A great days sailing here in Dubai. we have a team of 2 pro sailors myself and Mischa Heemskerk and then 2 Oman sail project guys and then John Mckenna the commercial director of OC.

iShares team had a varied but good day. counting 2,4,1,3,3,2. there were plenty of thrills and spills on the course. no collisions other than that which Oman air had with the beach.

i am very pleased as this is the first regatta when i have sailed to my potential and it makes m realise how vital a good team is around you. thanks to Mischa we are all good around the track and with the team.

I was a bit anxious before this but i am taking charge and happy as larry at the moment. all good in Dubai hugh out.

Im at the Oman sail project base in Muscat. I am waiting to drive the iShares X40 the 8 hrs from here to Dubai in the UAE. We have 4 boats which will do the journey in convoy with a police escort. We have to cross the border into UAE which at best will take 2 hrs and at worst 10 hrs.

We are going to Dubai for an X40 event with iShares, Oman sail, Oman Air, and Team Aqua. There will be corporate sailing and racing for three days. Then there will be a regatta back here in Muscat for the Sultan of Oman. It is also to commemorate the start of the Oman Sail Project.

Ill keep you posted on the event this and next week all the best Hugh.