The 1st Changwon Special Mayor's Cup National Yacht Competition Held in Jinhae

Providing Attractions and Activities Linked to the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced the energetic start of the 1st Changwon Special City Mayor's Cup National Yacht Competition, hosted by Changwon Special City and organized by the Changwon Special City Yacht Association and the Gyeongsangnam-do Yacht Association.

Photo of a yacht.

This competition is a cruiser yacht event elevated from last year's Changwon Special City Yacht Association President's Cup amateur yacht competition. It provides another rich attraction, entertainment, and experience in connection with the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival.

The opening ceremony held on the 30th took place at Jinhae JK Convention with about 200 attendees, including Jang Geum-yong, the 1st Deputy Mayor of Changwon Special City, Lee Sang-seok, President of the Gyeongnam Yacht Association, Yoon Seong-min, President of the Changwon Special City Yacht Association, and the athletes. The competition, which opened on the 29th with cruiser yacht player registration and measurement, features 16 cruiser yachts and about 200 athletes and officials, and will showcase exciting races over three days until the 31st.

During the competition, citizens and tourists visiting Jinhaeru, where the yacht competition is held, can enjoy the event through cruiser yacht boarding experiences and water play programs on the sea, including fun boats and catamarans.

The various experiential activities held during the event are expected to serve as an opportunity for visitors to the venue to popularize marine leisure sports and recognize the importance of the sea.

Deputy Mayor Jang said, “I hope that all the athletes participating from all over the country will fully demonstrate their skills nurtured with the blue waves and wind of Jinhae, and that this will be an unforgettable time with a safe and enjoyable race.”

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