JeromeFJ Posted May 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) Dear Desert Drivers @Federico Galbieri @Alfred Alinazar @Suresh K @Jose Thomas @Haitham Khattab @Sergio Big Dawg @Hisham Masaad @Michel Van Woudenberg @KKIRAN @Beide Worku @Gerrit Bus @Tareck I hope you're all looking forward to the drive tomorrow. Tawi Nizwa is one of the iconic starting points for Carnity, and I'm sure most of you have already driven in this area. But it offers so many possible variations that each drive remains unique. It will be a mix of smooth dunes, some high climbs, nice ridges and bowls, a bit of technical... and of course a nice desert environment. Passengers are ok, provided that they have taken the necessary precaution for motion sickness. As a reminder, they are not allowed to drive. Check your radio, and tune it to Channel 2. Take as much rest as you can before the drive, you will need your full focus and concentration for the early morning ! The meeting is 5:15 am at https://goo.gl/maps/dmvrVEahLQhQyzyP6 The convoy order will be Edited May 27, 2022 by JeromeFJ 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haitham Khattab Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 Thanks @JeromeFJ, looking forward to an exciting drive ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Van Woudenberg Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 See you in a few hours @JeromeFJfyi I’m bringing my 1978 fj40 tomorrow, just in case that means you want me in another place in the convoy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKIRAN Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 Sorry team..just reached dubai…will not be able to join. Sorry for late withdrawal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haitham Khattab Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thank you @JeromeFJfor leading today’s Adventure, Amazing drive full of fun & learning! Thanks @Hisham Masaadfor your instrumental support throughout the drive! Thanks @Federico Galbieri& @Tareck see you all in future drives! some pictures in gallery 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeromeFJ Posted May 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Dear friends, it was a beautiful drive this morning. Departure facing the rising sun through the farms of Tawi Nizwa, the first set was smooth and easy, finding our way among the dunes, riding the smooth crests, going down a small slip face, progressively coming closer to Camel Rock. Reaching an elevated position, we had our first break, enjoying the view among the dunes until the last cars could clear a crossing that became soft. From there we made our way in the direction of Big Red, the dunes and ridges were becoming higher requiring more focus to keep the lines especially through some soft patches. Reaching Big Red itself, the faces were more steep, and a delicate crossing, going up, then down on the slip face, had at least 3 or 4 cars stuck, requiring shovelling team work. At this point the passenger of @Jose Thomas was not feeling well and was asking for an early exit. We rerouted to reach the tarmac, and @Michel Van Woudenberg took this opportunity to exit also, for the same reason. With a slightly shorter convoy, we were back on the sand for a few climbs along Big Red. Then, with more manoeuvrability, we tackled the succession of bowls and climbs of a tall dune. It was a pleasure to push the pace, and to see the convoy responding very well. …until @Suresh K got dragged into a deep pocket of soft sand. The recovery required a bit of time and efforts, and thanks to the hoist of @Hisham Masaad, he was able to get out without too much troubles. It was then time to reach the exit, and we did so crossing a last patch of technical dunes. Excellent 2nd lead from, @Federico Galbieri always keeping appropriate distance, and rerouting when needed, @Alfred Alinazar well driven, don’t hesitate on top of crests, keep enjoying, @Suresh K try to watch more the car in front on you to identify possible difficulties ahead, and focus on the instructions during recoveries, you will gain more confidence, @Jose Thomas also watch ahead to identify difficulties and be focused on the track, @Haitham Khattab well driven, watch your fish tailing on the side slopes, @Sergio Big Dawg nice to meet you, if you can drive more frequently, you will easily gain confidence, @Michel Van Woudenberg it was a pleasure to see the FJ40 on the sand, and you know how to handle it in the middle of a convoy, @Beide Worku, no issue at all, you have handled the F150 perfectly even in tight areas and over the crests, @Gerrit Bus always a pleasure to see the Gladiator in a drive, well driven also, @Tareck very reliable sweep as usual, thank you. Big additional thank you to @Hisham Masaad for his guidance and active support during the drive! 3 4 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Big Dawg Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thank you @JeromeFJ for the fun drive ans the detailed and spot-on recount! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beide Worku Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thank you friends for a great drive. Special thanks to @JeromeFJ @Hisham Masaad @Tareck for keeping us moving. First time seeing Tire Traction blocks in action, learning more tricks with time 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Van Woudenberg Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thanks Jerome diverge great routing across entertaining but smooth terrain also on behalf of my friends who bounce around with me 👌🏻👍🏻 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico Galbieri Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 Thank you everyone for the great drive! Here’s some photos! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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