Qingdao Sailing Bulletin - October 2009
by Jeppe Mortensen (revised January 28, 2010)
Autumn Sailing
In Norway there is a saying "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing." This is also very true when it comes to sailing in Qingdao. While the hottest summer days may be behind us, there is still much sailing to be had in 2009.
Your regular sailing hubs are ready to get you out on the water.
Loik Morgant (132.0637.3529) at Qingdao International Sailing Club (6 Nanhai Rd.) expects to keep their boats in the water at least until end of October. www.sailing1953.com
Vicky Song (136.0896.8946) from Sinan Sailing (inside the Olympic Sailing Center), says their fleet of 420’s, Splash, OP’s, and the Tirion can be sailed well into November. www.sinansailing.com
All having drysuits, Qingdao’s WETA trimaran sailors are well prepared for the cooler weather ahead. If you know one of the owners of a WETA in Qingdao, this is probably your best bet to get out on the water outside the main sailing season. www.sailweta.com (138-8463-7870, Jeppe).
2009 Shangri-La Sailing Cup
Participants, spectators, organizers, and sponsors were treated with a beautiful weather during this year’s Shangri-La Cup.
Flying Tigers racing at the 2009 Shangri-La Cup
A total of 12 teams battled it out on Fushan Bay.
Final Result
| Rank | Team |
| 1st | Super Dry (Qingdao Japanese Association Sailing Club) |
| 2nd | Hu Sha (FEC) |
| 3rd | Maersk Sailors (Maersk) |
| 4th | The Spirit of Hong Kong (Qianwan Container) |
| 5th | Pacific Andes |
| 6th | Ingvar |
'Maersk Sailors' in good company
'The Spirit of Hong Kong' taking a rest
'Team Super Dry' satisfied with its performance
Winner of the Shangri-La Sailing Competition 2009 - 'Team Super Dry'
For inquiries about next year’s Shangri-La Sailing Cup, please contact Ms Shirley Teng, Shangri-La Hotel, at 8388.3838 ext. 6309 or email
A big THANK YOU to;
Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao for taking the initiative to organize a sailing event that gives local residents (both Chinese and foreigners) a chance to get involved in fleet racing. Everyone had a great day on, and off the water.
All Team Sponsors for their generous support. You are the ones that make this kind of event possible..!
11th National Games OP Sailing Competitions in Qingdao
Games emblem
Shandong Province is hosting the 11th National Games of China from Oct. 16-28.
Shandong Province is hosting the 11th National Games of China from Oct. 16-28.
While Rizhao was chosen as the venue for windsurfing and the Laser, 470, and Finn boat classes, the Optimist (OP) sailing competitions will be held in Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, October 9-13.
Events and schedule links listed below:
- Schedule of the OP sailing competition in Qingdao (CN)
- Schedule of other competitions to be held in Qingdao (CN)
- Ticket information (EN)
- List of Qingdao ticket sales outlets (CN)
- 11th National Games - background information (EN)
- Official website: www.11th-games.org.cn (CN)
Tip: Google Translate can be helpful for those Chinese language pages.
Read also,
the newer bulletin Qingdao Sailing - November 2009,
or check the headlines of other sailing bulletins by year: 2008 | 2009 | 2010
Qingdao sailing questions?
Call 138-8463-7870 (Jeppe) or email
This bulletin was published in;
Qingdao Expat Magazine (October 2009)