The 14th Penghu Sailing Race of 2026 came to a successful close in the waters off Penghu, Taiwan. Blessed with ideal wind and sea conditions, the event brings together sailing enthusiasts from all over to compete on the water. This year’s race features a heartwarming charity sponsorship collaboration: Eastern Marine have joined hands with century-old British marine brand LEWMAR to co-fund multiple competition-dedicated sailboats, taking concrete steps to popularize youth sailing.Unlike standard commercial sponsorships, all funds from this partnership will be collected by the race organizer and fully channelled into support programmes for young sailing athletes.

LEWMAR, a world-leading manufacturer of marine hardware from the UK, boasts decades of experience in sailing sports. Its winches, anchor gear and deck fittings are widely fitted on professional racing yachts. Eastern Marine specialise in yacht component services across the Asia-Pacific region and have long been committed to fostering local sailing culture. This powerful cross-border alliance connects premium brand resources with youth sailing support initiatives.

LEWMAR’s bold branding is prominently displayed on the hulls of sponsored racing boats, creating a striking visual feature along the race course. Young competitors raced around islands and marked buoys aboard the donated vessels amid thrilling offshore competition.

Moving forward, Eastern Marine and LEWMAR will keep expanding their youth sailing support schemes. Leveraging high-profile events including the Penghu Sailing Race, the partners will provide consistent resources to encourage young people across the Chinese mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong to embrace sailing and the ocean. The collaboration will also strengthen LEWMAR’s brand recognition among young sailing communities, delivering balanced commercial growth alongside meaningful marine sports charity outcomes.