Chaitanya D

Current Wait list 1. @Ahmed Mostafa 2. @SyedObaid 3. @Pierre de Maigret Please keep a watch if there are any sign outs, I will see what best I can do. Regards

Dear Friends, Danish Mohammad @Danish Mohammad Ahmad Shaker @Ahmad Shaker Trekado @Trekado Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader @Abdul Rahman Abdul Kader Lawrence_Chehimi @Lawrence_Chehimi Kenneth Bollhardt @Kenneth Bollhardt N@ved @N@ved Sinol @Sinol Pacific @Pacific Jon M @Jon M Tamas Hoffmann @Tamas Hoffmann Craig Finlayson @Craig Finlayson Please note convoy numbering for the drive tonight Still awaiting confirmation from @Jon M and @Pacific @Tamas Hoffmann, @Craig Finlayson , @Jon M and myself will manage recoveries if any. We will use Radio Chanel 1 for communications Please bring spare torch for the drive ( not mandatory but for your ease in the dark) See you tonight

@Jon M you are next on WL, do you want to confirm joining? Noted with thanks please remove RSVP

As there is a drop out , @Pacific you will be added . Do you confirm?

Trip report Short convoy = Fun Quite evident on this drive, especially with a mix of new and experienced drivers. We all for sure felt the level of the drive wasn't at newbie. The newbies hardly got stuck ,whereas the more experienced got which goes to show sand is a great leveller for all. I personally was mistaken on two accounts getting sunken in soft patches as we entered a technical area. Seniors had refusals, crests and needed tugs 😜. Special mention to 1. @Chinthaka Ruwan who drove the X magnificently with absolutely no issues. Even while we practised higher dune crossings he was perfect, great to watch. And 2. @Russ managed his monster Raptor to perfection. Only one crest needing a gentle tug , and rest was pure roaring drive. Fantastic driving buddy. @GauravSoni did really well for 2nd lead and helped in all recoveries . How you are improving with each tug you execute is great to see. Thank you @Thomas Varghese our newly promoted IM was enjoying the X and the drive , some refusals needing shovelling but all part of the fun. Would love to see you get out more frequently and offer your valuable help ,especially now that you are IM member. @Islam Soliman swept all perfectly. Always a team man and thank you for offering your support for this drive. We did close to 32 km with average moving speed of around 17kmph ,for you to have some stats. Please remember to have Covid appropriate behavior on all drives. Stay safe and see you all soon

Added to the drive thread and calendar . Thanks

You are added to the drive.

Updated convoy list 1. Chaitanya D Black xterra 2. Thomas Varghese white xterra 2nd lead @Thomas Varghese 3. Chintaka Ruwan xterra @Chinthaka Ruwan 4. Russ Ford raptor @Russ 5. Islam - Black Yukon sweep @Islam Soliman Will use Radio Chanel 2 for communication See you soon

congratulations @Farouq Owdeh, well done. Very pleased to see how well you drove last week in Yahar-Sweihan.

We all are excited about starting off Night driving not to miss out on desert driving in summer to save us from the scorching heat. I was looking at options for improving visibility on drives especially for cars in the the convoy at back/ when one is following a car to have a better sight of the car in front. Simplest one can do would be to attach LED blinkers to their respective off road flags at the top or just below the flag so that it makes it a tad bit easier for the car behind to follow and for safety crossing taller dunes . Just the way a off road flag serves it purpose during the day, it would do with these at night. These LED blinkers are available on line - basically cycle LED blinking lamps which also come with USB recharging options. Cost varies between different options and colors but a basic one would cost around 30-40 AED and I suppose it is worthwhile to have these. Any other suggestions or advises is welcome

Dear Friends Morshedi @Morshedi Badar Tariq @Badar Tariq Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil Darren Brooke @Darren Brooke stavros papachristos @stavros papachristos Niekku @Niekku Gaurav @GauravSoni (Wait list #1 2nd drive) Thanks for signing up on this Newbie night drive at Margham off Lisaili / E66. Drive level will be slow paced relaxed drive for you all to get acquainted with driving in the night. Please remember the mandatory gears required - Shovel, Programmed radio , Off road flag , deflator and compressor. It is preferable to have spare battery for radio, LED blinker attached to the flag for better visualization , Spare torch for yourself along with other regular requirements on any drive. Off road lights is preferable to have , but not a must as you will be driving behind the car in front , so you just have to keep a closer watch on the tracks so that you don't miss them. Regular/stock high beam light +/- Fog lamps is enough. In any case we will not leave you back in the desert at night😜. Thanks to Richard @Wrangeld and Marjan @Jeepie for supporting this drive, which will definitely add more fun. Keep a watch for more updates closer to the drive date, enjoy your week!

Sure @Lakshmi Narasimhan, Keep me posted in advance. Thanks Sure @GauravSoni, keep me posted in advance as spots are available. Thanks

Dear Friends Mohamed Seidam @Mohamed Seidam Russ @Russ VipinShetty @VipinShetty Thomas Varghese @Thomas Varghese Chinthaka Ruwan @Chinthaka Ruwan Please note the mandatory gear required for this drive without which you will not be allowed to join. Meeting point updated on the drive thread Convoy Listing will be as below 1. Chaitanya Black Xterra 2. Thomas Varghese 2nd lead @Thomas Varghese 3. Chinthaka Ruwan Xterra @Chinthaka Ruwan 4. Russ Ford Raptor @Russ * @Lakshmi Narasimhan Pajero - if joining 5. Vipin shetty JGC @VipinShetty * @GauravSoni Pajero if joining 6. Mohamed Seidam White Xterra @Mohamed Seidam 7. Islam Black Yukon Sweep @Islam Soliman See you all tomorrow, I will rearrange the convoy on the spot if needed.

@Rawad Bahsas congratulations well done

@imranaasghar81 congratulations well done

Trip Report A bit late to write this but nevertheless the memories are fresh from what was a fast drive while it was day and continued into the darkness. Specifically planned with IM level so that the intention was to drive fast , and to get aquainted with night driving at this level as a preparation to what was coming for the summer- a plethora of night drives , at various levels to keep the drives cool and interesting. This area in Lisaili is a perfect ground to test drivers at any levels, and we specifically entered tight to supertight dunes with soft to supersoft sand to test you all at IM level. I was delighted to see how everyone managed the tight technical areas at the start along the dirt track from off love lake . Very impressive - especially by @Jack Thomas and @Rob Harper who were driving some monster trucks - F150 and a super charged Tundra respectively. Both had hardly any issues roaring the super LWB trucks. @Hisham Masaad played 2nd lead role to perfection, but only thing I observed was you need to speak on your radio more loudly and acknowledge . Good self recovery in a tricky spot and I hope now you know how to control your throttle well with that great FJC of yours. @Shaaz Sha has finally come to terms with his new toy - Red X, improving in all aspects without any issues as did @Tero Vallas who managed his LC Prado amazingly well. @Mario Cornejo was riding his SWB super safari aplomb with gusto, no issue again to all the challenges thrown and it was great to catch up with you after all the amazing feedback about your driving and dedication the the club. The father-son duo @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ managed well in the back and great to see your improvisation every time. Glad to know you have managed to fix your jeep shoulders now. @Ahab Shamaa we missed you out on this drive and hope you are enjoying your upgraded FJ. @Islam Solimans experience at the sweep meant we were sure no one was left behind and he was always there for managing minor refusals etc when needed. Shukran habibi for your support. This bunch of signs ups with varied cars and experienced drivers is always great to drive with. It was indeed good to see how nicely all of you have prepped your cars with some fab off road lights which literally lit the convoy all along. We drove along Lisaili ( at love lake entry) , Murquab all the way to a small patch separating from Faqa and winded back to exit at Murquab mosque on time. Well done everyone and get ready for more thrills with longer and faster night drives!! Cheers

RSVP is open now

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 jeopardise 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). Not for Absolute newbie When: 16 April 2021, Friday Meeting time: 9 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: -24°57'00.3"N 55°30'40.0"E https://goo.gl/maps/aRhyHjqTEYeL1Csc8 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 Midnight P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars only. 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. 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 BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

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 jeopardise 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: 12 April 2021, Monday Meeting time: 3.45 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - Qudra https://goo.gl/maps/kCCY6WkGH1NDLDSa6 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: 7.30 PM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. Mandatory Gear required for this drive - Shovel, Off road flag, Deflator, Compressor and Programmed Radio Please bring extra torch if you have LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close 12 hrs before the start time 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. 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 BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Great to catch up with you Mustafa @Mus_hus78. Thanks for your feedback , and yes we will meet sometime soon again hopefully.

😍yes, and he was behind me telling all along the drive - papa you should have a Wrangler like Craig, looks so nice and cool. In fact he felt it too - some soft sand where my old X was struggling, you just made it look like a piece of cake.