Highlights of Weihai intl yacht race

The 2018 Weihai International Yacht Race, held from June 19 to 21, attracted 16 teams from China and South Korea with over 150 competitors.

A yacht team from South Korea takes part in the 2018 Weihai International Yacht Race, held from June 19 to 21, in Weihai, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual event this year attracts 16 teams from South Korea and domestic cites such as Dalian and Qingdao to Weihai, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The competition is divided into two parts: a rally race in Weihai Bay and the around-Liugong Island race. Participants are expected to complete a 30-mile-range race within three days. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Participants enjoy music after fierce competition during the yacht race in Weihai, East China’s Shandong province, June 20. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Participants display great skills in controlling their boats in the yacht race in Weihai, a coastal city in Shandong province, June 20. [Photo/WeChat account: quan0631]

Sailboats advance against the wind and waves during the 2018 Weihai International Yacht Race. [Photo/WeChat account: quan0631]

A sailing vessel makes headway against the wind and waves during the 2018 Weihai International Yacht Race. [Photo/WeChat account: quan0631]