Monday 11 / August / 2025
Muscat – Registration is now open for the 14th edition of Mussanah Race Week, presented by ASYAD. Held from 15-21 October 2025 at Barceló Mussanah Resort, the event will bring together over 100 sailors from around the world for a week of coaching, camaraderie and competition in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Hansa 303 and the inclusive RS Venture Connect class.
The Mussanah Sailing School, operated by Oman Sail, has been designated a Category A High Performance Centre by the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF), and is also the base for Oman’s National Sailing Teams, giving the young sailors the chance to experience international standard facilities as they take the next step on their journey in sailing. Conditions in Mussanah are also expected to be ideal for sailing once again this year to give some of the region’s top sailing talent the perfect platform to showcase their skills.
During the event, Oman Sail coaches will also hold daily community ‘Try Sailing’ sessions to introduce people from the local community to the sport and experience the feeling of being on the water with a qualified instructor. The initiative aims to inspire the next generation of Omani sailors and show how accessible sailing can be at Oman Sail’s Mussanah Sailing School based at Barceló Mussanah Resort.
Abdulaziz Al Shidi, Acting Sailing Director at Oman Sail, said, “The standard of sailing [within the region] is improving year on year so we are excited to welcome a high calibre of athletes, along with their coaches and families, to Mussanah in October for a week of racing, learning and mutual understanding. The event promises to be a celebration of the sport as well as a chance for young sailors to interact, grow as athletes and individuals, and gain experience of the high level regatta environment – all in the spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.”
Shaima Al Asmi, Oman Sail’s Operations Executive and Mussanah Race Week Project Manager, added, “Mussanah Race Week has always been known as a festival of sailing that goes beyond racing to promote friendship, inclusion and mutual understanding. This year marks the 14th edition of the event, which is an undeniable success story for sailing in Oman and Oman Sail, and we are looking forward to welcoming the next generation of sailing stars to our shores for another wonderful week on the water.”
Competition at Mussanah Race Week will begin after three practice days, where 12 races in each class - no more than three per day – will decide the winners. Prizes will be awarded for the overall top three in each class, as well as the Junior top three for sailors under the age of 12, and the girls top three, as well as the overall Team Racing competition.
Oman Sail and the Barceló Mussanah Resort will also host a BBQ night for all sailors, staff and families to offer a unique opportunity to experience authentic Omani hospitality and get to know each other in the idyllic surroundings of the resort.
The 2024 edition of Mussanah Race Week achieved Gold Clean Regatta Certification from Clean Regattas, the world's leading sustainability certification, in recognition of Oman Sail’s commitment to preserving the environment during the event. Initiatives including a beach clean-up, waste reduction measures on-site, a recycling programme and the elimination of single use plastics underlined the potential for sailing to be a clean sport. Similar initiatives will be in place this year, including a beach clean-up during the event days.
Mussanah Race Week 2025 is supported by presenting partner ASYAD and venue partner Barceló Mussanah Resort. More information about the event can be found on the Oman Sail website.
