Peace of mind and opportunities

How a successful businessman opted for a simple sailing vessel over a luxury yacht and fell in love with the nautical way of life.

Unlike many wealthy Chinese businessmen, Liang Zhiming, a Qingdao-based interior designer, didn't jump in at the deep end and buy a luxury yacht when he decided to buy a boat.

Liang's first floating purchase was a simple canoe, which he bought at a boat show at Qingdao Sunshine Department Store in 2003, partly out of interest and partly out of curiosity. His interest was piqued, however, and the single seater boat was soon replaced by a two-seater.