The tournament brings together 12 teams with 48 athletes, including 5 domestic teams and 7 international teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), and the Philippines. Technical officiating is expected to involve 6 international referees and 3 international experts. The opening ceremony will be held at Tuan Chau Marina.
Ha Long Bay offers many favorable conditions for the development of sailing sports. The topography of limestone karst formations in the bay and along the coast creates sheltered sea areas ideal for training and competition when weather conditions are suitable. The distinctive landscape of this World Natural Heritage site also provides a competitive edge for hosting sporting events intertwined with tourism promotion.
The Halong Sailing Festival is oriented toward becoming an annual event, offering an exchange and competitive arena for domestic and international sailors and sailing clubs, while helping promote sailing training initiatives in Quang Ninh.
Hosting the regatta in December also opens up opportunities to develop sports tourism products during the winter season, a period when domestic travel demand typically tends to slow down. Consequently, Quang Ninh gains further impetus to diversify tourism activities on the bay, attract visitors, and promote Ha Long's image on international sports forums.
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