A great video showing a corporate hospitality event at the Mina Seyahi complex in Dubai, followed by a sailing match race between the Le Meridien and Westin Yachts (this was held during the Maktoum Sailing Trophy period, so you’ll see a lot of other vessels on the water too).
The Westin welcomes groups ‘all aboard!’
Hotel to offer unique meetings and incentives options at sea: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, scheduled to open May 2008, is set to offer the ultimate in team building activities with the recent acquisition of a stunning, Archambault 35 racing yacht.
The flagship Westin property will offer [...]
Dubai, March 3, 2008: The 2008 Maktoum Sailing Trophy, sponsored by Emirates Airline, has taken sailing to new heights in the UAE after a week of top class international action off the coast of Dubai. The five-day event attracted some of the world’s leading yachtsmen who competed in near-perfect sailing conditions in front of spectators, [...]
Representatives of the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) and WPPA (World Professional Powerboating Association) met behind closed doors at DIMC following an earlier agreement between the parties to try to find a solution for the WPPA and Class 1 to remain under the auspices of the UIM. Representing the UIM were Raffaele Chiulli, Pleasure Navigation Committee [...]
Dubai, February 27, 2008: Westin in control in Division 2 at Maktoum Sailing on second day
Ichi Ban continued its good work in Division 1 while Westin Mina Seyahi kept up the pressure in Division 2 after four races on the second day of the Maktoum Sailing Trophy being held off the Mina Seyahi waters at [...]
Dubai, February 25, 2008: Fourth edition of Maktoum Sailing gets under way at Mina Seyahi
Australian boat Ichi Ban skippered by Matt Allen and Marcus Wieser-skippered Westin Mina Seyahi drew first blood in the top two divisions on the opening day of the 4th Maktoum Sailing Trophy off the Mina Seyahi waters at Dubai International Marine [...]
Dubai, February 24, 2008: 31 boats confirmed for major sailing extravaganza that starts from today
An exciting field of 31 boats will take to the waters off Mina Seyahi in three divisions for the opening day of the Maktoum Sailing Trophy here from today.
This year’s race – the fourth edition and definitely much more professionally run [...]
A sneak-peek at the upcoming Maktoum Sailing Trophy which will be held in Dubai from 21-29 February 2009. The second video also shows other great sailing events that have been held at the Mina Seyahi complex in Dubai.
The prestigious Maktoum Sailing Trophy 2008 is a Regatta of 10 Inshore Races and one offshore passage race [...]
Spirit of Norway takes Egyptian GP, Victory take third place
El Alamein, Egypt: Defending World Class One Powerboat Champions Spirit of Norway took their second podium finish for the season at the Egyptian Grand Prix, yesterday. In round five off the eight rounds in the 2007 WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and the first round [...]
South Africa defeated England 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France on Saturday to add a second Webb Ellis Cup to the one they won as hosts in 1995. In Dubai bars and pubs were packed to the brim with eager fans and most venues had entertainment and specials on to keep [...]
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