Gyeonggi-do to Operate Marine Leisure Academy... April to July

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province is operating a marine leisure academy education program.

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 18th that from April to July, it will open the 'Gyeonggi Marine Leisure Academy' for Gyeonggi residents who want to experience and learn marine leisure sports, aiming to expand and revitalize the marine leisure culture.

This year's education programs include a total of six courses: ▲Marine Leisure Safety Experience Education (1,372 people) ▲Beginner Surfing Basic Education (2,000 people) ▲General Class 2 (Motorboat) License Acquisition Education (230 people) ▲Yacht License Acquisition Education (150 people) ▲Advanced Leisure Vessel Operation Skills Education (40 people) ▲Advanced Yacht Sailing Education (35 people), held at Gimpo Aramarina, Ansan Tando Port, Siheung Wave Park, and Sihwa Lake.

Any Gyeonggi resident can apply, and recruitment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Marine Leisure Safety Experience Education is free, and the other five education programs can be participated in at a cost about 50% lower than the general education fees.

An official from the province said, "As the number of residents wishing to engage in marine leisure activities increases, we have organized education programs to accommodate users' interests and skill levels," adding, "We expect marine leisure activities such as surfing to provide a healing opportunity for residents exhausted by COVID-19."

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