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Thanks for the message. Last week I had my first experience in the Master Class with Mr Asif. And yes I just bought the flag and the radio. For sure I will watch the videos. Thank you!

Dear Desertnauts, in preparation for Saturday's drive, a few notes to prepare yourselves. First of all, the meeting point will be just off E14, in front of the entrance of the National Guard's barracks, just inside Abu Dhabi territory (hence watch for speed cameras and remember not to exceed the speed limit as I know you would in Dubai). The area is technically still Ghantoot, but you will reach the meeting point driving in the direction of Al Faqa, hence away from Ghantoot. Just follow the Google Maps or Waze directions, and you should have no issues finding it. The terrain, as described in the drive's announcement, is made of low dunes, many of them long range, with firm sand (most of the time), and presents various highlights, such as palm groves, clay rock formations, and possibly oryx herds. We'll drive around the dunes, make sure we know how to cross them straight on, possibly do some riding on flat top ridges, and perhaps practice some more advanced skills, based on the convoy's response. I will give a detailed technical briefing about all the necessary skills and security provisions just after the start of the drive, so all members, including Absolute Newbies will feel comfortable. I will issue the convoy order tomorrow, just before the drive, after I evaluate a couple of possibilities, based on drivers' experience and type of car. The radio channel will also be announced tomorrow. In the meantime, have a great end of the week.

Dear Desertnauts, due to work commitments, I don't have much time to prepare the briefing. All the more reason to go out there tomorrow afternoon, and let out the pressure. It will be a precision driving adventure, with mostly, if not exclusively, tight technical dunes, all the way around te "Eye of Sauron" (AKA as Dubai's Solar Tower). The new desert landmark will be always lurking from the convoy's right flank, and our goal will be, even more than in previous drives through this treacherous area (i.e. the "infamous" Leaders' Leads, and the Eye of Sauron's inaugural drive last month) to navigate the crests, twisting and turning along their lines, with utmost engine control, limiting the bursts of power perhaps to exiting a few sand bowl. Please note that the meeting point will be around the roundabout midway toward Solar Park from Qudra's gas station. There will be a break in the guard-rail, from which we can access the starting point, just next to the pylon track. The convoy order will be the following: @Fabien Monleau in Second Lead @Mahmoud Taha at #3 @Ali Abas at #4 @Pacific at Center @Senthil Kumar at #6 @Chris Wing at #7, and @Rob S in Sweep. The radio channel will be chosen on the spot. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a great evening.

@Beide Worku @Santoso Marjuki @Mus_hus78 @Imran Kashif thank you all for signing up. @Mus_hus78 and @Imran Kashif i see you both had joined back to back drive, @Srikumar's drive at sweihan on previous night where the drive will end at mid night and my drive will start early morning at LIWA which is around 3.5 Hrs drive form sweihan to meeting point. Please re-think your decision before joining any of these drives. Terrain like LIWA should be taken seriously and your utmost concentration is required which might fade out quickly if you don't get good sleep prior to drive. Minimum attendees for this drive will be 4. Even one drop out from current attendees will force me to call of this drive. I request everyone to confirm your presence.

As you can see, we have a long waitlist for the drive on Saturday morning, and unfortunately, I will not be able to accommodate everyone. I will take max 2 cars in addition to the limit (1+10+2). Check your agenda and if you are not sure to attend, please let me know or remove your RSVP, to avoid having empty spot on Saturday morning. So currently @Bashar Beasha @Stumpy Paj @Abdul Basit Khan @Juan R @Joseph Raju @Gary F @Glenn W @Sayed Bilal @Frans M @Ahmad Nerat confirmed attendees. No need to confirm again, just let me know if you cannot make it. @Bravoecho @Stan Waitlist #1 and #2 for a first weekend drive accepted. Please confirm you are still available and interested. Thank you for your understanding

Hi. You can enter the coordinates: 24.678028,55.176936 Or there is a link at top of page 1 in the description of drive called meeting point location which will open Google maps 👍

Hello @essam ibrahim. The meeting point had just been published. Thanks a lot.

Hi @JeromeFJ, yes I am available and interested. Thank you very much

I remember the time when we were Fewbie drivers @Varun Mehndiratta…. Fortunate ones to have experience it firsthand…. I believe this is one skill that every off-roader needs to master.. as there is no other alternative to the tried and trusted Blip Blip…. @Gaurav

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY 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 Plus and above When: March 5th 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 6.30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/9TLFuKNJSPyp6gFG8 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. 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 Saturday - 9 AM 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

Got it. Many thanks!

Hello @FERNANDO SYRIO. The meeting point is indicated in the drive's announcement. Let me know if you find it. Thanks.

Hi I don't know very well the region. Could you please send the location in the way I can put in the google maps?

Dear @Ale, dear @FERNANDO SYRIO, since I've noticed this would be your first full drive with Carnity, I'd like to ask if you have also had other previous experiences in desert driving. Kindly make sure you are carrying a flag and a radio. In preparation for Saturday's outing, please make sure to watch the 5 videos linked at the top of the drive's post, and review the following link: Let me know of any questions you may have regarding the drive and/or your car, etc. I'll be giving a technical briefing prior to our departure on Saturday, so that everyone in the convoy will be up to speed with the necessary skills and safety procedure that will ensure a successful drive. Looking forward to hearing from you.

see you all saturday. looking forward to it!

@Ale Vallecchi good afternoon , thanks for your update , see you shortly .

Noted @Stan, thank you @Ahmed Wagdy, you are next in line. Are you still available and interested ?

Hi @JeromeFJcan’t make it at this point. Looking forward to joining next week. Have a nice drive

Hi @GauravSoni I am kind of under the weather from yesterday, not taking a risk, so withdrawing. See you on the next one.

Congratulations @PETELCZYC PAJERO - lukeon the promotion. Enjoy your new level.

Congratulations @Ron.Pon the promotion

Congratulations @Tharun Kumar Von the promotion. Waiting to see you growing further in the ranks. Cheers

@Hisham Masaad, many thx for the amazing drive. We should change the name to ViP fewbie drive in the blog... We started on time, Only three cars achieved the starting point. @Bashar Beasha, with his super safari was flowting in the dunes like a better fly. The drive was mixed with different terrains @Hisham Masaad was leading and @Bashar Beasha was then next and i was enjoying the scene from the back. Hisham was pushing us slowly but surely.. once we reached the big red dunes, things started to be more challenging while we crosing and climbing the dunes. On the otherside safari cars were flowting like crazy around us. At the point i believe Hisham decided to draw his master piece track to looks like a flower: It was really challenging and nice.. At the particular time, Badayer dunes were calling us 😁😁🤗🤗 to give it a try... I was so happy when Hisham took us to Badayer... Honestly, the last 30 minutes in Badayer worth the whole drive.. we completed successfully the drive with big smiles on our faces with zero issues. Finally, i argues our generous Marshalls to orgnize more drives in Badayer area for Fewbies 🤪🤪. For the time being, ill work hard to achieve the next level in the group as fun keeps going up as we going further in enhancing our offroading skills.. Short report vedio can be found in the bellow link https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS89ste1w/ Thx again Hisham for all of ur efforts and insight's.. Thx carnity for giving us this opportunity to enjoy offroading. Looking forward to drive with all of u. Ahmad

Congratulations @Yaseen87 - enjoy the pace that comes with FB+

Enjoy the new level, @Ron.P

congratulations @Ron.P enjoy your new level

Well done @Ron.P !!

Title of the drive should be - Who dares wins!! as for a session on blip blip all will come out Victorious 👍 Great initiative @GauravSoni and have fun all.

Congratulations @Yaseen87

Apologies, I won’t be able to make this one this time. Enjoy everyone