Al Dhafra, November 6 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the sovereign in the Al Dhafra region, was crowned tonight aboard the yacht “Al Maqam”, laden with an “earthquake” by Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and led by captain Mohammed Abdullah Al Marzouqi, the champion of the fifth edition of the race The historic Dalma Festival for Dhows, the 60-foot class, which took place today, started from historic Dalma Island, passing through 8 islands , until you reach the arrival station on Al Mughira beach in the port city.
In third place came the “Hasheem” shipper of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, led by Nokhatha Hassan Abdullah Al Marzouki, the “bad” shipper of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, led by Nokhatha behind Butti Al Marri.
The champion received one million and 300 thousand dirhams as well as a car, while the runner-up received one million dirhams and a car and the third place winner received 800 thousand dirhams and a car.
The competition was attended by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Board Club, and His Excellency Pilot Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Committee The Department of Cultural and Heritage Festivals and Programs in Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Issa Hamad Boushehab, Advisor to His Highness the President of the Emirati Red Crescent Authority, His Excellency Nasser Mohammed Al-Mansoori, Undersecretary of the Court of the Representative of the Sovereign in the Al Dhafra region, and a number of officials.
The Fifth Historic Dalma Race Festival was held under the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, and was organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, in collaboration with the Cultural and Heritage Program and Festival Management Committee in Abu Dhabi.
The regatta, considered the largest in the history of maritime sailing, was attended by 115 sailors and 2,500 sailors from all over the country.
The race started this morning from the port of the island of Dalma, where the start was strong and exciting, and the riders tried to participate by taking distinct positions on the front line from the beginning with the aim of obtaining great morale.
The start was not only exciting in the waters of Dalma Island, it was also on the beach with a distinct public presence, especially in the historic village, which saw a large public presence to interact with the various events that took place. inside, both competitions or special pavilions that showed many of the objects of the authentic marine heritage.
Race activities continued for 9 hours and saw many swings in terms of position swapping during the stations the bearings went through before landing on Al Mughira Corniche beach in the port city.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the sovereign in the Al Dhafra region, praised during the reception of the winners the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, to pay attention to and support maritime sports in general and heritage in particular, noting that His Highness’ permanent support for authentic national heritage is the main reason behind the wonderful picture painted by the sons of the state, through which they confirmed the their link to the legacy of their fathers and grandfathers.
His Highness said that wise leadership instilled in everyone a love of everything related to the nation’s heritage, believing that pride in the past is the way to build a strong nation capable of facing any challenge in the present and in the future.
His Highness said that the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, laid the first brick and foundations for an integrated work in order to preserve the cultural heritage of the Emirati people and to develop marine regattas to become a kiss and an outlet for the people of the Emirates, a lasting message for all generations and a source from which to draw the new generations, through which our children today learn all the secrets of the profession of their grandparents and fathers in their search for a livelihood in the Persian Gulf ”.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the winners of this historic race and stressed that all are winners in this event and not losers at all, praising the role of the organizing committee and sponsors in the success of the event and of the distinguished organization at various levels.
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