Newbie Cruising - Fewbies

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Octopus
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Newbie Cruising - Fewbies

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Drivers :
Zak - Fortuner (lead)
Rafael - Montenero (2nd lead)
Laeticia - JK
Mostafa - Grand Cherokee
Pierre - Pajero
Mark - FJ
Steven - RAM
Rahul - Prado (sweep)
Ahmed - Xterra (floating support)
Shaju - FJ (floating support)

Despite a big list of registrants we had many no shows today, Im worried that many got lost with google maps giving the wrong directions. Next trip ill double check the meeting location from different phones and laptops to be sure seems a few people had the same problem.

We had a really nice team today with a good mix of experienced and ANIT drivers. After a lengthy safety briefing for the ANITS we split into 2 convoys, Osama taking most of the ANIT's.

With the fewbies we started with practicing some straight crests and recoveries, before making our way to the open dunes and enjoying some nice flow. We stopped on a very easy slide slope as some of the drivers were not following the safety instructions and I explained it again clearly to everyone and made sure that we all understood and had our radios on.

After that we took a few more rounds and some more open dunes. With some last technical practice we took the hard way back and crossed straight towards the sabkha finding a route through the large dunes.

At the end we were blessed by seeing a desert fox and managed to take some photos as it was just sitting watching us drive past.

Everyone has done really well.

Big thanks to Shaju and especially Ahmed who was always there at every straight crest to guide everyone over.

Bravo to Rafael and Rahul they have done an excellent job as 2nd lead and sweep.

Zak

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Thank you Zak for arranging this trip. It was a pleasant morning drive. It was first time I am in this area and seems very good for a newbie drives. Thank you all.
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Thanks Zak for organizing the trip. Thanks Osam for selecting a nice track and sharing your knowledge with the newbies and us with a little more experience. It was a wonderful morning drive.

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Thank you Zak for organizing the trip. And Thank you Osama for leading our convoy and making sure we all enjoy and play it safe.
thank you to Dirtdriver and Shanib as well for the support being lead and sweep.

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Drivers :
Zak - Fortuner (lead)
Rafael - Montenero (2nd lead)
Laeticia - JK
Mostafa - Grand Cherokee
Pierre - Pajero
Lowell - JLU
Mark - FJ
Steven - RAM
Rahul - Prado (sweep)
Ahmed - Xterra (floating support)
Shaju - FJ (floating support)

I have added my name. It is my pleasure to be driving with Marshal Zak. I really thank him for his precise instructions. He made sure that everyone understood the safety of each move. One of the major lessons learned from this drive is communication. Ensure that everyone in the convoy has an understanding of what we are going to tackle and how to approach each obstacle.

Marshal Zak, you are very accommodating, and thanks for the tool check.

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