"Al-Hadi 29" Wins the Sheikh Zayed Al Bwanish Festival race title
Abu Dhabi, December 15 / WAM / The boat “Al Hadi 29”, owned by Nokhatha Abdullah Sabah Mohammed Al Rumaithi, won the title of the Sheikh Zayed Sailing Festival Race, which was organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club yesterday, Saturday, with the participation of 43 boats, which sailed from Lulu Island, where the point The beginning, and a distance of 7 nautical miles towards the finish line at the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club on the breakwater in the capital.
“Al-Taber 55” came in second place, owned by Nokhatha Mohammed Suhail Khalfan Al Muhairi, and third place came in “Toofan 21,” owned by Hamad Rashid Mohammed Rashid Al Rumaithi, and led by Nokhatha Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Al Marzouqi.
The race, which was held as part of the traditional sailboat racing program, witnessed strong competition between participants in all stages, and the crowds watched it from the beach of Abu Dhabi Corniche, amidst the enthusiasm of the sailors and sailors.
The winners were crowned by Salem Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, and Saif Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Races and Sports Events at the Club.
Al Suwaidi appreciated the support of the wise leadership for heritage activities and events in general and maritime events in particular, which had a tangible impact in transmitting the legacy of fathers and grandfathers to generations, and strengthening their adherence to its valuable meanings that consolidate national identity among young people, praising the success achieved by the Sheikh Zayed Festival for Sailing Boats race. With the great participation it witnessed, the distinguished performance of the sailors, and the public following.
He said that the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club attaches great importance to heritage activities and races by developing a comprehensive program every season that includes races for all categories of sailboats, organizing them according to the highest safety standards, and allocating valuable prizes to the winners and those in advanced positions.
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