The Sultanate of Oman,
third largest country on the Arabian Peninsula,
third largest country on the Arabian Peninsula,
occupies its SE corner and is 82% desert.
The coastline extends
from the Strait of Hormuz in the north,
from the Strait of Hormuz in the north,
to the Republic of Yemen in the south
and overlooks three seas
and overlooks three seas
- the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Headhigh, clean surf is more likely to be found in the Arabian Sea.
During the summer months,
winds can blow up to 40 knots at some spots.
winds can blow up to 40 knots at some spots.
Temperatures can soar at that time too,
and also reach into the forties.
and also reach into the forties.
But when you’re out on the water with the wind in your face,
you won’t care…
you won’t care…
Oman has strong seafaring connections
and the legendary sailor, Sinbad, is thought
to have originated in Sur, where 'Sea Songs' have developed over centuries
of close association with the water.
and the legendary sailor, Sinbad, is thought
to have originated in Sur, where 'Sea Songs' have developed over centuries
of close association with the water.
