Oman Sail yesterday officially launched the next phase of its unique project — a sailing program aimed exclusively at the Sultanate’s women population.
Oman Sail’s guest of honor at the launch of the Women’s Program, Dr. Madeeha bint Ahmed Al Shibaniyah, the minister of education, unveiled the Farr 30 boat, which the women will be using to compete in Sailing Arabia — The Tour. The boat has received Royal blessings and was named Al Thuraya. The name Al Thuraya has been significant for sailors down the ages.
It is the name of a star cluster known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters and its appearance in the sky was critical as it marked the start of the sailing season.
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Last Updated: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:19 pm (KSA) 09:19 am (GMT)
From Times of Oman: Omani women make waves as they hone sailing skills
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Woman power: The Women’s Programme will upgrade their skills to a higher level, instilling confidence and teaching valuable and transferable life skills, and also help them in securing jobs. –O.K. Mohammed Ali/TIMES OF OMAN
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