Intermediate in Sweihan 11.11.23 - Convoy 1

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Intermediate in Sweihan 11.11.23 - Convoy 1

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We all met at the deflation point - gate 12. Convoys were split into two. Myself with convoy # 1 and Explorer Reji with Convoy # 2. We divided ourselves at the very beginning and briefing were done separately for both convoys. We had a few last minute cancellations on the morning of the drive and a few no Shows as they didn't know that they had be approved to join.

Convoy # 1 order:
**** Roy - FJ
*** Nanada - Prado
** Zahid - Xterra
** Travis - Wrangler
**Svein - LC 300
** Nemanja - Xterra
** Edu - Wrangler
*** Surya - Prado

We started our drive nice and easy, Practiced our side sloping skills nice and easy. At the bigger dunes we took them one at a time. As everyone was driving well we increased the level a little bit taking the track a little higher that what we started with. Every one showed good control with their cars. The only problem was that the entire area was jam packed with multiple convoys coming at you from every angle possible. Kind of felt like we were in Dubai Mall hunting for a parking spot. We attempted Mohamed Ali dune and was separated for a small while when other convoys came in between us. We took a break at the back of this dune watching others do crazy stunts and demonstrated to out group on what not be doing. After a while the crowd left Mohammed Ali Dune and we got a chance to attempt it all by ourselves. We then moved to the back of the dune and had multiple attempts trying to climb it from the back. This was a good learning experience for all drivers as they go to test their car here. :gym:

We then moved towards the gatch and crossed over to the other side where we attempted to do some straight cresting. There were 2 stucks: Myself and Svien who were recovered successfully. Other that that no one else got stuck. Everyone drove well and controlled that car well. We headed back onto the gatch and exited at the BBQ point at 545 PM.

It was a fun drive. Thank you for Reji who took the second convoy. :sunny:

Look forward to seeing you all in the sand sometime soon. Until then adios. :bye2:

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Thanks Roy for arranging this trip. the second convoy trip report will post soon

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Re: Intermediate in Sweihan 11.11.23 - Convoy 1

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fun Drive All Together.

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