An exhilarating ice sailing competition got underway Bosten Lake

An exhilarating ice sailing competition got underway Saturday on the frozen surface of Bosten Lake, China transforming the vast, icy landscape into a high-speed racetrack.

The event has drawn more than 20 elite athletes from eight provinces and cities across China, who are competing in a contest of speed and skill. With sails catching strong winds, the iceboats shot from the starting line like arrows, carving bright tracks across the mirror-like ice surface.

The competitors skillfully maneuvered their vessels, chasing each other in a thrilling display of wind-powered racing.  The competition is a highlight of the Bosten Lake Ice and Snow Season, designed to turn the region’s “cold resources” into a “hot” attraction. The two-day event, which features both individual and group races.