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Setting new goals for the next 10 years of sporting and performance development
Oman Sail has reflected upon a strong 2021 and shared its key priorities for next phase of development for the sailing sport in Oman. Despite a challenging period for all sports globally, Oman Sail managed to rebound and stage eight world and continental events, attracting more than 2500 athletes to compete in spectacular Omani shores. From a sailing performance standpoint, the team excelled in multiple
PDO signs a Memorandum of Collaboration to unlock sailing and training opportunities in Oman
Oman Sail and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)- have signed a five-year Memorandum of Collaboration to provide technical expertise in sailing and water sports activities and potential collaboration for ICV projects in Oman. The agreement was signed by Steve Phimister, PDO’s Managing Director and Dr Khamis Al Jabri, CEO of Oman Sail. The collaboration agreement includes the Ras Al Hamra Club (RAHRC) and covers recognised
Our team concludes the GCC Sailing Championships in Kuwait with highest yield of medals
Oman Sail’s sailing team has concluded their participation at the 11th GCC Sailing Championships, held from 22-26 March 2022 at Messilah Beach in Kuwait, after claiming the highest number of medals out of all participating nations. The Omani entry is the first regional tournament for the young Optimist sailors, who were joined by experienced ILCA sailors to together claim podium seven positions. Medals were
Strong Omani team ready for the 11th GCC Sailing Championships in Kuwait
Sixteen of Oman Sail’s best young prospects will compete against sailors from across the region at the 11th GCC Sailing Championship which is taking place from 22-26 March 2022 at Messilah Beach in Kuwait. The Omani squad includes sailors under the age of 17 in the Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes, all of whom earned their place in the team by
World Sailing and Oman Sail organise a Paralympic Development Programme in Mussanah
World Sailing has kicked off its 2022 Paralympic Development Programme with its first event ever to be held in the Sultanate of Oman. Para sailors and coaches have come together at the Mussanah Barceló resort, home of Oman Sail, for an extensive schedule on and off the water. Sessions are ranging from boat handling and racing skills, to rules and regatta management, with specific opportunities for coaches
Records tumble as World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships 2022 proves a big hit in Muscat
Over the weekend of 4-5 March, over 361 athletes from 46 countries took to the landscaped gardens of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre for the first ever World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships to be held in Oman. Organised jointly by the Oman Athletics Association, Oman Sail and host venue OCEC, the event will go down in Oman’s sporting history as one of the