Bahrain has stepped up its preparations to host the eighth GCC Regatta from March 2 to 5 at Bahrain Sailing Club in Zallaq.

The annual competition will bring together some of the Gulf region’s best sailors who will vie for glory in their respective categories.

Meanwhile, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) general secretary Abdulrahman Askar emphasised the committee’s support to Bahrain Maritime Sports Association (BMSA) in hosting the upcoming event.

This came during Askar’s meeting with BMSA vice-president Noaman Al Hassan and general secretary Sameer Shuwaiter at the committee’s premises in Seef.

Both parties also reviewed the plans and programmes of the association for 2016 as well as the association’s strategy to promote its investments and diversify the sources of income.

Askar said the BOC would spare no effort in offering all means of assistance to ensure the success of the event.

He also commended the efforts of the association, headed by Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, to develop maritime sports in Bahrain.

On his part, Al Hassan expressed appreciation and gratitude to the BOC for its continued support to the association’s activities.