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FROM THE THRILLS OF THE FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX AND THE EXTREME SPORTING ACTION OF THE ABU DHABI ADVENTURE CHALLENGE, TO THE MORE REFINED SPORTS OF GOLF, TENNIS AND HORSE RACING, ABU DHABI'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS OFFERS UP A VERITABLE FEAST FOR EAGER SPECTATORS
Dhow racing
There may be less speed, but competition is still fierce for the many dhow races held in Abu Dhabi in January, February, May and June. Traditional wooden dhows present an evocative and majestic sight when racing. The vessels are usually 40-60 feet long and are either pow- ered by men (up to 100 oarsmen per dhow) or the wind. In addition to regular dhow races, additional regattas are held on some special occasions. Abu Dhabi hosts short coastal races, and the boats have a shallow drought, which are ideal for sailing closer to the corniche.
Extreme sports
Al Ain International Aerobatic Championship Extreme water sports are matched by extreme air sports. The breathtaking and daring displays per- formed by pilots and aerobatic teams at the five-day Al Ain International Aerobatic Championship, which took place in February this year, is seen by some 120,000 spectators.
More than 100 aircraft regularly perform in this annual event, which sees them take to the skies to play out a series of outrageous stunts in a bid to clinch the US$100,000 first prize.
Adventure Challenge
For those teams not content to sit on the sidelines as spectators, the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge, launched in 2007, provides a truly hands- on sporting experience. The six-day adventure race took place from December 10-15, 2010, with a gruelling itinerary including sea kayaking, exploring the Liwa Oasis, crossing the desert and traversing Jebel Hafeet. Team members have to be proficient at sea kayaking, orienteering, rope work and inline skating. The teams battled it out in the great outdoors for a chance to take home the US$236,000 prize money.
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