa @Nithin Vaidir @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Ranjan Das @Sai Baskaran @Sandeep Padhi @Luca Bregni @Sharooq Fassul @Vinojps @syed salman raza @Federico Galbieri Fossil Rock represents a number of opportunities and experiences for the Newbie. There are multiple 'play' areas where we can practice soem new skills, there are technical dunes that will catch out the unaware and at the end of the drive the Fossil Rock climb and descent - a sort of Newbie initiation and thrill that everyone needs to experience (again and again!). The drive will end at an Adnoc station, so having a compressor is not compulsory - but having a Flag, a deflator and guage and working radio (that means that it is programmed and fully charged before we leave) is. Second thing to be very careful about is that your car is 'sandworthy'. Your towpoints need to be in good condition, your car well maintained and with all the fluids checked. Finally, be on time - as anyone who knows my drives will tell, you: I leave on time! If you are not there and ready to go when we are supposed to be leaving, no apologies: we will be under way. There will be a more detailed per-brief on the drive later in the week. If for any reason you already know you cannot attend, despite having signed up, please let me know ASAP. We do not yet have a waitlist, but there are always drivers that will fill your spot if you cannot make it for any reason. See you soon in the sand

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: Newbie and above (All Level) When: 06 Nov 2020, Friday. Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/ig4VJTHWRh9hyxSa6 (Mahafiz Tree Shade) 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), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 15 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 1 Lead Marshal + 2 or 1 Senior Members + 12 Members. 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

I am really pleased about this @Lorenzo Candelpergher, as I have watched your journey over the last months, probably in the same way that I feel @Rahimdad @Gaurav @Srikumar and @Frederic we watching over my development in Carnity [and look where that got me 😂]. I think you have been on more of my lead drives than anyone else which is why it so pleasing to see that you have been awarded this rank. Just goes to prove that you CAN succeed even when the drives are a disaster! You've listened to everything that has been said and taken the feedback and made the changes, improving your poise and capability all the time. I am delighted to welcome you to the seniors group in the team and look forward to digging out people on one of your drives some time soon.

Short Report - Qudra Round About Today's drive was a triumph. I guess I could end the report there, because bluntly, we had an incredible convoy, that handled everything thrown at them excellently, great team work was dsiplayed and we practiced and practiced until it got dark. So, from my side, a big thanks. A few people get special notes (sorry if I miss you out - it's only because I was at the front!) @syed salman raza: I really hope you sorted out the clutch. Thanks for being so positive about it and taking the right action and not coming with us on the drive. @Malachy McGrogan: Excellent in 2nd lead - especially considering that you have never done it before. You left a clear track for eveyone else behind you and helped them keep on track immaculately. @DANIEL NOGUEIRA: Considering how many drives you have under your belt, your assistance today was invaluable and impressive. @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ: considering that you only got teh new wheels yesterday - great drive. It takes time to get used to a new car and it looked by the end of the drive you were really starting to understand the car. @Anvar Sadath Bekal: Firstly, nice to see you back with us after a long break - looks like you are getting back the hang of it quickly. @Jack Thomas: Well done for getting your space at the last moment and making the beast look easy to drive. So pleased we were able to drive you straight to the camping ground of your friends in Qudra as part of teh service. Try signing up earlier next time. Normally there is a wait list. @Sai Baskaran I know you were on the wait list for another drive. I hope that this justified making the decision to come on this. You probably learned quite a lot about recoveries! Please remember, once you are on the move - keep moving! @RAKIN KURIAKOSE that Pathfinder is doing well under your control. I think you managed almost without problem - unless caused by being a little too close to the car in front that slowed your momentum. @Sharooq Fassul and @Mahmoud Asar - you were a bit too far for me to see a lot of what you did, but i guess the fact I did not hear about you means that Jeepie had a quiet day at the end of the convoy. @Jeepie: thanks for leeping everything in order at the end of the convoy. It was quite a quiet day for you which is testament to the great driving by the whole convoy. We covered more than 40km on the drive today. That's amazing for a newbie drive so you should all be very pleased and proud of what you achieved today. See you soon in the sand.

@Jack Thomas you're really late in the day, but as it's a newbie and this time there's room, I will add you to the drive IF I get confirmation from you by 14.00 you are coming.

Please remove yourself from the convoy. @Shaaz Sha we had a very last minute cancellation. I will add you to the drive list when the morning drives are over. Please confirm you will be there once you see this message.

I have high expectations for you ...

Excellent. Will be fun giving it a shakedown in the afternoon.

You are in

Good evening Qudra Round Abouters. CORRECTED VERSION ~2 Please find below the convoy list and numbers for the Afternoon fewbie drive tomorrow in Qudra. @Hardik Mody @Sharooq Fassul @Mahmoud Asar @DANIEL NOGUEIRA @Anvar Sadath Bekal @RAKIN KURIAKOSE @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ @Sai Baskaran @syed salman raza @Jeepie @Probir Mukherjee @Malachy McGrogan We will be using Channel 1 from Carnity. Please make sure your radio is set to the correct channel and is properly programmed. We will not be able to program radios at the start point tomorrow morning. PLEASE CHECK THE DEPARTURE POINT FOR THE DRIVE AS THIS HAS CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL POST https://goo.gl/maps/oSqDeMS5W7KFwhjY7 PLEASE ALSO BRING A COMPRESSOR. I AIM TO FINISH AT LAST EXIT, BUT LAST EXIT IS VERY BUSY IN THE EVENING AND THE COMPRESSOR IS VERY, VERY SLOW Morning Newbie Desert Drive Qudra 29 Oct 2020 Attendees Level Car Radio Pos # Wrangeld Marshal Mitsubishi Pajero SWB Y 1 Hardik Mody Newbie Mistubishi Montero Y 2 Sharooq Fassul Newbie Jeep Wrangler SWB Y 3 Mahmoud Asar Newbie Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Y 4 Muhammed Kashif Razzaq Newbie Ford Explorer y 5 Daniel Noguiera Expert Dodge RAM 1500 Y 6 Anvar Sadath Bekal Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 7 Rakin Kuriakose Newbie Nissan Pathfinder Y 8 Sai Baskaran Newbie Mitsubishi Pajero LWB Y 9 Probir Mukerjee Newbie Toyota Land Cruiser Y 10 Syed Salman Raza Newbie Jeep Wrangler Y 11 Malachy McGrogan Newbie Ford F150 Y 12 Jeepie Expert Jeep Wrangler Y 13 Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow afternoon in the sand.