Fujairah International Marine Club

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]

Fujairah International Marine Sports Club
Entrance to the club
AbbreviationFIMSC (formerly FIMC)
Formation1999
PurposeMarine sports club
HeadquartersFujairah City, Fujairah
Location
  • UAE
Coordinates
Region served
Fujairah
Websitefimc.ae
Formerly called
Fujairah International Marine Club
Fujairah International Marine Sports Club logo

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
  • Dubai International Marine Club

References
  1. Kiswani, Mohammad. "Re-branding Fujairah International Marine Sports Club". www.behance.net. Bēhance. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. "Fujairah International Marine Club". www.cmas.org. CMAS. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  3. "Who We Are". fimc.ae. UAE: Fujairah International Marine Club. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  4. Adesuyan, Benita (16 February 2016). "Sea fishing in UAE with Fujairah International Marine Club". www.timeoutdubai.com. TimeOut Dubai. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  5. "Fujairah Map", www.fujairahtourism.ae, UAE: Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority, 2018
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