Macao’s first ever large-scale international regatta event, the “2019 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta & Macao Cup International Regatta”, was held from 10 to 13 January. It was co-organised by the Macao Sports Bureau.

Macao’s 76.7-kilometre long coastline offers great conditions for international sailing events.

A total of 20 teams – comprising an aggregate of more than 300 participants – joined the competition. The participating teams included representatives from mainland China, Australia, Russia, United States, France, Germany, and Spain.

Before the competition, the participating teams took part in a fleet parade, offering residents and tourists an opportunity to view the racing boats.

Following the parade, the teams sailed to waters south of Hac Sa Beach, where the four-day event took place.

The teams prepared diligently to cope with the challenges of such competition.

The teams prepared diligently to cope with the challenges of such competition.

Teams taking part in the event’s two regattas made their best efforts to deliver highly competitive performances.

The teams competed strongly in what were very tight races.

A team from Macao won the “2019 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta”, while a team from Germany claimed victory in the “Macao Cup International Regatta”.