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Observer
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman Sail, bp Oman launch SailFree programme
MUSCAT: Oman Sail in partnership with bp Oman have launched the second edition of SailFree, the region's first para sailing programme designed to empower people with disabilities through the sport of sailing. The programme will be delivered in three phases to support 100 young people with disabilities at Oman Sail's Mussanah Sailing School and Al Mouj Sailing School, with 20 advancing to form the 15-18 national youth sailing team. Khamis al Anbouri, Oman Sail's Acting Commercial Director, said, 'We are very pleased to renew SailFree for a second edition and provide more opportunities for young people with disabilities. The programme has proven that sailing can have a long-term positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and unlock valuable life skills through learning, teamwork and participation. We are looking forward to introducing 100 young people to the sport and showing that sailing is a sport for all.' Ibrahim al Hinai, Social investment manager at bp Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, commented: 'The achievements of the SailFree programme is remarkable, whereby the first edition of this programme, launched in 2019, benefitted 110 people with disabilities and formed the first parasailing national team consisting of 25 exceptional members that competed in approximately 10 international and local competitions representing Oman. We are incredibly proud to continue investing in the community by supporting such a valuable initiative.' SailFree has provided the framework for people with no prior sailing experience to learn, develop and compete internationally and the SailFree team is currently in training ahead of regattas at home and abroad. Beginning with the UK Hansa Class Championship from June 13-15 in Weymouth, UK, then returning to Oman for the Oman Sailing Championship from August 17-21 and Mussanah Race Week from October 16-22.
Observer
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman Sail hosts winter training camp for 21 sailors
MUSCAT: Oman Sail is hosting its first training camp of the year, bringing together sailors from the Musannah, Al Mouj Muscat, and Sur Sailing Schools in Musannah from January 26 to February 13. The winter training camp unites sailors in the Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and 29er classes, focusing on tactical and technical aspects of sailing, guided by Oman Sail's expert coaches. The training camp is led by Sultan al Zadjali, Oman Sail's Optimist Coach, alongside Munther al Kindi and Ahmed al Wahaibi, coaches of the ILCA class. Over the two-week camp, the coaches aim to ensure the sailors are in peak physical and mental condition in preparation for upcoming regattas. The most impressive ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 sailors will also have the chance to join the Asyad Sailing Team for this year's sailing events, which include the Winter Cup, GCC Beach Games, Oman Sailing Championship and Musannah Race Week. Sultan al Zadjali said: 'The winter training camp is an opportunity early in the year to gather our most promising sailors in all classes together for two weeks of focused sailing tuition in an encouraging environment at our world-class venue at the Musannah Sailing School. 'We head into a busy year with optimism, and the chance for our sailors to be part of the Asyad Sailing Team for the season is an excellent opportunity to develop at a high level. We look forward to seeing our talented young sailors out on the water in Musannah and guiding them towards reaching their undoubted potential,' he added. Following the conclusion of the training camp, Oman Sail's Optimist squad will travel to Thailand to compete in the Admiral's Cup before heading to Doha for the 2025 Qatar International Optimist Regatta in February. Later in the year, Oman Sail will host the 2025 IODA Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship in Musannah from October 25 to November 1.
