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Nha Trang to host the fourth VinaCapital Hong Kong-Vietnam International Yacht Race from Oct. 20-24
Hanoi (VNA) – The central coastal city of Nha Trang will host the fourth
VinaCapital Hong Kong-Vietnam International Yacht Race from Oct. 20-24.
The race is expected to draw more than 200 contestants from Hong Kong ,
Singapore , the Philippines , Australia , New Zealand and several European
and American nations.
The 656 nautical mile-race will select the best athletes for the Rolex Sydney –
Hobart competition – one of the most challenged yacht races in the world, which
is held annually in December in Australia .
Officially launched in 2004, the biennial VinaCapital Hong Kong - Vietnam race
is organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club with support from the Sheraton Nha
Trang Hotel & Spa and the Saigon Tourist Travel Services.
It is seen as a good opportunity to promote sea tourism potential of Nha Trang and
Vietnam in general. The country successfully hosted previous races in 2004,
2006 and 2008.-Enditem
VinaCapital Hong Kong-Vietnam International Yacht Race from Oct. 20-24.
The race is expected to draw more than 200 contestants from Hong Kong ,
Singapore , the Philippines , Australia , New Zealand and several European
and American nations.
The 656 nautical mile-race will select the best athletes for the Rolex Sydney –
Hobart competition – one of the most challenged yacht races in the world, which
is held annually in December in Australia .
Officially launched in 2004, the biennial VinaCapital Hong Kong - Vietnam race
is organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club with support from the Sheraton Nha
Trang Hotel & Spa and the Saigon Tourist Travel Services.
It is seen as a good opportunity to promote sea tourism potential of Nha Trang and
Vietnam in general. The country successfully hosted previous races in 2004,
2006 and 2008.-Enditem
