Amaala Yacht Club Announces Hattie Rogers as First Official Ambassador

AMAALA Yacht Club, the luxury yacht club and marina located on the Red Sea along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast, has today announced double world champion foiling sailor Hattie Rogers as its first Ambassador. The announcement comes as Rogers prepares to travel to Perth, Australia to compete in the 2026 Moth World Championships.

The partnership marks an important milestone for the club as it seeks to establish itself as a leading destination for high-performance foiling and international competition on the Red Sea. Rogers, as one of the most promising female athletes in high-performance foiling, will use her experience of elite training and competition to support the club’s ambition to become the home of yachting in Saudi Arabia.

As Ambassador, Rogers will work closely with AMAALA Yacht Club and AYC Academy, the club’s RYA-certified training centre, to inspire the next generation of Saudi sailors, helping to create youth pathways into the sport and mentoring female sailors looking to progress their careers. Rogers will also spend time at AMAALA supporting the club’s growing yachting calendar, training on DumegaBay and hosting a series of sailing clinics to help athletes of all ages and abilities build their confidence and develop their skills on the water.

Rogers began sailing in Lymington, England before progressing through a successful youth career into high-performance foiling classes. She holds multiple World, European and National titles in the Moth, Switch and WASZP classes as well as the prestigious 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year award.

Adrian Peet, General Manager of AMAALA Yacht Club, said: “We wanted the club’s first Ambassador to represent where the sport is going and the opportunities we want to create here in Saudi Arabia. Hattie is an exceptional talent but most importantly she is someone who the next generation can look up to. Her journey into high-performance foiling also reflects our own ambition to create new pathways into the sport. We are very excited to welcome Hattie to the club.”

Hattie Rogers, AMAALA Yacht Club Ambassador, commented: “I am delighted to be AMAALA Yacht Club’s first Ambassador. I’m particularly excited to work with the club to support their yachting calendar and drive the growth of the sport in the region. There is a real opportunity to introduce more people to sailing, while creating clear pathways for young people to progress in the sport.AMAALA will be a key training base for me and I can’t wait to get out on the water with my coach.”

Located within AMAALA, the ultra-luxury wellness destination in the protected Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, AMAALA Yacht Club benefits from pristine waters and reliable trade winds, ensuring excellent year-round sailing conditions.

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