China Sea Race starts in Hong Kong with Olympic gold medalist Xu Lijia competing

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The 2026 China Sea Race began in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour with 20 boats starting a 565-nautical mile journey to the Philippines. The race tests sailing skills, endurance, and teamwork, featuring international crews and Olympic gold medalist Xu Lijia competing for the first time. This year's event includes a solo entry and aims to break a 2016 monohull record, with previous champions and notable Filipino teams also participating.


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