Yas Dhows Sailing Race kicks off Saturday with 300 sailors
Yas Dhows Sailing Race in Abu Dhabi
Exciting Start to the New Season
The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club is set to host the Yas Dhows Sailing Race in the 22ft category this Saturday. This thrilling event will see 60 dhows, each carrying skilled sailors and skippers, compete in the first round of the new traditional marine racing season.
Race Details
The race will commence at 2:30 pm local time from the waters near Lulu Island, covering a 7 nautical mile course towards the finish line at the Abu Dhabi Corniche Flagpole. The top three teams will be rewarded with a share of AED 549,000 in prize money.
Focus on Young Sailors
This category is particularly popular among young and emerging sailors eager to showcase their talents and advance to higher categories, eventually reaching the prestigious 60ft category.
Preparations and Regulations
The club's organizing team has ensured all logistical and technical support is in place. Each dhow will undergo inspection at the starting point to ensure compliance with race regulations.
Doubts Revealed
Yas Dhows
Dhows are traditional sailing boats used in the Middle East. The Yas Dhows Sailing Race is a competition where these boats race against each other.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Middle East. It is known for its modern architecture and cultural heritage.
Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club
This is an organization in Abu Dhabi that promotes water sports and organizes events like sailing races.
22ft category
This refers to the size of the dhows participating in the race. Each dhow is 22 feet long, which is about 6.7 meters.
Lulu Island
Lulu Island is a man-made island near Abu Dhabi. It is the starting point for the sailing race.
Nautical miles
A nautical mile is a unit of distance used in the sea and air navigation. It is equal to about 1.85 kilometers.
Abu Dhabi Corniche Flagpole
This is a landmark in Abu Dhabi, located on the Corniche, which is a waterfront area. It is the finish line for the race.
AED 549,000
AED stands for United Arab Emirates Dirham, which is the currency used in the UAE. AED 549,000 is the total prize money for the top three teams.
Compliance with race rules
This means that all the dhows must follow certain rules and standards set for the race to ensure fairness and safety.
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