Successful Round Up of the 2nd Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta
The 2nd Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta was held from 6 to 9 December, 2018 at Nansha Marina (Nansha, Guangzhou). The 4 day event presented a series of thrilling races, on-land and on-water displays, diverse experiential programs and interactive activities for public, as well as races live broadcasts and onsite performances in the Race Village.
Jointly develop the sports of sailing and marine culture:
The Awards Night on December 9 gathered participants, teams and specially invited guests at Nansha Marina to officially announce the results of the 2nd Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta, and celebrate the successful ending of the 4-day sailing festival. Nansha District Vice-Mayor and Regatta Organizing Committee General Secretary Mr. Liu Chaoyang, Chairman of Fok Ying Tung Group, International Olympic Committee Honorary Member Mr. Timothy Fok, Head of Guangzhou, Nansha District Media Bureau, Sports and Tourism Bureau Mr. Hong Mingqi, CEO of Fok Ying Tung Group Mr. Jeremy Fok and other distinguished guests joined the Regatta Awards Night to celebrate with the teams and congratulate the winners.
”These 4 days have become a real festival of sailing culture all of us enjoyed. We truly did “Embrace the Spirit of the Ancient Maritime Route in Nansha”. Apart from the challenging competitions we all had a joy to watch, the Regatta has also become an important communication platform that brought together sailors from different countries, of different ages and backgrounds, but all united with one passion—great passion for the sport of sailing. And I believe that many of those who visited the Regatta during these days have become inspired by them.”
Rise sails in Nansha, feel the energy of “the fast and furious”
Seven teams representing Brunei, China, Hong Kong (China SAR), India, Russia, Singapore and Thailand combated their battles in the water area to the north of the busy Humen Bridge, which less than a year ago saw the Volvo Ocean Race sailors fighting for the In-port race victory in the exact same area. Despite of a dramatic temperature drop, cold wind and rain the battles on the water were really fierce. The teams showed excellent skills and true sailing spirit, and till the very last minute the names of the winners were undecided.
Live broadcast with professional commentary was organized on a big screen in the center of the Race Village, so that the Regatta visitors had a chance to watch the races in real time and get the spirit of the battles taking place in the waters outside the marina basin.
After 3 days and 7 rounds of intense racing, with the top teams changing after each race, the complete results were finally announced:
3rd Place: Team of India
2nd Place: Team of Singapore
1st Place: Team of Hong Kong (CHN SAR)
The congratulatory Awards Presenting Ceremony wasn’t the only highlight of the evening. A range of spectacular performances, including the “Thousand-hand Guanyin” dance, “Xiguan Dance”, “Sailing Baby Dancing Performance” and unique sand painting performance added the touches of traditional culture and created a festive atmosphere of the night.
For more details on the “Sailing Baby” contest, pls, follow this link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/t1-x-Ez-uojTab9joCRJGg
Top 7 “Sailing Baby” contestants were selected to become the little team leaders for the 7 sailing teams that led the sailors during the Teams’ Entry Ceremony of the 2nd Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta Opening.
Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta sees the marine environmental protection as one as its main objectives, as well as tries to bring public’s attention to the problems of global ocean pollution and threats the marine life faces today. During the Awards Ceremony of the 2nd Guangzhou Nansha Sailing Regatta, 7 teams’ representatives jointly signed the “Protect the Ocean, Save the Future” manifesto, as well as during the “Ocean Night” held on December 8, all the present took the “Marine Protection” oath.
7th Yacht CN Extravaganza: on-water and on-land displays
The 2nd Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta, from the Opening Ceremony and sailing competition to the “Ocean Night”, from lifestyle networking meetings, Marine Environment Protection Pavilion, sea fishing competition to on-land and on-water diverse exhibits and performances, all these elements formed an impressive lineup of lifestyle products, services and experiences for the participants and visitors of the Regatta.
On-water & on-land display areas
Performances and cultural experiences
The 2nd Guangzhou Nansha International Sailing Regatta came to a successful ending. We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to Guangzhou City and Nansha District Government, yachting industry associations, all the sailors and juries that came from different corners of the world to support the event, all the Exhibitors and Sponsors for their invaluable contribution, and of course all the guests and visitors who came to Nansha Marina during these 4 days! Thank you all for making this sailing festival happen! See you at the next Regatta!