M.Seidam

Much Congrats @Kashx2 well done

Dear Friends Hello and welcome to Carnity offroad club . One of my favourite and a popular route is the way from tawi nezwa to big red via pink rock and where in the dark can be a challenge to all your senses to be alert and focus. few points worth mentioning here regarding desert driving in the night , more to be emphasized and reminded during the brief at the meeting point . 1. No need for offroad lights except for car number 1 . If you have them that’s ok to use them unless the front car asks kindly to let it off. All what you need is just to follow strictly the front car . The high beam stock lights/fog lights are adequate in convoy trips 2. Always see where you step ( hand torch or headlight ) during inflation , deflation and during the breaks. 3. Try to avoid the bushes when out from car . 4. it’s highly recommended to have your legs and feet covered as creepers like exposed feet and legs 😅 5. always carry your radio where ever you go. 6. the speed and distance between cars falls into half of that during daylight drive ( will talk more in the brief ) 7. Desert driving rules holds valid and more emphasized here as we are bound with limited visibility. last but not least night drives are different world to explore and experience. It’s nice , cool and it’s another level of enjoyment . Once you master it I assure you that you will be able “ to see without seeing and to you the darkness will become as clear as the daylight “ We request every member who 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 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. Please share your prior off-road experience. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio with Carnity frequency. Confirm you have a compressor and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 8 pm Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYAVzD95v4S9DoqZ9 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:50 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 Friday - 9 AM. 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

@JC_E you had to leave us from the start due to some work emergency hope all good if you don’t mind I am going to remove you from the RSVP as you haven’t practically did the drive 🙏

@khlief@JC_E@Jose Luis Campos@Michael asir@Alex K@Faraz94 Thank you all for joining the drive yesterday . we could have done more in lisaili but my X decided to choose the limp mode after the first true criss cross . i was searching where is the problem seems its internal burning issue of the engine oil that need to be sorted out ( gasket ( most probably ) , piston ring and communication to the coolant less luckily ..etc ) any way thanks for the extra oil and the patience . after all the secret garden was the savior . i enjoyed chatting with you guys nearby our lovely lake. till we see each other next time take care and have a lovely weekend . Seidam Cheers

@khlief@JC_E@Jose Luis Campos@Michael asir@Alex K Dear friends see you all today by 6 pm please be on time or bit earlier . convoy order will be done on site radio channel 2 cheers

Dear sunset chasers , twilight lovers and sand cravers hello and welcome to a weekday quick spin exploring the mystical lisaili through the beautiful sunset view where in the second half we will be catching up with the last strings of light to enter the the dark side where we eventually get to the exit most probably at Qudra . This drive will offer a good opportunity to experience both day and night drives in gradual smooth manner. please check your car your gear and radios one day prior to the drive . P.S : offroad lights not mandatory, except for the lead car , in the night portion of the drive and all what you have to do is to make sure that your stock high beam lights as well as the rear lights are working and to follow exactly the rear red light in-front of 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above Meeting time: 18:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dtD5gu11gLjqweRWA 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Kinetic Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 21:00 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 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Wednesday - 12:00 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 THE CALENDAR

Drive Report First of all I would like to thank every one for sharing last night drive and being ahead of time flagged up deflated and ready to move by the time I arrived.much appreciated 🙏 Faqa in the daylight can be challenging even to the experienced driver. So you can imagine in a moonless dark night and a Newbie level drive. It was indeed a challenge night for all of us . We started slow and nice through the darkness carefully avoiding the bushy platform utilizing the farm tracks which helped a lot . The terrain became more tricky and softy as we were approaching the star fish area where the real challenge happened with multiple refusals and two stucks which required winching after which we made a link between Chriss , Mahesh and my self to guide the convoy safely to the other side . the break was the most beautiful one where my Abdallah had the chance to meet and greet the team ☺️ time was slipping and upon closing the Faqa loop it was 11:20 already and most of the participants agreed to extend for additional half an hour except three who preferred to exit earlier and we dropped safely on the track leading to the paved road nearby. however winds came against our boat and I got nasty nose down stuck in a pocket and that was the signal that it’s game over 😅 we exited from Faqa for good . @ChrisW you left nothing for me except to lead and find out clean track Thanks for winching me out at the end . Definitely in day or night your are an asset to team Carnity . Well done and hope your journey back to AD was cool . @Mahesh_ your coordination with Chris’s to help the others was fantastic. It’s pleasure having you in any drive and congratulations again for joining the support team . @topgear it has been really from a long time since we drove together . A guy from the early times in Carnity . Welcome back and thanks for your vigilance in the second lead . @Andrew John Melvill Thank you for watching the back of the convoy and definitely the view of the convoy in the night was lovely . the rest of the night explorers very well done for the patience and sharing the passion and I hope with every drive you take a home message which prepare you better for the next one . I do always myself . till next time take care and have a peaceful week ahead . Cheers Seidam

@topgear@Bhaskaran Ramaswamy@Mahesh_ @Kashx2 @Suneedh Wrangler @ChrisW@Warbs@nithish468@Gertjan@Andrew John Melvill Dear Faqa Explorers Please note the following : RSVP is closed Check on your final Items ( Gear as per level , fully charged radio , safety flag , shovel ... etc ) Check your recovery points Check your stock high beam lights please and rear lights as well come with full tank please be sharp on time please 8 pm ( or bit earlier ) as once we are done from the brief, which is mandatory for all participant to attend, we cant wait and we move immediately not later than 8:20 pm late commers or missing vital items like radio , flag or defect in recovery point will result in NO DRIVE we will communicate on radio channel 2 Convoy list looking forward to share and explore the fun with you all Cheers

much congrats @Warbs very well deserved my friend

@Alex K Congratulation well deserved !

Great News Mahesh congratulations buddy .keep it up i am sue you will be doing further better to become among the best in this community .

Hello and welcome to Carnity offroad club! Exploring Faqa in the Dark definitely will taste different as the terrain diversity is huge here . Nevertheless I believe that the Newbie still can do it in the night with proper selection and careful adherence to the desert rules. Expect that there will be a bit of everything and some challenges at times during our overlanding activity . Basically the aim of this drive is to give the newbie ( especially the ones who are preparing to be promoted to Fb ) the chance to taste a bit from the different challenges in safe manner . Here focus and attention is critical to keep up with the flow fluid . I advise strongly to avoid this drive if it’s your first Newbie Drive in Carnity . Important points worth mentioning here regarding desert driving in the night , more to be emphasized and reminded during the brief at the meeting point . 1. No need for offroad lights except for car number 1 . If you have them that’s ok to use them unless the front car asks kindly to let it off. All what you need is just to follow strictly the front car . The high beam stock lights/fog lights are adequate in convoy trips 2. Always see where you step ( hand torch or headlight ) during inflation , deflation and during the breaks. 3. Try to avoid the bushes when out from car. 4. it’s highly recommended to have your legs and feet covered as creepers like exposed feet and legs 😅 5. always carry your radio where ever you go. 6. the speed and distance between cars falls into half of that during daylight drive ( will talk more in the brief ) 7. Desert driving rules holds valid and more emphasized here as we are bound with limited visibility. 8. last but not least night drives are different world to explore and experience. It’s nice , cool and it’s another level of enjoyment . Once you master it I assure you that you will be able “ to see without seeing and to you the darkness will become as clear as the daylight “ We request every member who 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 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. Please share your prior off-road experience. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Confirm you have a programmable radio with Carnity frequency. Confirm you have a compressor and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 8 pm Meeting Point:https://maps.app.goo.gl/7idV25FzEuEbxoiH9 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:59 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 Thursday - 10 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 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