What is it?
New category in the Offshore Series for smaller boats or boats that don’t want to sail as far.
What to expect?
Starting with the Offshore fleets, the race course will be shorter and stay closer to shore. Depending on conditions the course may between 40 to 60 nautical miles and remain within 12nm of the Dubai coastline. Races aim to be around 20 hours.
Is there any special equipment needed?
No special equipment is required beyond normal DMCA regulations. Unlike the full offshore race liferafts are not required but either a liferaft or a dinghy is recommended.
A valid IRC certificate is required to take part.
The full Notice of Race can be found here