The Volvo Ocean Race is off on the third leg from the Maldives to Sanya, China.  The Volvo fleet was again transported from Abu Dhabi by ship to avoid potential attacks by pirates.  During the fleet stop over in Abu Dhabi, a number of the Volvo sailors were invited to sail on the traditional sailing dhows in the Abu Dhabi Sailing Festival Race.

Racing of the Dhows in Abu Dhabi – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12

Thanks to Tom Russell on the Traditional Sail Professionals Linked-in group for pointing out the video.