Teams and Fleet
The Oman Sail teams compete at all levels of national, regional and international sport, with Omani branded boats and sailors serving as ambassadors for Oman and working to promote the country as a desirable tourist destination and investment location. These top level competitions also advance the skills of Omanis in a sport that is intrinsically linked with Oman’s history.
The realm of the explorer, adventurer and the brave, the Oman Sail Offshore sailor can be pitted against the forces of nature for days, sometimes weeks, at a time. The 70-foot MOD 70 trimaran competes in high-speed races across the Atlantic Ocean and in long distance races far out of sight of land. The one design Farr 30s compete in shorter offshore races, most notably the EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour (SATT), the only endurance race of its kind in the world which over a long course 760 nautical miles through different port cities across the Gulf region, represents a demanding test of stamina and skill.
Oman Sail’s Extreme 40 teams, sponsored by local companies, spearhead the campaign to raise Oman’s profile around the world and broaden its appeal as a tourist destination through sailing. The class provides both the Omani sailing and shore crews with an opportunity to gain valuable experience. The demanding schedule of the Extreme Sailing Series is supported by a strong stable of Omani logistics, events and marketing specialists tasked with extending the reach of the Sultanate to international travellers, media outlets and potential investors.
Although they are the smallest of all the boats competing under the Oman Sail banner, they are arguably the most important because it is from the Lasers, Hobie 16s, RS Quba, 49er and RSX class boats that future champions are borne. Oman Sail actively engages local schools and communities to ‘Try Sailing’ on RS Q’Ba boats to give children the opportunity to become better and more confident sailors.