Video - Youth Worlds opens in Langkawi

A record 76 countries paraded towards the Astaka of the Lagenda Park with their national flags waving at the opening of the 45th edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships.

The sailors were introduced before the traditional Mixing of the Waters in which sea water from each country, brought by the sailors, was mixed and later poured into the Malaysian sea as a symbol of their participation.

Speeches were delivered by World Sailing Vice President Chris Atkins, Malaysian Youth Sports Minister YB. Encik Khairy Jamaluddin and Tan Sri Khalid from the Langkawi Development Authority.

To celebrate the opening of the 45th Youth Sailing World Championships, Vice President Chris Atkins passed the World Sailing flag to the Malaysian Navy who had the responsibility of hoisting the flag to declare the event open.

Following the ceremony, the sailors enjoyed Malaysian cuisine on the Lagenda Park beach with the eagle at Dataran Lang looking over them ahead of racing while local dancers graced the stage with a cultural performance.

ISAF Youth Worlds

Langkawi, Malaysia is hosting the 45th edition of the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships from 27 December to 3 January 2016. More than 380 sailors from 80 sailing in more than 300 boats across nine disciplines will compete in Malaysia.

Website – www.isafyouthworlds.com/home.php