In partnership with bp Oman, Oman Sail and Oman Paralympic Committee have officially announced the national para sailing team to represent Oman in para sailing competitions locally and internationally in a formal celebration marking the International Day of Persons with Disability, held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary in the

The 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship concluded today in Barcelo Mussanah, Oman, with Nik Pletikos of Slovenia winning the men’s 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship in the last race on the last day of the competition. Taking the title by a single point, Pletikos secured the gold by winning race 12 while closest challenger, Oman’s

Team France claimed the Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021 trophy with another win in the final leg at Al Mouj Muscat. The debuting crew led from start to finish, winning seven of the ten days. Competition for places behind them was fierce but the fleet was ultimately unable to close the gap to the

Sur, a city synonymous with boat building, sailing and exploration was the next stop for the Oman Sailing Festival and the locals were enthralled by the chance to try sailing and windsurfing with professional coaches. Over two days, on 3-4 December 2021, 560 visitors took part in the festival while many, many others enjoyed the

Shifting winds on Day 4 of the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships allowed a full day of racing but one full of surprises once again influenced by the wind. When the wind was up, it was light – perfect for the sailors – but the downwind played havoc with the sailors’ tactics and performances. Two

Day three of the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships was once again influenced by the wind. Just two races in the men’s category and one in the women’s were completed at Barceló Resort Mussanah as the sailors struggled to get to grips with the changing wind patterns.   The men’s leaderboard remains unchanged from yesterday

The penultimate leg of Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021 saw Team France extend their advantage with another victory. Sailing in the stunning environment of the old city of Muscat in waters close to Marina Bandar al Rowdha, the debuting French crew emerged victorious and leaving DB Schenker once again in second and Oman Sail

An exciting second day of the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship more than made up for yesterday’s lack of wind as the fleet finally made their way out onto the water at Barceló Resort Mussanah. Sailors in the Women’s category all found racing difficult in blustery conditions, leading to inconsistency in the placings for each

The opening day of the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship fell victim to an uncharacteristic lack of wind in Barceló Mussanah Resort, resulting in the scheduled races being cancelled. Action will resume tomorrow with 72 ILCA 6 male and female sailors ready to go when the conditions allow.   Racing is due to take place

The 2nd leg of this year’s Sailing Arabia – The Tour ended with Team France still in the lead as the gap to DB Schenker in second grew to four points. Team Oman Sail remain in third with Team Oman Investment Authority in fourth, Barceló Mussanah Resort fifth and Nastro Rosa of Italy in sixth.

Oman Sail will welcome ILCA Radial sailors from around the world this week for the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship. Commencing on 29 November through to 6 December 2021 at the Barceló Mussanah Resort, racing will take place every day in a Men and Women fleet before medallists are decided. Both the men’s and women’s

The 11th edition of Sailing Arabia – The Tour returned to grace the clear blue seas just off the coast of the Barceló Mussanah Resort earlier this week with six teams representing five different nations ready to tackle Oman’s premier offshore race. It was the visiting team of Team France, with several sailors making their

There are just 100 days to go until the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Muscat 22 and to ensure preparations are in place, the Local Organising Committee (Oman Athletics Association, Oman Sail and Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre) recently hosted a delegation from World Athletics to finalise all technical and logistical elements.   To

The 11th edition of Sailing Arabia – The Tour, Oman’s premier offshore race, returns this week with teams representing Oman and Europe racing at four venues along the nation’s coastline in a combination of coastal raids and in-port races. Organised by Oman Sail, Sailing Arabia – The Tour has become a favourite for Omani sailors

The Dutch scores a double and with brits defending title The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, organised by Oman Sail, concluded with a double for the Dutch, and with brits defending title. Odile van Aanholt and Elise de Ruyter (NED) won the 49erFX world title, while countrymen Bart Lambriex and Floris van der Werken

The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, held from 16th – 21 November in Barcelo Mussanah Resort, Oman sees fierce contention in its penultimate day. John Gimson and Anna Burnet foiling into the lead of the Nacra 17 World Championships with an impressively composed display of high-speed tactics and strategy. Scores of 5,1,2 could

The Oman Sailing Festival, organised by Oman Sail, delighted huge crowds at Al Bassa Beach in Musandam this week as hundreds of men, women and children took part to learn how to sail and windsurf free of charge, as well as joining in the beach clean-up operation. Making its first appearance of the festival was

The 4th day of racing at the the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, held from 16th – 21 November in Barcelo Mussanah Resort, Oman, sees Odile van Aanholt with Elise de Ruyter (NED) reclaim their lead after an off day yesterday by flighting hard in each of the races right to the finish.

The 3rd day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships sees Bart Labriex with Lars wan de Werken (NED) having a solid day move into the lead in the front of the 49er fleet. They are chased by a pair of German boats.   American’s Ian Barrows and Hans Henken managed to wind

In the 3rd day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships sees Omani duo Musab Al Hadi with Waleed Al Kindi. 2021 World Championship Oman18 November, 2021©Sailing Energy / Oman Sail di (OMA) qualify for Gold fleet in a first for Oman at a 49er World Championship. The pair have been