Tour of ArabiaNOVEMBER 2009
The Tour of Arabia linked together the GCC countries from Kuwait in the north to Oman in the south. The launch of the first of the new Arabian 100 (A100) Class trimarans, Oman Sail’s stunning Majan, was the catalyst for the creation of this new ground-breaking tour.
On the 10th November, 2009, Majan set out from Kuwait City in the north of the Arabian Gulf on a five-leg tour that covered 1,700 nautical miles (3,150km), tracing out and testing the ‘Tour of Arabia’ future racetrack. It revealed all the challenges and beauty of sailing in the Gulf Region… Stopping at Manama in Bahrain, on to Doha in Qatar, then Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, before finishing the tour in the Dubai to Muscat Race. On board media crew, Mark Covell, sent back some enthralling reports and images, see below. Next is the Indian Ocean 5 Capes Race, click on the header tab to find out more…
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Majan Takes Line Honours in the Dubai-Muscat Race 2 years, 2 months, 1 week, 9 hours, 16 minutes ago
Oman Sail’s Arabian 100, Majan skippered by Paul Standbridge crossed the finish line off Bander Al Rowdha, Muscat, Oman at 18:44 49 on the 28th November 2009 to take line honours. A great finish to the inaugural Tour of Arabia that began over two weeks ago, tracing out this new five-leg route across the GCC region from Kuwait via Qatar, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and finishing in Muscat, the home base of Oman Sail.
Dubai-Muscat Finish Line on the Horizon 2 years, 2 months, 1 week, 1 day, 10 hours, 5 minutes ago
On the morning of day three of the Dubai – Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, the vast majority of the fleet is now through the Strait of Hormuz and have turned the corner heading for the finish in Muscat, Oman. As expected, Oman Sail’s Arabian 100 Majan, skippered by Paul Standbridge and crewed by young Omani protégés are in the lead and are now speeding along at well over 13 knots. The majestic trimaran is just over 100 miles from finishing its maiden race. Majan is due in Muscat later this afternoon, they need to cross the line before 5 pm local time to break the record.
Dubai-Muscat Race Underway 2 years, 2 months, 1 week, 2 days, 8 hours, 17 minutes ago
Oman Sail’s Arabian 100, Majan, started the Dubai-Muscat yacht race, organised by the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, yesterday which is the final leg of the inaugural Tour of Arabia circuit. The A100 is a favourite for the line honours of this 360-mile race and is expected to arrive in Muscat today.
Hop, skip and a jump and now in Dubai 2 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 7 hours, 44 minutes ago
The crew of Majan, Oman Sail’s A100 trimaran, cleared customs in Abu Dhabi yesterday but continued directly en route to their second United Arab Emirates destination in Dubai where they are now securely berthed.
Majan completes fourth Tour of Arabia leg to Abu Dhabi 2 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 11 hours, 5 minutes ago
Oman Sail’s A100 trimaran Majan completed the fourth leg of the Tour of Arabia from Doha, Qatar in less than 15 hours having left Doha at 1200 (local time) and reaching Abu Dhabi this morning at 0300 hours. Majan will directly depart on the penultimate leg to Dubai today, the final leg starts on 27th November to Muscat, Oman which will see the Oman Sail team compete in the region’s Dubai-Muscat race. More to follow from Majan’s media crew man Mark Covell…
Oman Sail’s A100 trimaran Majan now in Doha, Qatar 2 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 51 minutes ago
Majan arrived in Doha, Qatar, yesterday having completed the third leg of the Tour of Arabia from Bahrain. Mark Covell, onboard media crew for Oman Sail, said: “The trip to Qatar was only held up by shifting winds and poorly lit fishing nets. We held a constant bow watch, often needing to change course 90 degrees to get round the ends of the nets.” The Oman Sail team will be in Qatar for two days before departing for the fourth leg to Abu Dhabi on the 18th. Read Mark’s latest update in full below…
Departing for Bahrain on Leg 3 of Tour of Arabia to Qatar 2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 1 day, 11 hours, 2 minutes ago
Oman Sail’s Majan is all set to depart Bahrain for Qatar after a brief stop in a country that is mourning the loss of the King of Bahrain’s uncle. Paul Standbridge and the Majan crew will leave Bahrain this morning and expect to arrive in Qatar tomorrow during daylight hours to clear customs. Expect more colour reports from Majan’s on board reporter Mark Covell, you can read his first leg updates below…
Majan Arrives in Bahrain 2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 9 hours, 20 minutes ago
Following an early morning port clearance, Majan docked in Amwaj Marina today, next to Team Bahrain just after 1000 (local time).
Majan midway through first leg to Bahrain 2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 11 hours, 42 minutes ago
Majan is approximately halfway through her first leg of the Tour of Arabia from Kuwait to Bahrain. At 0815 GMT this morning, the Majan crew were sailing along at 8.8 knots in just under 7 knots of wind speed from WNW. All fine onboard and Majan expects to arrive in Bahrain tomorrow morning (Thursday), plenty of shipping and oil rigs en route!
Majan starts first leg of Tour of Arabia 2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 9 hours, 36 minutes ago
Oman Sail’s A100 trimaran, Majan, has said goodbye to Kuwait where the crew received a warm welcome and inquisitive interest from the media and locals during their time in Kuwait City. The Majan crew, skippered by Paul Standbridge, are now heading to Bahrain, setting off on the 272 miles course at 0943 GMT (1243 AST). Tracing out this new five-leg route across the GCC region, this is ultimately a tour of discovery as the crew of Majan experience sailing in these waters and developing the future editions of the event. On board media crew man, Mark Covell, will be sending back regular reports, photos and videos. See the 2d tracking map below to watch Majan’s course southwards to Bahrain…
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Dubai to Muscat Race, Final Leg of the Tour of Arabia14th December 2009
Oman Sail’s A100 Majan claimed line honours in the 360-mile Dubai to Muscat Race, narrowly missing out on the overall record. The race concluded the inaugural Tour of Arabia that has seen Majan and her crew trace out this new route via five GCC countries…
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Tour of Arabia: revealing the beauty and challenges of sailing in the Gulf region…17th November 2009
Since the start of the inaugural five-leg Tour of Arabia on the 10th of November from Kuwait, Oman Sail’s A100 trimaran continues with what is effectively a ‘tour of discovery’, tracing out these new routes for the very first time. As Oman Sail’s…
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Leg 3 Bahrain-Qatar: “Teamwork Works”16th November 2009
Mark Covell, media crew from on board Oman Sail’s A100 Majan, gives his first hand view from onboard the trimaran on the third leg of the Tour of Arabia from Bahrain to Doha, Qatar. In particular, an insight into how the Omani crew are working together…
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UPDATE FROM MAJAN’S ONBOARD REPORTER13th November 2009
Experienced sailor and media man, Mark Covell, has joined Oman Sail's 'Majan' crew to report from onboard the A100 trimaran on this inaugural Tour of Arabia to provide the inside track to this new adventure. Mark will also stay with Majan for the inaugural…
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Tour of ArabiaNOVEMBER 2009
The Tour of Arabia linked together the GCC countries from Kuwait in the north to Oman in the south. The launch of the first of the new Arabian 100 (A100) Class trimarans, Oman Sail’s stunning Majan, was the catalyst for the creation of this new ground-breaking…
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Indian Ocean 5 Capes RaceSTARTED 6TH FEBRUARY 2010
Oman Sail’s 'Majan' (A100) completed tracing out this new race course taking the big dive south for a giant tour of the Indian Ocean Capes facing the challenges of all the combined might of the Southern and Indian Oceans. Starting from Muscat (Oman)…
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