Oman Air Declares First Phase Of Yachting Sponsorship A Success

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has declared the first phase of its sponsorship of the 105-foot racing multihull, Majan, a huge success following the yachts visit to the UKs annual Cowes Week regatta.

Majan’s imposing presence at the prestigious yachting event provided a major talking point and her skipper, Sidney Gavignet, invited many VIP guests and journalists to come aboard and experience some of the boat’s awesome power, as she sailed through the waters of the Solent, between the Isle of Wight and the mainland.

Credit : Mark Covell/Oman Sail

Express SNSM Record for Gitana 11

The first maxi-multihull to take the start of the SNSM Record, Gitana 11 has set a reference time across the 360 mile course proposed for the 6th edition of what has become a seasonal classic. Yann Guichard and his six crew completed the two return legs between Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantic) and Sainte Marine (South Finistère) in a time of 19 hours 39 minutes and 58 seconds. A fantastic way for the 77 foot giant to celebrate her first official outing!

Crédit : B.Bouvry / Record SNSM