In a loud fury of roaring engines and water spray, 25 of the 27 registered entrants for the wooden powerboat race took to the waters off Mina Seyahi to compete in the third heat of the Dubai Wooden Powerboat race organized by the Dubai International Marine Club, today.
The cigar shaped course stretched 40.74 NM from Mina Seyahi to Sheraton Jumeirah and comprised a start lap of 5.22 NM in addition to 7 race laps of 4.41 NM each including a mandatory long lap of 4.65 NM. Weather conditions were good. A spectacular view of boats raised at the bow made for thrilling action and excitement as spectators watched from the beaches stretching from the Royal Mirage to Sheraton Jumeirah.
It was a glorious day for Atlas 1, Dalma Marine and Al Jazeera Club. Throughout the race Atlas 1 dominated to be followed closely by Al Jazeera and then by Dalma Marine. By the third lap Al Jazeera fell back only to be overtaken and stay in position through till the finish in second place. Al Jazeera had to concede to third place. Abu Dhabi Racing Team stayed in …Â More info
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