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Hilton Fujairah Resort and Fujairah Marina host International Open Parachuting Championship

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 27 - 2008 at 16:24
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For the first time ever, Hilton Fujairah Resort and the Marina Club have been selected as the host venue for the 12th Asiana and 1st Fujairah International Open Parachuting Championship.

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  • Hilton Fujairah Resort and Fujairah Marina host International Open Rarachuting Championship.
    Hilton Fujairah Resort and Fujairah Marina host International Open Rarachuting Championship.
The debut event, to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah in collaboration with Fujairah International Airport and Emirates Aviation Association, will take place in the Northern Emirates from October 29th to November 7th.

Over 300 competitors from 35 countries spanning five continents, will attend the event that will see participating teams competing in varying parachuting disciplines ranging from 'accuracy landing' and 'formation skydiving' to 'canopy formation flying'. The official opening ceremony will include a Parachuting Air Show by the 'Wings for Life Free Fly Team' and 'Red Bull Sky Dive Team' from Europe. Meanwhile, the UAE Parachuting Team will attempt to set a new Middle East record by jumping with the biggest flag on October 31, 2008 at 16:30. Spectators will be able to view this from Hilton Fujairah Resort's private beach and beach garden arena or from Fujairah Marina.

The UAE National Team and Wings for Life Free Fly Team (Red Bull Austria) will demonstrate the high speed landings on the resort's beach and garden areas, which will also act as the landing pad for the competing parachuters.

Victor Louis, General Manager of Hilton Fujairah Resort, said:
"We are honoured to host such a prestigious sporting championship under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi. Organising such high-visibility events help boost Fujairah's profile in the international sporting arena, and also drive the emirate's potential as a prime destination for adventure tourism in the region."


Hilton Fujairah Resort located between the majestic Hajar Mountains and the sun-kissed shores of the Indian Ocean, strikes a unique balance by providing guests both the excitement of adventure sports coupled with a serene resort experience.
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