Al Hamra Marina inks deal with Malingri Family to develop activities for Ras Al Khaimah Marine sports enthusiasts

Al Hamra Marina and the Malingri family have found a perfect match as the Malingri di Bagnolo family's connection with the sea started in the mid 60's when Franco Malingri di Bagnolo and his brother Dionigi, started with a short crossing to Corsica. This was followed by many ventures such as sailing into the Mediterranean every summer, crossing the Atlantic, participating in the World Yacht Race and even a tour around the world. In 1981 Franco, opened a shipyard where the Moana sailboats have been built for years.

In 2005 Enrico Malingri di Bagnolo, also known as "the manager" of the family, found an off-shore sailing school that takes sailors to broaden their experience in off-shore sailing courses between Italy and Greece. In 2006 he found Malingri Marine Sas - a company which takes over the family yard in Fano and transformed it into a refitting yard specialized in vintage boat of value. Since 2011, Enrico has been the representative for Italy's dynamic brokerage company based in Holland. He has also been dealing with Neil Pryde Sails, Profurl reefing system, Scandinavian cruisers 20 sailboats and Finn Yachts Finland.

Enrico chose this association with Al Hamra Marina, an extension of Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah's master planned lifestyle development, due to its wind and sea characteristics offering favourable sailing conditions and the three surrounding luxury hotels providing the most appropriate combination for nautical tourism.

Claudio Schettino, Marina Manager, Al Hamra Marina said, "We are extremely excited about this new venture and are pleased about the partnership with the Malingri family. Sailing is an important part of Ras Al Khaimah's tradition and we want to bring a world class facility to residents and tourists alike. The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority recently stated that the region saw over 5 million visitors this year and we expect to see more in the near future, with leisure attractions growing and Ras Al Khaimah is now very accessible with convenient flights. We are also getting ready to cater to sailing enthusiasts and develop local talent."

Set on the mouth of the lagoon, the Al Hamra Marina is designed and installed by Europe's leading pontoon supplier Poralu Marine and is the last significant fuelling stop for vessels and guests in the Arabian Gulf.