Aramex 2023 Dubai to Muscat Race preview
by Nic Conner 15 Dec 2022 00:39 PST
From 4th February 2023
Dubai to Muscat Race © dubaitomuscatrace.com
Over 30 teams are expected to participate in the annual sailing event, leaving from the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club in Dubai and arriving at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha in Muscat.
Aramex and Dubai Offshore Sailing Club ("DOSC") are pleased to announce the 30th edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race ("D2M"). The annual race starts on Saturday, 4th February 2023.
It has been 30 years since the D2M first set sail, and remains to be the longest and hardest sailing race in the region that requires strong and continuous commitment for up to five days. The race is unique and one-of-a-kind as it attracts high-skilled local sailors and international competitors from all over the world.
Over 30 teams are expected to participate with a mix of keelboats and multihulls from 27 to 100 ft in length. Starting from DOSC on Jumeirah Beach, the teams will sail across the Arabian Gulf to the deep waters of the Indian Ocean. They will then pass along the coast of the Musandam Peninsula and through the famous Straits of Hormuz. The final leg will take the teams on a South Eastern route leading to Muscat, the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman, before finishing at Marina Bandar Al Rowdha.
Mike Rich, Chief Marketing Officer at Aramex, said: "As the title sponsor of this iconic sailing event, we are proud that the D2M Offshore Sailing Race continues to grow and attract more participants from a wide-range of regional and international talented sailors. This race offers us an exciting new way to further expand on our well-established brand and be more creative with our ongoing initiatives. From the outset, sailing focuses on deploying speed, build on great teams, and lead with values that have also allowed Aramex to become the brand it is today. We are proud of our support to this ever-evolving sport that explores better solutions in demanding environments, which reflects our continuous commitments to maintaining reliable delivery performance in critical timelines, and under all circumstances."
Even if you are not an international competitive sailor you have a chance to enjoy the 1700km of Omani coastline by entering the #HalfTimeForOman competition, where two holidays are given away at half-time of every World Cup match. The 256 holidaymakers will enjoy a seven-night stay in Oman for an unforgettable break. Visit www.instagram.com/visitoman_om