Muscat, Oct 30 (ONA) --- Oman Sail’s decade of success has been

recognised by the global sailing community, with the organisation

receiving the 2019 World Sailing President’s Development Award.

      The award is a clear testament to the achievements of Oman Sail

over the last ten years, and its mission to make the sport of sailing

accessible, educational, and a source of immense national pride. In

2009, Oman Sail started the process of bringing this vision to life,

embarking on a remarkable decade and achieving some extraordinary

achievements.

     Oman Sail has continually propelled the Sultanate into the yachting

limelight, whether it be from hosting high-profile global events such as

America’s Cup World Series and the Windsurf World Championships,

participating in the Route de Rhum and Extreme Sailing Series, or

providing opportunities for local talent. In Oman Sail’s inaugural year,

Mohsin Al Busaidi became the first Omani to circumnavigate the globe,

while 2020 could see the first Omanis to compete on the Olympic

stage, with 49er pair Musab Al Hadi and Waleed Al Kindi campaigning

for selection in March.

       Oman Sail will continue to build upon the success of the last

decade and will host the GC32 Racing Tour in Muscat from 5-9

November. Team Oman Air, which includes Omani sailor Nasser Al

Mashari, will be competing for the overall championship when the

high-performance foiling catamarans and world class sailors compete

for the Oman Cup over five days on the open waters off Al Mouj Marina

in the heart of the city.

--- Ends/AH