Photo: Courtesy of organizers

The maiden Belt and Road regatta ended its season on Saturday after the finale in Langkawi, Malaysia, with China's Beihai team finishing second in the IRC2 discipline. 

Team Beihai led in the opening race, but were eventually defeated by ultimate winner Team Phoenix by only 1 second. 

Photo: Courtesy of organizers

The event has also been hailed by dignitaries, as Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad attended the awarding ceremony.

The regatta competition, which traveled to Phuket of Thailand, Beihai of China and Singapore before ending in Malaysia, is the first sailing event named after the Belt and Road Initiative. 

As the major organizer, the Chinese Yachting Association aims to establish the regatta as a globally renowned event in the Belt and Road region.