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We were all assembled and ready by 20:00 for a short but focused briefing before heading into the sands. Spirits were high and everyone was eager for a midweek blast under the stars. We kicked things off with a warm-up session — some playful sidies and small ridge runs to get both drivers and vehicles into rhythm. After about 45 minutes exploring the south side, we crossed over to the northern section, where the dunes grew taller and the challenges sharper. Here the real fun began — we practised left-right switching, double switches, ridge riding (both uphill and downhill), and even tackled a few blind switches. The team handled it brilliantly, maintaining formation and focus throughout. We had our first refusal during a switch attempt, but recovery was quick and smooth — great teamwork all around. At one point, a couple of vehicles with no lights roamed nearby, so extra caution was required. Despite that distraction, the convoy stayed composed. I had a bit of a wrestling match with one ridge — two quick stucks in two minutes, both efficiently handled with help from the whole team. Later on, as we approached the exit, I managed a third stuck, this time needing another winch recovery. These things happen 😅 We cruised back over the sabkha, maintaining a relaxed pace, and exited right on time at 22:30. Overall, it was a fantastic midweek drive — smooth coordination, great energy, and solid driving from everyone involved. Can’t wait for the next one! @Jose Luis Campos @Dan S @ChrisW

3 HOUR COUNTDOWN IS ON. RSVP IS CLOSED. SEE YOU AT 20:00 @ KHATIM 😎 @Jose Luis Campos @Dan S @ChrisW

Hi @Mostafa Elbadawi, thanks for joining this drive. This is a drive for Fewbie Plus ranked members, because you are currently a newbie with our club, I have removed your RSVP. I can see that you have joined @M.Seidam night newbie drive on Friday! Have a great drive!

Excellent! Congrats @Carl Stanley👏 🎊 👏

Yup that will be fine.. As long as your headlights / highbeams are working, that's all you will need to follow closely the car in front! @Dan S

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Need a quick mid-week night drive? Happy to drive out to Khatim? Want to be home and in bed before midnight? If you answered yes to these questions, have I got the drive for you! We will be doing a short blast (2.5 hours max) around Khatim on Tuesday night. Plan is to find as many ridges and climbs as possible before exiting at 22:30. MUST READ AND COMPLY 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above Meeting time: 20:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKGcjpe9S8Ftgygs8 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 22:30 (10:30pm) P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 5 cars only. RSVP will close on Tuesday - 17:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP 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 RSVP HERE BELOW

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Welcome to SHORT, FAST, LOUD: Al Salamat. SHORT: This drive will take place in a very small region of dunes just next to Al Ain airport. We are going to loop, cross, switch, loop, cross and switch. FAST: The plan is to carry a high average speed, with no breaks except for tea. LOUD: There will be climbs, lots of climbs. Let that engine roar. Convoy is limited to 8 cars. Get in and secure your place fast. MUST READ AND COMPLY 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie PLUS and above Meeting time: 06:30 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BBCirNtGrUkc5T9N9 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 8 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday- 12:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone 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 RSVP HERE BELOW

Hi team! Thanks for coming out today! @Andrew John Melvill @Dan S @Ahmed Farouk @Zsolt @Sam Selim @Diego @Gautam Banka @Giacomo @Aser @nithish468 @Glenn W @ChrisW Long way from Dubai! We started on time and started with encountering very strange some formations, covered in powder sand. We struggled through the vegetation and had a couple of refusals on the side ridges. We started encountering the big bowls and connected a couple of big loops, just as it was time to exit... So we will have to do a part 2 sometime soon starting where we exited. I was especially impressed with everyone moving through that soft sand.. 💪👍 We covered about 65km... And had a good moving speed!!

Convoy below: see you bright and early 😎

See you on the next one guys. Thanks for letting me know!

LL FINAL EDITION. Go kick some ass boys 💪💪💪💪 @Imran Asghar @Mark B @Mike M.

Good morning 🌞 RSVP IS NOW CLOSED. I will be posting the convoy this evening. See you are 06:30, deflated, and ready for briefing and departure. Don't forget your extra fuel,. We will be checking! 😎 @Aser @ChrisW @Sam Selim @Andrew John Melvill @Diego @Dan S @Zsolt @Glenn W @nithish468 @Krinesh @Giacomo @Gautam Banka @Ahmed Farouk @Faraz94 Channel 8 (446.181)

Hi @Faraz94 @Ahmed Farouk. I have extended the convoy so that you guys can join. Please read the requirements about fuel carefully... and hope to see you on Sunday.

@Herman G your night pics are incredible. Can really see the black of the sky with clear imaging of the subject!