Age: 26 Nationality: Italian Occupation: Long distance swimmer Simone Ruffini is an Italian long-distance swimmer who specialises in the 5km event. Having had a place on the Italian national team...
Watersports
Mid summer project: Greenland paddle for the new kayak
This year, I want to get back on the kayak after almost a couple of years of shore fishing and exploring. As I’ve previously stated, I will be paddling instead of pedaling on the new kayak....
Tried & Tested: Yamaha VX Waverunner
The perfect choice for families or versatile use Last month we had a look at Yamaha’s strongest and fastest wave runner; the FZR. With a 1.8l engine, it’s used by professional racers and speed...
DIGITAL ONLINE 2016: EDA’s Underwater Photography and Film Competition
Now in its eighth year, Digital Online 2016 has seen the growth of underwater photography participation, the enthusiasm, and the passion step up to another level. The event has attained equal...
XCat Racing Action in the UAE
Bigger (x)Cats for Larger, Faster Waves Faster Along the Waves After its debut at the Dubai Grand Prix, round five of the 2015 XCat World Series, XCat partnered with Mercury Racing in the...
Defy Gravity with Kitesurfing!
So you’ve heard about that awesome sport called Kitesurfing? Or maybe you’ve seen kites flying at the beach and some people jumping high over the water? Have you wondered if you too, could do that?...
The Rise of the UAE Dragon Boat Nation
Dragon boating traces its roots from ancient China as part of religious rituals dating back more than 2,000 years. From an ancient practice of venerating a deity, it now evolved into a sport that...
Coast to Coast – Surfing in the UAE
The UAE is an absolute freak of nature for surfing and incredibly unique as the shape of the Gulf is perfectly long and thin and it funnels the northwesterly shamals we get over the winter months...
Teenage SUP Stories
Paddleboarding in Dubai has grown massively over the past five years. I personally started the sport in which I have become so fond of back in 2012, introduced to it by Tati, my trainer at the time...
Downwind Classic 2016
Making Surfski a Big Thing in the UAE Organised by the Dubai Surfski Kayaking Club, the Downwind Classic 2016, is beyond a surfski race. This wet get-together gathers the most enthusiastic paddlers...