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Omani Sailors Challenging For The Top In Qatar20 February 2010

Omani Sailors Challenging For The Top In Qatar

Challenges continue to come but the Hobies are picking up real pace and sticking in consistent results to keep their positions high with the Lasers still struggling to find the pace to hold them in the top end of the fleet but all proving that it can be done.

The Jewel of Muscat Leaves Oman Behind Her!17 February 2010

The Jewel of Muscat Leaves Oman Behind Her!

Following a ceremony today on Tuesday 16th February 2010, under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said advisor to His Majesty and in the presence of a number of dignitaries, Ambassadors, friends and families, Jewel of Muscat departed today from Port Sultan Qaboos on its historic Voyage to Singapore.

Final Preparations As The Jewel Is Set To Sail Today15 February 2010

Final Preparations As The Jewel Is Set To Sail Today

As Jewel of Muscat, an Omani ship inspired by a 9th-century hand-sewn sailing vessel, nears the time of her departure from Muscat on the first leg of her voyage to Singapore, excitement is growing.

Musandam Blog - Muscat to Male14 February 2010

Musandam Blog - Muscat to Male

One of the best things about the Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race route is that each individual leg provides its own unique challenges whether it be extreme temperatures, strong currents or gale force winds.

Musandam Meets Majan in Maldives11 February 2010

Musandam Meets Majan in Maldives

Apart from a period this morning where we saw winds drop below 7 knots we have been continued to be blessed by the weather which has provided us with moderate downwind conditions for the past few days.

Musandam Blog - What A Day!10 February 2010

Musandam Blog - What A Day!

Well it's been almost four days since the two flagship yachts of Oman Sail left Muscat to embark upon a route of discovery taking in the five capes of the Indian Ocean. The sprint leg to the Maldives has certainly been a cracker so far.

225 New Sailors Sailing09 February 2010

225 New Sailors Sailing

Last weekends Extreme Beach Event on Al Hail beach not only allowed the public first class views of the Extreme Sailing Series but also provided visitors the opportunity to experience sailing themselves

Oman traces out a new Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race Circuit06 February 2010

Oman traces out a new Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race Circuit

Hot on the heels of the successful Extreme Sailing Series Asia: Muscat event where thousands watched from the shore line as Oman beat international Olympic Champions to take both first and second places on their boats Masirah and The Wave, Muscat, the offshore sailors from Oman Sail are now embarking on a new chapter in Oman's maritime history.

Double Victory For Oman!05 February 2010

Double Victory For Oman!

The wind was so strong in the morning of the final day's racing in Muscat that the race committee even contemplated canceling sailing altogether. But fortunately the wind blew itself out a bit and the day started in a very nice 18 knots with flat water, blue skies and perfect sunshine.

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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