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The Wave, Muscat on the podium again in Kiel30 August 2010

The Wave, Muscat on the podium again in Kiel

With three events of the Extreme Sailing Series now complete in France, UK and Germany, Oman Sails Extreme 40 The Wave, Muscat stay on the podium, finishing third overall in Kiel leaving them second overall for the series and still in contention for the overall title.

Oman Sail Masirah dominating in second place as crashes and hulls flying on Day3 Kiel, Germany29 August 2010

Oman Sail Masirah dominating in second place as crashes and hulls flying on Day3 Kiel, Germany

Kiel, Germany provided some truly tricky conditions for the two Oman Sail Extreme 40s on the penultimate day of racing in Germany of the Extreme Sailing Series. Oman Sail’s Masirah, had a good day on the water finishing second overall going into the final day of racing, their team-mates on The Wave, Muscat had an altogether more exciting day.

Day2 Kiel, Germany: Oman Sails two Extreme 40s go head to head28 August 2010

Day2 Kiel, Germany: Oman Sails two Extreme 40s go head to head

Ecover Sailing Team from Britain tops the leader board going into the penultimate day of racing 4 points ahead of Groupe Edmond de Rothschild from France. Oman Sail Masirah skipper, Loick Peyron, and his crew is 3rd overall, just ahead of The Wave Muscat that came in 4th.

Day1, Kiel: Ecover 1st Masirah 2nd27 August 2010

Day1, Kiel: Ecover 1st Masirah 2nd

After five races on the opening day, Masirah are in second overall, three points off day one leaders, Ecover Sailing Team.

OMAN AIR MAJAN Smashes round Britain and Ireland single handed record24 August 2010

OMAN AIR MAJAN Smashes round Britain and Ireland single handed record

At 09:03:55 GMT (13:03 local time Muscat) today (24/08/10) skipper Sidney Gavignet (FRA) onboard OMAN AIR MAJAN crossed the finish line off Lizard Point, Cornwall to smash the single-handed Round Britain and Ireland record. The A100 trimaran broke the existing record held by Thomas Coville by a massive 1 day 15 hours 30 minutes and 44 seconds.

OMAN AIR MAJAN to attempt single-handed round Britain and Ireland record20 August 2010

OMAN AIR MAJAN to attempt single-handed round Britain and Ireland record

Sidney Gavignet, skipper of the Arabian 100 trimaran Oman Air Majan, crossed the start line off the Lizard Point, Cornwall UK on Thursday (19/08/10) as he attempts to break the single-handed Round Britain and Ireland record. The record attempt forms part of his training for the single handed transatlantic Route du Rhum race later this year.

Oman Air Declares First Phase Of Yachting Sponsorship A Success16 August 2010

Oman Air Declares First Phase Of Yachting Sponsorship A Success

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has declared the first phase of its sponsorship of the 105-foot racing multihull, Majan, a huge success following the yachts visit to the UKs annual Cowes Week regatta.

Summer Sailing School Success11 August 2010

Summer Sailing School Success

This year's Oman Sailing Summer School proved to be a huge success when over 60 applicants between the ages of 10 and 20 years from a variety of schools, institutions and work places attended the one week courses that were sponsored by Renaissance Services.

Oman Sail, The Wave, Muscat triumphs in Cowes06 August 2010

Oman Sail, The Wave, Muscat triumphs in Cowes

The final day of the Extreme Sailing Series at Cowes Week bought high tension and conditions challenging, 20-25 knots of wind, choppy sea state and the potential for the boats to capsize. The Wave, Muscat had led the regatta since day two and needed to continue their excellence form to win the event.

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Annual Campaign Magazine

Annual Campaign Magazine

Oman Sail is pleased to have published the second edition of the annual campaign magazine. The magazine, 64 pages of glossy colour, tells the story of Oman Sail's achievements over the last year.

Oman Sail on Facebook

Oman Sail on Facebook

Watch the latest videos, chat with the crew and, most importantly, win big prizes only available to Oman Sail's Facebook Fans. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oman-Sail/279770832327?ref=ts

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Oman Sail on Twitter

The latest news, snippets of interesting information, what's going on with the sailors and what is going on with the boats can all be found on Oman Sail's Twitter pages. www.twitter.com/oman_sail or www.twitter.com/majanA100

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Hobie 16 National Championships

Hobie 16 National Championships

The weekend of the 1st-2nd October saw the Oman Hobie 16 National Championships taking place in the warm waters off Muscat. Three Oman Sail boats took part with Omani crews from the Academy.

Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race

Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race

The growth of competitive sailing in the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean is taking a further step forward as the sailing events company, OC Events (Asia), in association with Oman Sail launchesa new premier race, the 5 Capes of the Indian Ocean Race.

Young Learners Meet Young Sailors

Young Learners Meet Young Sailors

On Wednesday the 29th, Oman Sail visited the British Council and gave some of the Young Learners an idea of life at sea.

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02 September 2010 07:12WSSR Council announces ratification of 'double' new World Record
Record: Around Great Britain and Ireland. Outright and Singlehanded World Records. Yacht: 'Oman Air Majan' 105 ft Trimaran Name: Sidney Gavignet. FRA Dates: 19th August to the 24th August 2010. Start time: 17;54;08 UTC. 19/08/10 Finish time: 09;03;35. UTC 24/08/10 Elapsed time: 4 days 15 hours 9 minutes and 27 seconds Distance: 1773NM Average speed: 15.95 kts

30 August 2010 14:44Final results: The Wave Muscat on podium again in Kiel
With three events of the Extreme Sailing Series now complete in France, UK and Germany, Oman Sail’s Extreme 40 The Wave, Muscat stay on the podium, finishing third overall in Kiel leaving them second overall for the series and still in contention for the overall title.

29 August 2010 14:26Day3, Kiel: Oman Sail Masirah dominating in 2nd place
Kiel, Germany provided some truly tricky conditions for the two Oman Sail Extreme 40s on the penultimate day of racing in Germany of the Extreme Sailing Series. Oman Sails Masirah, had a good day on the water finishing second overall going into the final day of racing, their team-mates on The Wave, Muscat had an altogether more exciting day.

28 August 2010 14:12Day2, Kiel: Masirah ranked 3rd
Ecover Sailing Team from Britain tops the leader board going into the penultimate day of racing 4 points ahead of Groupe Edmond de Rothschild from France. Oman Sail Masirah skipper, Loick Peyron, and his crew is 3rd overall, just ahead of The Wave Muscat that came in 4th.

26 August 2010 15:43Day 1 Kiel, Masirah placed second
After five races on the opening day, Masirah are in second overall, three points off day one leaders, Ecover Sailing Team. The Wave, Muscat will be looking to move up the leader board as the winds increase over the next few days, as they are placed fourth overall

24 August 2010 11:01High spirits in Kiel
Just three weeks ago, Oman Sail's The Wave, Muscat won the UK round of the Extreme Sailing Series in Cowes, and are now joint leaders in the series, with Groupe Edmond De Rothschild, going into the next event in Kiel, Germany

24 August 2010 07:22OMAN AIR MAJAN smashes single handed record
At 09:03:55 GMT (13:03 local time Muscat) today (24/08/10) skipper Sidney Gavignet (FRA) onboard OMAN AIR MAJAN crossed the finish line off Lizard Point, Cornwall to smash the single-handed Round Britain and Ireland record. The A100 trimaran broke the existing record held by Thomas Coville by a massive 1 day 15 hours 30 minutes and 44 seconds.

20 August 2010 14:48Mohsin Al Busaidi at Sail Amsterdam
Mohsin Al Busaidi joined His Royal Highness Willem Alexander, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Netherlands under whose patronage Sail Amsterdam 2010 took place on Thursday the 19th and sailed on board a DAMEN built Stad Amsterdam Clipper that led the opening of Sail Amsterdam with the presence of thousands of spectators.

07 August 2010 06:45Five More Omani Senior Instructors
Oman Sail is a big step closer to the goal of opening three new sailing schools in 2011 as five Omani instructors passed their RYA Senior Instructors Course. Held in the UK, the course is the most developed sail-training scheme in the world and demands the highest standards from students. Congratulations to both Alis, Omar, Saleh and Mohammed.

03 August 2010 06:17Mixed Fortunes But Teams On Top
It was a day of up and downs for the Oman Sail teams on the third day of racing in Cowes. Main rivals Groupe Edmond de Rothschild made a big comeback to finish the day in third but Masirah pushed up into second and The Wave, Muscat maintained their hold at the top.

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