[Video provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

From July 6 to 7, a stand-up paddleboarding open tournament took place in the Chefoo district of Yantai. A total of 240 participants from across the country gathered at Chefoo Bay, paddling against the wind, riding the waves, and reveling in the thrill of stand-up paddleboarding. This event is the first national-level stand-up paddleboarding competition held in open sea waters in northern China this year, making it a significant milestone for Chefoo district as it hosts its first national-level maritime competition.