Just in time a few days before the start of the 2016 EFG Sailing Arabia the Tour, we sit down with Gilles Favenec, the captain of the Almouj crew about the team’s debut in this edition of this...
People: Gilles Favenec
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Watersports
A Second Chance for Maya – Rescuing a Sea Turtle in the UAE
It was the long Eid weekend, and we made the plan to explore the beaches in the western region of Abu Dhabi in the quest to find a nice camping spot. Despite the long coastline of the country, it is...
Searching for Santosha: The Santosha Society Sri Lanka Surf and Yoga Escape
Travelling the world is a dream to many. Seeing the most beautiful places, exploring exotic cultures and learning about the history and way of life in a land far from home are just a few of the...
Italian Satisfaction in Dubai
The fifth round of the UIM XCAT Powerboat World Series was packed with two Italian teams on the podium. Formed in 2008, WPPA are the exclusive promoters of the XCAT (Extreme Catamaran) World Series....
Qatar International Boat Show: Setting Sail and Leading the Way
One cannot be anything but amazed by Qatar’s unparalleled ability to exceed all expectations when it comes hosting an international event. The 2015 Qatar International Boat Show was certainly no...
SeaYou Watersports Challenge: Do Something Refreshing
On October 30-31st, SeaYou organised the third edition of the SeaYou Watersports Challenge which consisted of SUP, windsurf and the first RS FEVA dinghy race. Thanks to the continued support from...
Surfer’s Paradise
This is a story I’ve asked myself, many a time, whether I should write. It’s about a surfer’s sanctuary nestled within the Mentawai archipelago. A place where a playground of waves are groomed to...
People: Mo Rahma
Call it a twist of fate, but Mo Rahma really wanted to be a rugby player. Surfing came later. So we sit down with him and ask: “Why the sudden change?” We read that you first wanted to be a rugby...
Zero to Hero: The Team Goes to the annual GoPro Training Day
We found ourselves lying down on the bus seats for the next two hours from Dubai to Al Ain. Yes, you heard that right – lying down. With only the four of being escorted by the shuttle, it was easily...
Meet The Team – Ocean Sports FZE Brand Ambassadors
Ocean Sports FZE are pleased to welcome on board four new athletes that will act as brand ambassadors and represent us primarily in the sport of kitesurfing: Fabio Tomi, Alessandro de Rubertis,...
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