New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Venue chosen...Ras al-Khaimah ?!
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Venue chosen...Ras al-Khaimah ?!
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Laser 173312 View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 08 May 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 416 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Laser 173312 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Venue chosen...Ras al-Khaimah ?!
    Posted: 02 Dec 09 at 8:48am

Safe now

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8389946.stm
Back to Top
Laser 173312 View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 08 May 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 416 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Laser 173312 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Dec 09 at 8:42am
Originally posted by tack'ho

Errrrr......I've always found the Emirates perfectly safe, not my favorite place in the world but not dangerous.  As for too near Iran eh!  You may be suprised just how close you get to Iran whenever you fly to the far east. 

What do think is going to happen, the Republican Guard Navy will steam across the Straits of Hormuz and board BMW Oracle in another Middle Eastern Countries territorial waters and drag the infidels back to Tehran?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8387740.stm

There's your answer!!

 
Back to Top
rudderlesslaser View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 09 Apr 08
Location: United Arab Emirates
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 13 		Post Options Post Options   Quote rudderlesslaser Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 09 at 4:43pm

I live in the UAE in Dubai and so far there is no news about whats happining at the venue, apparently they are still building it, am really not shure if its the right time to have it here. There really is not much sailing as such, the only closest  competitive sailing to RAK is in Dubai (DOSC). The 'hosting' club DIMC is really not the right people to host it they can hardly organise dinghy races let alone the americas cup.

The thing i want to know is why RAK?

 

btw guys theres a hole in the wall in RAK
Back to Top
Late starter View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work


Joined: 24 Feb 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 481 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Late starter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 09 at 2:54pm
Personal ego must be it, as I can't for the life of me see any possible sporting or commercial benefit in this sorry saga!
Back to Top
Late starter View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work


Joined: 24 Feb 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 481 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Late starter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 09 at 11:05am
I just can't understand why the sponsors are still involed in the AC, as what possible mileage can there be in being associated with what has become a global bad joke?
Back to Top
tack'ho View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 08 Feb 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1100 		Post Options Post Options   Quote tack'ho Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 09 at 6:24pm

Errrrr......I've always found the Emirates perfectly safe, not my favorite place in the world but not dangerous.  As for too near Iran eh!  You may be suprised just how close you get to Iran whenever you fly to the far east. 

What do think is going to happen, the Republican Guard Navy will steam across the Straits of Hormuz and board BMW Oracle in another Middle Eastern Countries territorial waters and drag the infidels back to Tehran?
I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!
Back to Top
Laser 173312 View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 08 May 07
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 416 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Laser 173312 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 09 at 9:19am

I care as well. I've been to the last 2 cups and they were great. Not interested in going to the UAE as it's too close to Iran and there'll be no drink.

 
Back to Top
MerlinMags View Drop Down
Admin Group
Admin Group
Avatar

Joined: 19 Mar 04
Location: UK, Guildford
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 589 		Post Options Post Options   Quote MerlinMags Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 09 at 3:58pm
Back to the courtroom they go.
And yes, do we even care?!
Back to Top
alstorer View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 02 Aug 07
Location: Cambridge
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2899 		Post Options Post Options   Quote alstorer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 09 at 3:57pm
Yes. The Deed of Gift requires it to be sailed on the sea.
-_
Al
Back to Top
Guests View Drop Down
Guest Group
Guest Group
Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 09 at 3:30pm

Is it too obvious to make the defenders host it at their home club?
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy