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Thank you for joining the drive this morning. We had a great time with a lot of different terrains. A nice practice in the first set of medium size dunes for a warm-up, with straight crossings, ridge riding, a few soft patches in the way... a few stucks and refusals were cleared without difficulties. After a break, we progressively reached higher climbs and into the Ghafeteen bowl. We could push the engines, experiencing acceleration and momentum, as well as controlling the speed in the descents. After another break for the view, we continued our route to the East through a mix of technical dunes and sabkha with a final set of long easy flowing dunes before reaching the tarmac. @Jason M excellent driving, thank you for the support as 2nd lead, very well executed. @Amer Alsabbagh very well done, the drive was definitely above NB level and you did great. Try to maintain continuous momentum rather than accelerating and check your fishtailing, you will progress well into FB level. @Hartzel you have excellent control of your car, including in the climbs, continue to enjoy, @Vijaya Kumar Doppa nice to see you back in the sand, the Rubicon is in good hands, @Aser, thank you for the support in the middle of the convoy,, and showing how to circle a bowl! @Steffi you handle to TJ very well in every situations. @Jerome getting confident with the Raptor, no issues at all, @Thomas54675 try to focus more on your line on ridges to avoid occasional fishtailing. Many thanks for the support in the sweep position, with timely indications ! See you all on a next drive !

DRIVE DESCRIPTION-WHAT TO EXPECT Join us for a gentle overlanding and desert drive exploring the diverse terrains of Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah. This drive is designed to be relaxed, scenic, and educational—perfect for newcomers and those looking to build confidence off-road. Bring your camera and your sense of adventure, and let’s explore together! 📸🌵 ⚠️IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLY: All participants must review and follow the club guidelines below: Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities 🚙 JOINING OUR CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME? Please share a small introduction and provide the following details: Vehicle Make, Model, Color, and Year Any prior off-road experience (if applicable). Confirmation of front and rear tow hooks / recovery points Confirmation you have a programmable radio and safety flag. 🎥 MUST WATCH BELOW: Newbie Video Briefing (mandatory) 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 24 May 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: Batayeh Farm Track: https://goo.gl/maps/wVRWfBhKKidwhzCy5 Approximate finish time: 10AM 🚗VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Any proper 4x4 vehicle. If in doubt, please mention on the drive topic. Front and rear tow hooks / recovery points. 8–10 inches minimum ground clearance 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Loads of water, snacks, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We also recommend adequate protection from the sun and closed shoes. 🧰 OFFROAD GEARS Tire deflator and Tire pressure gauge. Air compressor. A programmable Walkie-talkie radio. Off-road safety flag. A proper shovel. First-aid kit and Fire extinguisher. ✅ RSVP Confirm your attendance by clicking on "GOING" in the Calendar Event. Your name will appear on the RSVP list. If the RSVP is full, add yourself to the waitlist. As soon as a spot becomes available you will be moved automatically to the RSVP list. The RSVP closes one day prior to the drive Latecomers will be turned back (no exceptions) No RSVP = No Drive Please withdraw your RSVP if plans change Repeated no-shows may result in 1-month suspension PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Thanks so much @JeromeFJ. It was a wonderful drive in a beautiful location. Perfect to ease back in after a bit of a break. Thanks to all the support crew, too. See you back in the sand soon.

One of the good drives with more learning.

We rolled out into the dunes early in the morning with cool temperatures, soft sand, and beautifully clean terrain waiting for us. The convoy settled in quickly, with @Diego earning the honours of the first refusal of the drive — a gentle reminder that Fayah was going to demand focus from everyone right from the start. The pace steadily built as we linked ridgeline after ridgeline, carving across some beautifully technical terrain. I got a little too ambitious on one long curved ridge and ended up beautifully crested on both diffs. @Zsolt and @Hani crest king jumped straight into action with the shovels, working hard to free the car before @Rob S delivered the final pull with the rope to get things moving again. A couple more refusals followed later in the drive as the convoy kept pushing through the soft technical sections. One thing became very clear throughout the morning — we did a lot of ridgelines. The convoy flowed smoothly across countless connected crests and criss-crosses, making full use of the terrain while keeping excellent spacing and momentum. Midway through the drive we paused for a short break after experiencing some GPS jamming overhead, most likely caused by fighter jets operating in the area. It definitely added a slightly more chaotic vibe to the drive for me as the navigation systems briefly lost its mind. After the break we continued deeper into the technical zone, where a popout gave the team another opportunity to demonstrate great teamwork and quick recovery skills before carrying on. Thanks @Mehmet Volga and @Rob S for sorting the tyre and getting us going again. To finish the drive, we headed into the desert safari area for one final playful session in the churned-up dunes before wrapping up at 10:35 AM after a fantastic morning of technical ridge riding, teamwork, and nonstop desert fun. Its was a fun, fast drive. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon @Diego @Hani crest king @Zsolt @Abhishek Chikara @Rob S @nithish468 @Cristian @Mehmet Volga