IRC racing enjoys ever growing popularity in the UAE, and past competitors keep on returning to this event. The race officers and the fleet faced challenging conditions with variable winds and big swells, and competitors agreed that the IRC Middle East Championship was excellently organised by DOSC, both on and off the water.
Race Director Ard Van Aanholt commented: “It was a busy and exciting weekend on the water here in Dubai. The IRC Middle East Championship remains one of the highlights of our sailing calendar, and this year it was made even more special by sharing the race area with the XCAT Powerboating World Championship, adding an extra level of excitement.”
As the owner of Landmark 43, Ivana & Aleks, Chavdar Aleksandrov came to the event with high hopes and expectations. His team duly delivered, winning the IRC 1 division for the fourth successive year and taking overall victory in the IRC Middle East Championships.
The Dubai skyline provided a magnificent backdrop for the IRC Middle East Championship (c) DOSC