For the fifth edition of Qiandao Hu Boat Show, a yacht forum gathering key players of the Chinese Industry was organized. MDC delivered a speech urging local yacht manufacturers to look after their domestic market at a time where US market is slowing down. The One Thousand Islands Lake is becoming hot sport for luxury resort and promised to great boating future. Full report at adrien@marinedragon.com

The Second edition of SIBEX at Dameisha marina in Shenzhen was another pleasant retail show. Despite heat and low attendance, international exhibitors like Marquis, Jeanneau or Princess have registered serious lead. No credit crunch crisis in China! MDC was there. More info at david@marinedragon.com

The second edition of the China International Cup Regatta was another success. Less fireworks and flows of champagne than last year but definitely more winds and more First 40.7. Tension was great on the starting line but overseas experienced crew made quickly the difference over Chinese chartered boats. Fair winds and more info at adrien@marinedragon.com

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