Dubai:'Hashim 153' has been crowned the champion of the 43ft Dubai Harbour Traditional Dhow Sailing Race. The dhow, owned by Abdullah Mohammad Al Marzouqi and skippered by Noukhada Omer Abdullah Al Marzouqi, achieved victory in the second round of the 2026-2027 marine sports season organized by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC).

According to Wam, a total of 35 dhows participated in the race, all of which successfully completed the competition and crossed the finish line. This accomplishment reflects the high technical standards of the participants and the experience of the skippers and sailors in navigating the race and handling its conditions.

Mohammed Al Marri, Director of Sports Activities at the Dubai International Marine Club, observed that the race witnessed intense and closely contested competition, which persisted until the final stages. He emphasized that the closely matched performance levels of the participating dhows highlighted the technical expertise of the skippers and sailors, as well as their ability to assess race conditions and adopt appropriate competitive strategies.

Al Marri also noted that the race was highly tactical, with the results remaining undecided until the finish line. He highlighted that all 35 participating dhows completing the race successfully showcased the high standard of the competitors.