Sailing Arabia - The Tour
Sailing Arabia – The Tour was launched by Oman Sail in 2011 as a regional off-shore race that provides a platform for all the GCC nations to showcase their tourism potential as well as a tool to rekindle the mutual Gulf maritime heritage by offering a winter racing venue . The race not only exposes the beauty of the stunning Arabian coast , but also reconnects the region with the sea through sport . It was originally created as an alternative Middle Eastern event to the wellknown Tour de France à la Voile , and since inception , it has attracted some of the world ’ s best sailing talent , and made Oman and the GCC a soughtafter winter venue in the international sailing calendar . Alongside this mission is the integral objective of promoting sailing as an accessible , healthy and economically beneficial sport to local people and enterprises . With some of the finest facilities in the region being showcased , and the use of the Farr 30 One Design class as the platform for the race , Sailing Arabia – The Tour will plant the seed of sailing firmly in the imagination of a new generation of local young people .
Q How would you rate your team Renaissance ’ s efforts this year in SATT ?
A It all depends on experience and energy . We have a patient and mentally strong crew , we have all that it takes to compete with the European crews until the end . We started the race well-prepared and will continue to do so .
I ’ m very optimistic about sailing in the region . There is a lot of work going on and the goals are very ambitious .
Q What is one thing you are most proud of in your sailing career ?
A I have been in many competitions on international level and this has given me valuable experiences . I am now able to sail alone and I will start competing in one-man crew races .
Q What other talents do you have outside of sailing ?
Fahad Al Hasni
A I love everything about water . My hobbies include diving , swimming and fishing
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