OMA SSL GOLD CUP – By Sailors for Sailors

THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP... IN SAILING

QUALIFYING SERIES | MAY-JULY 2022 | Switzerland

FINAL SERIES | 10 NOVEMBER-3 DECEMBER 2023 | Spain

Events (Provisional dates)

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QS ROUND 4

Group 6 - RACE 1

11:55

30 June 2022

SWITZERLAND

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QS ROUND 4

Group 6 - RACE 2

13:13

30 June 2022

Switzerland

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QS ROUND 4

Group 6 - RACE 3

13:50

01 July 2022

Switzerland

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MEX

CUB

GUA

OMA

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QS ROUND 4

Group 6 - RACE 4

14:55

01 July 2022

Switzerland

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OMA

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QS ROUND 4

Group 6 - RACE 5

10:05

02 July 2022

Switzerland

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CUB

MEX

GUA

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QS ROUND 4

Group 6 - RACE 6

11:50

02 July 2022

Switzerland

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OMA

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Lions of the Sea

Reigniting Oman’s maritime eminence

Team Oman may be a newcomer to the SSL but the affinity for the sea runs deep in its history and with a wealth of experience at their disposal the talented team are driven by a passion for the ocean and the dream of winning for the country.

Across the ages, traders and explorers blazed the trail that today’s generation of intrepid sailors follow, and the Omani flag has been flown high in celebration around the world. Spurred on by this success and boasting a fully-Omani crew, themselves Olympic hopefuls, coaches and champions experienced in all classes at the highest level, Team Oman is ready to step up to a new challenge and take on the best sailors in the world.

The Lions of the Sea cannot wait to get started in the SSL and will bring an authentic taste of Arabia to the tournament, on and off the water.

Statistics

THE COUNTRY

3,165 kms of breath-taking coastline
Population in excess of 4.85m
Four state-of-the-art sailing schools

ACHIEVEMENTS

Broken 4 long-held world sailing records
First nation to win 5 Extreme Sailing Series
First Arab to sail around the world non-stop
Home to the region’s first Women Sailing Programme and SailFree for persons with disabilities

SSL Ranking

SSL best ranked woman: TBD
SSL best ranked man: 1916 Musab al hadi
SSL nations ranking: 66

MAIN EVENTS

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series 2016
Extreme Sailing Series 2011 - 2018
GC32 Sailing Cup 2016 – 2018

1970

1970 is a significant year in the history of Oman because it marked the beginning of a new era known as the "Omani Renaissance"

The captain

Nasser Al Mashari

Built like a wrestler and a former international swimmer, Nasser Al Mashari is one of Oman’s most experienced and decorated active sailors. Joining Oman Sail in 2009, he has gained extensive experience in inshore and offshore pursuits, including winning the Extreme Sailing Series for Team Oman Air and taking part in the Tour de France a la Voile. Growing up in a fishing village he was destined to live life on the water, first representing Oman in swimming competitions throughout the Gulf including the Arab Championship in Jordan and World Youth Games in Moscow in 1998.

THE LEADERS

Yasser Al Rahbi

In 2010, Yasser embarked on a remarkable sailing journey with OmanSails. His achievements include conquering the Tour de France de la Voile in 2010 and 2011, and regular participation in the Arabian Tour. He also competed in the SP20 World Championship, showcasing his offshore prowess while maintaining inshore finesse. Yasser boasts three world records, one achieved with MOD70 and two during epic circumnavigations of Ireland. His diverse expertise spans boats like Diam24, J70, J80, and match racing, solidifying his status as a versatile sailing sensation.

Ali Al Balushi

A member of the first ever all-Omani offshore racing team, former footballer Ali Al Balushi made the switch to sailing and has realised his dreams of representing his country. He has already tasted victory as part of the triumphant Team EFG Bank in the 2020 Sailing Arabia – The Tour, held in Oman. Ali has also been part of Oman’s successful MOD70 and M34 squads, setting records and learning from the best in the sport.

Hussain Al Jabri

Born in the coastal village of Yiti, Hussain Al Jabri’s ascent to the top has been rapid. After just one year as a sailor, he won gold at the Singapore Laser championships, quickly following this up with victory in the Laser Standard Class at the prestigious Sail the Gulf regatta. Known for his hard work, determination and intelligence, Al Jabri is ready for a new challenge in the SSL.

THE YOUTH FACTOR

Oman is a relatively young professional sailing country but the mission to rekindle the nation’s maritime history set forth by Oman Sail has inspired a new generation of Omanis to take to the sea. Following the establishment of four state-of-the-art sailing schools, over 70,000 Omanis – male and female – have passed through the training programme, forming teams to represent the country at home and abroad in a variety of classes and becoming coaches to guide future champions. The flow of talent has been steady as more and more cadets graduate to the professional ranks, go on to represent their country and help transform Oman into a strong competitor in the sailing world.

Confirmed Athletes

CAPTAIN | 10

MID BOW | 2

BOW | 1

HELM | 8

GRINDER | 4

MAIN TRIMMER | 7

PIT | 3

TACTICIAN | 9

TRIMMER | 5

TRIMMER | 20

Theoretical Team Position

1 BOW Yasser Al Rahbi	2 MID-BOW Ali Al Balushi
3 PIT Akram Al Wahaibi	4 GRINDER Raad Al Hadi
5 TRIMMER Ibtisam Al Salmi Marwa Al Khaifi	6 TRIMMER Nasser Al Mashari
7 MAIN TRIMMER Haitham Al Wahaibi	8 HELM Hussain Al Jabri
9 TACTICIAN Zakarya Al Wahabi	10 CAPTAIN Nasser Al Mashari
11 FLOATER

BOW

Yasser Al Rahbi

MID-BOW

Ali Al Balushi

PIT

Akram Al Wahaibi

GRINDER

Raad Al Hadi

TRIMMER

Ibtisam Al Salmi Marwa Al Khaifi

TRIMMER

Nasser Al Mashari

MAIN TRIMMER

Haitham Al Wahaibi

HELM

Hussain Al Jabri

TACTICIAN

Zakarya Al Wahabi

CAPTAIN

Nasser Al Mashari

FLOATER

SQUAD

Nasser Al Mashari	Ali Al Balushi
Hussain Al Jabri	Raad Al Hadi
Haitham Al Wahaibi	Akram Al Wahaibi
Yasser Al Rahbi	Zakariya Al Wahhbi
Ibtisam Al Salmi	Marwa Al Khaifi