• Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts proudly hosts the event for the 11th consecutive year at Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

The much-anticipated annual Trinco Blu Sailing Regatta is making a return on 2 September, following a three-year interval. Commemorating its 11th successive year, Royal Colombo Yacht Club, together with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, plans to set sail the Trinco Blu Sailing Regatta this year promising a thrilling display of skill and teamwork as a fleet of sailboats set off into the waters of Trincomalee.

Initiated in 2009, The Trinco Blu Sailing Regatta was strategically planned to highlight the promising tourism potential in Trincomalee. This year, the beachfront of the Trinco Blu by Cinnamon will host a series of races, set against the picturesque backdrop of Trincomalee’s pristine beaches, capturing the attention of both spectators and participants. A fleet of 35 boats, spanning four classes, will compete for top positions on the open waters. The event features both single-handed and crewed racing categories, catering to a diverse community of sailing enthusiasts.

The competing sailors hail from prestigious sailing clubs such as the Royal Colombo Yacht Club, the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club, the Navy Sailing Club, and the Ruhunu Sailing Association. Additionally, teams of young sailors from Royal College, St. Thomas’ College, and Ladies’ College will take part to further elevate the level of competition.