📣 تأجيل سباق 📣 20/04/24
السادة النواخذة، نظراً لحالة بعض الطرقات تقرر تأجيل سباق دبي للسفن الشراعية فئة 60 قدم الجولة الثانية لموعد جديد سيتم إعلانه لاحقاً.
Due to the condition of some roads, it has been decided to postpone the second round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft) to a new date to be announced later
Dubai International Marine Club will organize the second round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 60ft on Sunday, the 17th of December, under the current sports season 2023-2024.
The shores of Dubai are set to witness a grand traditional sporting event that will bring together more than 1,500 sailors across the waters of the Arabian Gulf. They will embody the epic past of their forefathers on one of the region's tourist waterfronts, starting in the depths of the Arabian Gulf towards the finish line off Umm Suqeim Beach. The race route will pass in front of the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel, covering a distance of more than 20 nautical miles.
Dubai International Marine Club continues to organize heritage events that suit the country's atmosphere, in line with the campaign for the most beautiful winter in the world. This race is one of the most popular and closely followed races, bringing together family members and various segments of society, reflecting their love for United Arab Emirates culture and continuing the legacy of their parents and grandparents.
The anticipated event is one of three rounds for the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 60ft category. The first round took place last October, the second round is scheduled for this Sunday, and the final round will conclude with the 33rd edition of the Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race next year, in April.
The organizing committee at the Dubai International Marine Club has announced the opening of registration to participate in the race through the club’s website at www.dimc.ae. Registration continues until tomorrow (Friday), after which the list of participating boats will be published. Simultaneously, the organizing committee monitors all reports on the weather forecast received from The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and various specialized websites.
The club’s organizing committee has been keen to coordinate with supporting bodies and success partners from government departments and national institutions. These entities consistently contribute to the success of the race in organizational aspects, controlling and monitoring the competition along the race route map from the beginning to the finish line, where the route passes through the stunning Dubai Islands, The World Islands, Palm Jumeirah Island, and the beaches of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah.
25
It is worth noting that in the first round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race(60ft), the boat no. 25 'Zilzal' led by Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, secured the first-place victory. Following closely is boat no. 55 'Al Tabr,' skippered by Mohammad Suhail Al Muhairi for the second place, while the crew of boat no. 211 'Nimran,' captained by Ali Abdullah Al-Marzouki, secured the third position.
1993
In 2023, the 60ft Dhow Sailing Race marks its thirty-first season, having been inaugurated during the third edition of the Al Gaffal Long Distance Race in 1993. This race covers the journey from Sir Bu Nair Island, passing through the waters of the Arabian Gulf to the picturesque shores of Dubai.
Over the course of three decades, the 60ft Dhow Sailing Race has embarked on a remarkable journey under the auspices of the Dubai International Marine Club. This category was established as a translation of the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose contributions have left indelible marks on the history of marine sports. These efforts have significantly supported the development of traditional races, with the aim of preserving the legacy of their forefathers for future generations.
The Al Gaffal Race, which commenced in 1991, initially featured competition among 43ft Dhow Sailing Race during its first edition in 1991 and its second edition in 1992. It was in the third edition in 1993 that a significant milestone was reached, marking the inception of a dual race that included two categories: 43ft dhow boats and 60ft dhow boats.
In 1994, it was officially approved that only 60ft Dhow boats would participate in the fourth edition of the Al Gaffal Race. This tradition has endured and prospered, with the most recent edition taking place last June 2023, marking its 32nd year.
36
The inaugural event of the 60ft Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, hosted by the Dubai International Marine Club, took place on May 26, 1993. Sixteen boats participated, and it was boat number 36, "Mansour," that claimed the championship title.
The Dubai International Marine Club has decided to postpone the date of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft), the second round of the 2023-2024 Championship, which was initially scheduled to commence on the shores of Dubai tomorrow (Sunday). The event will be rescheduled for a later date to be determined.
Mohammed Al Marri, the Director of the Sports Affairs Department at the Dubai International Marine Club, stated that the decision was made to ensure the security and safety of the participants due to adverse weather conditions. He emphasized that the club will soon announce the proposed new date for organizing the upcoming race, which is one of three races in this category.
At the end of last October, the Dubai International Marine Club successfully organized the first-round with participation of 80 boats. The victory was claimed by the captain of the winning boat no. 25 Zilzal.
Dubai International Marine Club will organize the second round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race – 60ft this Saturday, as part of the current sports season 2023-2024.
The upcoming race plays a significant role for all captains and sailors, representing an important milestone and rehearsal in preparation for the 33rd Al Gaffal Race, which commences from Sir Bu Nair Island to the shores of Dubai.
The organizing committee has announced the early start of preparations to ensure the success of the race, in coordination with government departments and national institutions. They also announced the opening of the registration procedure through the club’s website, which is set to close on Friday prior to the announcement of the Entry List of Participants.
Mohammed Al Marri, the Director of the Sports Affairs Department at the Dubai International Marine Club, stated that the organizing committee aims to make the anticipated race a success, serving as a rehearsal for captains and sailors before the 33rd Al Gaffal Race, which will conclude the club’s 2023-2024 season.
Al Marri stressed that the organizing committee is monitoring all reports received from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and various specialized websites regarding the sea state and the wind speeds in the Arabian Gulf in the coming hours and days, to ensure the race is conducted under the best condition possible.
60
It is worth noting that in the first round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft) organized by Dubai International Marine Club last October, the boat no. 25 'Zilzal' led by Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, secured the first-place victory. Following closely is boat no. 55 'Al Tabr,' skippered by Mohammad Suhail Al Muhairi for the second place, while the crew of boat no. 211 'Nimran,' captained by Ali Abdullah Al-Marzouki, secured the third position.
The registration for the second round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race closes today, Friday, which is organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) set to commence tomorrow, Saturday, as part of the current sports season 2023-2024.
The upcoming race plays a significant role for all the captains and sailors, representing an important milestone and rehearsal in preparation for the 33rd Al Gaffal Race, which commences from Sir Bu Nair Island to Dubai shore.
The organizing committee is set to release the Entry List of participants for the anticipated race, which will be broadcast live via Dubai Sports TV from start to finish.
In coordination with government departments and national institutions, the organizing committee has made all necessary arrangements for the race, starting from the depths of Arabian Gulf Waters and ending near the Burj Al Arab Hotel, covering a distance of 20 nautical miles.
The race organizing committee is closely monitoring incoming reports on sea conditions and expected wind speeds for tomorrow afternoon to ensure optimal conditions for the race and the safety of all the participants.
It is worth noting that in the first round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft) organized by the Dubai International Marine Club last October, 'Zilzal' boat no. 25, led by Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, secured first place. Following closely behind was 'Al Tabr' boat no. 55, skippered by Mohammad Suhail Al Muhairi, securing second place, while the crew of boat no. 211 'Nimran,' captained by Ali Abdullah Al-Marzouki, secured the third position.
1993
In 2023, the 60ft Dhow Sailing Race marks its thirty-first season, having been inaugurated during the third edition of the Al Gaffal Long Distance Race in 1993. This race covers the journey from Sir Bu Nair Island, passing through the waters of the Arabian Gulf to the picturesque shores of Dubai.
Over the course of three decades, the 60ft Dhow Sailing Race has embarked on a remarkable journey under the auspices of the Dubai International Marine Club. This category was established as a translation of the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose contributions have left indelible marks on the history of marine sports. These efforts have significantly supported the development of traditional races, with the aim of preserving the legacy of their forefathers for future generations.
The Al Gaffal Race, which commenced in 1991, initially featured competition among 43ft Dhow Sailing Race during its first edition in 1991 and its second edition in 1992. It was in the third edition in 1993 that a significant milestone was reached, marking the inception of a dual race that included two categories: 43ft dhow boats and 60ft dhow boats.
In 1994, it was officially approved that only 60ft Dhow boats would participate in the fourth edition of the Al Gaffal Race. This tradition has endured and prospered, with the most recent edition taking place last June 2023, marking its 32nd year.
36
The inaugural event of the 60ft Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, hosted by the Dubai International Marine Club, took place on May 26, 1993. Sixteen boats participated, and it was boat number 36, "Mansour," that claimed the championship title.
The organizing committee at the Dubai International Marine Club has decided to postpone the 60ft Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race – the second round of the 2023-2024 championship, which was scheduled to start tomorrow, Saturday, to a new date to be determined later.
The decision of the organizing committee of the Dubai International Marine Club came in view of the weather fluctuations witnessed in various regions of the country these days, and based on the warnings issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority after the reports of the weather and sea forecast in the Arabian Gulf.
Mohammed Al Marri, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at Dubai International Marine Club, said that the organizing committee will consider holding the race on a new date that suits the calendar of the season and all will be notified accordingly if any amendments occur.
In the coming period, the Dubai International Marine Club is preparing to organize the 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, the closing event of the season which is set to depart from Sir Bu Nai’ir Island to the Dubai shore.
It is worth noting that in the first round of the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft) organized by Dubai International Marine Club last October, the boat no. 25 'Zilzal' led by Marwan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, secured the first-place victory. Following closely is boat no. 55 'Al Tabr,' skippered by Mohammad Suhail Al Muhairi for the second place, while the crew of boat no. 211 'Nimran,' captained by Ali Abdullah Al-Marzouki, secured the third position.
Dubai International Marine Club will be organizing the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft) on Saturday, marking the second round of the Dubai Championship 2023-2024 within the current sports season.
The race organizing committee has announced the commencement of preparations to ensure the race's success, in coordination with partners from government departments and national institutions. Additionally, they have initiated the registration process, both for old and new participants, through the club website until Friday, prior to the announcement of the entry list.
Mohammed Al Marri, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at the Dubai International Marine Club, stated that the organizing committee is dedicated to ensuring the race's success, which will serve as a rehearsal for sailors before the anticipated Al Gaffal Race, now on its 33rd edition, which will conclude the 2023-2024 season next month, in May.
He stressed that the organizing committee is monitoring all reports received from the National Center of Meteorology and various specialized websites regarding the sea state and expected wind speeds in the Arabian Gulf during the coming hours and days to ensure the race is conducted under the best possible conditions.
The organizing committee of the Dubai International Marine Club has decided to postpone the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race (60ft), the second round of the Dubai Championship 2023-2024, which was scheduled to be held today, Sunday, within the current sports season 2023-2024. A new date for the event will be determined later.
During the coming period, the Dubai International Marine Club is preparing to organize the 33rd edition of the Al Gaffal Long Distance Race, dedicated as the final round of the 60ft Dhow Racing category. The race will start from Sir Bu Na'air Island to Dubai shore and has been scheduled for the 10th to 12th of May 2024.
