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Nansha yacht gathering ends as cross-border trips expand
A three-day yacht gathering in Nansha, Guangzhou ended on November 1, with 32 yachts departing and 200 owners from the Greater Bay Area taking part.
More than 100 of the owners came from Hong Kong, and others came from places including Shenzhen.
The event took place four months after a policy allowing yacht trips between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao began.
Since its first voyage on June 18, more than 25 yachts have visited Nansha under the policy.
Organizers said the gathering gave owners a chance to assess routes and discuss the industry, while Nansha has introduced measures to make yacht visits and related spending easier.
Owners now want to stay longer and enjoy more activities, so the event included cultural and manufacturing-focused routes on shore.
Industry representatives said Hong Kong’s experience in finance and maritime services could complement mainland strengths in repairs and parts, while Guangdong aims to grow its yacht industry and related businesses.
A three-day yacht festival in Nansha ended on November 1, with 32 yachts departing from the Nansha Marina in Guangzhou.
About 200 Greater Bay Area yacht owners took part in the cross-city gathering.
The event came more than four months after a policy allowing cross-border yacht trips between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao took effect.
More than 25 yachts have travelled to Nansha under the policy since its first voyage on June 18.
Organisers and local authorities are seeking to turn yacht visits into longer stays and wider tourism spending.
- Who
- About 200 yacht owners from the Greater Bay Area took part, including more than 100 from Hong Kong.
- What
- A three-day yacht festival brought owners together for industry exchanges, route inspections and coastal experiences.
- When
- It ended on November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Nansha Marina in Guangzhou, Guangdong.
- Why
- The festival aimed to support industry exchange, examine routes and offer coastal experiences.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first voyage under the cross-border yacht policy took place.
The three-day Nansha yacht festival ended, and 32 yachts departed from the marina.
China News Service reported that more than 25 yachts had visited Nansha under the policy since its first voyage.
- Yachts at the festival
- 32 yachts arrived from places including Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
- Participants
- About 200 Greater Bay Area yacht owners.
- Hong Kong attendees
- More than 100 yacht owners.
- Policy trips
- More than 25 yachts had travelled to Nansha since June 18.
- Nansha Marina capacity
- 352 wet berths and 120 dry berths.
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