final project

An interview with my grandfather




what is the history of sailboat racing?

Sailing sport began a long time ago and it evolved with the passage time and became a famous sport around the world and of interest to everyone. A traditional sailing boat race is a traditional race used where traditional boats known as "de" which was an boat used in pearl diving or transfer of goods, these races are held during the winter, and using sailboats, up 40 and 60 feet with the participation of up to 100 sailor employing traditional physical strength and skills which are inherited from their parents and grandparents to raise the mast and sliding quickly between waves.

 

When did the first sailing race begin?

The first sailing race was in May 1991 in Gulf Sea with the participation of 53 boats and the size of sailing was 43 feet.

 How they define the race track?

Before the start of the races, the sailors’ checked the weather if it’s good to determine the appropriate path for the race because the first place depends on the wind speed.

 

How UAE government cared about sailboat? 

His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nathan's supported institutions and activities, to be an asset to this country and for future generations and also set up the construction of centers for the development of the races and the work of festivals and prizes for the winners to stimulate the sons of the state to keep moving in this sport.

 

Now a days who is the official sponsor of the Sailboat race?

Home sailing boat racing such as the Abu Dhabi local white race for boats 60 feet sailing class is organized by the Abu Dhabi sports Club.