UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship to kick off on December 28 in Khorfakkan

emirates7 - The city of Khorfakkan is gearing up to host the UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship (Shawahif), set to commence on 28th December as part of the second Khorfakkan Marine Festival.

Organized by the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club in partnership with the UAE Marine Sports Federation and sponsored by MAG Group, the championship aims to promote marine sports and celebrate the UAE's rich maritime heritage, establishing itself as a key event in the region's sporting calendar.

The championship also plays a pivotal role in supporting the localisation of sports and nurturing young Emirati talent through specialised training programmes focused on race officiating and event supervision.

The UAE Marine Sports Federation is dedicated to increasing Emirati participation in event management by offering comprehensive training and hands-on experience. These initiatives aim to sustain excellence in championship organisation and strengthen the UAE's position in the marine sports sector both regionally and globally.