Impressive Record for Simpson Marine team
The China Cup International Regatta, China’s most prestigious sailing event now in it's 5th year took place from 28th to 31st October and included the presence of China Team, the official Chinese challenger for the 34th America's Cup.
The regatta starts with a passage race between Hong Kong and Shenzhen and continues with racing in Daya Bay in Southern China.
Attracting more than 80 teams with 600 sailors of 25 plus nationalities the regatta affirms China's growing love affair with yachting and the beginning of the formation of a Chinese yachting "Riviera" stretching from Xiamen to Sanya and beyond. Simpson Marine, one of the Regattas official sponsors, took second place overall in the 40.7 class. The Simpson Marine team included Tiger Mok as navigator, one of China’s most talented sailors. The fleet of Beneteau First 40.7’s (One Design Class) demonstrates the leading French boat builder's commitment to promoting yachting in China.
Racing also included the IRC A / IRC B Divisions, the HKPN Division and the OPEN Division.
The regatta, which provides a competitive arena for Chinese yachtsmen to experience the excitement of racing, did not disappoint. The best local Chinese team was Sea Wolf led by Wang Shao Jun who finished 5th overall, a huge improvement versus its 18th place in 2010, a testament to his dedication and investment in time practicing.
In the J80 Class with 11 teams competing, Hainan Freedom Community came first and highlighted the surge of up and coming Chinese sailors. Sailing guru and dignitary Frank Pong had two teams competing in that category with young Chinese sailors onboard both sailing boats.
In addition to the racing and the almost legendary celebrity treatment of the teams, the regatta is known for other events such as the Asian Sailing Forum and the Celebrity Golf Tournament.
About the China Cup
Inaugurated in 2007, China Cup International Regatta is the first-ever and only large keel boat sailing regatta in China . Approved by the General Administration of Sport in China, the regatta is held annually and attracts a growing number of Chinese and international teams to compete in the event, gaining wide attention from the sailing community and international media.
Under the auspices of Chinese Yachting Association and the Shenzhen Administration of Culture, Sport, Tourism, the 2011 China Cup was managed by the China Cup International Regatta Management Co., Ltd. with support provided by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Shenzhen Vanke Longcheer Yacht Club.
About Simpson Marine
Simpson Marine was founded in Hong Kong by Mike Simpson in 1984 and now has offices in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines. Representing iconic yacht brands including Azimut, Nautor’s Swan, Beneteau, Lagoon and Sea Ray, Simpson Marine provides a wide range of essential services to the yachting industry including;
- New production yacht sales
- New superyacht construction
- Second-hand yacht brokerage sales
- International and Asian chartering
Servicing, maintenance and management
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Wilse Lo
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