Seven years ago, Taitung Sailing School began teaching children to sail at Flowing Lake. What started with small boats and young sailors on the lake has grown into something much bigger, and we are now a community of sailors ready to take on the open ocean. In 2026, that journey reached an important milestone. For the first time, Taitung Sailing School organised an ocean sailing competition, the Pacific Cup: Taitung Ocean Challenge. And now, we're excited to announce that the

For the first time ever, Taitung hosted an official sailing race on the Pacific Ocean last month, bringing together sailors, paddlers, traditional seafarers, and ocean enthusiasts from across Taiwan for a weekend of competition and celebration of maritime culture as part of The 2026 Pacific Cup Sailing Challenge (2026年太平洋盃帆船挑戰賽). With a total of 74 participants, the event welcomed athletes from Taitung, Kaohsiung, Taipei, Taichung, Yilan, and Orchid Island, creating a truly i

The first Taitung Inter-School Sailing Competition marks an important milestone in the development of sailing in Taiwan, particularly along the east coast. This event reflects years of collaboration between schools, instructors, and local organizations working together to create more opportunities for students to access sailing courses and outdoor activities. A Growing Sailing Ecosystem In recent years, partnerships with schools across Taitung, including high schools, junior

Traveling to a new location gave our sailors the chance to adapt to different wind conditions, water movement, and race environments. These experiences are essential for young athletes progressing through sailing courses and developing real-world confidence on the water.