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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: 20 January 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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 Deepak @DP1011 for an excellent drive this morning ! Nice location and itinerary, good mix of technical and wider dunes, perfect pace, a few challenges here and there, excellent management of the convoy.. Beautiful selection of lines, keeping the level on the high side, but always within the convoy capabilities. It was a pleasure to drive under your lead ! (and I was about to forget an amazing self recovery from a deep pocket hidden on top of a dune!) Excellent drive from every participant, the sand was very soft, and Deepak kept throwing in more climbs, ridge riding and crossing! It was above Fewbie level on many occasions, and you managed very well, always under control. Well done @Ahmed Farouk, @Aser, @Robk, @frederic demolder. Thank you for the support and more experienced members @Pascal, @munkybizness, @Bjoern, @Naveen Raj @Amr Aydin for joining also, it was nice to see you after a long time! Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you soon.

Dear Desert Drivers, Happy to drive with you tomorrow. Thank you Deepak for preparing the drive and the convoy order. Arriving to the meeting point, you will need to cross the line to the left. Even if there is little traffic, ensure you signal and cross safely. Then you will see a gate, just drive in slowly and it will open. Last but not least, you will see another Carnity convoy getting assembled (Newbie, with @Davie Chase) pass them with care and our meeting point will be after them. Last recommendation, it will be cold early morning !

Thank four for informing early Johan, see you next time

See you next time Ben

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Welcome to Carnity off road club Fewbie drive, meeting at Al Fayah. Expect lots of space, pristine dunes, and soft sands. Please ensure your off-road gear is as per your rank and you bring lots of enthusiasm with you as this will be a drive through a great variety of terrain with a few challenges. Deepak will lead and manage this drive with me. 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 When: 13 January 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 07:00 am - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VAGWQTFzRjdVEbsR9?g_st=ic Approximate finish time: 11:00 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Thank you @Simon D for a great drive yesterday morning. The drive was well prepared, and nicely executed.the first portion from Tawi Nizwa, out of the beaten tracks was really enjoyable for a start, and the pace was perfect for a warm up for the whole convoy. Higher dunes were tempting, but the soft sand made it difficult for the back of the convoy and you reasonably decided to turn back in direction to Pink Rock. Despite the cross tracks we could enjoy a few high climbs, well executed by everyone in the convoy, according to the capabilities of their cars. During the break we noticed one man waving at us close to his car. We reached him with @Simon D. It was a lonely unexperimented driver, who tried to follow our convoy for a few dunes…. And got crested. After a quick pull, and some recommendations, we put him back on an easy track and could continue the drive. Simon took us across the Pink Rock and we were going up and down on the back side when the second incident occurred. A motorised paraglider came quite low over us and was intending to cross the mountain when it missed the summit ridge by a few meters and hit the ground. Simon took @Mahmut as passenger and could reach him first. @Robk was already halfway and courageously continued to climb by foot. I reached them immediately after. We checked on the guy who appeared to be globally ok, apart from a pain in the knee and ankle on one leg. He could stand so carefully we helped him to Simon's car to bring him down. Mahmut helped folding the wing and put it in my car, and we were left with the propeller, big thing weighting 30 kg, to be kept upwards to avoid leaking fuel. Luckily Rob's Gladiator was already half way in the slope. We carried the propeller down to the truck and strapped it at the back. The guy was still doing ok, and wanted to reach his car parked in Badayer, so we decided to keep him with us, and Simon adjusted his planned route accordingly. The rest of the drive was a nice stroll through the dunes, quietly reaching the big dune behind Big Red where we started to climb until the convoy got scattered between two soft bowls with other convoys crossing around. @Simon D skilfully put the convoy back in order, and we reached the exit close to Big Red. Excellent lead and management of the convoy from @Simon D, congratulations! @Mahmut well done through the drive. You struggled crossing some slip faces but it will improve as you get sync with your car. @Feras_Sh well managed also. The Pajero was under powered compared to the rest of the convoy and you had 2 passengers, but you did your best, and went through most challenges. @Robk well done with the Gladiator. You have good control of your car, continue to enjoy ! @Ben Lee no issue at all, the Jeep went easily through the dunes and climbs. Unfortunately considering the different situations, you did not have the opportunity to take all the challenges, it will be for next time. @Ranjan Das, great support in guiding other cars when need, alway a pleasure to have you in the convoy. Thank you all for the great support and participation in the different recoveries of this eventful drive !

Dear Desert Drivers, @Simon D @AnasArif @Mahmut @Feras_Sh @Ranjan Das @Robk @Ben Lee @DanielN @Andrei S Last update for tomorrow Meeting at 7:00 am at Tawi Nizwa https://maps.app.goo.gl/8h8yf4zznDE4jQbJ6 The convoy order will be posted soon by Simon (but you can have an idea...). We will use Carnity Radio Channel 4. Take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning ! PS : Flu and COVID are roaming around, please refrain from hugging and shaking hands, and consider masks if we are close together during a recovery.

@AnasArif @Ahmed Farouk @Mahmut @Feras_Sh @Ranjan Das @Robk @Ben Lee @DanielN @Andrei S You are confirmed for this drive from Tawi Nizwa. @Simon D will share the lead and support with me. Expect a nice variety of terrains, some technical portions, open dunes, a few high climbs and beautiful desert views. As we are in the peak period, we might cross other convoys and for sure we will have cross tracks in most places, but there is lots of space to enjoy and have fun. We will publish the convoy order by the end of the afternoon. In the meantime, let me know if you changed your plans or cannot attend. Stay tuned !

Noted @Gary F. Ni issues. Enjoy Lisaili and see you for a next drive !

@Ahmed Farouk some portions can be technical, but less than Lisailli. It will be a good mix including open dunes and some high climbs

Noted Marek, enjoy Yellow Truck drive !

We have open a new drive at he same timing Sat 06 Jan at 7:00 am in Tawi Nizwa, and we have added all wait list to this new drive. If you are OK with that, kindly remove yourself from this waitlist If you changed your plan, or don't like the new location, kindly let me know and remove your RSVP for the Tawi Nizwa drive, https://carnity.com/events/event/2073-morning-fewbie-desert-drive-tawi-nizwa-sharjah-06-jan-2023/ you are still in the waitlist for Lisailli.

@Gary F @Andrei S @Mahmut @Robk @Ben Lee @AnasArif @DanielN @Ahmed Farouk @Feras_Sh @Marek_was003 Good morning all, Demand was high for @Davie Chase drive in Lisailli, we have added a Fewbie drive in Tawi Nizwa at the same time Saturday 06 Jan morning 7:00 am. I have added you for this new drive, so that you can have a spot secured for Saturday. If you are OK with that, kindly remove yourself from the waitlist of Davie's. If you changed your plan, or don't like the new location, kindly let me know and remove your RSVP for this drive, you are still in the waitlist for Lisailli. @Simon D will lead and support the drive with me.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Welcome to Carnity off road club Fewbie drive, meeting at Tawi Nizwa please ensure your off-road gear is as per your rank and you bring lots of enthusiasm with you as this will be a drive through great variety of terrain with a few challenges. Simon will lead and manage this drive with me. 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 When: 06 January 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 07:00 am - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8h8yf4zznDE4jQbJ6 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Interesting indeed to have the full sequence

Dear Desert Drivers, Yes unfortunately, the end of the drive was a bit abrupt. @Bravoecho hopefully you can soon get back on the sand. Yes, a bit low on the ridge, the track a bit churned, and a combination of early fishtail, one wheel on the other side of the ridge, made the car spin and rotate perpendicular to the ridge, and then the middle of the car got stuck as per your photo, and the car flipped. Thankfully you were unhurt, and congratulations for keeping your positive attitude after the roll. Before that, it was a drive close to perfect, (despite @Gary F's mechanical issue). Nice dunes, unexplored area, beautiful morning light, and a team of very good drivers. The ride was spiced with a few high climbs, a big bowl that was tackled by each of you with determination and control, a special ridge, like descending into the void, and a few others. @Shahid Mehmood, @Waqar Sarwar, congratulations for your first Fewbie Plus, you went through the challenges with great concentration and control. Nathan @Stumpy Paj, thank you for the second lead and support, good to see you with @Bravoecho after a long time, @Lawrence_Chehimi, @Ashutosh Garg, welcome back in the sand, hope to see you in many drives this winter, @Gertjan @Gary F, thank you for watching the back of the convoy.

Hi @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad, I'm sorry, but I cannot accept you to the drive if you don't have the specified rank, especially on that short notice and also we have not yet driven together. Thank you for your understanding, and see you for another drive next time.

Dear Desert Drivers, @Stumpy Paj @Shahid Mehmood @Waqar Sarwar @Bravoecho @Lawrence_Chehimi @Ashutosh Garg @Gertjan @Gary F , last update for tomorrow : Meeting at 6:45 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fxdxk5HwrCU6p4yKA The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 4. Enjoy the evening, have a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !