Dubai Offshore Sailing Club

What Dubai Offshore Sailing Club does

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) is a not-for-profit members' sailing organization founded in 1974 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating under Community Development Authority License No. 8 and headquartered at PO Box 11881, UAE. DOSC markets itself under the tagline "Escaping Offshore Since 1974" and is acknowledged as hosting the biggest and most competitive racing fleets in the Gulf region. Members access the club through annual membership (with a points-based structure and tiered discounts on activities), and the organization serves competitive sailors, learn-to-sail participants, youth and families, people of determination, and corporate clients across the UAE.

Name

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club

Legal name

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club

Website

https://dosc.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, founded in 1974, is a UAE not-for-profit members' sailing organization that delivers RYA-certified training, IRC-handicap competitive racing, corporate sailing experiences, and adaptive Sailability programs, anchoring the largest racing fleets in the Gulf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Sailing club services
• RYA sailing training
• Yacht racing programs
• Recreational sailing
• Offshore cruising rallies

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to club facilities, racing events, cruising rallies, and member discounts.
2. Sailing Training Courses: RYA-certified sailing courses including Dinghy courses (Levels 1-3), Powerboat courses, Cruising courses, and Theory courses offered throughout the sailing season.
3. Event and Session Fees: Fees for racing events, practice sessions, sailing clinics, and special events. Adult Practice Club sessions at 425 AED (340 AED for members).
4. Clubhouse F&B: Food and beverage services at the clubhouse including the Tentola beach bar, special dining events, and catering for private events.
5. Corporate Experiences: Private corporate sailing events, team-building activities, and corporate bookings at the club.
6. Charter and Boat Services: Dinghy hire services, sunset sail cruises, and sailing experiences for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is a not-for-profit membership-based sailing organization that provides RYA-certified sailing training (Dinghy, Cruising, Powerboat, Theory), competitive club and regatta racing under the IRC Rating System, organised cruising rallies in UAE waters, and corporate sailing experiences. The club operates clubhouse hospitality, a Sailability inclusive-sailing program for people of determination, and youth development pathways from age 6.

Product overview

Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is a not-for-profit sailing organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of sailing products and services since 1974. The core offerings include the RYA-certified Training Center providing Dinghy, Cruising, Powerboat, and Theory courses; competitive Club Racing programs using IRC Rating System; and major Regatta Events (Dubai to Muscat, IRC Middle East Championships, SB20 Championships). Supporting products include the DOSC Race Academy for competitive development, DOSC Sailability for accessible sailing, and the Cruising Program for recreational rallies. Additional services encompass the Clubhouse & F&B hospitality, Adult Practice Club for post-course skill development, and extensive Youth Development Programs for children ages 6+. The club operates primarily through the Sailing Club Manager booking platform for events and membership management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RYA Training Center RYA-certified sailing courses in Dinghy (Levels 1-3), Cruising (Competent Crew, Day Skipper), Powerboat, and Theory disciplines for individuals at all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
• Club Racing Competitive racing programs using IRC Rating System (southern hemisphere) for keelboats plus various dinghy fleets (Optimists, Lasers, Open Dinghy, Picos, SB20) for DOSC members.
• Regatta Events Major sailing competitions including Dubai to Muscat offshore race, IRC Middle East Championships, SB20 Middle East & UAE National Championships, and Pearl Cup.
• Cruising Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Biggest competitive racing fleets in the Gulf

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• GACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAC powers the DOSC Sailability program, which is committed to giving people of determination the opportunity to learn to sail. The program offers structured sailing with Senior Sailing Instructor support and Assistant Instructors.
• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOSC operates as an RYA Training Centre, offering internationally recognized RYA-certified sailing courses including Dinghy, Cruising, Powerboat, and Theory courses.
• Dubai CoastguardcoreOthersAll vessels registered in Dubai must have a Permit to Sail authorised by the Dubai Coastguard before going onto the water. DOSC helps organise group permits for cruising rallies.
• Dubai to Muscat RaceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOSC organizes the Dubai to Muscat race, one of the region's most iconic offshore races. Entry open to IRC and supported classes.
• IRC (International Rating Certificate)coreOthersMost Keelboat races at DOSC operate using the IRC Rating System (southern hemisphere), allowing fair and competitive handicapped racing for all.
• Sailability WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOSC Sailability is part of a worldwide not-for-profit volunteer-based movement that facilitates sailing for everyone regardless of prior experience and level of competence.
• Musandam Governor's OfficeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai to Khasab race fully supported by Musandam Governor's Office. Berthing arranged at Khasab Coastguard Wharf using tourist dhows.
• DMCA (Dubai Maritime Creative City Authority)coreOthersDOSC provides resources and links to DMCA for licensing of vessels in Dubai, crew documentation, and boating safety guides.
• World SailingcoreOthersDOSC provides access to World Sailing resources including Racing Rules of Sailing, Offshore Special Regulations, Class Rules, and Sailor Classification Code.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Emirates Sailing Club (Sharjah): UAE sailing club with regional training and racing programs. Comparable as a domestic UAE sailing club competing for the same sailing community and training customers.
• Royal Lymington Yacht Club: Established UK yacht club with reciprocal arrangements with DOSC. Comparable as a traditional membership sailing club offering racing, cruising, and training against a similar member demographic.
• Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club: UAE marina and sailing facility in Ras Al Khaimah offering sailing access, training, and racing. Comparable as a UAE waterfront sailing venue targeting recreational and competitive sailors.
• Jebel Ali Sailing Club: UAE-based sailing club offering dinghy sailing, training, and racing programs. Directly comparable to DOSC as another membership-driven sailing club serving Dubai's sailing community.
• Royal Yacht Club of Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi sailing and yacht club with a comparable membership, training, and racing offering. Closest direct geographic peer within the UAE for sailing club membership and competitive racing.

Broad incumbents

• Oman Sail: National sailing organization running sailing development, training, and major events in Oman. Comparable as a Gulf-region sailing organization with training, racing, and event operations overlapping DOSC's offerings.
• Royal Thames Yacht Club: Historic UK yacht club offering sailing, racing, and reciprocal privileges internationally. Comparable as a well-established private members' sailing club with international reach and racing traditions.

Regional players

• Royal Oman Sail Club: Sailing club based in Oman serving a similar Gulf sailing community. Comparable as a regional sailing club in close proximity to DOSC's offshore racing routes (Dubai to Muscat).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doscuae
• Facebookfacebook.com/doscuae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dubai-offshore-sailing-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/doscuae

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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