2024 Mussanah Race Week

Showcasing the talents of young sailors in Oman's clear blue seas

Back for the 13th edition, Mussanah Race Week gets underway on 1- 8 October 2024. Sailors from across the region and beyond will compete in Optimist, ILCA, and RS Venture as the most promising sailors head to Mussanah for a week of racing, coaching and learning from each other.

Notice Of Race

The Notice of Race (NOR) is now available! 

 

Registration

Entry fee: USD 150 per sailor (58 OMR). 

DateRemarksTime
1st October 2024

Official Arrival Day

Registration and equipment inspections

Practice day

 

09:00 – 12:00

13:00

2nd October 2024

Registration and equipment inspections

Practice day

09:00-12:00

13:00

3rd October 2024

COMPETITORS’ BRIFING

Practice day

BBQ Night

09:30

12:00

18:30-21:00

4th October 2024

COMPETITORS’ BRIFING

Races

09:30

12:00

5th October 2024

COMPETITORS’ BRIFING

Races

09:30

12:00

6th October 2024

COMPETITORS’ BRIFING

Races

09:30

12:00

7th October 2024

COMPETITORS’ BRIFING

Races

Closing Ceremony

09:30

11:30

16:30

8th October 2024Departure dayAll day

The Venue

Barcelo Mussanah Resort:

The venue is approximately 100km north of Muscat International Airport. Oman Sail manages all the marina facilities, offering 54 quality berths, dockside support and first-class facilities including boat cleaning, assistance upon arrival, and a fuel dock.
One of Oman Sail’s four sailing schools operates from Al Mussanah Sports City and is the base for our National Sailing Teams.
The site has the infrastructure and facilities required to expand the country’s existing tourism industry and the capability of hosting world-class events on an environmentally friendly basis.

  • 4-star Barceló Mussanah Resort within the Al Mussanah Sports City.
  • Accommodation for competitors, coaches, officials and other staff involved in the regatta.
  • Restaurant and recreation facilities within the event village.
  • Media Centre with special conference facilities, studios, internet facilities, etc.
  • A 54-berth marina.
  • A central drop-off and vehicle parking area including shuttle buses for the event.
  • Ample storage space/areas for competitors, coaches and equipment providers.
  • Fully staffed workshop with facilities for sanding, spray, fiberglass and engine repairs.

Accommodation

The international hotel chain Barceló operates on site at the sports city. The hotel has 308 rooms alongside a range of restaurants and sports and leisure facilities. This 4-star hotel is being proposed to accommodate everyone involved in the regatta, from participants and their team leaders, to coaches and event staff.

Additional self-catering accommodation is available in the vicinity of Al Mussanah Sport City for spectators and families attending the championships.

Oman At A Glance

The Sultanate of Oman has made tremendous progress developing the sport of sailing over the last 14 years. The next step in the country’s vision to reignite the nation’s maritime history is to host the Mussanah Race Week, which will bring young sailors to the beautiful shores of the Sultanate.

Perched on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the Sultanate of Oman’s stark beauty and vastly contrasting landscapes have enchanted growing numbers of tourists each year. With its magnificent desert, secret oases and breath-taking mountain ranges, Oman is an alluring destination. A tropical underwater paradise lies beneath the turquoise sea, caressing the white sandy beaches that adorn the country’s stunning 3,165 km coastline.

Alongside this natural wealth is Oman’s rich culture, which blends with modern infrastructure and historical features that span over 7,000 years. Grand forts, exquisite palaces and mystical souqs are sights to behold in the capital, Muscat. A visit to Oman makes you feel right at home from the time you arrive, until the moment you leave. The Sultanate is full of opportunities for adventure, including fascinating tours with an Arabian flavour.

Oman’s coastline is a paradise for explorers. Its abundance of wildlife includes whales, dolphins, turtles, seahorses, and flamingos. Underwater, its incredible marine life is found close to the water’s surface.
Sands and deserts occupy the remaining area; these include two large sand deserts – The Wahiba Sands known as Rimalat Al Wahiba and part of the Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali). Here you can learn about Bedouin culture, camp under a dome of stars and experience the beauty of dawn in the desert.
The mountains cover approximately 15% of the country’s land mass. Oman’s main mountain range is the 10,000 foot Al Hajar, which runs from Musandam in the North to the extreme limit of the Arabian Peninsula, Ras Al Had.
Tropical climate is what Oman is known for whilst still subject to seasonal changes. From November to February, the Sultanate offers a lovely climate, with an average temperature of 24oC. Combined with welcoming hospitality, warm seas and stunning landscapes, you can see why tourism in Oman is a growing industry.

Oman’s Vision towards 2040 – Care for Our Environment is Paramount

As the Sultanate of Oman works towards achieving the 12 national priorities set out in its Vision 2040, Oman Sail is fully committed to materially contributing to the prosperity of the nation.

One of the nation’s 12 national priorities is to ensure that Oman’s beautiful natural landscape is protected long in to the future.

The environmental health of Oman is embedded in every aspect of Oman Sail’s activities. The staging of the Youth World Championships would provide a platform for us to drive greater awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability and the added benefits for Omanis for generations to come.

10 - 17
Knots

Average Wind

22

Average Minimum
Temperature

10mm

Average Precipitation /
Rainfall

26

Average Maximum
Temperature

3

Wet Days
(>0.1 Min)

24

Average
Temperature

11hrs

Average Sunlight
Hours / Day

EVENT PARTNERS

Environmental Strategic Partners