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No worries @Andrei S - I'd moved you to the Manage tab earlier in the week. See you on the next one! Revised order:

Thanks for letting us know @Menon Arun - look forward to seeing you next time, and hope you feel better soon! -------------------------------- @DP1011 @Kishor @Enrico - Mountain @Jose Luis Campos @saumik1989 @Sam Selim @Kirill K @JC_E @Steffi @Yury.bel @Andrei S @Infaz @khurramm @Diego @Mahesh_ Hey guys - looking forward to seeing you all in the morning! The drive order will be as below. We will aim to meet for 06.00 and get moving by 06.20 or so - so please be on time and ready to get setup! We will use Channel 10 (446.23125). Our goal will be to simply surf the crests and ridges of Qudra for a couple of hours, refine our ridge riding skills, and escape before the heat arrives! If you have any changes of plan from this point onward, please reply here in the forum. Many thanks!

@khurramm @JC_E @Kishor @Enrico - Mountain @Menon Arun @Infaz @Steffi @Yury.bel @saumik1989 @Kirill K Hey guys, good to see you’re all onboard for Saturday morning’s drive! I’ll look to lock in the convoy order tomorrow afternoon, so if you have any last minute doubts, it’s a good time to update your RSVP.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Following the success of our first session with @DP1011, we're heading back into Qudra's rolling dunes for the second instalment of our ridge riding series. This drive is all about building confidence, refining technique, and learning to read the terrain. We'll take a relaxed approach with plenty of opportunities to discuss lines, share tips, and practise key skills with the club. Whether you're looking to reinforce the fundamentals or fine-tune your ridge work, this session is designed to help you become a smoother, safer, and more confident desert driver. Come ready to learn, practise, and enjoy the dunes. 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 1 August 2026, Saturday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QVVoZVP4GWfFFB2n8 (24.864519, 55.402720) Approximate finish time: 9.30AM 🚗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

Try here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YxufyHEGkAq9mcV27?g_st=ic I’ve noticed the app can be a bit difficult with opening links sometimes. Staying inside a web browser usually works. As a fall back this is the lat-long: 24°51'52.3"N 55°24'09.8"E 24.864519, 55.402720

Hey guys - had a great drive with you all this afternoon, thank you! A prompt arrival of everyone in good time saw us get started a little ahead of the 3.30 planned start and we made good pace across Al Hayer initially. This area was packed with wildlife, including camels, gazelle, and a very large vulture. It was also stunningly hot at 46 celsius, and some very soft sands around We soon pushed on across the E95 and into the Sweihan area. The terrain changed - less vegetation, larger dunes and increasing levels of technical difficulty. We kept the pace, mixing time in the dunes with time to recover on the sabkhas. A final push on some flowing dunes and we finished the drive. There was a good level of comms and focus throughout the drive; with minimal refusals and no stucks. Good work all and thank you @Ale Vallecchi for supporting.

@Hani crest king - argh...that sucks. Hope it's an easy fix and look forward to catching you on the next one! RSVP now mostly closed - any last minute additions please reply with with me on @... @Ale Vallecchi @Chema @Danie @Warbs @_Piotr_ @Zsolt Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow afternoon. Please aim to be at the meeting point for circa 3pm - we will start rolling at 3.30pm. The meet point is per the link in the drive description, and we will use Channel 3 (446.056-25). Please see the convoy order below...

Dear @Warbs @Chema @Hani crest king @_Piotr_ @Danie @Zsolt - I had a quick chat with @Ale Vallecchi earlier about Sunday afternoon's drive and we've decided to modify the plan slightly, such that we're driving into the direction of the sun (and so the shadows are more easily visible to us as we drive across the sand), i.e. we need to flip to driving from the east to the west. Please note we will now plan to start at what I had originally planned as the exit point - I have updated the links in the post - our start point will be here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G6XcZkrA1NTyhbkK8 We will set ourselves the goal of exiting towards Sweihan - so some fun dunes towards the end of the drive! Grateful if you can all double check. No need to post a reply, either leave your RSVP in or remove yourself if you can't make it. Thanks!

DRIVE PLAN 🏜️ Dune with the Sadness — Saad to Miheyyer 🏜️ Fewbies and above, it's time to leave your worries in the dust! Join us this Sunday afternoon as we carve a fresh line from Ramlat Al Saad to Miheyyer — no sadness allowed on these dunes. We'll air down and roll out as the afternoon heat starts to ease, chasing that golden sunset across untouched sands. Perfect terrain for newer drivers to build confidence, practice throttle control, and soak up those big desert views. Expect good vibes, patient marshals, and plenty of photo stops. Bring water, snacks, and a full tank. Many thanks to @Ale Vallecchi who will be supporting me on this drive. We will aim to be rolling by 3.30PM and finish at a stop on the E66 before sunset. 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: 19 July 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 3:00 PM (aired down and rolling by 3:30 PM) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G6XcZkrA1NTyhbkK8 Approximate finish time: 18:30 PM 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 10 cars only (inc. lead and support). RSVP will close on Saturday midday. 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

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

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

@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!