Oman Sail

Action Packed Day 4 In Muscat04 February 2010

Brute force was the name of the game today for the penultimate day of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia. The wind swung 20 degrees further east soon after midday and with the shift came a warm 30-knot wind and some furtive glances out to sea from crewmembers on board the Extreme 40s. Photographers were also smiling as the three main elements they wanted were all there; wind, waves and blue sky.

Perfect Conditions For Almeria On Day 304 February 2010

Perfect conditions greeted sailors and spectators alike for the third day of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia held at The Wave, Muscat today. After a worringly calm morning, the wind rose to a perfect 16 knots as the first start of the day's racing got underway.

The Wave, Muscat On Top On Day Two02 February 2010

Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team retained its lead at the top of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia: Muscat leaderboard today, six points ahead of The Wave, Muscat, with China Team in third place, five points behind the host venue's team.

The Jewel of Muscat is Officially Named01 February 2010

Today (1/02/10) marked an historic day for the Sultanate of Oman as the Jewel of Muscat is named before the start of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia competition at The Wave, Muscat.

Oman Sail National Sailing Squad Succeed in Dubai 31 January 2010

The Oman Sail National Sailing Team returned from Dubai today following a successful weekend of racing at the Jumeirah Regatta. The regatta, one of the highlights of the UAE sailing calendar, attracted international competitors and the competition was tough. Conditions for the fleets were challenging, with unpredictable light winds coupled with a choppy sea state.

Final Day of Preparation in Muscat Today31 January 2010

Six top professional sailing teams will begin their last day of preparation today before the final round of the inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia kicks off tomorrow, Monday 1 February at The Wave, Muscat. The circuit, which visited Hong Kong in November and Singapore in December, pits 24 of the World's very best skippers and sailors against each other in dynamic Extreme 40 catamaran sailing boats.

COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO THE FINAL OF THE EXTREME SAILING SERIES 26 January 2010

On February 1st, the final of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia will kick off at The Wave, Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman, with six international teams competing for the inaugural title. The Series will end on a high with the Extreme Beach Party, a two day grand finale for the public over the Omani weekend (Thu/Fri).

From Mars to Majan19 January 2010

Majan recently had an inter-stellar guest on board as Doctor Peter Smith came sailing during his recent visit to Oman. On board with him was Mohsin Al Busaidi who showed him the technology it takes to get a racing yacht from one side of the world to the other.

Extreme Sailing Series Asia: Muscat from the 1-5 February16 January 2010

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman: Six teams of the world's best sailors, racing radical 40-foot catamarans will take to the waters of Muscat for the finale of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia . This event has seen six of the world's best teams battle it out on Extreme 40 sailing boats on racecourses in Hong Kong and Singapore... and now they arrive in Muscat for the final that takes place from the 1st-5th February. Global brands such as Red Bull and BT back these racing teams, and China has also entered a team for the first time.