The Fujairah International Marine Club (FIMC, now rebranded as the Marine Sports Club[1]) is a club dedicated to recreational boating in Fujairah City, Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.[2]
 Entrance to the club | |
| Abbreviation | FIMSC (formerly FIMC) |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1999 |
| Purpose | Marine sports club |
| Headquarters | Fujairah City, Fujairah |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°07′37″N 56°21′25″E / 25.126902°N 56.356937°E |
Region served | Fujairah |
| Website | fimc |
Formerly called | Fujairah International Marine Club |
FIMC was founded in 1999, with the patronage of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, the Ruler of Fujairah.[3] Facilities include fishing trips, jet skiing and speed boats. FIMC organizes deep sea fishing trips.[4] There is a small beach and also a diving club. The club has marina berthing facilities for 120 boats, with a workshop for repairs. The club also organizes championships (e.g., the annual Formula 2000 powerboat championships and jet ski competitions) and other events (e.g., dhow sailing races). There are restaurants and a bar at the club.
The club is located on the Fujairah Corniche, off Al Corniche Road.[5] To the north at the Hilton Fujairah hotel and beyond that Fujairah Beach.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Kiswani, Mohammad. "Re-branding Fujairah International Marine Sports Club". www.behance.net. Bēhance. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ "Fujairah International Marine Club". www.cmas.org. CMAS. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Who We Are". fimc.ae. UAE: Fujairah International Marine Club. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ Adesuyan, Benita (16 February 2016). "Sea fishing in UAE with Fujairah International Marine Club". www.timeoutdubai.com. TimeOut Dubai. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Fujairah Map", www.fujairahtourism.ae, UAE: Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority, 2018
External links edit
- Official website
- Fujairah International Marine Club on Facebook
- Fujairah International Marine Club on Twitter
- Fujairah International Marine Club on Instagram
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