Young sailors gain vital experience

REGATTA BROUGHT TOGETHER SAILORS AGED 8 TO 18

- BY JAI PRASAD V. RAI Assistant Editor

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) played host to a memorable week of racing, learning and international exchange as the inaugural Kidzink Pearl Cup came to an end, welcoming more than 100 youth sailors from 17 countries.

The event marked one of the Middle East's first international open youth sailing regattas.

Held from December 15-21 with the support of the Dubai Sports Council, the regatta brought together sailors aged 8 to 18 to compete in the Optimist Coached, Optimist, ILCA 4, 29er and RS Feva classes. Alongside competitive racing, the programme emphasised collaboration, learning and engaging onshore activities.