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Thank you for a great drive @ChrisW and everyone that was there. I had a blast and learned loads. Couldn’t have asked for a better group for my first foray into Salamat.

Hey guys - many thanks again, I had a lot of fun going out with you all this morning. It was a varied drive, starting with some surprisingly clean and fun to drive on sands around Old Lady Dune, before a much less comfortable trip across the technical dunes to go past the airport and into Salamat itself. Following our short break we moved through the Oasis Half Bowl, 360 Bowl, Al Yarhar Bowl and finally the Egg Bowl, before using the last 20 minutes to just enjoy the slopes. Thank you to @Asif Hussain and @Andrew John Melvill for your support, and it was great to see @Diego, @Krinesh and @Zed at the back with the trucks! Finally well done @Danie, you stepped up well today and did your first drive in Salamat nicely. I was a little late in starting the track recorder, so the numbers below are actually a bit more like 3 hours driving and 65 km distance covered. Raw clips from the Insta 360: Short AI compilation of today's drive: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-KlWTzpnDOU

i am happy to announce that @Sam Selim will now lead this drive!

Very kind thanks to @Asif Hussain for supporting this drive too!

Please read, understand, and follow the guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities below. 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: 11 July 2026, Saturday Meeting time: 06:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VwTDKej6qiSn2sSJ8 Action Plan: A flowing morning drive starting from Tawi Nazwa and making our way through Pink Rock, Big Red and crossing to Iftar and Super Bowl. The objective is to maintain a smooth, consistent convoy with minimal interruptions while enjoying the area's famous dunes, tackling as many climbs as the terrain offers. 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 and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. 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:

DRIVE PLAN 🏜️ Old Lady to Salamat — Fewbie Plus Drive | Sunday Morning Sunday morning we're heading out for one of the most exciting Fewbie Plus routes going! We'll air down at the meet point, warm up through the sand entry, then take on the legendary Old Lady Dune before winding south into Salamat's playground of deep bowls. Expect tall dunes, punchy climbs and a proper run of bowls — Oasis Half Bowl, the 360 Bowl, Al Yarhar and the Egg Bowl — for the ultimate mix of thrill and technique. Fun, fast-paced and rewarding. Sign up below! 🚗💨 Please avoid bringing guests with you unless they have previously had experience at this level. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two-Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie+ and above When: 12 July 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 5:30 AM (aired down and rolling by 06:00 AM) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EyhEGuc87TSvU23o6 Approximate finish time: 9:00AM 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 GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor Walkie-talkie radio Off-road flag Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 8 cars only (inc. lead and support). RSVP will close on Friday 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 - without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Thanks @ChrisW for the drive, happy to finally see you leading a drive, especially in Salamat 👍👏👏 Always good to catch up with old friends, Carnity is the safest convoy to test drive new cars. Once again, you saved me, this time with 3 zip ties 😂 Looking forward to drive with @Andrew John Melvill next time ✌️

Thanks a lot @Looper, I look forward to driving this terrain with you

Thank you everyone for a lovely drive this morning! Luckily it was not that hot out today which gave us time for some great cardiovascular digging excersises to keep our hearts strong. Shovels and smiles all round!

Machine head: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yNVzabtBrwpXFdem6?g_st=ic

I got them from Machinehead @Pierre-andre Nutte

Mine was fabricated at Machinehead. Custom jobs for Pajeros.

Hi. I got my front and rear bash plates fabricated and fitted by DNC Auto Repair in DIP 1. They will.also do a flag mount. Cheers

Such fun and challenging drive that was today guys, I really enjoyed and absolutely learnt a lot from it. Hope you all did! Thank you all for arriving on time this morning, we started at 06:45am which it was perfect 👌🏻 Special thanks to @Emanuel for coming out today with the 2nd lead duties and keeping an eye on me. @Infaz, you done really well today dealing with so many steps that are really challenging for an extra LWB! @Carl Stanley & @Ash S., it's always a pleasure seeing and driving with you guys. Keep up the good work and looking after those 2 beasts! Amazing support from @Mahesh_ & @Jose Luis Campos, you guys done a great work today. Thanks you so much. Also @Mahesh_, many thanks to your passenger with his photography skills/passion, I look forward to seeing them all. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and see you again soon!

Wouldn’t change a thing, Zeddy…I learned how to fix cars in the far side of Liwa with you!

Dang, u have good memory of each calamity I had in the desert 😂😂😂

@Zed If you extra promise to make sure your fluids are topped up, battery leads torqued down and gearbox linkage is tight…then of course!

Hi @ChrisW just bought a new car and renewed my subscription, but this is the only drive for Sunday. Can I still squeeze in and follow from the back of convoy? 😊

RSVP NOW CLOSED Dear @Asif Hussain @Danie @Andrew John Melvill @Krinesh @Diego - looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning. The drive order is as below, and we will use Channel 3 (446.056-25). We will meet at the point as advertised before: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EyhEGuc87TSvU23o6 We should aim to meet from 05.30 and be rolling no later than 6am, ideally earlier than this given we are a small and experienced convoy. The plan will be to move across to the Old Lady Dune, explore the slopes there as a gentle warm up, then drive cross country heading south between Al Saad and the airport before reaching Salamat from the north side. Our mission in Salamat will be to visit a number of the bowls - nothing crazy in view of the temperatures and soft sands, but a chance to stretch our right foot and practice our skills at pace. We will take regular breaks for our cars and ourselves (!), and aim to complete by circa 09.00.

Congratulations @Sebastian Nohse

Hi all @Emanuel, @Mahesh_, @khurramm, @Infaz, @Cristian, @Carl Stanley, @Ash S. & @Jose Luis Campos, please find the convoy order below. The plan is to start the briefing at 06:30 am so please arrive as early as you need to deflate and prep etc. We will be using channel 4 (446.081). Please get enough rest and bring an extra bottle of water for yourself as you will need it. See you all in the morning Inshallah!

Good morning all, @Emanuel, @khurramm, @Infaz, @Ash S., @Jose Luis Campos, @Cristian & @Mahesh_.. Thank you for signing up for this drive and hope you're having a good week. TGIF!! I will be posting the convoy order later today and look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Please stay tuned!

@ChrisW my pleasure! It will be an honor to follow you and witness your first independent lead. I am genuinely looking forward to being part of this special milestone and sharing the experience with you. Stay confident, trust your instincts and enjoy every moment. See you on the Sand!