Fans line breakwater, ships to view races

QINGDAO: Qingdao's clear weather and brisk winds ensured smooth sailing competition over the past three days as spectators in the harbor cheered sailors from all over the world.

Thousands of fans have lined the 534m-long spectator breakwater at Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center since the competition opened on Aug 9.

"This is our first time in Qingdao and we came here to see our daughter's performance. We like the sea here very much," said an Italian couple surnamed Conti, whose daughter Guilia Conti is teamed with Giovanna Micol in the women's 470 class.