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Registration open for 14th edition of Musannah Race Week
MUSCAT: Registration is now open for the 14th edition of Musannah Race Week, presented by Asyad. To be held from October 15-21, 2025, at Barcelo Musannah Resort, the event will bring together over 100 sailors from around the world for a week of coaching, camaraderie and competition in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Hansa 303 and the inclusive RS Venture Connect class.
The Musannah Sailing School, operated by Oman Sail, has been designated a Category A High
Performance Centre by the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF), and is also the base for Oman's national
sailing teams, giving the young sailors the chance to experience international standard facilities as they take the next step on their journey in sailing. Conditions in Musannah are also expected to be ideal for sailing once again this year to give some of the region's top sailing talent the perfect platform to showcase their skills.
During the event, Oman Sail coaches will also hold daily community 'Try Sailing' sessions to introduce
people from the local community to the sport and experience the feeling of being on the water with a qualified instructor. The initiative aims to inspire the next generation of Omani sailors and show how
accessible sailing can be at Oman Sail's Musannah Sailing School, based at Barcelo Musannah Resort.
Abdulaziz al Shiedi, Acting Sailing Director at Oman Sail, said, 'The standard of sailing [within the region] is improving year on year, so we are excited to welcome a high calibre of athletes, along with their coaches and families, to Al Musannah in October for a week of racing, learning and mutual understanding.
Shaima al Asmi
The event promises to be a celebration of the sport as well as a chance for young sailors to interact,
grow as athletes and individuals, and gain experience in the high level regatta environment – all in the spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.'
Shaima al Asmi, Oman Sail's Operations Executive and Musannah Race Week Project Manager, added, 'Musannah Race Week has always been known as a festival of sailing that goes beyond racing to promote friendship, inclusion and mutual understanding. This year marks the 14th edition of the event, which is an undeniable success story for sailing in Oman and Oman Sail, and we are looking forward to welcoming the next generation of sailing stars to our shores for another wonderful week on the water.'
Competition at Musannah Race Week will begin after three practice days, where 12 races in each class - no more than three per day – will decide the winners. Prizes will be awarded for the overall top three in each class, as well as the Junior top three for sailors under the age of 12, and the girls top three, as well as the overall Team Racing competition.
Oman Sail and the Barcelo Musannah Resort will also host a BBQ night for all sailors, staff and families to offer a unique opportunity to experience authentic Omani hospitality and get to know each other in the idyllic surroundings of the resort.
The 2024 edition of Musannah Race Week achieved Gold Clean Regatta Certification from Clean Regattas, the world's leading sustainability certification, in recognition of Oman Sail's commitment to preserving the environment during the event. Initiatives including a beach clean-up, waste reduction measures on-site, a recycling programme and the elimination of single-use plastics underlined the potential for sailing to be a clean sport. Similar initiatives will be in place this year, including a beach
clean-up during the event days.
Musannah Race Week 2025 is supported by presenting partner Asyad and venue partner Barcelo Musannah Resort.
AbdulAziz al Shiedi
