Dubai International Marine Club

2024-12-20

Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (22ft) - Heat 2

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22ft Dhow Sailing at Jumeirah Beach on Friday

Dubai International Marine Club has announced the organization of the Dubai 22-foot Local Sailing Race (the second round of the Dubai Championship 2024-2025), scheduled for Friday at Jumeirah Beach.

This highly anticipated race marks the conclusion of the club's 2024 activities, which featured numerous races and championships spanning international, regional, and traditional competitions.

Mohammed Al Marri, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at Dubai International Marine Club, confirmed the club’s readiness to host the event. He noted that the marine forecast predicts stable conditions along Dubai’s beaches, enhancing the prospects of fair and competitive racing among captains, as well as young and junior sailors.

He also highlighted that DIMC is working closely with its success partners, including government departments and national institutions, to ensure the smooth execution of the race. This event represents the final race for this category in the current season, which consists of two rounds.

Notably, the Dubai International Marine Club organized the first round of the championship last September, inaugurating the 2024-2025 sports season. The event featured 50 boats competing for titles in the youth and junior categories.

The first round witnessed the victory of the boat Hasheem 81, owned by Al Fattan Shipbuilding Company and captained by Mohammed Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, in the youth category. Meanwhile, the junior category title was claimed by the boat Sarab 67, owned by Mohammed Sultan Al Marzouqi and captained by Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al Marzouqi.

22ft Traditional Dhow Boats Sail Off Jumeirah Beach Today

Jumeirah Beach in Dubai will witness a traditional sporting event this afternoon, featuring 40 boats competing in the second round of the 22ft Dhow Sailing Race, organized by the Dubai International Marine Club as part of the 2024-2025 sports season.

This race holds significant importance as it brings together the rising generation of seafarers. Intense competition is expected among participants for the titles in the first two categories: the Youth and the Juniors. Contestants will also vie for the top positions in today's race to strengthen their standings in the overall rankings, which will be finalized at the conclusion of this season's races.

The race organizing committee has completed all necessary arrangements to ensure the event's success in coordination with government departments and national institutions. The race will take place along the picturesque beaches of Jumeirah, navigating between iconic landmarks such as the World Islands, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab Hotel. The course spans more than 5 nautical miles, from the starting point to the finish line, with the route adjusted based on sea conditions, wind speeds, and directions.

Notably, the Dubai International Marine Club successfully organized the first round of the championship last September, marking the launch of the 2024-2025 sports season. That event saw 50 boats competing for titles in the Youth and Junior categories.

The first round's Youth category title was claimed by the boat Hasheem 81, owned by Al Fattan Shipbuilding Company and captained by Mohammed Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi. Meanwhile, the Junior category title went to the boat Sarab 67, owned by Mohammed Sultan Al Marzouqi and captained by Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al Marzouqi.

Zilzal 25 Champion of the 22ft Dhow Sailing Race

Zilzal 25, owned by Al Fattan Marine Services Company and captained by Abdulla Marwan Abdulla Al Marzouqi, was crowned champion of the second and final round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Race 22ft in the Youth Category.
Meanwhile, Sarab 67, owned by Mohammed Sultan Al Marzouqi and captained by his son Sultan, secured first place in the Junior Category.

The race, organized by the Dubai International Marine Club on Friday as the closing ceremony for the club's activities in 2024, was a resounding success. It saw the participation of 45 boats with more than 200 sailors on board, all competing fiercely for top place in the youth and junior categories.

The dhow sailed from Jumeirah Beach near the World Islands to the finish line near the Umm Suqeim shore, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The competition was intense, with participants showcasing skills and expertise that ensured their safe arrival at the finish line.