QINGDAO, Oct.18 -- The "Deep Sea Warrior" International Sailing Skills Competition, hosted by the Chinese PLA Navy, is being held at Qingdao International Sailing Center and nearby waters from October 16 to 18.
According to relevant plans for international military cooperation, the Chinese PLA Naval Submarine Academy is organizing the "Deep Sea Warrior" International Sailing Skills Competition and Naval International Cadets Week in Qingdao from October 16 to 21.
As a part of the event, the International Sailing Skills Competition organized eight competition events during the first two days, including sailing skills race, maritime obstacle relay race, maritime lifesaving race, and team triathlon (1,000m swimming, sampan rowing, and sailing around the mark). These events covered various naval-specific subjects such as survival swimming, practical swimming, and sailing skills, aiming to enhance the comprehensive abilities of Chinese and foreign naval cadets in military skills, aquatic skills, and life-saving skills.
During the competition of the first two days, seven Chinese midshipmen teams, including those from the Naval University of Engineering and Chinese PLA Dalian Naval Academy, participated in maritime events such as the maritime obstacle relay race and maritime lifesaving race. The team of Nigerian midshipmen, along with five teams of foreign midshipmen studying in Chinese naval academies, participated in land events such as the pipeline wrapping race and sailing cable technology race. Besides, representatives from seven foreign military academies, including Russia and Singapore, made on-scene observations.
After the competition, the Naval International Cadets Week will be held from October 18 to October 21, which includes academic exchanges and seminars, visits to military facilities, and friendly exchange activities, aiming to promote interactive exchanges between naval cadets from Chinese and foreign military academies, foster international inter-school cooperation, and enhance the cultural communication skills and qualities of naval cadets.
