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Abu Dhabi, June 9, 2023: The "Abu Al Abyad" 60-foot sailing race, organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, will start tomorrow, Saturday, in an enthusiastic atmosphere for the most extensive and robust category in the sailing bearings.
The race is held under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, with the participation of 100 sailings. It is the third and final round for this category and the final one for the season. And to the finish line in front of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club headquarters in Abu Dhabi's breakwater, where the winners are crowned.
The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club allocated 4 million and 238 thousand dirhams in prizes for the winners from first place, up to the 90th, along with three cars for the first-place owners. ".
The organizing committee completed all the technical and logistical arrangements for organizing the race. It looked at all the unique details to ensure all possible facilities were provided to the participants and followers to get the race to safety.
Ahmed Thani Al Rumaithi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, Managing Director, appreciated the support of the wise leadership of the state for all heritage activities and events that establish the culture of preserving heritage in general. The authentic Emirati marine heritage, in particular, and the actions and circumstances of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club to enhance its presence. On all occasions, he thanked and appreciated His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, for his generous sponsorship of the race, which gave the participants great motivation to present their best performance on board the bearings, and keenness to be part of the success of the event.
He added that the "Abu Al-Abyad" race witnesses extensive participation of loaders, which is evidence of his stature and keenness to be present in all significant events—spotted for first-place holders and participants.
He said that the 60-foot Abu Al-Abyad Dhow Race is one of the significant events with a special place for sailors and represents the biggest challenge for all.
Al-Rumaithi praised the response and commitment of the owners and the Nawakhada to the Organizing Committee during the registration period to participate in the race, which facilitated the procedures for everyone, indicating that this continuous cooperation represents an essential step on the way to the success of all activities, events, and races organized and supervised by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club.