The 2025 Qingdao International Youth Sailing Competition was held in Qingdao from Sept 12 to 17. Young sailors from over a dozen countries and regions, including China, Australia, Thailand, Russia, Germany, the Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, Poland, the Czech Republic, and South Africa, displayed their skills and competitive spirit on the water.

The event gathered nearly 200 elite youth sailors. Participants competed in various classes, including ILCA 4 and OP boats, showcasing their technical prowess and sportsmanship.

The competition was part of the larger Qingdao International Sailing Week and Qingdao International Marine Festival, further reinforcing Qingdao's status as China's sailing capital.

Young sailors from over a dozen countries and regions catch the wind and race fiercely at Qingdao's Olympic Sailing Center. [Photo/IC]

Teams from China, Australia, Thailand, Russia, and more competed in the 2025 Qingdao International Youth Sailing Competition, held in Qingdao from Sept 12 to 17. [Photo/IC]

The 2025 Qingdao International Youth Sailing Competition further reinforces Qingdao's status as China's sailing capital. [Photo/IC]

The event not only fosters competitive excellence but also builds bridges of friendship among youth from different backgrounds. [Photo/IC]