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Hey guys, thanks for coming out this morning! We all arrived in good time to then try and wait for the fog to burn off. Giving it until around 07.30, we decided to go take a look with probably around 50 metres of visibility. The first stretch of sand we tackled as more of an overlanding drive, initially covering some fairly flat terrain and discovering larger and more defined dunes as we moved east. I think in clear weather there’s potential for some good ridges here, albeit there was a good amount of vegetation off the crests. We then hit a farm track and stopped for a while to see if the weather would clear. It didn’t especially, so we moved off again - heading west to backtrack before re-entering the sand to work our way north-east. This area was far trickier, with many fenced off areas. Just as the fog lifted a bit we did find a limited area with some bigger dunes and had a play. It was good to at least rev the engines a bit before finishing. We then headed out via the tracks and inflated by the camel racetrack. All in all it was useful to explore the area, and I was able to map a few fence lines and entry points for us. You all drove very well, and I was pleased to see everyone driving safely and considerately given the conditions. Thank you! (…as usual, click the gear icon and select a higher quality first to see this properly)

My two potential rides from Abu Dhabi cancelled so I'm out as well 😅 @Ale Vallecchi enjoy and see you some time soon

Hi everyone apologies but won’t be able to join you… I look eagerly forward to the next one! enjoy

No worries @ChrisW. I'll do my best to show the convoy the lovely Chalk Domes you discovered. Get better soon 🍀

@Ale Vallecchi Will have to give my v late apologies for this one. Recovering from tonsillitis and I think this morning’s drive used up what I had in the energy tank! Have a blast, this area was very generous to us when we went last time.

POST DRIVE REPORT A big thank you to everyone for being on time despite the construction delays on E311 northbound before the E66 exit, which affected some members of the convoy. As planned, we set off shortly after the briefing, which was co-hosted by our newest Advisor and Lead-in-Training, @Frans M. Thank you, Frans, for the fantastic support as Centre Forward, helping manage one stuck and a few refusals throughout the drive. A special thanks as well to @JC_E for taking the Second Lead position and for assisting with the recovery of the Toyota Prado. Your support was greatly appreciated, as was the excellent spacing you maintained behind the lead vehicle, which allowed flexibility when making route adjustments. Thank you to @Mei Ling for the excellent radio communication from the back of the convoy, keeping everyone informed and connected throughout the drive. As planned, we entered the beautiful Lisaili area and headed towards the patch of longitudinal dunes. It took us some time to reach the area as several very new drivers were still getting accustomed to driving on sand and learning the characteristics of their vehicles. However, it was encouraging to see noticeable improvements in both confidence and vehicle control as the drive progressed and we gradually introduced some slightly more challenging terrain. After a well-deserved break, we made our way back towards the exit point while continuing to enjoy the scenery that makes this part of the Dubai desert so special. A special congratulations to our newest club member, @Stephan Guglieri, on successfully completing his first drive with Carnity. Well done also to @Pierre-andre Nutteand @Nagarjun S. There were a few learning opportunities along the way, but all of you showed good progress and a positive attitude throughout the morning. I'm glad to hear that everyone enjoyed the stunning landscapes and unique character of this beautiful section of the Dubai desert. Our track together is below. A distance of 27 kms covered is good for a Newbie drive and we had some good elevation profiles, meaning we had some good NB level hill climbs and descents to practice with. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all on the sand again soon!

Extremely thick fog this morning. No need to rush. We’ll be waiting for it to clear a bit as the sun comes up.

Dear all, thank you very much for a very nice drive this afternoon! Thank you @Emanuel, @JC_E, @Frans M and @Mei Ling for leading and supporting! And welcome new Carnity drivers! Enjoy the weekend and see you next time in the sand!