DUBAI, 17th May, 2020 (WAM) — Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Al Nasr Cultural and Sports Club, expressed his wishes of success to the Supreme Organizing Committee and the participants in the 32nd edition of the “Al Gaffal” race, which is being held under the patronage and support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince. Dubai Chairman of the Executive Council.
The long-distance race will start from Sir Bu Nair Island to the shores of Dubai for local 60-foot sailing ships, from 26 to 28 May.
Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan confirmed that the arrival of the historic race to the 32nd edition confirms the depth of the message laid down by the founder of the event, the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum – may God rest his soul – in 1991 in order to preserve the legacy and past of fathers and grandfathers and remind successive generations of their struggle during the diving trips. .
Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed on the latest preparations and preparations for the launch of the upcoming event by the delegation of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the Race No. 32, which included Saif Juma Al Suwaidi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai International Marine Club, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, and Rashid Thani Al Ail. Al-Muhairi and Ali Saeed bin Thalith, members of the Board of Directors, Muhammad Abdullah Hareb Al-Falahi, Executive Director, and Muhammad Fadl Al-Saadi.
Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum stood on the efforts of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club and the supporting partners from government departments and agencies and national institutions to make the race a success and ensure the safety of the participants during their movement from the country’s beaches to Sir Bu Nair Island, the starting point of the race, in preparation for returning from there after announcing the start of the race and heading The ships then head towards the finish line on the shores of Dubai, passing through the Moon Island, the finish line of the first stage, sailing for a distance of more than 50 nautical miles.
On the other hand, the Supreme Organizing Committee of the race announced the opening of registration to participate in the thirty-second edition, and notified the owners and captains of the opening of the registration door, and invited them to complete all the required documents and papers, submit lists of participating crews, and present identification papers.
