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We managed to cover about 30 kms which is good considering it was a Newbie drive and the terrain. Looking at the elevation profile it is evident we had some good variation and small hill climbs throughout.

Post Drive Report We had a wonderful drive yesterday morning. Thank you everyone for showing up on time and ready for briefing at 6 am; however, one driver showed up at the wrong meeting point for Lisali. He joined us there shortly after. It's important to check the full drive post and location. We set off at about 6:30 am heading into the desert via the community road and camel track. After entering the desert we reset the spacing between some of the cars up front which was mostly maintained during the drive. We headed east as planned with some challenges to practice new skills with some of our newer drivers. The dunes got progressively taller and longer with patches of soft sand to add into the mix. There were many learning opportunities for both a few drivers and for our support team members, thank you! These opportunities are what contributes to newer driver confidence and skill building and helps support team members eventually become great drive leads. We didn't go as far south as planned though we did complete the loop and exit at one of the two planned locations and on time. Overall, considering the convoy members and the challenges we faced, you all drove really well. A big shout out to @Andrei S and @J-P L for supporting the drive. You were both pretty busy with stucks, refusals and one pop-out. Thanks @khurramm for being second lead. @Richard Jowett I'll be removing you from the drive this morning though I'm glad you were able to drive with @Chris Meir and get a good taste of what's to come. Sounds like all your car issues will be sorted for the next drive. Nonetheless, welcome to Carnity. Also a warm welcome to @Khalid Sharaf to Carnity and your first drive. Your previous experience was helpful. Would love to hear your feedback on your first drive with us and how it went for you. It was good to meet you @Jakob T. Overall you drove well though you were initially having challenges with low lines and hesitation on the side approaches. I have no doubt with another drive or two you will find the sweet spot to nail those. Keep it up please. It was good to meet you also @Asif Ahamed, @Avilash and @Chris Meir. Hope you had a fun morning out with us. Feel free to post your pictures in the Gallery for the drive. I'll be posting the Gaia drive track and the Relive video shortly.

Running late due to Fog.

No need to rush. Especially given Abu Dhabi has a blanket speed limit of 80 kph in fog (…the cameras will get you!).

There's insane levels of fog, I might be late

Good evening @DP1011 @ChrisW @Sam Selim so long story cut short, I’ll not be able to make it tomorrow morning as my AC has broken. The AC kind of broke on Chris’s drive last week, but it then miraculously fixed itself. After having checked I was given the all ok but on the way home today it broke again, I took it to the Auto pro garage near my house and it turns out my AC compressor has broken … not a lot I can do today; but I’ve got it booked in the garage for Monday. Apologies for this but it’s one of those things that can happen I suppose 🫣 hopefully I’ll be back with you guys next weekend.

Hi Deepack and Sam Unfortunately, my Front spring collar ripped off this afternoon on the jeep so wont be able to make it thank you sebastian

Hi Luke, great to see you back in the saddle……😎 unfortunately traveling in the week but can’t wait to whip up some iced lattes in the dunes …….. have a great drive all !

Thanks for making this happen guys it is much appreciated!!

I have a couple of nice videos, but unfortunately, above 10 MB

This bunch of reprobates will make for an awesome drive!

Hi Folks @Krinesh @Glenn W @nithish468@ChrisW @Carl Stanley @Andrew John Melvill @Sebastian Nohse @[email protected]@_Herman_ @Infaz @Eddie-Dune-Glider Thanks to @Sam Selim & @Asif Hussain who has kindly agreed to take one more convoy - We have No WL members and convoy order as below : See you all at 6 for briefing. Please arrive little earlier, so you are deflated and flags up by 6, and we make the most of pleasant weather

Hi Emanuel, good morning. after all the palaver last night, the car wouldn’t start this morning. We’re heading to the meeting point now and will jump in with Chris (Ford Raptor).

Updated link to meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/9WDBUxXZjzXJzBAM9 Coords: 24.3813300, 54.9875410 @khurramm

Thank you…very lucky and very appreciative. I can’t wait…see you all tomorrow..!

Thanks @Chris Meir. You are in luck @Richard Jowett. See you in the morning. I love it when a plan comes together.

yes I’ve got it. Please bring your spare flag. see you tomorrow

Thanks @Chris Meir. Please confirm you have the mount. I have an old quick release flag pole.

I might have a spare quick-release mount but I have no spare flag

Hi Emanuel, I’ve attached an image of what I have.

@_luke_ finally welcome back!💥 I am trying to convince myself to travel to Abu dhabi on a weekday! Could you please help me with the GPS coordinates. The location link does not seem to be working for me. I need to plan properly to reach in time if at all😁

@Richard Jowett do you have a mount on the back?

Totally understood, and there will be more opportunities. On the small off chance someone has a spare it would be greatly appreciated.