Monday 19 / May / 2025
Muscat – Oman Sail is proud to welcome the Barceló Mussanah Resort as its Official Hotel Partner for the Oman Sail Hight Performance Team. The partnership will run until 31 December 2025, during which time members of the 49er team will train at the resort ahead of major events.
The team comprises four Omani sailors, two international sailors and professional coach. Taking part in the Oman Sail High Performance Team are Waleed Al Kindi, Musab Al Hadi, Zakariya Al Wahabi and Abdulmajeed Al Mujaini alongside, Hashim Al Rashdi, Head of coach and Ahmed Al Hassani, 49er coach.
David Faull, General Manager of the Barceló Mussanah Resort, said, "Barceló Mussanah Resort is delighted to welcome the sailors from Oman Sail’s High-Performance team to the stunning property and offer complete access to the state-of-the-art facilities to help them prepare for the challenges ahead. We have been long-time supporters of sailing in Oman and wish the sailors the very best of luck as they proudly represent the nation and continue their journey to the very top of the sport.”
"We are very pleased to renew our relationship with Barceló Mussanah Resort for the coming 49er campaign. It has become the home of sailing in Oman by successfully hosting numerous high profile national, regional and international events, and supporting our teams at all levels,” added Abdulaziz Al Shidi, Acting Director of Sailing at Oman Sail. “It is a privilege for our sailors to train in the waters of Mussanah and stay at the Barceló Mussanah Resort. Oman Sail is committed to always providing the High-Performance team with the best conditions to succeed and achieve their goals. This is the start of a new campaign and partnering with Barceló Mussanah Resort is a key component in supporting our sailors to fulfil their potential.”
The partnership supports the ongoing development of Oman Sail’s High-Performance team in line with the established sailing strategy. Oman Sail’s ultimate aim is to win an Olympic medal in sailing for the nation.
During 2025, the team will stay at the resort to prepare for the 49er European Championships in Greece, taking place from 1-8 June, and Kieler Woche in Germany from 21-29 June. The period also includes the 49er World Championship in Italy from 7-13 October and the Asian Sailing Championship from 10-18 November. Looking to the future, the team will aim to develop in preparation for major events including the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
