Yeosu City Secures 350 Million KRW in National Funding for 'Namhaean Cup International Yacht Regatta'

Over 400 Participants, 30 Vessels from 7 Countries Participate

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Yeosu City (Mayor Kwon Oh-bong) announced on the 3rd that it will receive 350 million KRW in national funding from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the 'South Coast Cup International Yacht Race' to be held in September.

The city, together with Jeollanam-do Province, submitted a national funding request to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism earlier this year, and the project's feasibility was recognized, resulting in the final approval of the national funding.

The South Coast Cup International Yacht Race is a competition jointly hosted by Jeollanam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Busan Metropolitan City as part of the mutual development of the South Coast, which started last year.

This year's competition will be held for five days starting from September 24, with about 30 yachts from 7 countries participating and over 400 athletes competing.

Unlike last year, this year's race will start at 'Yeosu New Port,' pass through 'Gyeongnam Tongyeong Donam Port,' and finish at 'Busan Suyeongman Yacht Stadium.'

At Yeosu New Port, the opening ceremony and the start of the race will take place, along with mini-games such as the inshore race and various side events.

A city official said, "Since the competition will start in Yeosu this year, we will thoroughly prepare so that citizens and tourists can feel the dignity of Jeollanam-do's premier yacht city."

Meanwhile, the city plans to host the 'Optimist Asia & Oceania Championship,' Yeosu's first international dinghy yacht competition, next year, and in 2023, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the port opening, it is challenging to attract the world championship in this field.

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