In 2008, the 29th Olympic Games as well as the 13th Paralympic Games were held at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Centre & Marina in Fushan Bay adjoining May Fourth Square.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs in Qingdao
Qingdao has two world class marinas and yacht clubs: (1) The Qingdao International Marina, Olympic Sailing Center, and Yacht Club located in FuShan Bay on Yan’erDao Island; (2) The YinHai International Yacht Club and Marina located in MaiDao. Both of these have yacht, sailboat, and fishing boat lease programs.
For information on dock usage, berthing, and membership please contact the individual marinas & yacht clubs listed below.
If you are a just getting into sailing and want to be part of Qingdao’s sailing culture this is the place to start with several organizations and small sailing clubs where you can meet locals and sail at lower costs.
The Qingdao International Marine Club (QIMC) is located inside the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center & Marina. It offers boat rentals, berths, land storage, and training courses.
The International Sailing Club (QISC), located at the east end of Qingdao’s premier bathing beach #1, has a veranda overlooking HuiQuan Bay where you can enjoy a cocktail after a beautiful day of sailing.
The Qingdao International Yacht Club (QIYC) provides a wide array services to the local sailing and water sports community including sailboat, yacht, and fishing boat leasing as well as a Diving & Fishing Club.
The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center & Marina, is Shandong’s premier yacht training school. It was used as the 2008 Olympic Training Center.