The UAE Wooden powerboat championship was created in order to preserve the rich heritage of the forefathers of the UAE and to show the world about sports that relate to the UAE people with their centuries old marine traditions.

Wooden powerboats are locally known as ‘Al Shawaheef’ and are piloted by one or two drivers

Rapidly growing in popularity the UAE wooden powerboat championship now has up 20 boats competing. All participants are from countries in the Gulf GCC region. Wooden powerboats are locally known as ‘Al Shawaheef’ and are piloted by one or two drivers. The 28 ft. boats are built of wood and modern composites as fiberglass are prohibited.