Attention awaits the launch tomorrow from Sir Bu Nair Island

Nawakhatha, Malak and sailors in the 31st Al Gaffal race thank Hamdan bin Muhammad's support

Al Gaffal Race starts tomorrow with its 31st edition. From the source

The Nawakhas, owners and sailors participating in the Al-Qaffal 31 race for 60-foot local sailing ships, which departs from Sir Bu Nair Island tomorrow, thanked the sponsor of the event, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. And the owners and sailors participating in the 31st edition, with the continuous follow-up and great support from His Highness, the sponsor of the event, which contributed to the continuation of the great event, which is a heritage marine sports carnival that everyone is waiting for in the Emirates as a closing ceremony for the activities of the marine sports season in Dubai.

The event is organized by the Dubai International Marine Club, in cooperation with partners from government departments and national institutions. Today, the club's convoy arrives at Sir Bu Nair Island, in preparation for the launch of the 31st edition of the race tomorrow.

The Dubai International Marine Club said in a press statement that the Supreme Organizing Committee headed by Ahmed Saeed bin Meshar, Chairman of the Dubai International Marine Club, is putting the final touches on the race site and the starting place by standing on the final equipment with the captains, owners and sailors, as well as the assistant committees. And representatives of government departments and national institutions on the spot.

The vanguard delegation of the Organizing Committee of the 31st Al Gaffal Race arrived yesterday noon to Sir Bu Nair Island in order to receive the vanguards of the participating ships, start preparing for the race, register the bearings, conduct a safety check on the participating ships, and hand over satellite tracking devices to the captains.

Veteran sailor Mohammed Rashid Al Rumaithi, founder of Al Udeid Group for Heritage Boats, said that the great support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the sponsor of the race, represents the motivation for all participating sailors and sailors and raises the levels of enthusiasm and competition, and increases the adherence of our youth to the inherent heritage of the past and the legacy of the late. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum - may God rest his soul - the founder of the race.

Al Rumaithi added that the continuation of the Al Qaffal event throughout these decades confirms beyond any doubt the importance of this race, which reflects the extent of the Emirati people's love for the sea, which is a source of goodness and abundant sustenance, praising the role of the wise leadership and its constant endeavor to bring happiness to the various segments of society.

Mohammed Rashid Al Rumaithi considered the Al Gaffal race as one of the important heritage events, which formed a special sentiment in the UAE for three consecutive decades, as it established a strong launch for marine heritage races.

Al Rumaithi said, “The Al Gaffal Race holds a special place in his heart, as it was a witness to (the era) and the beginnings with the start of the event through the 43-foot local sailing boat category in 1991, which saw me get third place with the boat Al Adeed 30 and is still participating through the Al Udeid Group ships. The woman of history and championships, who won the honor of winning five times with the Buraq 30 (4 times) and the Buraq 33 (one time).

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