The world famous Clipper Race will take place in Ha Long Bay

On February 15, information from the Quang Ninh Department of Tourism said that 400 sailors from 11 racing boats will compete in the Clipper Race held for the first time in Ha Long Bay, from February 21 to 26.

Giải đua thuyền Clipper Race nổi tiếng thế giới sẽ diễn ra trên vịnh Hạ Long - Ảnh 1. — Quang Ninh team racing boat with the name Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam

Before arriving at Ha Long Bay, the racing boats depart from Coral Sea Marina Resort (Airlie Beach, Whitsunday region, Queensland, Australia).

The 2023 - 2024 season, Clipper Race is divided into 8 legs with 16 individual races and 6 ocean crossings. Participating in the season, 11 racing boats will go to Ha Long Bay, with nearly 400 sailors who are lovers of the sport of sailing (many of whom are scientists , businessmen, investors, doctors, journalists, celebrities on social networks ...), including the boat carrying the Quang Ninh team with the name "Ha Long bay, Vietnam.

Giải đua thuyền Clipper Race nổi tiếng thế giới sẽ diễn ra trên vịnh Hạ Long - Ảnh 2. — The world-famous Clipper Race will take place in Ha Long Bay

In addition, hundreds of relatives of the sailors and foreign press reporters arrived at the race destinations.

The race is not only an international sporting event but also a great opportunity to promote the tourism image of the destination to tourists around the world, especially tourists from the European, North American and Australian markets. In addition to promoting the image of the destination, this is an opportunity to attract investors to Quang Ninh.

Giải đua thuyền Clipper Race nổi tiếng thế giới sẽ diễn ra trên vịnh Hạ Long - Ảnh 3. — The world-famous Clipper Race will take place in Ha Long Bay

To promote the destination image and attract investors to Quang Ninh, on this occasion, Quang Ninh province will organize a number of activities such as a program to introduce local agricultural products and promote Quang Ninh tourism at the Ha Long International Passenger Port area; a conference to promote, advertise and attract investment in Quang Ninh tourism associated with the award ceremony of the race...

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