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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!

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.

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

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

Hi @khurramm - hope it was nothing major. Now - on to today’s drive! Firstly @Mark B - Thank you very much for letting me lead a good part of your drive today. Most grateful for getting to do my second partial with you. @Andrei S @Giacomo Thank you for the support today…you were both good on the radio comms and helping give me capacity to just focus on driving and finding our way through. @Rajath Shetty Great work today! You are driving well and I’m glad you got to enjoy the drive and try out some skills on the dune driving and in the bowl. Lots of valuable lessons there for you today. We made good progress through the mixture of technical and long range dunes, and got to enjoy a good blast around and in the Ghafftein Bowl. Stopping off at the salt rocks at the end was a chance to see a different patch of desert before we hustled out via the Sabkah and to the E95. Safe drive home to you all and enjoy the weekend.

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED Dear @Mark B @Rajath Shetty @Giacomo @khurram @Andrei S please see below the convoy order. We will aim to be at the meeting point, aired down and ready to go for 07.00 - and we will use Channel 4 (446.081-25). Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Hey @Andrei S - there was a small mistake when the drive was first posted, whereby the planned exit point was listed as the meet point. It was corrected maybe 10 minutes after the go live. I can confirm that the meet point is as per above - we will meet here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JtbZBEPq6apY5K1S7

Thank you all - was a real pleasure to have my first experience leading a convoy with you today. We had a good mix of terrain, with some tighter technical sections, faster stretches through the long range dunes, and a little play time off the end with the large crescent shaped dune. Everyone drove well, with instructions followed well in recoveries and feedback taken as we went along. You’ll have all seen today how critical tyre pressures are becoming in the soft sand, and the need to adapt distance between cars depending on terrain and speed. Last and not least - thank you @DP1011 for your support and guidance today.

Ahh, would have loved to have you along @Glenn W but thanks for letting us know this afternoon. Revised order:

RSVP NOW CLOSED. @DP1011 @Lukas Wii @Wayne Momsen @Steve Farmer @Steffi @saumik1989 @Glenn W @Danie @Jerome @Krinesh @Cristian Hey guys - hope you're all looking forward to tomorrow morning's easy cruise through the fun dunes of Faya! The ride order will be as below. We will use Channel 7 (446.156-25). Let's aim to be aired down and start the briefing together at 6am...rough plan will be to step a little way south before cruising east towards the sun through the long-range dunes of Faya, looking for a bowl or two, a stop at the Fox Dens, and some play areas. We will aim to exit onto the E20 around 09.30 or so. The temperatures are up, so do check the fluid levels on your cars tonight (oil, coolant) and yourselves (bring plenty of fluids!).

It’s certainly worth looking at - I would suggest asking your garage for a quote for repair vs installing a re-conditioned engine.