Sharjah's summer of marine sports and youth empowerment

The 30-day event, held across various cities in Sharjah, saw the participation of more than 400 youth, aiming to develop their skills in a safe and enjoyable environment, amidst a competitive and interactive atmosphere.

A marine journey through Sharjah's cities

The activities began at Al Heera Beach in Sharjah, where they lasted for two weeks and included kayaking challenges, windsurfing, beach games, swimming competitions, and learning how to design marine boats. The programme then moved to Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba, where training courses were organised in paddlesailing, kayaking, and sailing, along with educational workshops to enhance marine skills and recreational activities.

In Dibba Al Hisn, the club focused on training programmes in the indoor pool, such as rescue and swimming techniques, basic rowing, and sailing principles, under the supervision of specialised trainers.

Conclusion of activities in Khorfakkan

The programme will conclude in Khorfakkan from August 3 to 21, 2025, offering a variety of activities such as kayaking, rowing, and recreational marine activities. This is a step towards expanding youth participation from across the emirate. The programme is part of Sharjah's efforts to promote marine sports as part of a healthy lifestyle filled with challenges and achievements.

Success and excellence

His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, expressed the great success achieved by the summer programme "Sharjah Summer - Our Holiday is Different," which witnessed remarkable turnout from young people and their parents across the emirate.

Al Midfa said that through this initiative, we seek to instill a love of marine sports in young people and provide an ideal platform for discovering and developing new talents under the supervision of specialised trainers.

Al Midfa added that cooperation with local and federal authorities was a key factor in the success of this programme, as safe and stimulating environment was provided for young people to learn new skills and boost their self-confidence.

Al Midfa continued that such events are not merely recreational activities; they are part of a strategy to build an aware and empowered generation in the marine field, capable of representing the UAE in international forums.

The Chairman of the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club confirmed that the club will continue to develop such programmes in the coming period, expanding their scope to include new age groups and increasing the number of certified trainers to ensure the quality of training.

He concluded his statement by saying that the club thanks all the partners and participants who contributed to the success of this programme, and more purposeful initiatives that enrich the sports movement in the Emirate of Sharjah will follow.