ASIAN QUALIFIERS
G2 - Race 1
14:00
20 December 2025
THAILAND
Participants
OMA
UAE
KAZ
Results
ASIAN QUALIFIERS
G2 - Race 2
15:00
20 December 2025
THAILAND
Participants
OMA
UAE
KAZ
Results
ASIAN QUALIFIERS
G2 - Race 3
11:00
21 December 2025
THAILAND
Participants
OMA
UAE
KAZ
Results
ASIAN QUALIFIERS
G2 - Race 4
12:30
21 December 2025
THAILAND
Participants
OMA
UAE
KAZ
Results
ASIAN QUALIFIERS
G2 - Race 5
14:00
22 December 2025
THAILAND
Participants
OMA
UAE
KAZ
Results
ASIAN QUALIFIERS
G2 - Race 6
15:30
22 December 2025
THAILAND
Participants
OMA
UAE
KAZ
Results
The United Arab Emirates has transformed from a nation rooted in traditional dhow sailing to a competitive force on the international stage. With more than 1,300 km of coastline, year-round sailing conditions, and rapidly expanding maritime facilities, the UAE has invested heavily in building a new generation of high-performance athletes. Over the past decade, Emirati sailors have appeared in multiple World Championships, Asian Games podiums, and Olympic qualifier events, steadily raising the country’s global ranking across classes such as Optimist, ILCA, 49er, and iQFOiL.
Nationwide youth programs train over 500 young sailors annually, supported by advanced academies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah. Local events attract large participation numbers, with more than 250 Optimists competing each season and growing interest in offshore racing. The UAE has proven itself as a world-class host as well, delivering major international sailing events including 3 Volvo Ocean Race stopovers, SailGP in Abu Dhabi, the Al Wasl dhow regattas, and multiple international championships across Olympic and traditional classes.
For the UAE sailors entering the SSL Gold Cup, this moment reflects years of discipline, national pride, and a deep connection to the sea. Their motivation comes from the country’s maritime legacy and its ambition to stand among the sport’s strongest nations. With determination, technical skill, and a clear focus on excellence, the Emirati athletes aim to deliver their best performance and secure a new milestone for sailing in the UAE.
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THE COUNTRY
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MAIN EVENTS
1971 marks the birth of the United Arab Emirates and the start of its modern maritime journey. This number represents national pride, unity, and the legacy that continues to inspire Emirati sailors to carry the nation’s story onto global waters.
Adil Khalid
Adil Khalid is one of the UAE’s most accomplished sailors, becoming the first Emirati to compete in both the Olympics and the Volvo Ocean Race. He has earned international recognition with gold medals at the European Open and Swedish Championships, cementing his status as a pioneering figure in UAE sailing.
AHMED IBN MĀJID
Ahmed ibn Mājid is one of the most iconic navigators in Arab maritime history and one of the UAE’s greatest seafaring figures. Born in Julfar (today Ras Al Khaimah), he mastered the science of the seas, developing advanced methods in navigation, wind patterns, and astronomical reading. He authored influential works such as Kitāb al-Fawā’id, which became a reference for sailors across the Indian Ocean. Known as “The Lion of the Sea,” Ibn Mājid played a central role in shaping regional maritime knowledge and connecting the Gulf to global trade routes, leaving a lasting imprint on the UAE’s rich ocean-faring heritage.
Adil Khalid
Adil Khalid is one of the UAE’s leading sailing champions and a pioneer in modern maritime sport. As the first Emirati to compete in the Olympic Games and a crew member in the Volvo Ocean Race, he elevated the UAE onto the global sailing stage. His achievements connect the nation’s deep maritime heritage with a new era of competitive ocean excellence
With rising stars from the UAE’s expanding youth sailing programs, the Emirati squad brings fresh energy and determination to the SSL Gold Cup. Many young sailors compete across ILCA, Optimist, iQFOiL, and 49er classes, showing strong regional results and growing international presence as they push toward future Olympic qualification.
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BOW
Saif Al Nuaimi
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MID-BOW
Ahmed Al Taher
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PIT
Ali Younus
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GRINDER
Yousuf Khalid Al Bastaki
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TRIMMER
Ahmed Al Marzooqi
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TRIMMER
Ahmed Younus
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MAIN TRIMMER
Aljazi Al Mehairbi
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HELM
Adil Khalid Al Bastaki
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TACTICIAN
Othman Al Hamadd
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CAPTAIN
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FLOATER
Salama Al Mansoori
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BOW
Saif Al Nuaimi
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MID-BOW
Ahmed Al Taher
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PIT
Ali Younus
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GRINDER
Yousuf Khalid Al Bastaki
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TRIMMER
Ahmed Al Marzooqi
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TRIMMER
Ahmed Younus
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MAIN TRIMMER
Aljazi Al Mehairbi
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HELM
Adil Khalid Al Bastaki
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TACTICIAN
Othman Al Hamadd
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CAPTAIN
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FLOATER
Salama Al Mansoori
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| Yousuf Khalid Albastaki | Ahmed Altaher |
| Aljazi Almehairbi | Adil Khalid |
| Saif Alnuaimi | Jamal Alsuwaidi |
| Nasir Alowais | Ahmed Younus |
| Ali Younus | Ahmed Almarzooqi |
| Mohammed Khalifa Harib | Salama Al Mansoori |
| Othman Al Hamadd |
