Lake Malawi’s 315-km International Yachting Marathon set sail on Thursday from the southern resort town of Mangochi, with eight local and foreign boats competing against each other this year.
The annual eight-day event, which started in 1984, has attracted international sailors from South Africa and Malawi, who will use the wind to guide their two-crew boats along the entire length of the freshwater lake.
The final stop is Chintheche resort in northern Malawi’s Nkhata Bay district.
Chairperson for the event, Zina Dale, told APA that the marathon was challenging adventure and an opportunity at the same to those coming from abroad to experience the beauty of Malawi.
"The numerous sailors who return annually to the shores of Lake Malawi to take part confirm its attraction," Dale said, adding that the event was one of way of promoting the country’s growing tourism.
She said the funds raised from the competition would be used to benefit a hospital and school along the lakeshore area.
Friday, 13 July 2007
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