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Tags list:<\/strong> Sailboat, Dubai, J\/105, J\/111, J\/22, J\/24, J\/80, J\/92, J122, Middle East, Offshore, Racing, Sailing, United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n

\"Dubai,<\/p>\n

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates)- The inaugural IRC Middle East Championship, organized by the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will be held from December 17-18, 2022. Forty boats are expected to participate in the regatta. J\/Boats owners are quite active in the Middle East, with the possibility that the fleet will include J\/22s, J\/24s, J\/80s,\u00a0J\/92<\/a>, J\/105s,\u00a0J\/111<\/a>, and a\u00a0J\/122<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"J\/22s<\/a><\/p>\n

IRC Rating is strong in the Middle East with the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) supporting the rating system and attracting competitors from across the region, including the popular annual Dubai to Muscat Race. Through this continued development and recognizing their support DOSC has been awarded the inaugural IRC Middle East Championship.<\/p>\n

Five races are scheduled over two days with three inshore races on December 17th followed by an inshore race and a double point scoring Coastal Race on December 18th.<\/p>\n

\"J\/22s<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIn recognition of the continued growth in IRC keelboat racing both in Dubai and throughout the Middle East, the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the IRC Board have great pleasure in granting the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club rights to hold the IRC Middle East Championships in 2022,\u201d commented Dr. Jason Smithwick, Director of Ratings. \u201cThis event will be a significant addition to IRC events around the world and we believe this is a good opportunity to mutually promote Dubai as the regional center for the sport of modern keelboat sailing. We wish the club, and all competitors, the best for the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"J\/111<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited to be hosting the first IRC Middle East Championships and look forward to this growing in the years to come,\u201d commented DOSC Rear Commodore Ed Shiffner. \u201cWe would like to recognize AGMC BMW for supporting the event, as well as the dedicated team at DOSC who are committed to hosting an enjoyable and successful Championship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"J\/122<\/a><\/p>\n

DOSC was established in 1974 through the generosity of His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum, who granted land along the coastline for the purpose of sailing. The impressive DOSC facility is in Central Dubai with a 150-berth marina on the Arabian Gulf. The renowned DOSC Clubhouse Restaurant is open all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An impressive turnout is expected from members of the host club. However, the AGMC IRC Middle East Championship is an open event, all teams are invited to contact DOSC for details. Follow\u00a0the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club on Facebook here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0For more information about the IRC Middle East Championship visit\u00a0the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club website<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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