Sport | Sailing
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Monday May 28
Al Sahel come up trumps at Al Gaffal dhow race
A damaged sail and change in wind direction helped Al Rumaithi-skippered vessel to play catch up with Al Zeer
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Friday May 25
Celebrating a tradition of the seas
The race over 51 nautical miles brings generations of families together, soaking in the spirit and atmosphere of a bygone era. An era that could have been lost forever.
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Thursday May 24
Al Gaffal sailing race postponed by a day
The ‘Al Gaffal’ 60ft sailing race that was scheduled to be held on Saturday has been postponed by a day due to bad weather
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Thursday May 24
Al Gaffal dhow race attracts almost 100 entries
Families urged to attend events and view UAE culture and heritage
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Thursday May 24
Al Marzouqui hopes for Another good show
Around 100 dhows compete in the season-ending race which upholds the tradition of the country
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Sunday May 13
Al Gaffal race to have a family feel this year
Organisers hope to end the season in style
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Monday May 7
Dahes leads packed field in close win
Sudden drop in wind speed prolongs race but Al Marzouqi's change of tactics pays off as he crosses finish line
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Sunday May 6
Dahes is the winner of Dubai Sailing Cup
Only 51 dhows cross finish line from 78 entrants
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Friday May 4
78 dhows vie for Dubai Sailing Cup
Competition to serve as warm-up for Al Gaffal Sir Bu Naair race
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Monday Apr 30
Al Serb clinches top honours
Atlas penalised for start-line infringement
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Saturday Apr 28
Mansour the favourite in traditional dhow race
Al Khayay to challenge defending champion
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Friday Apr 6
Abu Dhabi crew abandon leg of Volvo race
Boat to be shipped to Brazil after team forced to carry out a mid-sea repair following structural damage on hull
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Tuesday Apr 3
Hareb inspires Shamardel to secure end-of-season honours
Strong finish helps upstage Al Sharid despite being tied on points
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Friday Mar 30
Lucky escape for Azzam as gritty crew fight to remain in contention
Abu Dhabi racing yacht in fifth after surviving midnight crash
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Friday Mar 30
Final sailing heat to be held today
Two races will be inside the Palm Jumeirah
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Wednesday Mar 28
Abu Dhabi crew brace for Cape Horn challenge
The UAE's Adel Khalid the first Gulf national to take part in the global sailing odyssey
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Monday Mar 26
Tzanov tops in Airbus Regatta
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Friday Mar 23
Abu Dhabi crew face uphill task in Volvo Ocean Race
Boat damage leaves team 24 hours behind fleet
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Monday Mar 19
Azzam crew hopeful of getting back on track
Team carrying out full repair to a bulkhead
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Sunday Mar 18
Abu Dhabi's Azzam limps back to port after suffering damage
Skipper Walker forced to order return to Auckland in leg five of Volvo Ocean Race
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Wednesday Mar 14
Sailing team face tough challenge
Leg five includes race around Cape Horn
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Saturday Mar 10
Final heat of Dhow event postponed
Strong gusts of 20 knots and waves rising more than a metre
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Friday Mar 9
Dahes set to clinch pole position
Friday's race attracts a huge field of 52 boats
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Sunday Mar 4
Omani teams create ripples with Extreme Sailing start
Oman Air and The Wave finish on top upstaging fancied rivals Groupe Edmond de Rothschild in home leg of series
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Sunday Feb 26
Al Zeer retain top sailing honours
Shaheen-skippered team win overall honours despite Toufan clinching the final heat
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