The danger, the excitement, the romance – the ocean has it all, and this country is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and clean sea on the planet. So it is little wonder, then, that it proves such a draw to those with a spirit of independence and adventure. The Arabian Gulf has a rich maritime tradition of providing natural resources that have provided people with a living for centuries, and now it’s providing them with all manner of sporting activities.
This weekend, a group of competition yachts will be sailed from Sir Bani Yas Island, southwest of Abu Dhabi, in a race to Dubai. For the victors it will be a perfect finale to a week’s worth of sailing up and down the UAE’s coastline, and the entire competition will have served as a forerunner to the Volvo Ocean Race, which will return to these shores later in the year.
Organised by the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) in partnership with Rotana Jet, Anantara Hotels and Resorts and TDIC, Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Company, the Sir Bani Yas Island Race and Rally is a step in the right direction to get the UAE’s residents excited about ocean racing.
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Competition yachts to race from Sir Bani Yas Island to Dubai this weekend
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