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@DP1011 I love the spirit - morning drive was great! Thanks again for letting me in. While working on pictures, I noticed that @Issam Atra had windows opened during the ridge bashing - sir! respect! Edit: @Gurcharan Mehta hope you'll like these shots: I added remaining pics to the drive gallery! Enjoy!

This was an amazing drive today for many reasons. We had an excellent path set by @Simon D on one of his first drives as marshal. Felt like we were in very capable hands with good communication throughout the drive. We also had a good mix of technical, sabkha, sidings, and ridge riding, which I got a lot experience with today. It was good to meet you finally @Varun Mehndiratta and looking forward to driving with you again soon. Thanks @george charbel for making sure no one was left behind. I got to know @Faraz94 @Arravind @Stan @Deepak Eswar. It was also memorable because we actually made 52 kms in observance of the 52nd annual UAE National Day in more or less the same drive time as a normal drive. A testament to the guidance we had and of the caliber of drivers on the convoy. Impressive driving everyone. Finally and not in the least, it just might be my last drive as a Fewbie. I'm applying for Fewbie Plus today after finally being able to get in 10 drives in 6 months. This past year and part of last year was a challenge to keep up with consistent drives but I've done it today and what a great bunch of memories to have had on this one. Have an awesome week ahead everyone and see you on the sand soon! @Faraz94 @Arravind @Stan @Ishak @Deepak Eswar @Frans M @george charbel ( Convoy 2 - with @Simon D @Varun Mehndiratta )

What a wonderful drive with a perfect mix of different terrains and driving modes. Thank you @Simon D for marshaling, @Ishak for helping me with the radio and everyone for the great team

Dears, the most amazing and wonderful offshore experience that I had until now. Desert, mountains, rain, flash flooding with YAAALAAAAA water is coming, to camping and enjoying each other companies on a beautiful fire, to refusals and challenging soft sand on a 22 psi, to getting crested, recoveries and beautiful sceneries. This experience had everything that you can think of. Thank you so much @Frederic for thinking, planning and doing this amazing ride with chill and professional attitude. Thank you @Srikumar for your guidance support and funny moments, we had a nice combo with you two! Many thanks to all the rest of the convoy, I had fun driving and being with you gents @Soufiane @Alphin Aloor @Damian @Ahmed Farouk @AlexM @Christian Andras

Convoy 2 Drive Report : Dear Desert Warriors , @Faraz94 @Arravind @Stan @Ishak @Deepak Eswar @Frans M @george charbel @Emanuel this is the only word i could describe the way you have driven today. we have not only achieved our Goal of 52 KM but also exceeded to reach 69 KM 💪 . We started slowly driving through some easy flat tracks until we have warmed up to start afterwards practicing the ridge riding , criss crossing , then after seeing how well you are doing ,i decided to take you through a patch of technical terrain before we moved to a faster pace and higher dunes to enjoy the long range ridge riding . eventually to finish up we have played a little bit at the end doing some side slopping . you guys, could take what ever challenges i put you through.... Simply you were unstoppable!!! Special thanks to @Varun Mehndiratta for looking over my shoulder and @george charbel for making sure no one is left behind. Finally i would love to Congratulate @DP1011 for his 1st lead drive 🎉 and for inviting me to lead the 2nd convoy Well Done buddy below you could find drive statistics and information

DCT is not considered as 1 regular drive for promotion, let alone the whole level for various reasons: Regular drive instill the course correction of specific skill and give everyone ample time to learn each skill correctly and safely. Regular drive convoy discipline, majorly decides when anyone is ready for the next level or not. Regular drive stuck and refusal are always welcome and encouraged for skill enhancement, rather than fighting gravity excessively or even borderline, which I am sure all DCT participants must have done during that day. My humble advice, is don't rush through the promotions and enjoy every drive to learn off-roading safely, which goes a long way.

Thank You @Simon D & @Varun Mehndiratta for this amazing and beautiful drive. The most amazing thing was the track, which was complimented by the pace of drive. This drive helped me practice more technical areas as well as the ridge riding. Overall, a fantastic experience on a lovely morning 😍🔥🚗 P.S: Thanks @Arravind for keeping an eye on my bumper 😄

Hi Ale, saw the dropouts. Still Ok to join the drive?

Dear Desertnauts sorry for the short briefing, due to my return from a long business trip. I will explain more and be more detailed tomorrow, just before starting. In the meantime, find below the convoy order: @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke in Second Lead @Dan S at #3 @Rafey Hashmi at #4 @mahesh at #5 @Gurcharan Mehta at Center @Abhilash Kottakkal at #7 @Gautam Banka at #8 @frederic demolder at #9 @Sreenath G at #10, and @Ashutosh Garg in Sweep. I do encourage all to come with a full tank, as the drive should be quite long (but not enough to need a jerry can). The radio channel will be chosen on the spot (among Carnity's published frequencies). Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, for a timely departure at 8:00 AM. Have a nice Sunday.