Participants compete in the Guizhou Province Model Open, a model sailboat competition. [Photo/Colorful Guizhou Network]
The Guizhou Province Model Open, a renowned model boat sailing competition, kicked off on April 21 at Bailu Lake in the Guiyang National High-tech Industrial Development Zone, located in Southwest China's Guizhou province.
Nearly 50 contestants from across the province participated in the event.
Organized by the Guizhou Provincial Department of Sports and the Guizhou Provincial Department of Education, the competition featured three categories: MINI-ECO Triangular Course Pursuit (M Class), MINI-MONO Formula Racing (M Class), and 550 Class Remote Control Sailboat Course Racing (F5-SP Class).
The competition draws the attention of local residents. [Photo/Colorful Guizhou Network]
The competition was open to participants of all ages, without specific age groups.
"This is my second time participating in the model sailing competition at Bailu Lake. The wide lake surface and excellent surrounding environment allow contestants to perform better and achieve outstanding results," said 11-year-old participant Hu Qingwei from Kaili.
"Bailu Lake is an excellent venue for the competition, meeting national standards. By hosting the open here, we hope to attract more outstanding participants," remarked national-level referee Liu Hongkun.
Participants compete in the Guizhou Province Model Open, a model sailboat competition. [Photo/Colorful Guizhou Network]