Advance in Sweihan - Saturday Trip Report

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Advance in Sweihan - Saturday Trip Report

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Met on time at the deflation point with Thomas, Michael and Mohammed Jobara who registered in the morning.

Had our briefing where we talked about the different sand conditions as a result of the rain. Explained my plan to start the first 10 minutes as a newbie track, then another 10 minutes as an intermediate track, then all the way to advance.

20 minutes in, we were hit by strong wind and some rain, visibility was very bad, so we slowed it down. We were then lucky that the visibility cleared in few minutes later, so I pushed the pace and started climbing over the crests.

We reached deep in Sweihan in dunes where there was no other tracks. It was beautiful to drive on them without worrying about the bumps..

Unfortunately Michael had to leave us around 10:30 with a simple car issue.

The remaining three drivers played a bit more then headed back.

In the trip we were lucky to meet a gazelle/Dhabi, Camels, and a big yellow grasshopper who decided to jump on my face and leg while I was taking the crest from side to side :)

We had few stucks, Thomas did all recoveries.

Headed out at 11:30

Thank you Mohammed for joining me and I hope youhave enjoyed the track.. You did great with a lot of confidence.
Marshals Michael and Thomas, thanks again for your support and constructive feedback.

here's a link for a video done by Thomas! (The perks of having Thomas on trips :) )

https://vimeo.com/399414247

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It was a great trip Ahmad, was amazing to se the storm pull in with thunder, drive in strong winds and rain and then end the drive in sunshine. You led the trip very well, I liked the idea to lead all levels in the same drive. Start out easy and then increase level. Mohammed, also very confident driving from you all time through the trip.

See you soon.

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Thanks for a very well led drive Ahmad, which was complimented by your adjustment of track and style to suit the changing weather conditions. As for Mohamed he did well showing confident driving.

My premature exit due to the breakage of the plastic!!! petrol tank protector did not stop my enjoyment of the morning. A metal replacement.is on its way.

See you next time

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Thanks Thomas for the great video of the drive

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