30-01-2025
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.
