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It literally happened this morning, the same in which I write this note to you. After a scorching summer, and these last weeks of brutal humidity that was unseasonably late for October, I walked outside this morning to a blissful, cool dry breeze.

For any Gulf resident, the significance of this breeze cannot be overstated. It signifies, at long last, the turn of the season. It signifies sunny but pleasant days by the pool or beach, barbeques in the evenings, and camping trips. Most of all, though, it signifies the return of the boating season!

Sure, we published a feature on summer cruises on the Indian Ocean in Oman with blissful water temperatures, but for those of us languishing in the Arabian Gulf, it was hot air out of the water, and hot soup in it.

Of course, there might be another hot spell or two, but Autumn is finally upon us, and Winter Is Coming. And unlike in the well-known TV series, those words don’t inspire dread, but relief, and excitement for the months of outdoor activities to come.

So, pour through the pages here in Hadag , and find out how you can make the most of the sublime weather. There’s a new wakeboarding boat available for charter from BISS Marine in Amwaj Islands, Bahrain. If you’re looking for a boat of your own, there’s the Qatar International Boat Show coming up in November that might give you some ideas. If you’d like to charter a yacht, we’ve introduced our new Smart Charter section on page 38, and if it’s something more cultural you’re after, there’s an idyllic dhow cruise on offer on page 54.

Whatever your pleasure, go and enjoy the weather!