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The trip was supported by:
- Marshal: EmDoc (Michael)
- Expert: Cantaloube (John)

All drivers meet at the Bu Tais gates at 07:00, where we deflated and did the trip briefing.

There were a few late cancellations, so was a small group with only one advance driver (Mahar) and Marshal EmDoc supported the briefing and gave Mahar a short 101 briefing.

Left the meeting point at 07:30 and headed for the Sabina.

The convey order was:
- Lead: The Baron (René)
- 2nd lead; Cantaloube (John)
- Mhamidi001 (Mahar)
- Sweeper; EmDoc (Michael)

We entered the sand after the sabkha and headed east, parallel to the dunes, practicing climbing and side cresting.

We stopped for a break at Bu Tais Tree Dune, which unfortunately is not the same tranquil place it used to be - full of tracks and ‘oasis’ has almost disappeared.

Michael took the lead for a section of the drive, which benefited both Maher and the lead.

Had a couple of second tries during the trip and a stuck (by the lead…), and a pop-out (by the marshal…) and left the desert shortly after 11:00.

It was a really nice morning drive and Mahar did great keeping up and learning.

Thanks to Michael and John for the support and to Mahar for joining the trip.

Till next time.

Thank you René for this great trip, and congratulations to Maher alone with a Marshal and two experts.
See you soon on the sand.
John

Thank you René for this great outing, and congratulations to Maher alone with a Marshal and two experts.
See you soon
John

A great way to start the weekend. Thanks René, it was nice track pitched at the right level for Maher.

I look forward to more of your leads