The Longtze Premier won the Lipton Trophy and the Loro Piana Around The Island Race, during the 22-23 November 2008 regatta in Hong Kong. A remarkable double victory.

Some hundred boats, and three Longtze Premiers, were on the starting line for the Qingdao Mayor's Cup 2008 in Qingdao, for October’s outset. It is one of the largest regattas organized by the city, following within the wake of the Peking Olympic Games.