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Beach resorts in Ras Al Khaimah have water sports centres on their premises but they are accessible only to the guests and health clubs members. The choice is quite good; diverse motorised and non-motorised equipment is available including kayaks, paddleboats, wind surfing boards, or catamarans. Check the Sport and Beach Clubs section for contact details, and Sailing and Diving articles on RAKpedia. Additionally, there are also some private companies situated mostly along the creek that rent the water sports equipment.
Ras Al Khaimah International Marine Sports Club Location: Corniche Rd, next to Police Officers Club Phone: 07 236 4444 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ras Al Khaimah International Marine Sports Club was previously known as RAK Water Ski Club. While the earlier centre offered only waterskiing, the new club has more attractions. Banana boat, kayaks, swimming, tubing, waterskiing, pedalos and fishing are available to everyone as no-membership is required. The club occasionally organizes water sports competitions. Water-skiing is no doubt a challenge that requires strong muscle work, and you should expect to pay 60 dhs for 15 minutes for that exercise. Kayaking, less demanding sport costs 60dhs per person for an hour and banana boat 250dhs for up to 5 people. Facilities of the club include lobby with indoor games and TV, Internet, BBQ area, mosque next to the compound, and divers retail shop. Ras Al Khaimah International Marine Sports Club is also a certified diving centre. It offers PADI diving courses and organizes diving trips. ____________________________ RAK Dream Tours Location: Corniche Rd Phone: 07 2364123 Web: www.rakdt.com It offers yacht trips over the creek and along the Gulf coast. There are also water bikes for children and adults for rent. ____________________________ Gulf Marine Location: under the bridge, behind the wholesale Vegetable/ Fruit Market Phone: 07 2536536, 0504100416 Water scooter rental and maintenance.
ROWING
To keep Ras Al Khaimah’s rich boating and sea traditions alive, the Man Higher College of Technology (HCT) Traditional Boat Race annually takes place on the RAK Creek waters. In the cooler months you can watch boat teams practice. These teams also take part in competitions on a national level. For more information contact HCT, 072212999. RAK Sailing Association, also organizes annual rowing competitions. Visit their website for more details: raksa.squarespace.com
OTHER EMIRATES
Noukhada Adventure Company Location: UAQ Phone: 050 7218928 Web: www.noukhada.ae Noukhada Adventure Company is running Kayak Tours of 2-4 hours in length in the Um Al Quwain Island area.
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