Today, white sails rise on the shores of Dubai, announcing the start of the Dubai 43-foot local sailing boat race, which is organized by the Dubai International Marine Club as part of the new season’s calendar of events. According to a statement issued by the club, “The demonstration brings together the elite of captains, owners and sailors on board up to 70 boats, who confirmed their participation before registration closed yesterday, where a picture of the past will be painted in the most beautiful waterfronts in the region and the Arabian Gulf.”
The club said, “After raising the green flag, the participating boats will sail from the depths of the waters of the Arabian Gulf, along the picturesque and enchanting islands of the Emirate of Dubai, from the starting line near Umm Al Hatab Island towards the beaches of Jumeirah, all the way to the finish line between The World Islands, Palm Jumeirah, and the prominent cultural landmark, the Burj Al Arab Hotel.” ».
Mohammed Saif Al Marri, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at the Dubai International Marine Club, said, “All preparations have been completed for the start of the season of major races, which will be launched through the oldest and most prestigious category, the Dubai Local Sailing Boat Race, 43 feet,” wishing all participants success. He stressed the need for pilots and sailors to adhere to the timetable, and to adhere to all instructions before, during and after the race.
Many names stand out in the list of boats participating in the race, including Al-Muhashas 9, Al-Saee 10, Atlas 12, Shamardal 15, Jarnin 18, Toofan 21, Sabah 24, Al-Sayyad 28, Buraq 33, Ranan 34, Ati 35, Al-Nasr 36, Shaheen 39, Al-Makhhouli 40, Mafarij 43, Fares 46, Al-Taber 55, Rajam 56, Muhajir 60, Jumeirah 68, and Al-Zaim 69.
It is noteworthy that the tournament witnessed the organization of two rounds last season, where the first round was won by the boat Dahes 63, while the title of the second round went to the boat Zilzal 217, while the crew of the boat Sahm 170 was able to be crowned champion of the Dubai Championship 2023-2024, after obtaining 5 points that qualified it to the top of the standings. General.
The local 43-foot sailing boat races are the oldest and most prestigious category among all categories, as their organization on the beaches of Dubai coincided with the founding of the club in 1988, and from that date until the end of the last season 2023-2024, the club organized about 102 races.
Today’s race is expected to hold the third number after 100 in the number of races for this category organized by the Dubai International Marine Sports Club.
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