About 90 young sailors aged between 8 and 15, representing 13 Arab countries, are competing in the Arab Optimist Sailing Championship hosted by the Saudi Sailing Federation at the Jeddah Sailing Center on the Abhur coast from September 17 to 21, 2026.

Proceedings begin tomorrow, September 17, with registration, equipment checks and a practice race. The Arab Cup team race follows on September 18, then fleet racing continues until September 21, when the event ends with prize-giving and a closing celebration.