Mussanah welcomes over 120 sailors from seven nations for 14th edition of Mussanah Race Week presented by ASYAD

Sports Tuesday 14/October/2025 15:02 PM
By: Times News Service
Mussanah welcomes over 120 sailors from seven nations for 14th edition of Mussanah Race Week presented by ASYAD

Muscat: The 14th edition of Mussanah Race Week, presented by ASYAD gets underway tomorrow with over 120 young sailors from seven nations taking to the waters off Barceló Mussanah Resort from 15-21 October. Sailors from China, India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as 41 participants from Oman, will race in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 and Para Inclusive RS Venture Connect and Hansa 303 classes will begin on Saturday 18 October following three practice days.

In total, there will be 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.

Abdulaziz Al Shidi, Oman Sail’s acting Sailing Director, said, “We are proud to host the 14th edition of Mussanah Race Week and further the development of the nation’s youth. Oman has a rich maritime tradition and each year, young sailors from around the world have the opportunity to join talented Omani youth in writing a new chapter in our sailing history. Since it began, Mussanah Race Week has showcased the beauty of our nation and our capability to host major events alongside the talent within our nation, and we expect this year to be another incredible exhibition of our sailing tradition with another chance for our emerging sailors to show their talents on the water.”

Shaima Al Asmi, Oman Sail’s Operations Executive and Mussanah Race Week Project Manager, added, “Mussanah Race Week is a highlight of Oman’s sailing calendar, and with so many sailors joining us this year – as well as a strong team representing Oman – we are excited for a great week of sailing, friendship, learning and cultural exchange. The two Para Inclusive Sailing events are another step forward for the event as we show that sailing is a sport for all, and everyone is welcome. This week promises to be truly memorable, and we look forward to hosting the 14th edition of this festival of youth sailing.”

During this week of camaraderie and development, Oman Sail and the Barceló Mussanah Resort will 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 away from the water.

The event will also reinforce Oman Sail’s commitment to preserving the environment with initiatives including a beach clean-up, waste reduction measures on-site, a recycling programme and the elimination of single use plastics

Mussanah Race Week 2025 is supported by title partner ASYAD, bronze partners Barceló Mussanah Resort, Mazoon Dairy, Tanuf Water and Visit Oman. More information about the event can be found on the official event website.