Muscat, Oman Sail has unveiled nationwide sailing initiative that aims at encouraging the communities across the country to try sailing this winter.
Supported by OQ, the social initiative marks the return of sailing activities post-COVID19 and complements the series of World and Asian competitions that Oman Sail is organising this quarter of the year.
At each venue of the community initiative, there will be opportunities for visitors to try sailing and windsurfing, including Para Sailing through the SailFree programme and visits to local schools. There will also be a beach clean-up operation at each location to highlight the importance of preserving Oman’s natural beauty and marine life for generations to come and SME activations in Musandam, Duqm and Salalah where local school children will be invited to attend.
Kicking off at the Silver Jubilee Garden in Sohar on 12 November 2021, and running through 15 January 2022, The festival will be visiting Musandam from 16-20 November 2021, Kalbuh in Muscat from 26-27 November 2021, Sur from 3-4 December 2021, Hawana Salalah from 6-8 January 2022 and Duqm from 11-15 January 2022.
Ali Al Sheheimi , Al Mouj Muscat Sailing School Centre Manager, said, “Oman has a rich history on the water and this is an excellent opportunity to reignite the nation’s passion for sailing, offer a free introduction to the sport and encourage more people to take up the sport. The Community Sailing event will share the joy of sailing with people across the country, making the sport accessible to everyone while promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and demonstrating the excitement and inspiring people across the country to learn to sail. We will also be visiting schools to inspire children and hosting a beach clean up to make a difference to the local community.”
He added, “The Sultanate of Oman is set to become the focal point for global sailing during the winter season as we play host to five international championships, including several prestigious world championships, and seven national events. We hope that some of the people introduced to sailing during the Oman Sail Festival go on to proudly fly the Omani flag and represent the country at these events in the future.”
Source: Oman News Agency