Some teams who have chartered coach boats for the event have kindly offered to take team members (coaches / sailors) of other teams who have not chartered coach boat (RIBs) during the Coaching Clinic days so as to help get more teams on the water this afternoon and tomorrow. This offer is very much appreciated, and I suggest that, for those teams whose sailors are able to transfer from a RIB / Coachboat to an RS Venture Connect sailboat on the water, to raise their hand (yes...just like school when you want to ask the teacher a question) or shout out at the cobined Coach / Sailor briefing at 12:40 and ask if any team is able to take them on the water this afternoon. I appreciae that teams who have booked coachboats will want to have these boats for themselves during the practice day and the main competition event so all I am asking for is help for today and tomorrow. After that, you can go back to having your own 'private' coachboats / RIBs so as to pass on top secret coaching tips to your own sailors. Thank you in advance to all teams who are willing to help those who did not have the ability to charter a coachboat.

The rigging of the boats is coming along well, and we look set to have at least 10, possibly 11 boats available today with the other 2-3 boats hopefully being ready tomorrow or at least by the practice race day on Tuesday. We are waiting on a delivery of 2 new masts and some additional hardware which is being flown to Oman on an Oman Air flight from the UK tonight. Thank you to everyone that has come to offer help to the boat rigging team. Your support means a lot and I am truly grateful for your offers.

The rigging of the boats is coming along well, and we look set to have at least 10, possibly 11 boats available today with the other 2-3 boats hopefully being ready tomorrow or at least by the practice race day on Tuesday. We are waiting on a delivery of 2 new masts and some additional hardware which is being flown to Oman on an Oman Air flight from the UK tonight. Thank you to everyone that has come to offer help to the boat rigging team. Your support means a lot and I am truly grateful for your offers.

Due to us currently only having 9-10 useable boats for todays on-water sessions I have taken the decision to postpone the start of the coaching clinic by 2 hours in order to enable us to work on getting more of the remaining boats rigged and ready for use. This means that all team coaches and sailors now have until 12:40 before they need to be in the ballroom are of the Event Management Corridor in the hotel. I am very sorry for having to make this decision and hope that your initial disappointment will be forgotten about or at least become a distant memory once we finally get our practical on-water program underway. I remain committed to making sure that we deliver an amazing event and I thank you for your support during this time.

Due to us currently only having 9-10 useable boats for todays on-water sessions I have taken the decision to postpone the start of the coaching clinic by 2 hours in order to enable us to work on getting more of the remaining boats rigged and ready for use. This means that all team coaches and sailors now have until 12:40 before they need to be in the ballroom are of the Event Management Corridor in the hotel. I am very sorry for having to make this decision and hope that your initial disappointment will be forgotten about or at least become a distant memory once we finally get our practical on-water program underway. I remain committed to making sure that we deliver an amazing event and I thank you for your support during this time.

A big thank you to Team Holland 1+2 that informed me that the information on who exactly was required for the briefing tomorrow morning at 10:40. I used the word 'Coach' in the title of the briefing to mean our Class Coach Christoffel, but this was not intended to mean only team coaches are requested to attend. The 10:40 briefing is also for sailors. Once the first part of the briefing has concluded, the sailors will be asked to leave the room and the coaches will stay for a further short technical briefing before all teams head to the water. I am sorry for causing confusion and look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning. Sleep well everyone and thanks for all being so very passionate and positive today...I enjoyed each and every chat / discussion with you. Meeting like-minded people like you is a great part of what I love about my job. I feel very proud to be here and to get the chance to build something that has a real and tangible impact on the sport that we all love so much. Onwards and upwards!

A big thank you to Team Holland 1+2 that informed me that the information on who exactly was required for the briefing tomorrow morning at 10:40. I used the word 'Coach' in the title of the briefing to mean our Class Coach Christoffel, but this was not intended to mean only team coaches are requested to attend. The 10:40 briefing is also for sailors. Once the first part of the briefing has concluded, the sailors will be asked to leave the room and the coaches will stay for a further short technical briefing before all teams head to the water. I am sorry for causing confusion and look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning. Sleep well everyone and thanks for all being so very passionate and positive today...I enjoyed each and every chat / discussion with you. Meeting like-minded people like you is a great part of what I love about my job. I feel very proud to be here and to get the chance to build something that has a real and tangible impact on the sport that we all love so much. Onwards and upwards!

The room allocation for the Coach Briefing session tomorrow morning has changed. This session will now be held in the main part of the ballroom which is still located on the left side of the Event Management corridor and still at 10:40 AM. The room does not have a sign on it but the door will be open.

The room allocation for the Coach Briefing session tomorrow morning has changed. This session will now be held in the main part of the ballroom which is still located on the left side of the Event Management corridor and still at 10:40 AM. The room does not have a sign on it but the door will be open.

Teams that have booked charter coach boats from Oman Sail are kindly requested to go to the Oman Sail offices on the far side of the resort venue (top of the slipway / boat ramp) from10:00 tomorrow morning, November 20.11.2022.

Teams that have booked charter coach boats from Oman Sail are kindly requested to go to the Oman Sail offices on the far side of the resort venue (top of the slipway / boat ramp) from10:00 tomorrow morning, November 20.11.2022.

Dear All an update from our class Coach, Christoffel. A team coach briefing session will take place tomorrow morning at 10:40 in the Event Management 'corridor' in the hotel which is located the opposite side of the hotel to the restaurant where breakfast / lunch is served. The room is the first on the left after the double doors, the sign on the door says 'REGISTRATION'.

Dear All an update from our class Coach, Christoffel. A team coach briefing session will take place tomorrow morning at 10:40 in the Event Management 'corridor' in the hotel which is located the opposite side of the hotel to the restaurant where breakfast / lunch is served. The room is the first on the left after the double doors, the sign on the door says 'REGISTRATION'.

Dear All, This is a message for any teams with sailors requiring assistance in the form of a hoist / lift to get in and out of the RS Venture Connect boats. There will be a team of Oman Sail appointed staff on the pontoons from tomorrow and for the duration of the event who will have responsibility for the use of the hydraulic ram on the 3x hoists that have been installed on the pontoons. It would be great for the overall process if the physical 'handling' of the sailors needing use of the hoist could be aided by the team support personnel (Carers / Coaches / Others) so as to help speed up the overall transfer time. The easier the process is by the time we come to the start of racing on the 23rd, the more chance we have to reduce the overall transition time between the flights when they come in from their action out on the racecourse. If your team does not have personnel to assist sailors needing help in the transfer process, please let the pontoon team know and they will arrange help.

Dear All, This is a message for any teams with sailors requiring assistance in the form of a hoist / lift to get in and out of the RS Venture Connect boats. There will be a team of Oman Sail appointed staff on the pontoons from tomorrow and for the duration of the event who will have responsibility for the use of the hydraulic ram on the 3x hoists that have been installed on the pontoons. It would be great for the overall process if the physical 'handling' of the sailors needing use of the hoist could be aided by the team support personnel (Carers / Coaches / Others) so as to help speed up the overall transfer time. The easier the process is by the time we come to the start of racing on the 23rd, the more chance we have to reduce the overall transition time between the flights when they come in from their action out on the racecourse. If your team does not have personnel to assist sailors needing help in the transfer process, please let the pontoon team know and they will arrange help.