Sdison Equipment at the 2026 CCOR International Regatta
The City Clubs Open Regatta International 2026 (CCOR) took place at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center from April 9 to 13, bringing together sailing teams from across the world for five days of high-stakes competition. Sdison Technology COFDM wireless video transmission systems were deployed throughout the event to deliver live high-definition broadcast feeds from racing yachts to the shore-based production center.
The Broadcast Challenge
Live broadcast from sailing regattas presents unique transmission challenges. Racing yachts move at high speed across open water, constantly changing position and orientation relative to shore receivers. The marine environment introduces signal reflections off the water surface, while distance from shore can extend beyond several kilometers. Conventional point-to-point microwave links struggle to maintain a stable connection under these conditions.
COFDM Solution in Action
Sdison’s COFDM wireless video transmission systems were selected for their proven non-line-of-sight (NLOS) performance and multipath resilience, both critical for maritime broadcast applications. HD cameras mounted on lead yachts captured the racing action, with COFDM transmitters relaying the video feed to receivers positioned at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. The COFDM modulation scheme distributed the signal across multiple orthogonal sub-carriers, maintaining a robust link despite constant vessel movement and challenging over-water propagation conditions.
Production teams on shore received low-latency HD video throughout all five days of competition, enabling live switching, commentary overlay, and broadcast distribution to domestic and international sports networks. The system operated reliably across the full race course, with transmission range extending well beyond the visible horizon through strategic receiver placement.
Event Significance
The CCOR is one of Asia’s premier international sailing events, held annually at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center — the same venue that hosted the sailing competitions for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 2026 edition attracted record participation, with clubs from over 20 countries fielding teams across multiple racing classes.
Conclusion
The successful deployment at CCOR 2026 reinforces Sdison Technology’s position as a trusted provider of COFDM wireless video transmission solutions for live broadcast applications. From international regattas to marathon coverage and remote news gathering, Sdison’s transmission systems deliver the reliability, range, and video quality that professional broadcasters demand.
