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Intense preparations for the Aramex Dubai Muscat Modern Sail Race

Preparations are underway at the Dubai Sailing Club for the launch of the Aramex Dubai Muscat Championship, which will start in early February.
In addition, 25 teams registered in the distinguished tournament, which is the most difficult and longest in the region, and among the participants in the 2023 tournament is the “Toaster” boat, which will return to defend its title with the quest to win the championship again.
The annual championship begins next February 4, and extends over a distance of 360 nautical miles across the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, passing through the Strait of Hormuz towards the Gulf of Oman, until the race ends in Marina Bandar Al-Rawdah in the Omani capital, Muscat. During that arduous journey, the participants face a range of difficulties and challenges, but they do everything they can to maintain their abilities and activity over the course of five days, hoping to be crowned.
It is noteworthy that registration for the tournament is open until January 31, through the website: https://dubaitomuscatrace.com.
Matt Britton, winner of last year’s championship using the yacht “Twister” with a number (two sailing crew only), and during this year’s tournament seeks to win the championship for the third time, said: “My colleague, Mitch, and I are delighted to participate in this year’s championship and defend the title that we won.” Last year, using the yacht “Twister”, we will seek to win the championship for the third time and for the first time in its history spanning more than 30 years, and our participation in this year’s session is achieved thanks to the great support that we received from our partners from within the UAE (Al Seer Marine Services and B&N O Marinas). I would like to point out that we have been participating in tournaments for 18 years, but the 2023 tournament is characterized by the strength of the participating teams and the spirit of victory they possess, and we look forward to winning it. I would like to note the popularity and spread of bilateral competitions that require two sailors, one of whom is sleeping and the other is driving the boat.
David Worrall, Director of the Aramex Dubai Muscat Race, expressed his admiration for the successes achieved over the past years, in addition to strengthening the UAE’s reputation on the map of maritime championships. International levels, and I would like to note that the Dubai Sailing Club will host the SB20 World Championship in 2024, after the successes that are expected to be achieved by the Aramex Dubai Muscat Championship.
Professional and amateur athletes will participate in the championship, in addition to various types of boats, which will range from 27 to 100 feet. It will also be the most difficult and longest in the region in terms of sailing competitions.
The championship allows participants to showcase the latest known technologies in this field, including sails manufactured by North Sails, and many participants use GPS technology manufactured by the Emirati company Elcon, Starlink’s global partner, in addition to Benito boats. It is worth noting that the luxury brand “Moneygrappa” will present prizes to the winning sailors.
On the other hand, the tournament is sponsored by a group of the most famous brands, including North Sales, Elcome, Montegrappa, and Benito, in addition to the main sponsor – Aramex, and the “Is Narden” brand is added to the previous list of sponsors, which returns once again as an official sponsor for the “Timekeeping” category.
Mike Rich, Executive Director of Marketing at Aramex, said: “As a major sponsor of the event, it is expected to achieve a lot of success and brilliance and to build teams distinguished by their capabilities and members with a focus on speed and diversity. In addition, the tournament reflects and expresses the values ​​and principles that we believe in. At Aramex, we will also provide support and assistance to the auxiliary teams during their journey that will be punctuated by a set of difficulties. We eagerly await the crowning of the championship winners with reaching the final stage, so that we all celebrate in an atmosphere full of fun and victory.
The Dubai Sailing Club and the Emirates Sailing and Modern Rowing Federation are organizing the tournament with the participation of the Oman Marine Sports Committee, the Asian Sailing Federation and the Royal Sailing Club.
The championship is sponsored by Aramex, the world’s leading provider of transportation services and comprehensive logistics solutions, as it will harness its long experience and wide network in both the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman to support the success of the event as required and ensure smooth movement for boats and competitors. The list of sponsors also includes Els Narden Watches, Moneygrappa, and Benito, North Sales, and Elcome.

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