Chinese boat to race in Sydney-Hobart for 1st time
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China has entered a yacht into the Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic for the first time, organizers said yesterday.
Serena Cai, who is managing Ark323, said taking part in Australia鈥檚 top yacht race would be a milestone moment for Chinese sailing. 鈥淎rk323 is a purely Chinese entry; a Chinese owner, crew and administrators,鈥 said Cai, noting that while entries from China鈥檚 Hong Kong had raced before, it was a first for the mainland.
The 12-man, all-Chinese crew has been training together since March for the annual race that leaves Sydney on Boxing Day.
鈥淭hey come from all parts of China and have a wide range of sailing skills. They are very excited to be the first crew from Chinese mainland to enter the race,鈥 Cai said in a statement issued through the organizers.
The yacht, owned by the Noah Group, will represent Noah Sailing Club in Shanghai.
鈥淲e made a decision to enter the Rolex Sydney Hobart because of the nature of the prestigious event, the challenge it presents,鈥 said Noah Group chief Wilson Lee. 鈥淚t is also one of the ultimate platforms to showcase the Chinese team and the club鈥檚 passion to increase a Chinese presence at international yachting events.鈥
Ark323 is a TP52 class of yacht, and will sail to Australia from Sanya in Hainan Province.
Last year鈥檚 Sydney to Hobart, won by supermaxi Wild Oats XI, drew its biggest fleet in two decades with 117 yachts taking part. The 628 nautical mile race starts in Sydney Harbor before running down the east coast then across the Bass Strait to Hobart, Tasmania.
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