Sailing Club
This weekend should be fairly lazy since it is so hot and humid, and we will probably spend most of the time at the sailing club.
The name implies something more grandiose but in reality it is an eclectic collection of expat riffraff that would make Hemingway proud. The following is our official description
Ras Al Khaimah Sailing Club, sited on a khor (inland waterway/harbour) on the Arabian Gulf. This location offers sheltered waters with exposure to Gulf winds, as well as easy access to the more challenging waters of the Gulf itself.
RAKSA shares the khor with a traditional dhow yard and a small fishing fleet. The club's private beach provides endless hours of entertainment looking for seashells, building sandcastles, or just soaking up the Arabian sunshine.
Founded in 1970's the Club has a proud history offering a small, friendly environment for people of all ages and sailing interests. The Club promotes all aspects of sailing - centreboard racing, with the predominant classes being Lasers, Wayfarers and Optimists.
The Club has over 20 boats ranging in size fron 10ft to 18ft ... not all race but there is a very healthy fleet each Friday competing fiercely for various trophies.
Those who favour a more lazy approach to sailing enjoy getting together and cruising in company on the waterways of the Khor and further afield. Club members cover a broad range of sailing interests. Some just like to "mess about with boats", others are serious racers. Some prefer the pleasures of cruising to a beautiful location whilst others just like to watch from the shade of the Club House.
Its not just on the water activities, we have BBQ's, quiz nights, themed dinners, spit roasted sheep and pleasure cruises to remote beaches or local hotels. The aim is to involve all members in having a good time.
Note: Our most illustrious member had a problem with his dive/cruise ship recently. Fortunately is was pumped and is now in dry dock for investigation and repairs. When it is back up and operational we will have many trips and further adventures to show.
For the sailors, it is a 65 ft. ketch custom built for diving cruises.
The name implies something more grandiose but in reality it is an eclectic collection of expat riffraff that would make Hemingway proud. The following is our official description
Ras Al Khaimah Sailing Club, sited on a khor (inland waterway/harbour) on the Arabian Gulf. This location offers sheltered waters with exposure to Gulf winds, as well as easy access to the more challenging waters of the Gulf itself.
RAKSA shares the khor with a traditional dhow yard and a small fishing fleet. The club's private beach provides endless hours of entertainment looking for seashells, building sandcastles, or just soaking up the Arabian sunshine.
Founded in 1970's the Club has a proud history offering a small, friendly environment for people of all ages and sailing interests. The Club promotes all aspects of sailing - centreboard racing, with the predominant classes being Lasers, Wayfarers and Optimists.
The Club has over 20 boats ranging in size fron 10ft to 18ft ... not all race but there is a very healthy fleet each Friday competing fiercely for various trophies.
Those who favour a more lazy approach to sailing enjoy getting together and cruising in company on the waterways of the Khor and further afield. Club members cover a broad range of sailing interests. Some just like to "mess about with boats", others are serious racers. Some prefer the pleasures of cruising to a beautiful location whilst others just like to watch from the shade of the Club House.
Its not just on the water activities, we have BBQ's, quiz nights, themed dinners, spit roasted sheep and pleasure cruises to remote beaches or local hotels. The aim is to involve all members in having a good time.
Note: Our most illustrious member had a problem with his dive/cruise ship recently. Fortunately is was pumped and is now in dry dock for investigation and repairs. When it is back up and operational we will have many trips and further adventures to show.
For the sailors, it is a 65 ft. ketch custom built for diving cruises.
posted by Sand Land Dad at 16:42
2 Comments:
That poor boat... the owner must have had a cornary.
Sounds like a club I would join though :)
You make things sound so inviting. You should be writing for a magazine!
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