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Registration is now open for the second round of 60ft Dhow Sailing

22 October 2024

Dubai International Marine Club has announced the opening of registration for the second round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, which will take place on Saturday as part of the current sports season.

The organizing committee at DIMC will begin accepting applications for the anticipated race starting today, Tuesday, through the club's website. Registration will remain open daily until Friday, before the entry list is announced.

The organizing committee has also begun preparations for the race in coordination with key partners, including government departments and national institutions in Dubai, to ensure the success of this major event, which will bring together elite seafarers, owners, captains, and sailors.

Under the supervision of Mohammed Saif Al Marri, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at Dubai International Marine Club, the organizing committee will monitor reports from the National Centre of Meteorology and various specialized websites in the coming hours. This is to keep track of marine conditions and ensure the safety of participants and their boats, ensuring the race is held in optimal conditions.


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The crew of Atlas 12, owned and skippered by Ahmed Rashid Jumaa Al Suwaidi, claimed victory in the first round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft), organized by the Dubai International Marine Club on the 12th of this month.

In second place was the crew of Al Tabr 55, captained by Mohammad Suhail Al Muhairi, while Zayurikh 120, led by Captain Khalifa Muhair Saeed Al Mazrouei, finished third.


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It is worth noting that the Dubai International Marine Club will organize four rounds this season for the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft). The first round took place earlier this month, with the second round scheduled for next Saturday, and the third round set for the 9th of November. The season will conclude with the 34th edition of the Al Gaffal Long Distance Race, from Sir Bu Nair Island to Dubai's shore, which will be held next May or June.