Essa Al-Ali, a Victorian Team rider, said that marine sports, especially Formula 1 speedboats, require very high physical preparation, unlike those not known to be a specialist.

Al Ali said that he is doing some sports to prepare him for the speedboat races, explaining to Emirates Today: «I practice sports such as (crossfit) and bicycles in order to maintain my fitness, and to prepare me physically and mentally for racing boats.

He stressed that he seeks to preserve the title of the World Speedboat Championships, which will be held on the beach in Coco Beach in the United States next May, and continued: «To win the World Championships, last October, an indescribable feeling, especially as it is the first time I get "I cannot be described when I participate in the name of the UAE in a global event, and I have achieved a great achievement in the name of the UAE, so I consider it the most important for me."

He added: «I am currently preparing for the new season, which will start mid next year through the race Coco Beach, which will not be easy, especially since at the beginning of the season, and all teams prepared well by equipping the best boats, and provide all the possibilities to start the season in the best way».

Al Ali revealed that he was a lover of the sea from a young age, and that this contributed to his association with marine sports. He said: «I started amateur bicycles, and then I went to participate in local championships, and graduated until I reached the professionals, and it widened for me when I participated in speedboats, I was even selected by the Victorian team to participate in the X-Cat and then the first category, the largest category in the speedboat. ”

He said that participation in Formula 1 requires great physical and mental preparation. “I set myself a specific program so that I can be ready, through cycling and crossfit, and it is important that the rider is committed to a proper diet, which I keep,” he said. 85%. ”

Al Ali pointed out that reaching the summit was achieved only gradually in various categories, explaining that he was ranked second globally in the category of XAT in 2016, and the first in the same category in 2017, and went to the first category in 2018, and got third place, before To crown his efforts in first place in 2019.

The Dubai X-Cat Prize kicks off today

The Dubai X-Cat Prix, the third and final round of the 2019 World Championship, kicks off today on the shores of Jumeirah and continues until tomorrow, the main race date. There are 12 international boats competing, including the UAE sport ambassadors in the boats: Dubai Police 3 led by Aref Al Zaffin and Nader Bin Hindi, Abu Dhabi 4 led by Faleh Al Mansouri, American Torrenti, Abu Dhabi 5 led by Rashid Al Tayer and Majid Al Mansouri. Victory 33 »led by Salem Al-Odaidi and Issa Al Ali.

- Al Ali graduated in various categories of regattas,

Where he won the XATC World title in 2016,

And Formula 1 in 2019 .