20-05-2025
Barcelo Musannah Resort to support Oman Sail High Performance team
MUSCAT: Oman Sail has welcomed the Barcelo Musannah Resort as its Official Hotel Partner for the Oman Sail High Performance Team. The partnership will run until December 31, 2025, during which time members of the 49er team will train at the resort ahead of major events.
The team comprises four Omani sailors, two international sailors and professional coach. Taking part in the Oman Sail High Performance Team are Waleed al Kindi, Musab al Hadi, Zakariya al Wahabi and Abdulmajeed al Mujaini alongside, Hashim al Rashdi, head coach and Ahmed al Hassani, 49er coach.
David Faull, General Manager of the Barcelo Musannah Resort, said, "Barcelo Musannah Resort is delighted to welcome the sailors from Oman Sail's High-Performance team to the stunning property and offer complete access to the state-of-the-art facilities to help them prepare for the challenges ahead. We have been long-time supporters of sailing in Oman and wish the sailors the very best of luck as they proudly represent the nation and continue their journey to the very top of the sport.'
"We are very pleased to renew our relationship with Barcelo Musannah Resort for the coming 49er campaign. It has become the home of sailing in Oman by successfully hosting numerous high profile national, regional and international events, and supporting our teams at all levels,' added Abdulaziz al Shidi, Acting Director of Sailing at Oman Sail.
'It is a privilege for our sailors to train in the waters of Musannah and stay at the Barcelo Musannah Resort. Oman Sail is committed to always providing the High-Performance team with the best conditions to succeed and achieve their goals. This is the start of a new campaign and partnering with Barcelo Musannah Resort is a key component in supporting our sailors to fulfil their potential.'
The partnership supports the ongoing development of Oman Sail's High-Performance team in line with the established sailing strategy. Oman Sail's ultimate aim is to win an Olympic medal in sailing for the nation.
During 2025, the team will stay at the resort to prepare for the 49er European Championships in Greece, taking place from June 1-8, and Kieler Woche in Germany from June 21-29. The period also includes the 49er World Championship in Italy from October 7-13 and the Asian Sailing Championship from November 10-18. Looking to the future, the team will aim to develop in preparation for major events including the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
