The lives of the ancestors in the UAE were closely linked to the sea, a source of abundant goodness and livelihood. The traditional local sailing boat races organised by DIMC serve as a beautiful message to revive those vivid images in the nation's memory.
DIMC organises traditional sailing boat events in different categories, including races for 22ft, 43ft, and 60ft boats.
The 60ft tradition dhow sailing races have been part of the scene since 1993, during the third edition of the Al Gaffal race from Sir Bu Nair Island in the heart of the Arabian Gulf to Dubai's beaches.
The 60ft tradition dhow sailing races have had a remarkable history with Dubai International Marine Club, which established this category in line with the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who made significant contributions to the development of traditional races to ensure their continuity and increase the interest of successive generations in the heritage of the ancestors.
The 60ft category was officially included in the fourth edition in 1994 and have continued in the event since then.
The lives of the ancestors in the UAE were closely linked to the sea, a source of abundant goodness and livelihood. The traditional local sailing boat races organised by DIMC serve as a beautiful message to revive those vivid images in the nation's memory.
DIMC organises traditional sailing boat events in different categories, including races for 22ft, 43ft, and 60ft boats.
The 22ft tradition dhow sailing competitions are among the most beautiful categories. Launched by DIMC in 1999 as an academy to train juniors and youth, the rules and regulations have been developed season after season to include two categories in recent seasons: juniors under 16 years and youth under 21 years.
The 22ft tradition dhow sailing races began in 1999, initiated and supported by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who directed Dubai International Marine Club to launch this category to train young sailors for future participation in larger categories and teach them sailing skills.
The first race in the 22ft category was organised by Dubai International Marine Club on October 1st, 1999, with 16 boats built in response to the initiative. The boats competed for the "Namoss" (First Place), and the crew of the boat "Hayaf," owned by Rashid Mohammed Rashid Al Rumaithi, won the first place.
The lives of the ancestors in the UAE were closely linked to the sea, a source of abundant goodness and livelihood. The traditional local sailing boat races organised by DIMC serve as a beautiful message to revive those vivid images in the nation's memory.
DIMC organises traditional sailing boat events in different categories, including races for 22ft, 43ft, and 60ft boats.
The 43ft tradition dhow sailing races are the oldest and most prestigious among all dhow sailing racing categories. The first race was held on Dubai's beaches on January 29th, 1988, coinciding with the establishment of Dubai International Marine Club, which began its journey in 1988. One of the main events since its inception, the race witnessed the participation of 19 boats, with the title going to the boat "Almals 15."
Historical records show that the first two editions of the Al Gaffal race in 1991 and 1992, covering long distances from Sir Bu Nair Island to Dubai's shores were 43ft dhow sailing boats. In the third edition, a combined race featured both categories 43ft & 60ft, with the 60ft dhow sailing boats officially replacing the 43ft category from the fourth edition onwards, due to their better ability to withstand the waves.
The lives of the ancestors in the UAE were closely linked to the sea, a source of abundant goodness and livelihood. The traditional local sailing boat races organised by DIMC serve as a beautiful message to revive those vivid images in the nation's memory.
DIMC organises traditional sailing boat events in different categories, including races for 22ft, 43ft, and 60ft boats.
The traditional 30ft tradition rowing boat races were introduced in the 1996-1997 season when the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, proposed the idea and directed its implementation. The first race took place on March 7th, 1997, with 15 boats participating, and the crew of the boat "Fatah Al Mu'in 2," led by Captain Khalifa Ali Al Nasar, won the first place.
DIMC has been committed to promoting this category widely, encouraging local enthusiasts to participate by adding more rules and developing specifications to facilitate participation, achieving the desired response, reflecting the love of UAE nationals for reviving the ancestors' past. These races have even extended beyond the state's borders to include other Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Continuously focusing on this category, DIMC introduced several new ideas to keep up with changes, including the open category introduced in the 2021-2022 season, which brings together boats from GCC countries, government departments, and national institutions. DIMC also modified the boat's shape to accommodate physical distancing during the 2019-2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique experience that achieved the desired success.
The lives of the ancestors in the UAE were closely linked to the sea, a source of abundant goodness and livelihood. The traditional local sailing boat races organised by DIMC serve as a beautiful message to revive those vivid images in the nation's memory.
DIMC organises traditional sailing boat events in different categories, including races for 22ft, 43ft, and 60ft boats.
The Al Gaffal race, established in 1991, is a popular carnival and a significant sporting event that marks the end of the pearl diving season. It attracts the participation of more than 3,000 sailors, renewing the memories of ancestors' journeys at sea in search of pearls in the Arabian Gulf's diving areas.
The first race took place on May 23rd, 1991, with 53 boats in the 43ft dhow sailing category, where the crew of the boat "Al Owir 47" won the title. The event saw a significant transformation in the third edition in 1993, with two races for the 60ft and 43ft categories. The 60ft boats proved their ability to withstand the Arabian Gulf's waves, leading to their official inclusion from the fourth edition onwards.
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee.
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club launched its first official local fishing championship on March 28th, 1997. The championship was sponsored by Johnson Evenrude marine engines and Al Hamour Marine Company. The event saw the participation of 25 teams represented by more than 100 fishermen competing in various fish types: kingfish, jacks, barracuda, tuna, snapper, grouper, and longtail tuna. DIMC adopted specific requirements for the first edition, including trolling fishing methods like global championships.
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
At the beginning of the new millennium, a new and exciting marine sport appeared on Dubai's beaches: kitesurfing. DIMC organised the largest professional showcase for it in 2003 and 2004, known as the Red Bull King of the Air.
DIMC began organising Dubai Open Kite Surfing Championship in the 2017-2018 sports season in cooperation with the UAE Kite Surfing and Paddle Boarding Committee.
In January 2023, Dubai International Marine Club launched a new marine sports competition: the Wing Foil Race.
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
Dubai International Marine Club has a rich history of developing and promoting modern sailing in the UAE. The first modern sailing school in the country was established thanks to DIMC's efforts, and the first national team with great hopes and ambitions in international championships and competitions was launched in 1999. This team presented a special program, including camps and training according to the highest global standards.
These programs and initiatives have significantly contributed to discovering a distinguished generation of athletes who have succeeded in participating in major global championships. Among these notable athletes are the Olympic champion Adel Khalid, who participated in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and Youssef Bin Lahj, who won the Al Bareh Championship in Bahrain and achieved a qualifying record for the Athens Olympics in 2004.
DIMC also initiated the idea of establishing the Sea Dubai Team, which participated in the RC 44 modern sailing world championship, competing with global sailors such as New Zealanders Dean Barker and Russell Coutts, Americans James Spithill and Paul Cayard, Frenchman Sébastien Col, and Italian Francesco Bruni.
DIMC's efforts were not limited to developing modern sailing but also organising various world championships such as the Hobie Cat 16 World Championship in 1996, the Topper World Championship in 1995, the G 22 Match Race World Championship in 1999, and the RC 44 and Match Race World Championships. DIMC also hosted the Al Maktoum Modern Sailing Award.
In 2012, DIMC was chosen to host the Brazilian national sailing team's camp for the World Youth Games in Singapore. In 2016, DIMC hosted a training camp for the Extreme Sailing Series, in addition to holding the annual conference of the organising committee
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