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    ASIAN QUALIFIERS

    G2 - Race 1

    14:00

    20 December 2025

    THAILAND

    Participants

    OMA OMA
    UAE UAE
    KAZ KAZ

    Results

    3
    1
    2
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    ASIAN QUALIFIERS

    G2 - Race 2

    15:00

    20 December 2025

    THAILAND

    Participants

    OMA OMA
    UAE UAE
    KAZ KAZ

    Results

    3
    2
    1
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    ASIAN QUALIFIERS

    G2 - Race 3

    11:00

    21 December 2025

    THAILAND

    Participants

    OMA OMA
    UAE UAE
    KAZ KAZ

    Results

    3
    2
    -
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    ASIAN QUALIFIERS

    G2 - Race 4

    12:30

    21 December 2025

    THAILAND

    Participants

    OMA OMA
    UAE UAE
    KAZ KAZ

    Results

    3
    2
    1
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    ASIAN QUALIFIERS

    G2 - Race 5

    14:00

    22 December 2025

    THAILAND

    Participants

    OMA OMA
    UAE UAE
    KAZ KAZ

    Results

    6
    2
    4
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    ASIAN QUALIFIERS

    G2 - Race 6

    15:30

    22 December 2025

    THAILAND

    Participants

    OMA OMA
    UAE UAE
    KAZ KAZ

    Results

    6
    4
    2
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    News

    How to follow the SSL Gold Cup

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    The Falcons

    We have to work for today as if we are living forever, and work for our hereafter as if we die tomorrow.

    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.

    Statistics

    THE COUNTRY

    • Coastline Length - 1,318 km
    • Number of Marinas - 42 marinas
    • Total Berths - 7,100 yacht & boat berths
    • Year of Federation - 1971
    • Maritime Geography - 200+ islands in Abu Dhabi alone

    ACHIEVEMENTS

    • 6-Medals Mussanah Sailing Week 2025
    • 4-Medals Arab Women's Sailing Championship
    • 1-Gold Medal European open Championship
    • 1-Gold & 1-Bronze Swedish Championship

    SSL Ranking

    • SSL best ranked woman: #
    • SSL best ranked man: #
    • SSL nations ranking: #

    MAIN EVENTS

    • Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship 2023 - 170 sailors from 25 countries
    • UAE Sailing Hero Championship 2025 ~100 sailors nationwide
    • UAE National Sailing Championship - 70+ boats across multiple classes
    1971

    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.

    The captain

    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.

    The captain

    THE LEADERS

    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

     

     

    THE LEADERSTHE LEADERS

    THE YOUTH FACTOR

    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.

    Confirmed Athletes

     

    Ahmed Younus

    Trimmer | 8

     

    Yousuf Khalid Al Bastaki

    Grinder | 4

     

    Ali Younus

    Pitman | 3

     

    Ahmed Al Taher

    Mid Bow | 2

     

    Ahmed Al Marzooqi

    Trimmer | 5

     

    Aljazi Al Mehairbi

    Main Trimmer | 7

     

    Mohammed Khalifa Harib

    Trimmer | 8

     

    Adil Khalid Al Bastaki

    Helm | 10

     

    Salama Al Mansoori

    Floater | 8

     

    Saif Al Nuaimi

    Bowman | 11

     

    Othman Al Hamadd

    Tactician | 9

     

    Jamal Al Suwaidi

    Tactician |

     

    Nasir Al Nowais

    Mid Bow |

    Potential Team Position

    Boat
    1
    BOW
    Saif Al Nuaimi
    2
    MID-BOW
    Ahmed Al Taher
    3
    PIT
    Ali Younus
    4
    GRINDER
    Yousuf Khalid Al Bastaki
    5
    TRIMMER
    Ahmed Al Marzooqi
    6
    TRIMMER
    Ahmed Younus
    7
    MAIN TRIMMER
    Aljazi Al Mehairbi
    8
    HELM
    Adil Khalid Al Bastaki
    9
    TACTICIAN
    Othman Al Hamadd
    10
    CAPTAIN
    11
    FLOATER
    Salama Al Mansoori
    1
    BOW
    Saif Al Nuaimi
    2
    MID-BOW
    Ahmed Al Taher
    3
    PIT
    Ali Younus
    4
    GRINDER
    Yousuf Khalid Al Bastaki
    5
    TRIMMER
    Ahmed Al Marzooqi
    6
    TRIMMER
    Ahmed Younus
    7
    MAIN TRIMMER
    Aljazi Al Mehairbi
    8
    HELM
    Adil Khalid Al Bastaki
    9
    TACTICIAN
    Othman Al Hamadd
    10
    CAPTAIN
    11
    FLOATER
    Salama Al Mansoori

    SQUAD

    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

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