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Saving Sailing Oman Sail Style.Mar 3, 2010It’s hard to find a better example of how sailing can be used to teach, inspire and aid development than Oman Sail. With a bit of political will and a long term vision that incorporates legacy factors, the sport of sailing can drive skills development, self esteem, national pride, technology transfer and tourism. In just 2 years, the project has... Oman Sail Masirah crowned winners in MuscatFeb 8, 2010The Extreme Sailing Series Asia was billed locally as 'Oman Sail versus the world' and they came out on top in style. Extreme Sailing Series Asia - Oman Sail Masirah on topFeb 5, 2010Oman Sail Masirah is crowned champion of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia. Oman Sail Announce BAE Systems Sponsorship.Feb 5, 2010The growth of sailing in emerging markets is giving sponsors more options when it comes to matching sailing properties with communications goals. This week Oman Sail have announced a new partnership with BAE Systems. Many sponsorships are based on targeting a specific audience in a specific market, and more sailing projects in more markets makes it easier... Light day in OmanFeb 1, 2010As Roman Hagara and Red Bull Extreme Sailing take the lead in the final round of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia Oman Sail Masirah take inaugural win in Hong KongNov 25, 2009Oman Sail's Masirah won in convincing style in the Extreme Sailing Series Asia in Hong Kong with one race to spare and an 11 point lead over BT. Oman Sail's Masirah continues winning formNov 25, 2009Masirah takes victory in the first leg of the inaugural Extreme Sailing Series Asia Oman Sail's trimaran 'Majan' docks in Doha to promote sailingNov 17, 2009Oman Sail's new Arabian 100 (A100) Class trimaran 'Majan' docked in the waters of Corniche, Doha, yesterday. Oman Sail's Majan departs Tuesday on first leg of Tour of ArabiaNov 10, 2009Oman Sail's A100 trimaran, Majan, will depart Kuwait City on Tuesday, 10th November, on the first leg of the new Tour of Oman Unveils Majan TriOct 20, 2009After four months of assembly in Oman's southern most port of Salalah, skipper Paul Standbridge has been stretching the legs of Oman Sail's new Arabian 100 (A100) trimaran during sea-trials off the Omani coast. Now named Majan, after the ancient name for Oman, Oman Sail's new flagship is now operational and is heading into the Gulf and a tour of... Extreme 40 Format Heads to Asia.Oct 15, 2009It was only a matter of time before the Xtreme 40 platform concieved by Herbert Dercksen and brilliantly executed by OC Events spread from Europe to other markets. The format was tested in the Middle East last year and yesterday, the company announced that a “winter” series would be run from November to March in Asia. Extreme Sailing Series... OMAN SAIL MASIRAH CROWNED OVERALL iSHARES CUP CHAMPIONS 2009Oct 13, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009, but it came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta at the iShares Cup Almeria in Spain, with Gitana Extreme - LCF Rothschild pushing Oman Sail Masirah right to the very last minute with a superb final performance. OMAN SAIL MASIRAH CROWNED OVERALL iSHARES CUP CHAMPIONS 2009Oct 13, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009, but it came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta at the iShares Cup Almeria in Spain, with Gitana Extreme - LCF Rothschild pushing Oman Sail Masirah right to the very last minute with a superb final performance. Oman Sail Masirah crowned iShares champions 2009Oct 13, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup, but it all came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta, with Gitana Extreme pushing Oman Sail Masirah to the last minute with a superb performance. iShares Cup: Oman Sail Masirah championsOct 13, 2009It comes down to the last leg of the last race on the last day in Almeria, Spain iShares CupOct 13, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009, but it came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta at the iShares Cup Almeria in Spain, with Gitana Extreme - LCF Rothschild pushing Oman Sail Masirah right to the very last minute with a superb final performance.Pete Cumming and his crew held their nerve despite the strong... iShares Cup - Oman Sail Masirah crowned Overall Champions 2009Oct 12, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009 Oman Sail Masirah Crowned Overall iShares Cup Champions 2009Oct 12, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009, but it came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta at the iShares Cup Almeria in Spain NEWS : Oman Sail Masirah Crowned Overall iShares Cup Champions 2009Oct 12, 2009Oman Sail Masirah has won the iShares Cup 2009, but it came down to the last leg of the last race on the last day of the last regatta at the iShares Cup Almeria in Spain, with Gitana Extreme - LCF Rothschild pushing Oman Sail Masirah right to the very last minute with a superb final performance... iShares Cup - Oman Sail Masirah takes controlOct 11, 2009All set for the perfect duel at the final iShares Cup. Jewel of Muscat: Oman project nears completionOct 9, 2009Oman sailing project will see 9th Century ship reconstructed using only 9th Century techniques How Many Race Wins Does it Take to Win the Ishares Cup?Oct 7, 2009
For an event that has the fans in mind, you would think that the iShares Cup would have a straightforward points scoring system. With the final race just days away, the organisers have released some strange statistics that show that winning races, even a lot of races, does not mean that you will win the title. Late last year, the FIA flirted with new...
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Jewel of Muscat Nears CompletionOct 6, 2009The Sultanate of Oman, at the Eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is going through a renaissance of it's maritime heritage. Taking it one step closer to their goal is the Jewel of Muscat project which is nearing completion. The importance of the relationship between modern Oman and its famed ancient seafaring traditions is of paramount importance as... T-Bone: iShares - Ecover & Oman Sail CollisionSep 24, 2009
Photos Mark Lloyd lloydimages.comFirst collision at iShares Cup AmsterdamThere was dramatic racing on the water during the preview media day of the iShares Cup Amsterdam this afternoon when in the fourth race of the day, Mike Golding’s Ecover was hit by Oman Sail Renaissance, skippered by Loick Peyron, in a classic port starboard confrontation. The nine...
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Oman Sail Masirah leads iShares Kiel Cup after tough first dayAug 28, 2009[Source: iShaares Cup] Capsize & collisions in gusty conditions on day 1 of the iShares Cup Kiel: “It was carnage out there…” said Oman Sail crew David Carr. Ecover's capsized between races 3 and 4, resulted in a broken mast. The mast was cut away from the overturned boat, and both boat and mast were towed back to the iShares Cup pitlane. Ecover... The Changing Face of Yacht Racing. Oman Sail Launches A100.Aug 25, 2009
The Oman Sail project is a story of vision. It is also a textbook case of how to activate sponsorship of sport across a wide variety of projects. Just as the UK will experience a blip of national pride as a result of winning back the Ashes from Australia, the Oman Sail project is building pride in a nation where sailing has always been part of life, just...
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Oman Sail's maxi trimaran A100 unveiledAug 25, 2009Oman Sail's 105-foot Arabian 100 took to the water for the first time this week Oman Sail Masirah clinch UK round of iShares CupAug 4, 2009An ecstatic Oman Sail Masirah have won the UK round of the iShares Cup at Cowes Week and now take the overall lead in the iShares Cup series at the halfway stage of the six-round European circuit. Offshore Rules Exclusive: Sailing with Loick Peyron aboard the Oman Sail Extreme 40...Aug 3, 2009Image by www .ianroman.com For the last three days, the Extreme 40 racing at the iShares Cup here in Cowes has been wowing the hoards of spectators who have flocked to the event centre at Egypt’s Point in huge numbers, to watch close up some of the world’s best sailors battling it out in their high-speed, twin-hulled speed... Oman Sail Masirah clinch iShares Cup UK Round at CowesAug 3, 2009Oman Sail Masirah clinch UK Round at sensational iShares Cup Oman Sail Masirah Clinch UK Round at Sensational iShares CupAug 3, 2009An ecstatic Oman Sail Masirah have won the UK round of the iShares Cup at Cowes Week and now take the overall lead in the iShares Cup 2009 series at the halfway stage of the six-round European circuit. It was a battle to the end for Yann Guichard and Loick Peyron with Gitana Extreme – Groupe LCF Rothschild clinching the final double points race to take... NEWS : Oman Sail Masirah Clinch UK Round at Sensational iShares CupAug 3, 2009Celebrities from the world of music, Formula 1 and TV joined the iShares Cup to ride shotgun on an Extreme 40. TV presenter and extreme adventurer, Ben Fogle, captured the mood perfectly: "This is the Formula 1 of sailing - I can't remember the last time I saw so many people along the shoreline watching - I loved it!" Thousands of spectators have watched... DAY 1 OF THE iSHARES CUP BELONGS TO OMAN SAIL MASIRAHAug 2, 2009Day 1 of the iShares Cup around 3 in Cowes starts with a win for Oman Sail Masirah. DAY 1 OF THE iSHARES CUP BELONGS TO OMAN SAIL MASIRAHAug 2, 2009Day 1 of the iShares Cup around 3 in Cowes starts with a win for Oman Sail Masirah.
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