Sam Selim

In true @Ale Vallecchi style: Hello Desertnauts, @Warbs, @Chema, @Diego, @saumik1989, @ChrisW, @Steffi, @Sebastian Nohse, @Eddie-Dune-Glider, @Piter & @Krinesh, Thank you for signing up on this drive and hope you're all having a nice weekend! Please find the convoy order below. Let's aim to start the briefing at 03.30 pm so please arrive earlier at the meeting point to give yourself sufficient time to deflate and prep. Summer is fully here and sand is extra soft so please adjust your tyre pressure accordingly. We will be communicating on CH2 (446.031). Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXm262PVEqspXdBz9 See you all tomorrow afternoon. Have a nice evening!

Congrats @Steffi, well deserved and enjoy the new level! See you soon in the sand!

DRIVE DESCRIPTION You've mastered the fundamentals in Qudra. It's time to take those skills to the next level. Sweihan is a completely different playground. The dunes are taller, the sand is softer, the momentum and precision become even more important. This drive is designed to help Fewbies build on the confidence they've already gained. We will focus on maintaining flow, choosing the right lines and carrying momentum through the softer sand. The goal isn't speed, it's becoming more confident off-roader while enjoying one of the UAE's most iconic desert playgrounds. 🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 09 August 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 03:30 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNjYELwqxLqAaA19A Approximate finish time: 07:00 PM 🚗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

Ho Ho Ho! No chance you can return that shovel now, it won't look "NEW" anymore! Congrats @Diego and welcome to the team!

Congratulations @Infaz, well done! Enjoy the new level and see you soon on the sand!!

Hello everyone, @Emanuel, @Chema, @Hartzel, @Riyad & @Diego Thank you for signing up on this drive and hope you all had a great week! We will be visiting and admiring the famous dunes of Abu Dhabi "Tilal Sweihan" meanwhile communicating on Channel 2 (446.031) and moving in the following convoy order: See you all in the morning at 6am and have a nice evening!

🕖 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 25 Jul 2026, Saturday Meeting time: 6AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/89wYhF1UkWvtKyV6A 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

Congratulations @Riyad!! Enjoy the new level and see you soon!!

Hey everyone, @Ash S., @Jose Luis Campos, @Abdullah A., @Cristian, @Abhishek Chikara, @Mahesh_ & @Looper, Happy Friday I hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend (particularly to tomorrow's drive!!). As described, it will be a quick & fun fix to set us all up for the weekend, so buckle up and be ready for briefing at 6am! We will be using channel 2 (446.031) and moving in the following convoy order: Please get enough rest and see you in the morning!!

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

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!