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French Fortune For Oman12 June 2010

French Fortune For Oman

Hot on the heels of success at the Extreme Sailing Series for Masirah and The Wave, Muscat in France, it was Oman Sail's Renaissance which made it an Oman hat-trick. After 4 days of challenging sailors, the crew of Oman Sail’s Renaissance took victory in the 9-race series with a race to spare.

Double podium finish for Oman30 May 2010

Double podium finish for Oman

It was all to play for going into the final day of the European Extreme Sailing Series in Sète, on the South coast of France this weekend. Both of Oman Sail Extreme 40's were in contention to win the event going into the final day.

The Wave, Muscat closes in on the top of the leader board29 May 2010

The Wave, Muscat closes in on the top of the leader board

The two Oman Extreme 40 race teams, Oman Sail's Masirah and The Wave, Muscat, have been playing host to some very important guests this weekend whilst competing at the European Extreme Sailing Series in Sète, France (27th -29th May).

Oman Sail Masirah shows off its new branding with pride28 May 2010

Oman Sail Masirah shows off its new branding with pride

Eight professional sailing teams, including two representing Oman are competing at the European Extreme Sailing Series in Sète, France this weekend. (27th -29th May)

Ready, Sète, GO!26 May 2010

Ready, Sète, GO!

With just one day to go until the start of the Extreme Sailing Series, the reigning European and Asian champions, Masirah, are aiming to carry on where they left off- at the top of the leaderboard.

Omani Sailors Sail Across America22 May 2010

Omani Sailors Sail Across America

After a very slow, hot and humid finish to the previous leg of the Clipper Race from San Francisco to Panama, Ahmed Al Ma'amari and Abdullah Al Busaidi have become possibly the first Omanis to sail across America.

Wet Dinners For Jewel of Muscat Crew19 May 2010

Wet Dinners For Jewel of Muscat Crew

After almost a month of hard work in the port of Galle, Sri Lanka fitting new teak masts and completing numerous maintenance tasks, the Jewel of Muscat finally cast off from the dock in Galle on 15 May and started its third leg across the Bay of Bengal to Malaysia.

Oman Sail And Brand Oman Join To Promote Oman 17 May 2010

Oman Sail And Brand Oman Join To Promote Oman

On Monday 17th 2010, His Highness Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said, COO of Brand Oman Management Unit (BOMU) and David Graham, CEO of Oman Sail hosted a joint press conference at The Wave, Muscat to unveil the new branding of Masirah, Oman Sail's Extreme 40.

Jewel of Muscat Ready for Next Leg09 May 2010

Jewel of Muscat Ready for Next Leg

On her journey from Cochin to Sri Lanka, the Jewel of Muscat experienced a variety of conditions but it only took one bad wind-squall to damage the masts. Fortunately the skill of the crew on board was enough to prevent any real danger as they made they made repairs for the remainder of the leg.

Features

Annual Campaign Magazine

Annual Campaign Magazine

Oman Sail is pleased to have published the second edition of the annual campaign magazine. The magazine, 64 pages of glossy colour, tells the story of Oman Sail's achievements over the last year.

Oman Sail on Facebook

Oman Sail on Facebook

Watch the latest videos, chat with the crew and, most importantly, win big prizes only available to Oman Sail's Facebook Fans. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oman-Sail/279770832327?ref=ts

Oman Sail on Twitter

Oman Sail on Twitter

The latest news, snippets of interesting information, what's going on with the sailors and what is going on with the boats can all be found on Oman Sail's Twitter pages. www.twitter.com/oman_sail or www.twitter.com/majanA100

Project News

Hobie 16 National Championships

Hobie 16 National Championships

The weekend of the 1st-2nd October saw the Oman Hobie 16 National Championships taking place in the warm waters off Muscat. Three Oman Sail boats took part with Omani crews from the Academy.

Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race

Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race

The growth of competitive sailing in the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean is taking a further step forward as the sailing events company, OC Events (Asia), in association with Oman Sail launchesa new premier race, the 5 Capes of the Indian Ocean Race.

Young Learners Meet Young Sailors

Young Learners Meet Young Sailors

On Wednesday the 29th, Oman Sail visited the British Council and gave some of the Young Learners an idea of life at sea.

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Breaking News

05 September 2010 09:50Saleh Al Jabri Presented With Medal of Honour
Today, Sunday 5th september 2010, HH Sayyid Haitham Al Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture, presented Saleh Al Jabri with one of Oman's highest honours- the Medal of Honour. Bestowed upon him by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, it was presented to Saleh in light of his momentous achievement in taking the Jewel of Muscat from Muscat to Singapore.

02 September 2010 07:12WSSR Council announces ratification of 'double' new World Record
Record: Around Great Britain and Ireland. Outright and Singlehanded World Records. Yacht: 'Oman Air Majan' 105 ft Trimaran Name: Sidney Gavignet. FRA Dates: 19th August to the 24th August 2010. Start time: 17;54;08 UTC. 19/08/10 Finish time: 09;03;35. UTC 24/08/10 Elapsed time: 4 days 15 hours 9 minutes and 27 seconds Distance: 1773NM Average speed: 15.95 kts

30 August 2010 14:44Final results: The Wave Muscat on podium again in Kiel
With three events of the Extreme Sailing Series now complete in France, UK and Germany, Oman Sail’s Extreme 40 The Wave, Muscat stay on the podium, finishing third overall in Kiel leaving them second overall for the series and still in contention for the overall title.

29 August 2010 14:26Day3, Kiel: Oman Sail Masirah dominating in 2nd place
Kiel, Germany provided some truly tricky conditions for the two Oman Sail Extreme 40s on the penultimate day of racing in Germany of the Extreme Sailing Series. Oman Sails Masirah, had a good day on the water finishing second overall going into the final day of racing, their team-mates on The Wave, Muscat had an altogether more exciting day.

28 August 2010 14:12Day2, Kiel: Masirah ranked 3rd
Ecover Sailing Team from Britain tops the leader board going into the penultimate day of racing 4 points ahead of Groupe Edmond de Rothschild from France. Oman Sail Masirah skipper, Loick Peyron, and his crew is 3rd overall, just ahead of The Wave Muscat that came in 4th.

26 August 2010 15:43Day 1 Kiel, Masirah placed second
After five races on the opening day, Masirah are in second overall, three points off day one leaders, Ecover Sailing Team. The Wave, Muscat will be looking to move up the leader board as the winds increase over the next few days, as they are placed fourth overall

24 August 2010 11:01High spirits in Kiel
Just three weeks ago, Oman Sail's The Wave, Muscat won the UK round of the Extreme Sailing Series in Cowes, and are now joint leaders in the series, with Groupe Edmond De Rothschild, going into the next event in Kiel, Germany

24 August 2010 07:22OMAN AIR MAJAN smashes single handed record
At 09:03:55 GMT (13:03 local time Muscat) today (24/08/10) skipper Sidney Gavignet (FRA) onboard OMAN AIR MAJAN crossed the finish line off Lizard Point, Cornwall to smash the single-handed Round Britain and Ireland record. The A100 trimaran broke the existing record held by Thomas Coville by a massive 1 day 15 hours 30 minutes and 44 seconds.

20 August 2010 14:48Mohsin Al Busaidi at Sail Amsterdam
Mohsin Al Busaidi joined His Royal Highness Willem Alexander, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Netherlands under whose patronage Sail Amsterdam 2010 took place on Thursday the 19th and sailed on board a DAMEN built Stad Amsterdam Clipper that led the opening of Sail Amsterdam with the presence of thousands of spectators.

07 August 2010 06:45Five More Omani Senior Instructors
Oman Sail is a big step closer to the goal of opening three new sailing schools in 2011 as five Omani instructors passed their RYA Senior Instructors Course. Held in the UK, the course is the most developed sail-training scheme in the world and demands the highest standards from students. Congratulations to both Alis, Omar, Saleh and Mohammed.

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