El GOUNA SAILING FESTIVAL
May 2024
A RECAP OF OUr event
The festival brought together 15 boats, making it our largest regatta to date. Red Sea Sails extends heartfelt gratitude to our main partner, Orascom Developments, and our main sponsor, Contact, along with the sponsors, El Gouna Sailing CLub, Red Sea Explorers and Red Bull, as well as all the participants who made this event a resounding success.
A special thank you goes to the sailors that joined from Alexandria and other parts of Egypt sailing a variety of classes, from the impressive Bali catamaran to the tiny Optimist helmed by 12-year-old Eliz Roth, the youngest sailor in the regatta.
A special thank you goes to the sailors that joined from Alexandria and other parts of Egypt sailing a variety of classes, from the impressive Bali catamaran to the tiny Optimist helmed by 12-year-old Eliz Roth, the youngest sailor in the regatta.
GSF 1 IN NUMBERS
- 95Participant
- 15Sailboats
- 4Boat Classes
- 120+Spectators
- 85Closing Ceremony Attendees
- 5Sponsors
- 9Nationalities
on the water
SPECTATOR FUN
As the horn signaled the end of the race, the celebration began aboard the M/V Nouran, where spectators enjoyed a vibrant live band performance and a delicious buffet.
Many took the opportunity to cool off in the crystal-clear waters or snorkel around the stunning Bayoud reef, where colorful corals and a playful pod of dolphins delighted onlookers.
Many took the opportunity to cool off in the crystal-clear waters or snorkel around the stunning Bayoud reef, where colorful corals and a playful pod of dolphins delighted onlookers.
CLOSING CEREMONY
HIGHLIGHTS
ELIZ - GSF YOUNGEST COMPETITOR
Optimist helmed by 12-year-old Eliz Roth, the youngest sailor in the regatta.
TEAM SERNAKA - THE WINNERS
Skillful Team Sernaka, lead by Alexandria's Captian Bassem, proved their might and took first place at the GSF 1.
A GROWING COMMUNITY
Join us in November for the El Gouna International Regatta, where sailors from around the world will witness firsthand why the Red Sea is a world-class sailing destination.
Besides its turquoise waters, year-round sunny weather and favorable winds, we are proud to showcase the welcoming community of sailors putting Egypt on the map in the world of sailing.
Besides its turquoise waters, year-round sunny weather and favorable winds, we are proud to showcase the welcoming community of sailors putting Egypt on the map in the world of sailing.
El GOUNA - ORASCOM DEVELOPMENT
GSF MAIN PARTNER
GSF MAIN PARTNER
See You in November
