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Teams battle for final fleet positions on the third day of the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships
The third day of racing at the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships organised by Oman Sail brought with it yet more exceptional sailing and many more surprises. Oman’s Sultan Al Wahaibi and Ahmed Al Balushi lead the Open category, accruing one win and one second place finish from today’s races and staying one point ahead of Genevieve Wickham and Grant Alderson of Australia, and
Low winds prove challenging at the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships
The 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships organised by Oman Sail is underway at the Barceló Mussanah Resort where 39 teams from 19 nations took to the waters in light winds of between 5-7 knots. Racing is taking place ‘para’ and ‘open’ categories, which allows one para sailor to be accompanied by one non-para sailor. Wind conditions are expected to remain steady throughout the week,
Oman Sail welcomes 39 teams from 19 nations to the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships
Oman Sail welcomed 39 teams from 19 nations to the Barceló Mussanah Resort for the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships, the first exclusively para sailing event to be held in Oman. Over the next six days, sailors in both the para and open categories – including Oman Sail’s own SailFree squad - will compete in the ultra-versatile RS Venture Connect boat, before a grand
Oman Sail introduces RS Venture Connect World Championships competitors to Omani culture during Muscat city tour
On the eve of the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships, the first para sailing competition to ever be held in Oman, event organisers Oman Sail arranged for 32 sailors and coaches to immerse themselves in Omani culture with a unique experience in Muscat. Starting in the historic Muttrah area of old Muscat, the group had the chance to explore the traditional souq and corniche,
Oman Sailing Festival 2022 captures the imagination of all ages in Salalah
The Oman Sailing Festival concluded in Salalah after five days of introducing visitors of all ages to Try Sailing, Try Windsurfing and Try Kitesurfing under the expert supervision of an Oman Sail instructor. In total, 288 of people visited the festival to enjoy a free session on the water, food, and entertainment, as well as an impressive array of local SMEs and local craftspeople showcasing
Oman Sailing Festival 2022 heads south to Salalah to encourage the community to discover sailing
The Oman Sailing Festival gets underway in Salalah this week with professional instructors from Oman Sail offering free sessions to free Try Sailing, Try Windsurfing and Try Kitesurfing. Kicking off on 8 November at the Beach Front, Dahariz Beach, the festival runs until 12 November with a showcase of local SMEs and local craftspeople also on offer every day. Musab Al Hadi, Oman Sailing Festival