Enthusiasts of rowing eagerly await the commencement of the Dubai Traditional Rowing Race – 30ft, an event organized by the Dubai International Marine Club as part of the 2023-2024 sports season.
This race will unite elite sailors, captains, and boat owners not only from the UAE but also from GCC countries like Bahrain and Oman, along with various boats from institutions and private companies.
The Dubai International Marine Club is committed to advancing this sport, which originated in the 1996-1997 season under the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He initiated races in this category with the aim of continual development.
In the ongoing season, the club is hosting three rounds in the Dubai Championship 2023-2024. The inaugural round kicks off next Saturday on the 25th of November, followed by the second round two weeks later on Saturday, 9th of December, later on those who are qualified will proceed to the final round of the Al Maktoum Cup scheduled for Saturday, the 23rd of December.
Mohammed Al Marri, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at the Dubai International Marine Club, affirmed that each competition round will consist of two halves: the local round and the open round which is designated for boats from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and teams representing government entities, institutions, and private companies.
Al Marri stated that there will be no changes in the current specifications for participating boats, as well as the rules & regulations of the competition. However, he mentioned the existence of numerous proposals and ideas, which will be thoroughly discussed in the upcoming period with plans to implement them in the subsequent season of 2024-2025.
The Dubai Traditional Rowing Race 30ft commenced its inaugural season back in 1996-1997 as part of the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who conceived the idea for this category and various traditional marine races. The first race took place on the 7th of March 1997, featuring the participation of 15 boats. The boat Fatah Al-Ma’in 2, led by Khalifa Ali Al-Nazar, secured the first-place position.
Since the establishment of this category, the Dubai International Marine Club has organized multiple events to promote it extensively and encourage both the country's residents and enthusiasts to engage in the sport. The club has introduced several conditions to facilitate participation, particularly after introducing a new round for the open category for the first time in the 2021-2022 season.
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The Dubai Traditional Rowing Race 30ft commenced its inaugural season back in 1996-1997 as part of the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who conceived the idea for this category and various traditional marine races. The first race took place on the 7th of March 1997, featuring the participation of 15 boats. The boat Fatah Al-Ma’in 2, led by Khalifa Ali Al-Nazar, secured the first-place position.
Since the establishment of this category, the Dubai International Marine Club has organized multiple events to promote it extensively and encourage both the country's residents and enthusiasts to engage in the sport. The club has introduced several conditions to facilitate participation, particularly after introducing a new round for the open category for the first time in the 2021-2022 season.
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