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The Dubai International Marine Club will stage the event in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council.

Published: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 10:52 AM

Last updated: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 12:57 PM

The three-day Dubai Watersports Summer Week (June 25 - 27) will get underway on Thursday with exciting marine activities that will attract the watersports competitors as well as the public to witness the event in the stunning Dubai beaches.
The Dubai International Marine Club will stage the event in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council.
On Thursday, the Al Shurooq Beach in Jumeirah will witness the Motosurf Competition for the first time in the Dubai waters. The opening event will be followed by the Hydrofly (Flyboard) competition as they fly up high in the sky with their amazing stunt.

This weekend, marine sports fans are in for a treat as Dubai International Marine Club has organised a number of unique marine sports competitions as part of the "Dubai Water Sports Summer Week". Being held in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, pic.twitter.com/CJyHFwcV24
- Dubai Sports Council (@DubaiSC) June 24, 2020

Two of the three scheduled events for Friday are the Kayak Fishing and Stand Up paddling. These events will be taking place for the first time in Dubai.
Kayak Fishing will be taking place at Dubai Waters, while the Stand Up Paddling race will take place at Kite Beach.
The third event of the day is the Kitesurf in Nessnass Beach.
And on the third day, the Modern Sailing competition for Laser 4.7 and Optimist in cooperation with Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) will be held.
It is expected to be a fun filled weekend in Dubai Beaches with the participation of the various sectors of society and watersports lovers.
This is in line with the Government's plan to gradually open all sectors of life in the Emirate, and complies with instructions issued by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, and related government agencies.
The Council has prepared a detailed list of protocols in collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of everyone involved in these competitions.

By KT Report

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