Jingkun Xu is one of China's top sailing athletes. At the age of 12, he lost his left hand in an accident. In 2005, Jingkun joined the Chinese national team, this is how he started sailing. He has taken on many challenges: solo around the China Sea, Mini Transat 6.50, round the world... In Chinese competitions, he finished on almost every podium. In 2008, he took part in the Beijing Paralympic Games. Almost 10 years later, he set a Chinese record at the World Championships. Thanks to his exploits, he has been voted Personality of the Year in China several times. As a sailing instructor, he has passed on his passion to many Chinese.
Ranking
36th
Status
Distances covered
in nautical miles (1 mile ≈ 1.852 km)
- 3550 Route du Rhum 2022
- 1880 Transat Jacques Vabre 2023
- 3500 Retour à la Base 2023
- Route du Rhum 2022 3550
- Transat Jacques Vabre 2023 1880
- Retour à la Base 2023 3500
Profile
Achievements
SINGCHAIN TEAM HAIKOU
- Anciens noms du bateau : Brit Air, Votre Nom autour du Monde, Renault Captur, MACSF, La Fabrique
- Architecte : Finot - Conq
- Chantier : 2007, Chantier Multiplast, Vannes
- Date de lancement : 17 Juillet 2017
- Longueur : 18,28 m
- Largeur : 5,90 m
- Tirant d'eau : 4,5 m
- Hauteur mât : 29 m
- Surface de voiles au près : 290 m2
- Surface de voiles au portant : 580 m2
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Commitment
Jingkun is known as a "dream architect". Throughout his 18-year sailing career, he has persistently turned dreams into reality and dedicated himself to sharing the philosophy of "Dream it, Believe it, and Build it". Most beautiful things in the world have been accomplished by people who kept trying even when the odds were against them. He hopes to inspire children to dare to have and pursue their dreams. Every dream has the potential to be realized, as long as you have the courage and perseverance to chase it.
