In recent years, paddleboarding has gained significant popularity on social media platforms. The first China Paddleboard Orienteering Open Tournament recently took place at Baiyun Lake, attracting 250 competitors from across the country, with notable participation from youth and college students. This innovative event, which combines paddleboarding and orienteering, not only showcases the fun of water sports but also inspires more young people to engage in aquatic activities.

On autumn mornings, paddleboarders swiftly take to the waters of Baiyun Lake in Guangzhou, a scene that has become common across various bases in Guangdong. Niche water sports like paddleboarding and kayaking are attracting an increasing number of enthusiasts, contributing to the popularity of "water sports" and driving the rise of the water economy.

The head of the Baiyun Lake Water Sports Centernoted a significant increase in visitor numbers following the event. With market growth, it's projected that the paddleboard manufacturing industry will reach a scale of 10 billion yuan by 2032. Guangzhou Double Fish Sports Culture Companyis actively promoting paddleboarding and dragon boat racing, helping to develop the local water sports industry chain.

The booming development of water sports not only boosts the economy but also enhances public awareness of environmental protection. In the future, Guangzhou plans to build several water sports bases to encourage more citizens to engage in fitness activities, promote the water sports economy, and share Guangzhou's story, contributing to urban development.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

230名选手水上竞技 首届中国桨板定向赛在白云湖举行

桨板运动近年来在社交平台上掀起热潮。首届全国桨板定向公开赛近日在白云湖举行，吸引了全国250名选手参赛，尤其是青少年和大学生的积极参与，成为赛事亮点。这项结合桨板和定向的创新赛事，不仅展现了水上运动的趣味性，还激发了更多年轻人对水上运动的兴趣。

秋日清晨，广州白云湖的桨板运动员飞速下水，这样的水上运动场景在广东多个基地已成为常态。桨板、皮划艇等小众水上运动正在吸引越来越多的爱好者，推动了“水上漂”运动的流行，带动了水经济的崛起。

白云湖水上运动中心的负责人表示，赛事后游客数量明显增加。随着市场发展，预计到2032年，桨板制造行业将达百亿规模。广州双鱼体育文化公司积极推广桨板、龙舟等无动力水上运动，推动本地水上运动产业链的发展。

水上运动的蓬勃发展不仅推动了经济发展，也提升了公众的环保意识。未来，广州计划建设多个水上运动基地，鼓励更多市民参与全民健身，推动水上赛事经济，讲好广州故事，助力城市发展。

文｜记者 胡彦
图｜粤清河提供
译｜林佳岱
英文审校｜赵凡