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DRIVE DESCRIPTION This is a DCT Practice Drive, open to Team Dune Navigators only. 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 Plus and above When: 12 October 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8EtxMY6eCKDnHLW6 Approximate finish time: 10:30 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. RECOMENDED 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 Team Dune Navigators only. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Thank you @Luke K P for the perfect summary., and for sweeping the convoy. You were all excellent yesterday, and we were able to maintain a nice flow cruising these big dunes, making the drive very enjoyable for all. Great job from @Bjoern supporting the few refusals with accurate guidance. Well done @Carl Stanley for your first FB, you were directly pushed into a higher level. @Misha Puskar, @Martin M, nice way to come back after some time out of the sand. @Michael asir, your driving is accurate, very well done. @ChrisW you had the possibility to push the throttle, I'm sure you enjoyed it. @essam ibrahim, great improvement since our last drive together, happy to see that. @Ahmed Farouk @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Beide Worku, good to see you after a long time. @Aser thank you for the 2nd lead, adjusting my lines when needed See you all very soon !

Detour on the road close to meeting point. Continue to the next U turn, and then entre right at the mosque.

Dear Desert Drivers, @Aser @Misha Puskar @Carl Stanley @Martin M @essam ibrahim @Ahmed Farouk @Bjoern @Michael asir @ChrisW @Abhilash Kottakkal @Zulfikhar Naiyar @Beide Worku @Luke K P Last updates for tomorrow. Meeting at 6:15 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5LPyKms6XuG5Un58 The convoy order will be @Michael asir I've added you form the waitlist. You can join if you are still available. We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5. Enjoy the evening, take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

I will add you @Carl Stanley

@Bjoern, I've added you as support, please confirm you are still available. I will issue the convoy order by the end of the afternoon. We still have 2 wait list, so please let me know during the day in case you cannot attend for tomorrow. Thank you !

Dear Desert Drivers, Thank you for signing up for the drive on Saturday in Sweihan. You can expect a well paced drive, with high dunes and soft sand. It will be FB level, but we will have some high climbs, long ridges, and many opportunities to push the throttle. With the height of the dunes, and the higher speed we may have, you will have to be totally focused on your driving, and avoid fighting the gravity in any situation. In preparation for the drive, please check your car and be sure it is fit for a long desert drive, especially if you have not driven for more than a month. Remove unnecessary items from the trunk and rear seats area, and secure properly any loose item. We have 3 wait list, so please check your agenda and let me know if you changed your plans to avoid disappointment and empty spots. Thank you !

Thank you all for the nice feedback. It is always a pleasure to bring new members to this exciting activity 😀

DRIVE DESCRIPTION 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 When: 5 October 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 6:15 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5LPyKms6XuG5Un58 Approximate finish time: 10:15 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. RECOMENDED 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

Thank you all for joining the drive today. The foggy morning gave us enough time to prepare the cars and do a first briefing. Then we started on the track, crossing ghostly camels and by the time we reached the dunes, the fog had cleared up and every one was ready to flow. The first portion of wide open dunes was perfect for warming up, even if the quiet flow required your full attention for some higher steps, a few steep descents, and crossing some ridges where the required momentum was not always easy to assess. @Jose Luis Campos got crested on a sharp ridge, @Yurybel 's bumper faced a bush at the bottom of a dune (the bumper was saved). A few other refusals, but nothing major. After a small break (thank you @Luke K P for the tea) we continued into a more technical area until the hidden Ghafeteen Bowl. Nice place to play around and push those engines a bit.... and learning to control a steep descent. Getting out of the bowl was not easy, with a few cars getting stucked just on the outside, but once this was over, you were all focused for the last technical portion until we reached the exit track. Very well done for our first time joiners @Jose Luis Campos, @Steve Farmer @Yurybel @Hetal @Sam_ 👏. Excellent driving from the more experienced NB @Abhishek Chikara @Arvindraj @Gilberto and FB @Jeevan Koshy, thank you @ChrisW for watching the end of the convoy as Sweep, @Luke K P for correcting my lines as Second Lead, and very big thank you to @Mark B to support from the middle of the convoy. You were everywhere when needed ! Enjoy the weekend and see you soon!

@ALEX 0171, I'm sorry I've seen you have just joined the wait list, but the drive is full and we are already a long train. I cannot accept you for tomorrow. The drives for next week will be posted Monday during the day, and you can sign-up from 7:00 pm on the Monday. @Luke K P @Jose Luis Campos @Steve Farmer @Yurybel @Hetal @Mark B @Abhishek Chikara @Arvindraj @Gilberto @Sam_ @Jeevan Koshy @JohanE @ChrisW Last updates for the drive tomorrow Meeting at 6:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/LHbFHb1WQUtA55kV7 Try to reach a bit ahead,, we will deflate, flag, and do a briefing before moving in. The convoy order will be We will use Carnity radio Channel 5 Enjoy the evening, take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning.

We are thrilled to announce the creation of Team Dune Navigators We’re gearing up for the epic Desert Champions Trophy with @Luke K P, @Aser and @Hugo, and we’re on the lookout for our final piece of the puzzle—a fearless fifth member to join our daring sandy odyssey ! Our team is built with experienced drivers ready to raise the Carnity flag higher than a mirage on a hot day. With navigation skills sharper than a cactus spine, resilience tougher than desert rocks, and driving skills that could impress even the most skeptical camels, we’re ready to tackle anything the desert throws our way. And let’s not forget—laughter is the fuel that keeps our engines running! We believe that a good mood and a dash of humour are part of every great adventure. So, if you’re up for a challenge and have the driving skills to match your enthusiasm (and a car that won’t give up at the first sight of a dune), we want YOU on our team! Ready to participate in an unforgettable sand adventure and share some laughs? Click the link below or send me a message for more details. Let’s conquer the desert together!

Hi @Sam_, thank you for signing up for the drive. As it is your first drive with Carnity, can you please - indicate if you have previous off-road experience - confirm your car has front and rear towing points - confirm you have flag, tire deflator, compressor, radio Also take the time to read this chat in full, and watch the linked videos. Any specific question let me know 05 88 62 09 42. Thank you

@Abhishek Chikara not at all a silly question. Yes it is ok to bring passengers, but be sure they understand the concept. Even if we will do a few breaks, they have to be ready to sit in the car for 4 to 6 hours, including the time to reach meeting point. Be sure also they don't distract you during the drive, you will have to keep your own focus. Also to be clear, you cannot swap the driver, only you will drive your car during the drive. Once these things are clear for all, no issue to bring passengers.

@Luke K P @Jose Luis Campos @Steve Farmer @Yurybel @Mark B @Abhishek Chikara @Arvindraj @Gilberto @Jeevan Koshy @JohanE @ChrisW Thank you for signing-up for the drive tomorrow. Please check your route to reach the meeting point. Coming from Nahel on the E95, about 300m before the final location, you will see a road to your right, with a sign "...Winter Camp..." Take that road. It is closed by a fence. Reach slowly to the fence, it will open by itself. Then continue until you see the other cars. If there is fog on the route, take your time and drive safely, we will wait for you. Don't forget to use your wipers frequently to clear your view. I will indicate the convoy order and the radio channel by the end of the afternoon, stay tuned !

Morning @ChrisW. I will see what I can do...😅

@Steve Farmer, @Jose Luis Campos, @Yurybel, please take the time to watch the video attached on top of this chat, if you have not done it yet, it is very useful information for driving in the sand. Please take the time also to program your radio with the 10 Carnity frequencies. The post below contains guidelines and useful information related to radio communications. Of course, this is valid for other participants to the drive, if you have not yet done so.

@Yurybel, welcome to the club, I'm sure you will enjoy. Noted for your equipment, please make sure you have a radio also. See you on Saturday !

Hi @Steve Farmer, welcome to the club. Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday. In the meantime, if you have any question you can contact me 05 88 62 09 42

Welcome @Jose Luis Campos Thank you for the introduction, see you on Saturday. If you have a specific question in between, do not hesitate to contact me 05 88 62 09 42.

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. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programmable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LHbFHb1WQUtA55kV7 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: 10:00 AM 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 - 6 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