Doha Sailing Club

Land Sailing  

Blo-Kart Racing   

Blokart competitions are run using rules as set out by the International Blokart Racing Committee (IBRA) and are not part of FISLY. The IBRA rules are designed to work on a small course like blokart heaven, to larger beach and dry lake venues. Blokart had its inaugural world championship at Blokart Heaven, Papamoa, New Zealand in October 2008. Blokart events are held around the world, with events such as New Zealand Open, European Open, Australian Open, and the Ivanpah Open in the US.

Blokarts are sailed as two classes – production and performance, where additional performance parts from the manufacturer are allowed such as carbon fibre mast sections and an aerodynamic shell. Other modifications allowed in performance are adjustable downhaul and modification of the sail battens to alter the shape of the sail. Blokarts have four standard sail sizes, 2 meter, 3m, 4m and 5.5m, with sail size choice being dependent on wind strength and weight of the sailor, with heavier sailors requiring larger sails, and smaller sails being more efficient in stronger winds.

Our Training

Coaching facilities are available for beginners by trained club members on Saturdays  

Doha Sailing Club is the only club with members donated time and efforts to train people how to use clean wind without CO2 effecting climate.

Full training program provided in the club with no extra charges additional to annual fee.

All boats and equipments are free of charges and no purchase or renting required.

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Sailing before and after Oil

Dhow Traditional Sailing

Traditional Dhow Racing is also held during winter seasons reliving the historic journeys made by the pearl traders in olden days. The skill of riding swift waves and winds are rewarded by a grand prize every year.

Modern Sailing

Sailing is one of the oldest sports in the world. It was included in Olympics at the start of the 20th century. In the 70's Sailing was included as one of the disciplines in Asian Games and since then has been one of the most popular and well participated event in the Asian Games.

Sailing has various categories such as fleet sailing, team racing, match racing…etc. A number of different boats (classes) in size specifications are currently sailed all over the world.

"Sailing is a wonderful water sport. It is close to nature and carries its own charm and hazards of sea. Only sailors can face the strength of winds and waves of vast oceans while aboard their small or big crafts. Sailing is fun and those who are in it are for life time" Doha Bay is the ideal venue for International Sailing Regattas. Every year Qatar hosts 2 to 3 International, Continental and Regional Championships i.e. 

• Sail the Gulf
• Gulf Trophy
• Asian Sailing Championships
• Qatar Nationals

2011

Race Schedule

   September 2011

1^st QATAR NATIONALS September 2011 NOTICE OF RACE

1. VENUE 

The 1^st QATAR NATIONALS will be held during the month of September 2011 at Doha Sailing Club, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha – Qatar.

1. ORGANIZATION

The Championship is organized by Qatar Sailing & Rowing Federation in cooperation with Doha Sailing Club.

3.  LANGUAGE

English shall be the official language for the Championship.

4        RULES

4.1       The Championship will be governed by the Rules as defined in:

- The 2009 – 2012 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) & Equipment Rules.

- The Notice of Race (NOR).

- Current Class Rules of all classes competing.

- Sailing Instructions.

4.2       No National Authority prescription will apply.

5. COMPETING CLASSES

Following classes will be competing in the Championship:

6. ELIGIBILTY

6.1       Competitors for Optimist must be born in 1996 or after.

6.2       Competitors for Laser 4.7 class must be born in 1994 or after.

6.3       Proof of age is to be produced at registration.

7. ENTRIES

Entries shall be made using official entry forms and according to following schedule:

7.1       Entries for these regattas is open to all.

7.2       The Final Registration Form must be received by the Organizing Committee no later than Friday 5^th   September 2011 at 13:00pm.

7.3       Entries may be accepted after the closing date at the discretion of the Organizing Authority.

7.4       There is no restriction on number of entries.

8. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Sailing Instructions will be made available on the official QSRF board located inside Club building. Sailing Instructions will also be issued to each competitor on completion of Registration.

9. PROGRAM

The National Championships will be sailed on Fridays & Saturdays during the month of September 2011

As follows:

9.1    On Friday & Saturday 9^th, 10^th September 2011 for Optimist & Laser Radial Classes:

9^th September              Friday              09:30 – 13:00    Registration, Competitor Meeting

            14:30   Race 1, 2, 3

10^th September            Saturday          12:00   Race 4, 5 & 6 

9.2    On Friday & Saturday 16^th, 17^th September 2011 for Laser 4.7 & Laser Std Classes:

16^th September        Friday     14:30    Race 1, 2, 3

17^th September        Saturday 12:00   Race 4, 5 & 6.

9.3       On Friday & Saturday 23^rd, 24^th September 2011 for Hobie 16 & 470 Classes:

23^th September        Friday     14:30    Race 1, 2, 3

24^th September        Saturday 12:00   Race 4, 5 & 6.

9.4       No warning signal will be made after 15:00 hours on Saturdays.

9.5       A minimum of 3 races will be sailed to constitute the championship.

9.6       If 5 races are sailed one discard will be allowed.

10. SCORING

The Low Point System of Appendix A will apply.

11. RACING AREA

Racing Area will be Doha Bay approximately 30 minutes sailing time from the launching area or other area according to wind condition.

12. COURSES TO BE SAILED

Courses will be Trapezoid as described in the Sailing Instructions.

13. SAFETY

13.1     All Sailing boats must have a towing rope on board of at least 8 meters in length.

13.2     In addition to International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) Class Rules 4.2(a) and (b), 4.3(a) and (b) each Optimist boat shall have onboard a secured paddle with a surface of not less than 0.25 square meters and each competitor shall carry a whistle attached to his / her clothing or body.

13.3     Competitors not complying with this instruction will get added to their score a penalty of 5 points for each race of the day on which they have failed to observe this instruction.

14. PERSONAL BUOYANCY

All competitors shall bring their own personal buoyancy which must be capable of being fastened at all time while afloat. Wet / dry suits do not constitute adequate personal buoyancy.

15. PRIZES

15.1      Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 positions, Certificates will be awarded to all participants.

2010

Race Schedule

   September 2010

Date                Event                                                         Race

3rd-Fri             Vice Commodore Cup                        1, 2 & 3

10th-Fri           Ramadan Eid Tankard                        1, 2 & 3

17th-Fri           Vice Commodore Cup                        4, 5 & 6

23-25 Sep.       Gulf Trophy

 October

1st-Fri              Vice Commodore Cup                        7, 8 & 9

8th-Fri             Mini Regatta                                         1, 2 & 3

15th-Fri           Family fun Day

22nd-Fri          Vice Commodore Cup                        10, 11 & 12

29th-Fri           October Tankard                                  1, 2 & 3

November

5th-Friday       Winter Series                                        1, 2 & 3

12th-Fri           Eid Tankard Race                                 1, 2 & 3

19th-Fri           Mini Regatta                                           1, 2 & 3

26th-Fri           Winter Series                                        4, 5 & 6

December

3rd-Fri             Winter Series                                        7, 8 & 9

10th-Fri           Tankard Race                                       1, 2 & 3

17th-Fri           Winter Series                                       10, 11 & 12

24th-Fri           Boxing Day Race                                   1, 2 & 3

31st-Fri            Mini Regatta                                          1, 2 & 3

BY:

Carlos Rocha

Sailing Secretary