Take stock of the latest Asian sailing races

Date of edition: 2019.2.25

Editor: Guangzhou Hengqiao Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.

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In recent years, the sailing movement has made great development in the country, not only has a great increase in the number of the events, the four major sailing events in the country, the China Cup Sailing, the Chinese Cup-sailing competition, the International Sailing of the City Club, The International Grand Sailing in Hainan Island has crossed or is about to enter the threshold of the tenth anniversary, which has accumulated a number of sails for many years.

Many of these people, after playing major domestic sailing events, had a strong desire to go out of the country with international sailors, fleets, and exchanges, and it was a little distant to compete directly in Europe and Australia, and so on. At this time, sailing events in other Asian countries and regions will become a very good transition, not only to seek new technological breakthroughs, but also to avoid the hardships of travelling, visas and access are basically unhindered. You can also enjoy the local beauty and food after the game, a lot of things to say.

Today, the editor is here to give you an inventory of the Asian sailing events recommended by these former sails, mainly in Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong, these places with their year-round warm climate. Excellent water conditions and a strong sailing atmosphere are popular with domestic sails.

King of Thailand Cup sailing race

Web site: http://www.kingscup.com/

Founded: 1987

Held from 1 to 7 December 2019

Venue: Phuket, Thailand

The Royal Thai Cup was first held in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of the King of Thailand, and is held in the resort island of Phuket every December for the first week of each year. The perfect combination of Racing and Party is the main reason why the Thai Cup attracts more and more professional athletes and sailing enthusiasts.

Puji Sailing Week

Official Website: https://www.phuketraceweek.com/

Created: 2004

Held from 12 to 21 July 2019

Venue: Phuket, Thailand

Highlights: numerous international teams; East and west sides of the Thai Cup, enjoy the different scenery of the world-class resort of Phuket; after-game party carnival.

Sumei Island Sailing Race

Web site: http://www.samuiregatta.com/

Created: 2002

Holding time: May 25-June 1, 2019

Venue: Thailand

Highlights: there are many racing boats, specially set up TP52 class, all China Bannorez won the third place in this class; world-class sailing resort

Lagamouda Sailing Race

Web site: http://www.rmsir.com/27a/

Founded: 1989

Held from 15 to 23 November 2019

Venue: Barson, Malaysia, Bonrole, Penang, Lankavi, Malaysia

Highlights: Asian crown events; combination of venue and rally; call at well-known tourist attractions; all three-part voyages need to spend the night on board, enriching the night flight experience

Royal Lankavi international sailing race

Official Website: http://www.langkawiregatta.com/

Creation: 2003

Time to hold: It is expected to be in the first half of January, 2020

Venue: Lankavi, Malaysia

Highlights: Asia's famous yacht club with 250 berths; a variety of routes, up to 25 kinds; black beach, pregnant women's lake, coral island, eagle square and other resorts to sign in.

Subic to long Beach Island Sailing Race

Web site: https://www.subicsailing.com/news-updates/categories/subic-bay-to-boracay-race

Created: 2010

Hold time: It is expected to be in late February 2019

Place of conduct: Suo, Philippines, Long Beach, Philippines

Highlights: venue and rally; Subic Bay is the former US Pacific Fleet Base, known as "Little America in the East"; World Island Resort: White Beach, clear Sea, Mountain and Sea

The Mermaid & Asia-Pacific Sailing in 2017 is the second place in the IRC cruise group

Rolex China Sea

Official Website: https://www.rolexchinasearace.com/

Founded: 1962

Date: 8 April 2020

Venue: Subic Bay, Hong Kong, China

Highlights: one of the few first-class offshore races in Asia; super racing; long history; challenging 565 nautical miles

China Coast Race

Official Website: https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/

Creation: 1993

Holding time: from 11 to 13 October 2019

Venue: Hong Kong, China

Highlights: the flagship competition of the Hong Kong Yacht Club, one of the heavyweight sailing events in Asia

Hong Kong-Vietnam sailing race

Official Website: https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/

Held: 16 October 2019

Venue: Yat Chuang, Vietnam, Hong Kong

Highlights: first class offshoring; biennial, missed two years; challenging 673 nautical miles

Hong Kong-Hainan Sailing

Official Website: https://www.chinacoastraceweek.com/

Holding time: 15-Oct-2020

Place: Hong Kong, Sanya

Highlights: the world's only first-class offshore sailing race ending with mainland Chinese cities, home trip; biennial

Hong Kong Island Tour

Web site: https://www.rhkyc.org.hk/AroundtheIslandRace.aspx

Holding time: November 9, 2019

Venue: Hong Kong

Highlights: a long history; the most popular sailing events in Hong Kong, with an average of more than 200 vessels