Hong Kong sailing competitions conclude with youth and professional events

Two major sailing events concluded in the region on October 19. The 2026 Hong Kong Optimist Open and National Championship, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee Sauce, took place at the Clear Water Bay Country Club. The three-day competition featured 118 youth sailors from eight different countries and regions, serving as a platform for developing the next generation of athletes.

Simultaneously, the China Coast Sailing Race, hosted by the Hong Kong Yacht Club, concluded in the waters east of Lamma Island. The event featured 29 large boats competing across five categories. In the IRC Competition Group 1, Asian Games silver medalist Christian Berndt, representing ‘Out of Africa’, secured second place. The ‘Witchcraft’ vessel maintained its dominance by winning its category for the sixth consecutive year, while ‘Happy Go’ took first place in the premier IRC Competition Group 0.