Wakeboarding and Skiing Enthusiasts
The Marine Club offers ideal conditions for both wakeboarding and skiing. Its location is on an inlet, protected from the open sea, means consistently calm waters so you can make plans for every weekend without worrying about wind disturbance. The setting, too, is beautiful, with one shore a wilderness of mangroves, home to flamingos and other shore birds. There is limited boat traffic in the inlet and because it is narrow, boats travel only north or south, making navigation simple and safe.
Safety on the Water advice
When Driving in the Channel
The Fishermen
While the wakeboarding and skiing enthusiasts enjoy the calm waters of the creek, the fishermen take to the sea, eagerly hoping to catch a good size fish. The Gulf waters in most places are not deeper than 30 meters, therefore the water in summer is about 35°C. The local catch includes Emperor Bream (Sherri), King Fish (Qanat), Queen Fish, Catfish, Shark, Cobia, Barracuda, Sultan Ibrahim, Trevally, Tuna, Snapper and Hamour. To catch these fish takes a good knowledge of the water, of the season, of the tides, the temperature, of the currents and the bait to use. Every fisherman believes in their own technique. Also available are blue crabs, delicious over a fire or in a pot.
Both trolling and bait fishing produce results, the trolling better suited to catch king and queen fish, or barracuda. Sherri are generally taken from the bottom using squid or shrimp as bait. If you want more information, you have only to ask the fishermen heading out in the early morning from the Marine Club. In addition to trolling and bait fishing, fly fishing is also a possibility and the Marine Club does have a few avid fly fishermen who actually catch fish. Fly fishing is a challenging sport and offers great rewards to those who can master the skills required.
Coast Guard
There is a Coast Guard station is just before the open ocean. All boats heading out to sea are required to stop here and register. Be sure to carry some identification and also keep the boat’s registration handy. You will need to produce both. The Coast Guards are very friendly and really are providing you a service by registering your trip. Make sure you keep the Coast Guard number with you as well, should you ever need it…
Click the links below for more information (PDF format):
- Easy Tide Weather Report
- More accurate and defined weather prediction
- Information on Dangerous Marine Species
- Information on how to register your boat
- Guide on Transponder/Tracker installation for Dubai registered boats
- Directions map 1 to Dubai Coast Guards
- Directions map 2 to Dubai Coast Guards
Coast Guard contact details
- Abu Dhabi 02 6158666
- Dubai 04 345 0260
- Fujairah 09 2380380
- Ras Al Khaimah 07 2446477
- Sharjah 06 5282999
- 996 or 7000 13000
