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Horse-Riding... |
Horse-Riding
The Middle East is renowned for its love of horses, and Bahrain is no exception. There are a few stables to choose from, with mounts for all ages and abilities. |
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Horse Racing... |
Bahrain's love of all things equestrian is further revealed in its splendid racetrack, together with a grandstand those seats 10.000 spectators. Meetings are held every Friday from October to March. Car parking and programs are free; however, betting is strictly prohibited. |
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Riffa Golf Club... |
Construction work has started on the first 18-hole green course in Bahrain. US-based Karl Litton, one of the leading golf course designers, has designed the BD 7 million ($18.6m) Riffa Golf Course. The Riffa Golf Club is being constructed to professional Golf Association standards with the first seven holes on a dramatic Wadi terrain and remaining 11 holes lay out around and over four lakes. The nearly 63 hectares (155 acre) site for the new golf course on undeveloped land has been carefully chosen for both access and terrain. The course is par 72 and is 6.286m (6.875 yards) in length with some 24 hectares (60 acres) of grass and will landscaped with palms and shrubbery to give a tropical feeling in the desert terrain. Environment will be cheered to know that the green terrain will be watered and irrigated by using recycled wastewater brought in from the sea, factories and various plants, and not precious water destined for public consumption. Doing what is ecological correct has been as important to the committee as creating a course of International caliber. |
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Diving... |
"History and ancient history would suggest that diving itself was probably born in and around the warm shallow waters of Bahrain. Recorded as far back as 5000 years ago, Pearl Diving has been Bahrain's heritage for millennia and ,today, these same productive oyster beds (the largest of their kind in the world) continue to flourish, offering some very unique, rewarding and exciting recreational diving opportunities all year round. With water temperatures ranging from 34C in summer to 20C in winter, providing comfortable diving conditions year round, up to 30 species of coral and in excess of 200 species of fish can be found, in particular, on the northern offshore reefs of Bahrain. Here, divers, underwater photographers and snorkellers can discover a myriad of Indo Pacific species including clown fish, trigger fish, surgeon fish,turtles, rays, lion fish,grouper, snapper, crayfish and even whalesharks; while tuna, mackerel, trevally and barracuda cruise above. In addition to reef diving there are a number of wrecks around the island, including ships, planes, tugs and barges that have something special to offer the inveterate diver. Dugongs (sea cows) can also be seen feeding on the sea grass in the southern waters of Bahrain during the cooler winter months. Scuba and snorkelling education, equipment, experiences and excursions are available to an international standard through a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Manama". |
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Water Sports... |
Bahrain's temperature and climate are ideal for sea sports enabling enthusiasts to enjoy their hobby almost all year round. The warm shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf offer a great setting for so many aquatic pursuits from night time sea fishing to sailing and scuba diving. There are also water skiing, and cruiser racing.
Nevertheless, one should be aware that there are frequent strong winds, both in-and off-shore, which can whip up in no time at all. It's not unusual to hear tales of 'experienced' sailors who glide away on calm sunny days only to get stuck in a storm and in need of assistance to make it back to terra firma. And bear in mind that the sea temperature varies from a sauna like 30º plus in August to a cool 16º in the winter months, so a wet suit might sometimes be advisable for avid water skiers or scuba divers.
Keen sailors generally join the Bahrain Yacht Club (Tel: 700677), a family oriented power boat and sailing club run 'by the members for the members'. Its premises are located on the west coat of Bahrain, south of Sitra and facilities include wet / dry moorings for around 130/200 privately owned boats with Wayfarers, Toppers, and Lasers available for ire and a resident expatriate sailing instructor on hand for lessons. There is cruiser racing twice monthly, and a well subscribed annual offshore fishing competition. Onshore there is a swimming pool and sheltered beach with a club house which boasts of a very good coffee shop and restaurant. |
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