[Explanation] In the Gaoluo waters of Changchun Township, Xiapu County, Fujian Province, the members of the Xiapu Training Base of the Ningde Sailing Team are accompanied by sailing boats every day, chasing wind and waves, enjoying the happiness that the sea brings them, and gradually achieving Their dreams.

A few days ago, the reporter came to Xiapu and approached these children chasing the wind and waves.

  [Commentary] At 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the members of the Xiapu Training Base of the Ningde Sailing Team pushed the sailboat and went to sea for training under the guidance of the coach.

  [Concurrent] Ningde Sailing Team coach Wang Suhong

  We usually train at sea for 3-4 hours every day as long as the weather permits.

  [Explanation] The Xiapu Training Base of Ningde Sailing Team was established in September 2015. There are currently 27 team members. Most of them are children from the fishing village near Gaoluo Beach, Changchun Town. The oldest is 15 years old and the youngest is only 8 year-old.

  [Concurrent] Ningde Sailing Team coach Wang Suhong

  When the team was first established, the age of the players was relatively young. In (20)15 years, most of the players were born in (20)07. Since the team was just established, the conditions and management at that time were relatively difficult. In the first one to two years, the team slowly matured.

  [Explanation] Chen Shuxin, 14 years old this year, is a girl who lives in a local seaside fishing village. She was still in the third grade of elementary school 6 years ago. She came into contact with sailing boats by chance and has been out of control since then.

  [Concurrent] Chen Shuxin, member of Xiapu Training Base of Ningde Sailing Team

  My family grew up by the sea. My parents were fishermen, and they had a special affection for boats. I came into contact with sailing boats by chance and loved it ever since.

  [Commentary] After the coach's careful guidance and her own hard training, Chen Shuxin's performance has steadily improved.

Speaking of future plans, Chen Shuxin hopes that she can go further on the sailing road.

  [Concurrent] Chen Shuxin, member of Xiapu Training Base of Ningde Sailing Team

  I have practiced sailing for 6 years, from the love to the current love.

In these 6 years, I won the provincial Games championship and the national championship.

At the same time sailing also brought me the joy of childhood. On the road of sailing, I will go forward courageously.

  [Explanation] This group of children from the fishing village gradually matured through sailing training and continued to grow.

Thanks to their hard training and hard work, the Xiapu training base of the Ningde Sailing Team has successively emerged in the provincial games and national competitions, with frequent successes.

  [Concurrent] Ningde Sailing Team coach Wang Suhong

  As a coach, I mainly transport them to a higher stage. For example, our provincial professional team or the national team also hope to train them to stand on the highest podium.

  Wu Shengwei, Zheng Peiluan reporting from Ningde, Fujian

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]