In honor of the 100th anniversary of organized sailing in Latvia, a Guinness World Record attempt in the category "Most People Simultaneously Blowing Fog Horns" will take place on June 28 on the Daugava River in Riga. The event will be held in the waters of the Riga port between the Cable Bridge and the Riga Passenger Port.
The record will be one of the central events celebrating the centenary of the Latvian Sailing Union (LBS) and will take place during the ceremonial parade of participants in the Gulf of Riga Regatta (GoRR). If successful, the official title of record holders will be awarded to the Latvian Sailing Union and the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency.
The organizers expect to gather at least 500 participants — regatta athletes, yacht crew members, club representatives, and the sailing community. For the record to be officially counted, at least 250 people must simultaneously sound fog horns continuously for at least ten seconds.
The record attempt is tentatively scheduled for 18:20. Participants will need to start sounding the signal synchronously on command from the leading vessel and maintain it for 11–12 seconds. Radio communication and visual signals will be used for coordination.
For official recognition of the achievement, all participants must pre-register through the Guinness World Records system, obtain a personal QR code, and undergo a participation verification procedure just before going on the water. Additionally, each yacht must have a special observer who will ensure compliance with the record rules.
The Latvian Sailing Union notes that this year is special for the industry: exactly one hundred years ago, in 1926, with the establishment of the Latvian Yachtmen's Union, organized sailing began to develop in the country.
A fog horn is a powerful signaling device that emits a loud low sound, helping vessels warn each other of their presence in fog and other conditions of limited visibility.
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