2015 China Cup International Regatta preview

by China Cup Media on 11 Mar 2015 We are delighted to announce the 9th Edition of the China Cup International Regatta will take place in Hong Kong and Shenzhen(Guangdong Province), China from October 30th to November 2nd, 2015, under the auspices of Water Sports Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Shenzhen Municipal Administration of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

As the largest international big boat sailing event in Mainland China and three time winner of 'BestAsian Regatta of the Year', about 100 yachtsare expected to race in the South China Sea each year including 30 Beneteau First 40.7 competing intensively in a one design class, crewed by Olympic medalists, America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race sailors. The four-day event will include eight different classes of competition and eight races: Hong Kong to Shenzhen passage race, inshore races and round the island races, with around 1000 sailors from more than 30 different countries and regions.

Now we are once again embracing the world’s top sailors to participate in the Asian’s hotly contested one design Beneteau First 40.7 class, which consists of 30 Beneteau First 40.7s owned by China Cup organizer and available for charter. Till now, many teams have expressed their interest including challengers from U.S.A, France, Russia, Australia, Spain, Argentina, Uruguay, South Africa, Turkey, UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Mainland China.

Prize-giving and social parties will take place in five star resort every evening. After a day’s racing, sailors can take a rest before going for the social scenes enjoying cold beer, nice food and Chinese cultural performances. Communication, relaxation and fun will be the theme.

Mr. David Zhong, Deputy Secretary-General of China Cup International Regatta Organizing Committee said, 'We want to make the races as competitive as possible by attracting the world’s top sailors to crew one of the world’s most popular one-design racing yacht. Furthermore, we hope to strengthen our ties with the international sailing community.'

How to apply for boat charter?

Send email to Yuna yuna@chncup.com to obtain the entry form, together with a scanned copy of the skipper's certificate of sailing competency

To support your expenses, it’s possible to join with a sponsor

You can invite in the race your regular sponsor or any national company aiming for a powerful promotion in China. The sponsors will take benefit from large media coverage of the regatta; before, during and after the event. China Cup International Regatta receives extensive coverage from national TV channels, national and regional magazines.

For more boat charter/registration/sponsorship details please contact Ms. Yuna Zhu+8613510162933, yuna@chncup.com or visit website.