The 17th Qingdao International Sailing Week·Qingdao International Marine Festival and the 2nd China (Qingdao) International Marine Sports Convention were held from September 12 to 21.

On September 13, five aquatic sports events, including the Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp & Regatta 2025, the Qingdao-ASEAN Optimist Regatta Invitational 2025, the Qingdao International Youth Regatta 2025, the 2025 China Power Surfboard Open Qingdao and the ASAF Cup Qingdao International Regatta 2025, were staged in the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center and the surrounding water areas, composing the most beautiful landscape in Qingdao.

The Sailing Week·Marine Festival and Marine Sports Convention consisted of three categories of sports events, namely, sailing events, marine sports events and fashionable beach events, which covered sailing, motorcycling on water, beach volleyball and other items. Among them, eight international marine sports events, six national events and two sailing events for public fitness attracted the participation of more than 2,300 athletes, coaches and referees from 29 countries and regions. Qingdao signed cooperation agreements separately with five international organizations in an indication that Qingdao will see an increasingly expanded circle of exchanges in sailing.

Over the years, Qingdao has deepen cooperation with sailing organizations in over 20 countries and regions, introduced 11 international events, including the Clipper Round the World, and launched with the spirit of innovation 26 independent events such as the “Fareast Cup” International Regatta.

The Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp & Regatta 2025 and the Qingdao-ASEAN Optimist Regatta Invitational 2025 kick off.  By Wang Lei