Members of Al Asifa boat team celebrate after winning the Dubai Traditional Rowing (30-foot) Race local class. All photos: EPA
Members of Al Asifa boat team celebrate after winning the Dubai Traditional Rowing (30-foot) Race local class. All photos: EPA
Oarsmen in action during the race.
Oarsmen in action during the race.
Special effects photo wizadry shows the rowers zip past.
Special effects photo wizadry shows the rowers zip past.
Flags are waved and fists pumped as members of Al Asifa boat team celebrate their win.
Flags are waved and fists pumped as members of Al Asifa boat team celebrate their win.
The race is hosted by Dubai International Marine Club.
The race is hosted by Dubai International Marine Club.
Members of the KHK boat team rejoice after winning the Dubai Traditional Rowing (30-foot) Race open Class.
Members of the KHK boat team rejoice after winning the Dubai Traditional Rowing (30-foot) Race open Class.
Sun glints off the water as the rowers heave towards the finish line.
Sun glints off the water as the rowers heave towards the finish line.
They pull together as a team.
They pull together as a team.
Competitors put their backs into the task.
Competitors put their backs into the task.
A crowded field.
A crowded field.
The teams' colours stand out brightly on the water.
The teams' colours stand out brightly on the water.

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