From Sir Bu Nair to Burj Al Arab.. 118 ships race for the title of Al Qaffal

Under the generous sponsorship and support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the 31st Al Gaffal Race for 60-foot local sailing ships, organized by the Dubai International Marine Club, will kick off at six o’clock this morning, Saturday, UAE time. Naval Athlete 2021-2022.

Today, Saturday, white sails rise, and sailors on board 118 ships roll up their sleeves from their starting point off the island of Sir Bu Nair in the depths of the Arabian Gulf, embodying the journey (return) to home and family after a long struggle in the diving season towards the finish line in the beaches of Danat Al Dunia Dubai opposite the hotel ( Burj Al Arab) for a distance of more than 50 nautical miles through which they pass the finish line point of the first stage off the island of Comoros.

The organizing committee of the race, headed by Ahmed Saeed bin Meshar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai International Marine Club, completed all the preparations in coordination with the success partners from government departments and national institutions to organize the big event, which brings together up to 3000 people who gathered to restore the image of the beautiful past in the bright present.

In the past two days, the coasts of Sir Bu Nair Island witnessed a unique gathering after the arrival of all the participating ships and the organizing and assisting committees in preparation for the start of the epic today, where 118 ships will line up at the sixth of the day - Saturday, and sail for the competition for the first places and ascending among the big five to the podium.

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