Kapten Xu Jingkun, yang kehilangan satu tangan, dan kapalnya "Haikou"

Xu Jingkun, kapten pasukan impian Cina SINGCHAIN Haikou, kehilangan lengan kirinya dalam kemalangan pada usia 12 tahun. Walaupun begitu, beliau mengambil bahagian dalam pertandingan pelayaran Paralimpik pada usia 19 tahun, menyelesaikan pelayaran mengelilingi Laut China pada usia 24 tahun, dan pada tahun 2022 menjadi kapten China pertama yang mengambil bahagian dan melengkapkan "Jalan Rum" dengan jumlah pelayaran sejauh 3542 batu nautika. Daripada seorang kanak-kanak gunung tanpa tangan kiri kepada jeneral Olimpik termuda dan kini kapten global yang menunggang ombak, perjalanannya merangkumi transformasi ajaib nasib melalui impian dan ketabahan.

With extensive sailing experience, Xu Jingkun has set a new goal - to participate in the Vendee solo non-stop round the World Yacht race.

The sport of sailing originated in Europe, and three major events are world-renowned: the Rum Road Single Transatlantic Race, the Coffee Road Double Transatlantic Race, and the Vendee Solo non-stop Round the World Yacht Race. Among them, the Vendee race was founded in 1989 and is recognized as one of the most challenging sailing events. It involves one person sailing alone for about four months, covering more than 26,000 nautical miles around the earth without any outside assistance. "More than 700 people have gone into space, but only about 70 people have completed the Vendee race. I want to write the name of Chinese people into the temple of extreme navigation in the world," Xu Jingkun said firmly.

To qualify for the Vendee, completion of the Rum Road and Coffee Road race with corresponding points is a prerequisite. During preparation for these events, the Haikou Tourism and Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Bureau approached Xu Jingkun to offer naming rights for his 'war boat'. Wang Ke, director of the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports in Haikou City, reflected on this decision: 'In early November 2022 when we decided to name Xu Jingkun's 'war boat' as 'Haikou', we considered that no Chinese had previously participated in this event. Additionally, given Haikou's status as a coastal leisure city it was an ideal location to host sailing events. Despite initial skepticism about Xu's ability to complete both races, he exceeded expectations.'

In November 2022, Xu Jingkun made history by completing the "Rum Road", becoming the first Chinese captain selected since the competition's founding in 1978 and the first Asian captain to compete in this top extreme sailing event. In November 2023, Xu Jingkun once again made history by successfully completing the "Coffee Road", becoming the first Chinese captain to be selected and complete this challenging race.

In 2024, Captain Xu approached us to create a highly precise model of his monumental ship Haikou. We are deeply honored to produce a simulation model for the legendary "Haikou," which embodies dreams and has weathered countless storms. The product's appearance is meticulously designed in accordance with the original sailing prototype, and the visual representation of the actual sailing ship is faithfully recreated, ensuring that every detail is exquisite.

The entire hull is constructed from environmentally friendly ABS material, providing a desirable weight and texture. It is complemented by classic metal paint and a high-precision UV printing process, ensuring that the ship's parts are processed to achieve maximum realism.

Selepas berbulan-bulan komunikasi, reka bentuk dan pengeluaran, kami berbesar hati akhirnya mendedahkan karya ini kepada orang ramai. Seperti Kapten Xu, matlamat kami adalah untuk khalayak yang lebih luas memahami intipati dan potensi pelayaran melalui model kapal kami, dengan itu mendedahkan lebih ramai kanak-kanak kepada pengaruhnya.

The era was characterized by the proliferation of new technologies and machines, yet the art of pure model making prompted a reevaluation of the value of craftsmanship. It reminds us that behind every exquisite product lies the ingenuity of skilled craftsmen, as well as rich cultural and historical significance. Captain Xu Jingkun passed on this spirit to future generations through maritime sports, and our mission is also to impart the essence of model making to everyone through ship models, symbolizing the beauty of hope.