The 60-foot course ran 25 nautical miles, from waters near Al Hamriyah to Al Heera Beach. Zilzal took first place in the Sir Bu Nair dhow race, which drew 71 boats and more than 1,000 sailors and skippers to Sharjah. Sharjah24 reported that deputy ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi presented the awards when the second edition concluded on 10 October 2026.
The race covered 25 nautical miles, starting near Al Hamriyah and finishing at Al Heera Beach.
Zilzal leads the 60-foot fleet
Nakhoda Marwan Abdullah Mohammed Al Marzouqi guided Zilzal to first place. Hasheem, skippered by Hassan Abdullah Mohammed Al Marzouqi, finished second. Altaf took third under Yousuf Ahmed Mohammed Al Hammadi.
The race was part of the 26th Sir Bu Nair Maritime Festival. Sharjah24 reported that the festival is associated with preserving the UAE's maritime heritage and traditional sports.
Government teams add a second contest
The Sir Bu Nair Challenge ran for three days on Al Heera Beach and brought together representatives of 46 Sharjah government entities. Each team comprised six employees from one organization, which could enter no more than two teams. Organizers said the contest was intended to strengthen teamwork and interaction among government employees outside their usual workplace.
Sharjah's sporting calendar also includes football. Shabab Al Ahli secured its first ADIB Cup win over United.
The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority organised the races through Sharjah Sports Channel, working with Sharjah Marine Sports Club.
