The inshore meet will take place in Switzerland from Sept 19 to Oct 4
To mark 13 years as Oman’s flag-bearer of maritime excellence, Oman Sail unveiled the national team for the Star Sailors League, a leading Inshore competition to take place in Switzerland from September 19 to to October 4
A special function was held on the occasion, where Deputy Swiss Ambassador to Oman, Sabina Läderach, was the chief guest
Oman has been selected because of the sailors’ impressive track record and the country’s high standing in global sailing.
The 12-man team will compete against professional teams from around the world for the Sir Roland Symonette Trophy in what will be the first strong competition for Oman’s elite sailors post-pandemic.
Dr. Khamis Al Jabri, CEO of Oman Sail, said, “We are incredibly proud of what Oman Sail has accomplished over 13 years. Having a team compete in the Star Sailors League will provide a great opportunity for us to promote the Sultanate and will give the team a platform to perform and compete against the best.
“As we celebrate the occasion, we are also looking forward to an incredibly busy period of sailing events that will open the eyes of the international sailing community to Oman.”
The winter season will see Oman Sail host three major world championships with the 2021 World Youth Sailing Championships, 2021 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 World Championships, and the 2021 ICLA Radial World Championships headed to these shores.
Oman has been selected because of the sailors’ impressive track record and the country’s high standing in global sailing.
Oman Sail will also organise the 2021 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Asian Championships, 2021 Asian Windsurfing Championships, along with regular fixtures in the calendar: the Mussanah Race Week and Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021, to close the year as competitive sailing returns to the Sultanate.
Dr. Al Jabri added, “I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to Oman Sail team for their efforts over the last 13 years. This has always been a team effort, and all of our achievements still to come are a result of the hard work put in every day since we began.”
Oman Sail is also extending its expertise to bring additional high-profile sporting events to the country with the recent announcement that the World Race Walking Team Championships is headed to Muscat in March 2022.
Oman’s Star Sailors League team will feature:
Hashim Al Rashdi – Team Manager, Nasser Al Mashari – Team Captain,
Team members: Haitham Al Wahaibi, Yassir Al Rahbi, Waleed Al Kindi, Musab Al Hadi, Hussain Al Jabri, Ahmed Al Hasani, AbdulRahman Al MAshari, Akram Al Wahaibi, Ali Al Balushi and Raad Al Hadi.
Tasked with rekindling the Sultanate’s maritime eminence, Oman Sail has continued to contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the nation and provide long-term learning opportunities for the youth of Oman.