UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship Begins December 28 in Khorfakkan

Khorfakkan will host the UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship (Shawahif) on December 28, as part of the Khorfakkan Marine Festival’s second edition. Organised by the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club in partnership with the UAE Marine Sports Federation and sponsored by MAG Group, the event celebrates marine sports and the UAE’s maritime heritage.

The championship also promotes sports localisation by offering specialised training to young Emirati talents in officiating and supervising races. The UAE Marine Sports Federation aims to enhance Emirati participation in managing such events, ensuring excellence and elevating the UAE's profile in the global marine sports sector.

News Source: Emirates News Agency