Halong Sailing Festival 2026 to debut in Quang Ninh

The Halong Sailing Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from December 15 to 19, 2026, in the waters off Tuan Chau Marina, Quang Ninh. This marks the first international sailing competition to be held in Ha Long Bay.

The event is expected to feature 12 teams and 48 athletes, including five domestic teams and seven international teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The competition will be supported by six referees and three international experts.

Organizers aim to establish the festival as an annual event to promote sailing as a sport and boost tourism in the region. The natural geography of Ha Long Bay, characterized by limestone mountains that provide sheltered waters, is considered highly advantageous for safe and effective sailing competitions. Additionally, hosting the event in December is intended to diversify tourism products during the winter season when domestic travel demand typically decreases.