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2010 Busan River Sports Festival to be held from June 9th.

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The 2010 Busan River Sports Festival will be held from June 9 through September 13, mainly on the Nakdong River. The Busan River Sports Festival was first held in 2008 to promote an energetic and vital city through the promotion of marine sports. This year’s event is the third edition of the festival.

 

The festival takes place on various waterways including the West Nakdong River, the Suyeong River and Eulsukdo (Island). Individuals and groups will equally enjoy watching and experiencing a variety of different river sports during the festival.

 

The 2010 Busan River Sports Festival events are as follows:

 

The 36th Jangbogo Flag Rowing National League
○ June 9～13, West Nakdong River Rowing Arena 
○ Hosted by: Busan Rowing Association
○ For more info: 051)973-2017

 

National Canoe Marathon Race 
○ June 19 ~ 20, West Nakdong River Canoeing Center
○ Hosted by: Busan Canoe Association  
○ For more info: 051)941-1556
 
Nakdong River Windsurfing Tournament
○ June 25～27,  Nakdong River (Eulsukdo)
○ Hosted by: Busan Windsurfing Association
○ For more info: 051)747-6175

 

Mayor's Cup Dragon Boat Competition 
○ September 8～13, Suyeong River(APEC Naru Park)  
○ Hosted by: Busan Dragon Boat Association
○ For more info: 051)743-5589

After each of these competitions, there are some events in which Busan residents and tourists can participate.

Busan residents and tourists can participate at the following events on the dates shown: 

National Rowing League

June 12 - 13, West Nakdong River Rowing Arena
Registration: ☎ 051)973-2017 (Busan Rowing Association)