Al Hamriyah Club concludes International Modern Sailing Camp

Sharjah 24: On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club wrapped up its "International Modern Sailing Camp" at its own hotel. The eight-day camp, which began on December 26, 2024, concluded with a ceremony attended by the club's board chairman, His Excellency Hamid Al Shamsi.

Closing ceremony

During the closing ceremony, Al Shamsi honoured the participants, sponsors, and the organising committee. He emphasised that the camp represents a significant step in promoting the club, Sharjah Emirate, and the UAE as a whole as a hub for water sports.

Camp’s objectives

Al Shamsi highlighted that one of the camp's objectives was to introduce participants to the UAE's urban and heritage landmarks. This was achieved through recreational trips to popular attractions such as Global Village and Dubai Safari Park

18 athletes

The camp attracted 18 athletes from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Japan, the UK, and Spain. Participants benefited from physical training, practical tests, and technical meetings to assess their skill levels. The camp was supervised by Captain Najib Basha, Al Hamriyah's coach, and international Spanish trainer Captain Pablo Mari.

Appreciation

Participants expressed their delight with the camp experience, unanimously agreeing on its significant benefits. They particularly appreciated the opportunity to interact with sailing schools from Arab, Asian, and European countries. The athletes extended their gratitude to Al Hamriyah Club for organising the event.