Traditional dhow sailing event kick starts DIMC watersports season
The first heat of the traditional dhow sailing race in the 22 feet category race to be held Saturday 22nd September, 2007 marks the start of the DIMC watersports season. The much awaited season commences after a break of almost four months during the summer. Though the weather hasn’t much cooled off the sailors will be under stress due to the fast during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This is not in any way going to deter the sailors as they take gret pride in their traditional races. The last season witnessed a spectacular display of skill and tactic. Dhows sailed gloriously on the serene waters of the Arabian Sea along the Jumeirah coast, with courses set by Saeed Hareb, Managing Director, DIMC organiser of a season full of exhilarating watersports.
The organisers strictly enforce the mandatory life-jacket rule given the extreme sailing conditions. This is the most dreaded race of the three categories of traditional dhow sailing, because of the Al Khayour turn buoy. The 22 feet dhows are known for their steady sailing along a straight course but not when it comes to turning around the turn buoy. Amidst much anticipation and excitement this start to the smallest of the traditional dhows will mark a season in this series as one of great success.