WoW Boxing Day Pursuit - Female Helm

Date: 21 January 2026

Location: Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Organizer: Dubai Offshore Sailing Club

The WoW Boxing Day Pursuit – Female Helm is a special pursuit race held on Boxing Day at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) in Dubai, UAE. The event is part of the club's WoW (Women on Water) programme, which promotes female participation in sailing, and is restricted to boats with a female helm. It follows the pursuit race format where boats start at staggered handicap intervals, with all competitors aiming to finish together.

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