Adil Khalid

Adil trained at the Dubai Intentional Marine Club in early 2000 until 2006 then he moved to Emirates Sailing School in Abu Dhabi. Adil became the first and only Emirati sailor to represent his country at the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. Having sailed twice around the world in 2011/2012 at the age of 22 and again in 2014/2015 with team Abu Dhabi, winning the race on his second attempt. Adil is a highly skilled individual with extreme level of training and experience in the toughest profession. Achievements •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters EurILCA Master Series Royal Malta Yacht Club 2025 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters final of the Asian open championship Hainan China, 2024 •2nd and 3rd Place in the J22 Fleet & Match Race final of the Kingdom Bahrain Fleet Match Race Championship, 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters final of the European open championship, 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters European Open Championship Sweden 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters European Open Championship Berlin, Germany 2024 •3rd Place in the ILCA 6 Masters finale du championnat d'Europe open, Velamoura Achievements •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Overall & Masters Delia international Sailing regatta Morocco 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters M'diq-Morocco international nautical week 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters Rabat International Nautical Festival Morocco 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters EurILCA Master Series Swede Oxelösund ILCA 2024 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Masters EurILCA Master Series German Masters ILCA 2024 •3rd Place in the ILCA 6 Masters World Championship Australia 2024 Achievements •2rd Place in the ILCA 7 Masters world championship Thailand 2023 •3rd Place in the ILCA 6 Masters world championship Thailand 2023 •1st Place in the ILCA 7 Overall & Masters UAE NATIONAL RANKING CHAMPIONSHIP Dosc 2023 •1st Place in the ILCA 7 Masters Water Sport Day Dubai 2023 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 LA FETE DE LINDEPENDANCE AGADIR Morocco 2022 •1st Place in the ILCA 7 Arab Sailing Championship Oman 2022 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Semaine Nautique international de m'diq 2022 •1st Place in the ILCA 6 Festival Nautique international de rabat Morocco 2022 •3rd place in the ILCA 7 Masters world championship 2022 • 1st Place in the ILCA 7 GCC championship Kuwait 2022 • 20th place in the ILCA 7 world championship in Scotland in 2010 Achievements • 1st place in the laser standard class during UAE National Sailing Championship in Rounds 4 in 2009 •1st place in the Race in Galway (Ireland) representing Azaam Boat Abu Dhabi in 2011 – 2012 • 1st place in the laser standard class during UAE National Sailing Championship in Rounds 3 & 4 in 2010 • 3rd place in the laser standard class & 2nd in GCC Sailing Championship – UAE in 2010 • 3rd place in the laser standard class during Al Bareh International Regatta – Bahrain in 2010 • 1st place in Abu Dhabi Volvo Ocean championship in 2015 Acheivments •The Only UAE National got selected in Volvo Ocean Race Abu Dhabi out of 120 candidates recruited • Rewarded with the title of world's top 10 sailors of Volvo Ocean •1st place in the laser standard category during Saudi Sailing Championship in 2009 • 2nd place in the laser radial class during Qatar International Sailing Championship in 2008 • Gold Medal in the laser single class during the Pan Arab Games – held in Egypt in 2007 holding the title of Arab’s Champion until 2011 • 1st place in the laser 4.7 class during Al Bareh International Regatta – Bahrain in 2003, 2004 & 2005 • 5th place in the Beneteau First 45 during China’s Yacht’s Championship – Hong Kong • 1st place in the laser 4.7 class during Qatar International Sailing Championship in 2003, 2004 and 2005 Events participated 2010: Participated in the preparation camps for European International championship and laser world championship Participated in the 16 Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010 Participated in Asian Beach Games - Bali, Indonesia in 2008 Participated in the International European Sailing Championship – Italy in 2008 Participated in the International European Sailing Championship – Holland in 2008 Participated in laser world championship in Australia in 2008 Participated in Chinese Olympic Games in laser class in 2008 Sponsorship Why Sponsor Adil Khalid? Adil has a passion for educating all ages about sailing, and a strong desire to impact the next generation by giving back. He strives to empower, mentor, build productive relationships, and make a positive impact in all of his pursuits. As well as helping promote sailing projects which will open many doors for athletes, sailors, families, and be a sailing hub in the UAE