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31st August 2021, Muscat: Oman Sail is gearing up for a packed winter season as competitive sailing is back on the agenda with seven major tournaments taking place between October and December. The return of sport to the Sultanate will be a welcome boost to the national tourism economy which has faced an incredibly challenging period during the pandemic. The influx of sailors, coaches, race

25 August 2021, Muscat: Five of Oman Sail’s team have headed to Italy to compete in the upcoming Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour held in port cities along the Italian coast from 26 August through to 20 September 2021. The team will take part in the first six stages before joining their teammates in Switzerland to train for the Star Sailors League Finals which runs

11 August 2021, Muscat: Oman Sail marked 13 years of excellence since its inception. Tasked with rekindling the Sultanate’s maritime eminence, Oman Sail has continued to contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the nation and provide long-term learning opportunities for the youth of Oman.   As part of the celebration, and in the presence of Deputy Swiss Ambassador to Oman, Sabina Läderach, Oman Sail marked

Oman Sail will host the 2021 Asian 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Championships in Mussanah as 114 male and female sailors in the Asian Sailing Federation finalise preparations for the 49er World Championships. Taking place from 5-9th November 2021, the event will allow crews in the 49er, 49er FX and Nacra 17 to gain vital experience ahead of the World Championships while competing for

28th July 2021, Muscat: World Athletics announced at its annual congress in Tokyo that the Sultanate of Oman is the new host of the 2022 World Race Walking Team Championships. The event will take place from 1 March to 6 March 2022 at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre OCEC and will be organised in partnership between Oman Sail, the Oman Athletics Association and OCEC. The

26th July 2021, Muscat: Oman Sail’s winter sailing season is set for an unexpected extension when 160 Laser Radial sailors arrive in Mussanah from 29 November to 6 December for the 2021 ILCA Radial World Championships. Originally due to be hosted in Houston, USA, the event faced cancellation until the Sultanate of Oman stepped in to ensure the championships can take place and allow the