Abu Dhabi: The Sir Bani Yas Offshore Tour saw 60 sailing enthusiasts take to the waters in an exciting 36-hour non-stop race from Sir Bani Yas to Dubai. They will be pitted not only against the open sea, but also against each other’s experience as they sail to victory at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) – 175 nautical miles away. Shahrazad, one of the sailing boats participating in the race this weekend and the winner of last year’s race, is once again a favorite to be the big winner this year.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the sailors will take on one of the oldest trading routes in the region, before the winners are crowned at a prize-giving ceremony on April 24 in Dubai. There, the victors will be crowned marking the end of this exhilarating event, which is organised by the Tourism Development & Investment Company, in partnership with DOSC.
“The race has gotten off to a great start, and the sailors’ competitive spirit will only grow as they race to their final destination. I wish all the participants the best of luck, and look forward to crowning the champions at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club,” said John Cole, Senior Asset Manager for Sir Bani Yas Corporate Operations at TDIC. “The race is an exciting event which we are confident will only grow with both participants and spectators in its future editions.”
Sailing lovers, racing enthusiasts and interested members of the public can follow updates on the event on Twitter via Sir Bani Yas’ account @sirbaniyasae, on Facebook via Desert Islands, Abu Dhabi, and on Instagram @sirbaniyasae. They can also follow the hashtags #SirBaniYas and #SBYOffshoreRace on twitter and Instagram.
