Emanuel

Well done @Glenn W. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Join us for a scenic Fewbie adventure starting from the majestic dunes of Tawi Nizwa, winding through the iconic Pink Rock, and culminating at the legendary Big Red. This route offers a balanced mix of technical challenges and flowing sand tracks, perfect for Fewbie drivers looking to sharpen their skills while enjoying stunning desert landscapes. We request that every member who joins this drive review the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY 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 When: 6 Sep 2025, Saturday Meeting time: 06:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5tEd7NUwmqGj1zcm9 Approximate finish time: 10 AM 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 1 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

Here is our drive track and stats. We had good fun!

Desert Explorers! A huge thank you to everyone for arriving on time and ready for our briefing. We hit the sand at approximately 6:25 am, tackling a mix of challenging terrain that put our skills to the test. Overcoming Obstacles I had the, ahem, "honor" of getting our first stuck, on a bush - who would have thought?! 😂 Fortunately, our team worked together seamlessly to get me out of that sticky situation, and I was able to drive over the bush with ease. However, our convoy didn't escape without a bit of drama - a pop-out incident occurred right after this, requiring some careful maneuvering and teamwork to resolve. Kudos to the team for delivering top-notch service, Carnity 5-star style! Technical Dunes and Teamwork As we headed west-southwest towards the sabkha, we encountered some tricky technical dunes that demanded precision driving and expert navigation. We had a few minor refusals, but our team sprang into action, supporting self recoveries with minimal support. Great job, everyone! Break and Direct Route After a well-deserved 15-minute break at the sabkha, we adjusted our route to head directly to the secret dunes of Qudra, given our time constraints. The dunes proved to be a thrilling playground, with a crested car to recover and the occasional refusal. We put our trusty shovels, ropes, White Rhino lift board, and scissor lift to good use. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work I'm thrilled to see everyone working together, supporting each other, and showcasing their skills. Special thanks to @J-P L for your support in the Support role - it was your first time, and you nailed it! 👏 @Jose Luis Campos, your expertise as Second Lead was invaluable; you followed my lines perfectly and maintained a safe distance to react to changes. 👏 Wildlife Sighting Herman, can you share the final count on the camels and gazelles we spotted? 🐫🦌 Conclusion You all drove exceptionally well, and I'm proud of the teamwork and camaraderie displayed throughout the drive. Let's keep learning, growing, and having fun together! 🚗💪

Gallery is open.

Apologies. Seeing this now as I was in bed. If you see this in time, yes come along. See you next time.

Enjoy the new level @JC_E. Congrat's.

The convoy will line up is as follows: @Jose Luis Campos in Second Lead @Herman G at #3 @Zahid Sharif at #4 @khurramm at #5 @Danie at #6 @Myrko at #7 @J-P L in Sweep We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081. Get lots of rest and see you in the morning.

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive tomorrow morning. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot join the drive. I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours.

Amazing news @Andrew John Melvill. Very well deserved. Looking forward to driving with you in support soon.

Great to see you're back. Hopefully the holidays were amazing.

Hi @Danie, apologies for the setup issue. It's open now.

Hi @Myrko @Jose Luis Campos and @Zahid Sharif. Aplogies for the issue. It's being looked at now. Hi @Myrko @Jose Luis Campos and @Zahid Sharif. One error on my part setting this up. Fixed now.

Join us for an exciting offroad drive starting near Lisaili, opposite the truck stop area. We'll explore long-range dunes between the camel practice track and Margham farms, with minimal vegetation and likely camel sightings. The route follows the pylon track, crossing into the Qudra Lakes area. Expect a couple sets of technical dunes near Love Lake, leading to a stunning white sand zone with no bushes and frequent gazelle sightings. We'll navigate northward through this scenic stretch, ending just past Love Lake near Qudra’s Last Exit. 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: 06:00 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NBkj2dcSeG85oDtB8 Action Plan: From Lisaili's (almost entirely) clean dunes, alongside E66, a straight run toward Qudra's Love Lakes and the Last Exit, just at the end of D63, across a variety of terrains, mostly fast (except a small set of technical dunes), to end the drive at the pristine, blinding white Qudra's Secret Dunes. Fun, fast (as much as possible) and new. One never knows when there may be the need to take an off-road shortcut between highways 😆 What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM 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

Amazing! This is so well deserved @J-P L and I'm looking forward to your support on our drives. Welcome to Team Carnity!

Opps. You tagged the other Emanuel. He has two M's. Thanks JP. Always a pleasure to drive with you.

Thanks a mil @Luke K P. When are you back?

Thank you so much @Gaurav for sharing this wonderful news! I'm truly grateful for the trust, support, and patience the marshals have extended to me throughout the years—especially during the recent Carnity leadership program and lead drives. Their guidance has been instrumental in shaping my journey, and I've learned so much from their experience, wisdom, and dedication to safe and enjoyable offroad adventures. I'm incredibly excited to now be independently leading convoys and exploring the diverse terrains the UAE has to offer while continuing to learn and develop my skills. Looking forward to creating more memorable moments together in the sand, always with safety and fun at the forefront. Thank you all for your kind likes and comments—can’t wait to see you out there again soon! Thanks @Ishak. I'm very happy to have shared this recent journey with you and @Luke K P. Lots of great memories there for the three of us. Also, and again, happy 100th drive yesterday!

Good afternoon Desert Explorers, Thank you all of a wonderful lead experience this morning. Ten of us were on time and ready for briefing; however, we had heard from two of our convoy that Google maps had thrown them a scenic route and added about 20 mins to their journeys. We had a variety of terrain to experience today and patches of it was challenging terrain due to vegetation and or soft sand. @Davie Smooth_Operator provided us some excellent support as Second Lead. Thanks for the tutorial and examples using Minnie Me of how to properly conduct cross overs and getting onto ridges. Newer Fewbies and the rest of us are well served by reminders on good approach lines, getting up onto a ridge steadily and ensuing weight transfer has stabilised before shifting to the other side. It's also very important to remain in control of your car. As Davie mentioned in both briefings, having wheels off the ground plus the inappropriate speed is a recipe for accidents, which none of us ever want. @Mehmet Volga nice seeing you again and thanks for a super Centre Forward. It allowed me to focus on things up front knowing you were there to support the rest of the convoy. @J-P L thanks for a great Sweep. You provided me with regular updates on convoy movements from the rear and keeping us together. It must have been pretty churned up for you back there though you didn't have any issues dealing with that from the 11 cars in front of you. @Danie @Zahid Sharif and @Ana you all drove really well today through what must have been quite challenging terrain for you. I have see some progress in recent drives and this will continue as you progress as each drives learnings about terrain, your can and it's dynamics will add to your skills and capabilities. @Krinesh glad to hear the tire adjustments have added to your cars capabilities and you were able to gain some new experience from our drive today. @Myrko @Andrei S @Jose Luis Campos and @Marek good to see you guys again and hope you enjoyed the drive. Below is our drive for today. Surprisingly for me was that we covered about 46 kms through that range of terrain over 3 hours and 40 minutes. Have a great rest of your weekend everyone and see you next time.

Please find the convoy numbering below. @Davie Smooth_Operator @Zahid Sharif @Danie @Krinesh @Ana @Mehmet Volga @Myrko @Jose Luis Campos @Marek @Andrei S @J-P L We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081. Get lots of rest and see you in the morning. Lead Emanuel The White Rhino 2nd Lead Davie Smooth_Operator Red Jeep Rubicon 3 Zahid Sharif 2024 - Prado 250 White 4 Danie 2024 Jeep Wrangler - 2door - Grey 5 Krinesh 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor: Orange 6 Ana 2019 Jeep wrangler -2 doors -Gray CF Mehmet Volga Jeep Wrangler Sahara SWB 2014 JK, Black 8 Myrko Land Rover Defender 110 P400 - 2025 - Green 9 Jose Luis Campos Mitsubishi Pajero, 2020 LWB 3.8L, White&black 10 Marek 4Runner (Storm Trooper) 11 Andrei S Grey FJ 2015 Sweep J-P L 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive tomorrow morning. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot join the drive. I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours.