Jumeirah Beach is set to host an exceptional sporting event today – Saturday – with the launch of Dubai Watersports Day 2025, organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) as part of the ongoing season 2024-2025. The event will feature three diverse competitions that attract fans, enthusiasts, and professional athletes from modern Olympic water sports and fishing communities.
Dubai Watersports Day 2025 will showcase three exciting disciplines, including two Olympic-class races held under the umbrella of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation (UAESARF). The first is the UAE Rowing Championship, and the second is the UAE Modern Sailing Championship. Additionally, the kayak fishing enthusiasts will compete in the first round of the UAE Fishing Championship.
The action kicks off with Rowing , bringing together a large number of competitors from various sports clubs, marine institutions, and national teams.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Modern Sailing Race (the second round of the UAE Champion Series 2025) also begins today – Saturday – and will continue through Sunday. The competition will see over 150 sailors from marine clubs and academies, along with participants from GCC countries.
Fans can expect an intense battle across 14 different rowing categories during the first round of the UAE Rowing Championship. Races will take place in two sessions, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The championship will feature top national team athletes, as well as professional and amateur rowers from prominent clubs, including Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club, Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation, Dubai Police, New York University – Abu Dhabi, and Monte Rowing Academy.
At the same time, Jumeirah Beach will be adorned with white sails as the second round of the Modern Sailing Series gets underway. This event will feature various sailing categories, including K7, K6, K4, Optimist, and SB20 team races, with SB20 making its debut in the championship this year.
Additionally, kayak fishing enthusiasts will compete from the early morning until 4:00 PM, with participants vying for the biggest catch and the highest total weight of eligible catch fish.
A Grand Festival
Mohammed Saif Al Marri, Director of Sports Affairs and Competitor Relations at DIMC, welcomed all participants and highlighted the significance of Dubai Watersports Day, which aligns with the declaration of 2025 as the "Year of the Community". He emphasized that the event is not just about competition but also serves as a platform to promote marine heritage through the Zayed Marine Museum Pavilion, the Traditional Food Corner, and the Sailing Experience Center, where spectators can learn about modern sailing.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, the event will feature live performances by the Dubai Police Band and special surprises for attendees.
