ABW March 2018

46TH ILOILO PARAW REGATTA
2018 PUNTA FUEGO REGATTA
2018 ZHIK HONG KONG
29er WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
TIPS ON BUYING A BOAT
LET’S TALK GIANT GROUPER
PHUKET LIFE SAVING COMPETITION
TAAL LAKE CHRISTMAS REGATTA
SUBIC AROUND VERDE ISLAND RACE
Destination
ILOILO
Anthea page 20
MAR 2018 Vol. VII Issue 1
ACTIVE BOATING & WATERSPORTS
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The 46th
Paraw
ILOILO
Regatta
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One of the biggest sailing events
packed with fun filled activities would,
undoubtedly be the Iloilo City’s annual Paraw
Regatta now in its 46th year.
Organizers outdo themselves every year making
each year bigger and better than the previous
year, and the 2018 regatta was no exception.
With Dr. Ronald Raymond L.
Sebastian, President, of the
Paraw Regatta Foundation
at the helm, ably assisted by
Paraw event organizer, Ms.
Rachel Manero. Along with
the full support of Hon..
Samuel H. Gumarin, Governor
of Guimaras, Hon.. Jose
Espinosa III Mayor of Iloilo
City, Department of Tourism
and City Tourism Officer of
the Iloilo City Tourism and
Development Ms. Junel Ann
Divinagracia, plus the entire
population of Iloilo City, it
was certainly a formula for
success. And a success it was
in spades, with nine days of
fun filled activities. Beginning
on February the 9th with the opening program on
Guimaras Island, with the Sinamba Performance.
The day’s activities also included plenty of eye
candy on show as the 15 beautiful Miss Paraw
candidates paraded in bikini swimwear, much to
the delight of the crowd of onlookers.
Organizers outdo
themselves every year
making each year
bigger and better than
the previous year, and
the 2018 regatta was
no exception.
Day two still on Guimaras Island started off with
the jet ski amazing race, followed by the miniature
Paraw race. The Punta Baroto showcase, there was
dancing and merriment with live bands, native
costume dancing with Sinaba (mardi gras) Festival
The launching of the Miss Paraw Regatta fashion
show and colorfully lit paraws to finish of the day’s
activities.
The third day (Sunday) started
with a traditional mass giving
praise to god and thanks
for another awesome Paraw
Regatta. Mass was followed
by a friendship breakfast held
at Tatoy’s Manokan, after
the breakfast it was excited
preparation for the Official
grand opening of the 2018
Paraw Regatta held on the
lawns at SM Iloilo, exciting
the crowds with mesmerizing
dances, colorful costumes and
lots more eye candy as the 15
Miss Paraw candidates were
on show again in the dance
routines, native costume
parades and question time.
Dr. Ronald Raymond L.Sebastian gave a welcoming
speech to all before officially declaring the 2018
Paraw Regatta open. With all the eye candy on
show and spectacular dance routines a top day’s
entertainment was had by all.
Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
www.iloilo.net.ph
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Due to a threatening typhoon the following day was
cancelled and the slalom race was postponed to the
following day. The racing
commenced just after
8am on the Thursday with
over 40 boats competing
in the day’s events, giving
the amassed crowds
some exciting racing
entertainment. The day’s
events were culminated
at 8pm that evening with
the crowning of Miss
Paraw Regatta 2018 before a massive crowd at
the Diamond Jubilee Hall Iloilo City. The roars of
The roars of the huge
crowd along with
the trumpeting and
cheering were enough
to just about bring the
roof down.
the huge crowd along with the trumpeting and
cheering were enough to just about bring the
roof down, when the 15 candidates paraded on
stage. In order from 1 -15 the candidates for 2018
were, Lorenz Jane Flores Amatorio, Saith Aides
Alcontin Dela Cruz, Ma. Cristine Sabano, Janeen
Dale Briones Gerosa, Kathrina Lpuise Subarba
Varga, Christy Bengan Moneva, Irynne Jo Andrada
Vilches, Kheshapornam Ramachandrran, Larice
Serrano Matandac, Mary Elizabeth Parreno, REmia
Analyn Aldasan Alvaren, Tsina jade Dumadiego Chu,
Shannie Grace Provido Rio, Jascha Angela Arengo
and Keziah Guanco Bartolome. After the crowds
finally settled down, albeit temporarily, which
increased four-fold as the final five finalists were
announced. The final five were candidate number
4, Janeen Dale Briones Geroso, candidate number
6, Christy Bengan Moneva, candidate number
7, Irynne Jo Andrada Vilches, candidate number
12, Tsina Jade Dumadiego Chu and candidate
number 15, Keziah Guanco Bartolome. After the
final judging by six esteemed judges, where the
candidates were put in a sound-proof room, then
one by one they were all asked same question,
after the judges deliberated, the final winners were
announced, with 4th runner up being candidate
number 6, 3rd runner up candidate number 12,
2nd runner up candidate number 7 and 1st runner
up candidate number 4 leaving a very emotional
and excited Keziah Guanco Bartolome Candidate
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WINNERS
15 Keziah Guanco Bartolome -Ms. Paraw Regatta 2018
4 Janeen Dale Briones Geroso -1st Runner Up
7 Irynne Jo Andrada Vilches -2nd Runner Up
12 Tsina Jade Dumadiego Chu -3rd Runner Up
6 Christy Bengan Moneva -4th Runner Up
2018 Miss Paraw
Regatta winner
Keziah Guanco
Bartolome with the
Mayor of Iloilo City,
Hon. Jose Espinosa
III, PRF Pres. Ronald
Raymond L. Sebastian
and others
The fifteen official
candidates
The day was blessed
with good wind, bright
sunshine, with plenty
of color and excitement
for the thousands of
spectators.
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Number 15 being crowned as Miss Paraw Regatta
2018 to the uproar of a very excited crowd of
friends and family.
Friday morning saw the
skimboarding enthusiasts
strut their stuff, while
adjacent the beach volley
ball was being played out.
The day was completed
with a street parade and
Mardi Gras. With colorful
costumes and wellchoreographed
dancing.
The final Day seen the main Race being held
with over 40 paraws competing for the title. The
beach was packed with thousands of spectators,
all in attendance to cheer on their favorite sailor.
For the final time Ronald Raymond L. Sebastian,
President, gave the opening speech, with the
Mayor The Honorable Jose Espinosa III officially
starting the race. The day was blessed with good
wind, bright sunshine, with plenty of color and
excitement for the thousands of spectators.
After a full day of great racing the moment that
everybody anxiously awaited finally arrived with
the awarding of the substantial prize money to
the long list of very happy and excited winners.
With Dr. Roberto R. Somosa, Tournament Director
officiating, the winners were, In the Slalom, held
earlier in the week, there were three categories.
In Category A the winner was Orlando Demetilla
on Arlyn who received a cash prize of P15,000 in
second place was Cezar Demetillo on Jenjen with
a prize of P10,000 and in third Rogelio Gareza
taking home a P5,000 Prize. In Category B first was
Cezar Espinosa on Apo Tat’s claiming the P20,000
prize, second went to Nicanor Gad P15,000 and
third Seriel Prado on Discovery 1 taking out the
P10,000 in prize money. In category C the winner
with a prize of P25,000 was Efren Aguirre on Kim
Aron, second went to Chody Belejerdo on Ashley
claiming the P20,000 Prize while Romel Cahilig on
Happy Hour came third and received P15,000.
The main event on the final day there was also
three categories. In Catergory A there was ten

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Well we are into 2018 and proudly present our first edition for this year.
Where we feature Iloilo, one of the most progressive and definitely one
of the cleanest cities I personally have been to.
While there with the feature was in time to enjoy the Iloilo 46th Paraw
Regatta, it is so well organized and would be the biggest regatta in the
Philippines with 9 days of fun and entertainment.
Iloilo has so much to offer the tourist, you would have to put this
destination on you priority to do list.
We are pleased to inform our faithful readers that thanks to you, your
favourite magazine continues to grow in popularity.
Again we will be with the Hobie Challenge and look forward to
an outstanding challenge that hopefully makes up for last years’
mishap. Our next edition we will be revisiting Romblon. With so much
happening there we could not resist a revisit to showcase all the
improvements to this picturesque part of the Philippines.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
The 46th Iloilo Paraw Regatta 4
Punta Fuego’s 12
Double Weekend Regatta
History of A Lady 20
Lake Taal Hobie Hand Over and 22
Christmas Regatta
The Inaugural Subic 30
Around Verde Island Race
2018 Zhik Hong Kong 29er 34
World Championship
Let’s Talk Grouper 40
Phuket Surf Life Saving Competition 46
Destination - ILOILO 50
Choosing The Right One 74
When Buying A Boat
Sailing Tips - Downwind Sailing 78
Barry Dawson Editor
Turkish Airlines Around 80
The Island Race
2018 Miss Paraw Regatta
1st Runner Up
2nd Runner Up
3rd Runner Up
4th Runner Up
Anthea
Cover photo by Barry Dawson
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entries, which seen Orlando Demetillo on Arlyn
again claim first place receiving P50,000, Hector
Espinoso received P30,000 for gaining second
spot on Niniah & Issiah while the third place prize
of P20,000 went to Ma. Theresa Aranda on KD,
4th place with a prize of P14,000 went to Cezar
Espinosa on Jen Jen while fifth place went to
Rogelio Gareza giving a prize purse of P10,000.
Paraws placed sixth to tenth each received and
award of P5,000. In category B there was also ten
entrants, Seriel Prado on Discovery 1 took line
honors and received a prize of P75,000, Ricardo
Gabales on Kiss claimed the second place purse
of P50,000, while Jaydee Pauchano on 2 Angels
received the third place prize of P20,000. Paraws
finishing fourth to tenth received, 4th P15,000,
5th P11,000, 6th P9,000, 7th P8,000, 8th
P7,000, 9th P6,000 and 10th P5,000. There were
ten entrants in category C and the winner with a
handsome prize of
P100,000 went to
Chody Belejerdo on
Ashlyn, Romel Cahilig
on Happy Hour came
in second receiving
P75,000 and in third
place was Ferderico
Tantiado on Cheryl
claiming the P45,000
prize. Other places
were awarded, 4th P15,000, 5th P11,000, 6th
P9,000, 7th P8,000, 8th P7,000, 9th P6,000, 10th
P5,000, there was also a builders prize of P5,000
in each category.
It is not surprising
that it is ranked as
one of the biggest
events on the
Philippine sailing
calendar.
Participants
of the 2018 mardi
gras parade
With the organization and effort that goes into
the Iloilo Paraw Regatta, it is not surprising that
it is ranked as one of the biggest events on the
Philippine sailing calendar, coupled with prize
money totaling over P776,000, it can only get
bigger and better, and we can all look forward
to the 47th Iloilo Paraw Regatta with great
expectations.
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L E O P A R D
Welcome the newest addition to the
award-winning fleet
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Punta Fuego’s
Double
Weekend
Regatta
Anthea showing skill
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Punta Fuego Yacht Club, over the last few
years has had some very innovative ideas
concerning their annual regatta. The first was
to move the regatta from October to January to
avail better wind conditions as many times the
lack of winds in October was detrimental to the
success of the regatta, this innovation has proved
a great success. The second innovation was to
split the regatta into two weekends holding the
regatta on the first weekend for sailing catamarans
and dinghies, with the keel boats and multihulls
contesting their sailing skills in avid competition on
the second weekend, another innovation that has
proven to be a complete success. Supported again
by Broadwater Marine and
had a display at the regatta
for both weekends ensuring
that support was there for
all competitors needs in case
replacement parts or rope was
needed.
Hobies and dinghies
weekend 1 13th & 14th
January 2018
The weekend got off to a flying
start with a good number of
competitors consisting of 10
Hobie 16’s Maria Vidoria Sail
6, Michael Ngu sail 114773,
Peter Capotosto sail 483,
Dennis Cruz sail 10, Andy
Aguilaasail 8, Monchu Garcia
sail 4, Alex Chen Sail 15, Roman Azanzan sail 7,
Albert Baltura sail 2 and Jose Sehwan with sail 9.
This year also seen the presence of 7 Oz Goose
from Lake Taal consisting of Job Ferranco sail 3,
Roy Espiritu sail 2. Cherry Pinpin sail 10, Jioda
Pablo sail 5. Ricardo Pellicer sail 14 Joaquin Casal
sail 1 and Joy Calimin sail 6. The Oz Goose is an
innovation of the Homebuilt of the Philippines
and started to make a name for themselves in the
first OZ Goose Nationals Held in Lake Taal last
November.
The seas were
choppy and some
suspected it may be
too rough for the
Oz Goose.
With good winds prevailing the racing got off
to a good start with plenty of action including a
couple of capsizes in the Hobie fleet. The seas
were choppy and some suspected it may be too
rough for the Oz Goose, but they done themselves
proud and handled the conditions extremely well,
with only one mishap, a broken mast which made
certain that particular boat did not compete on the
second day.
Jerry Rollin again was the racing officer and made
sure that all went smoothly. Resulting in everyone
enjoying a great day of racing. That evening
competitors and officials celebrated at the Punta
Fuego Club House, where
a magnificent dinner was
enjoyed by all.
The second day of racing got
off to a slower start with the
absence of the wind, delaying
the start, but they picked up
after a short time giving a
good start to the second day,
some good competitive racing
was seen again with Maria
Vidoira showing the rest of
the fleet a clean pair of heels
in the first leg of the race.
After the completion of the
day’s racing a merienda was
served at the Barracuda Bar
with cold Heineken Beer served by one of the major
sponsors of the event. After the refreshments were
enjoyed by all the awarding took place with Jerry
Rollin and the club’s General Manager Edgar Krohn
officiating. In the very first Oz Goose series held in
Punta Fuego, taking line honors was Joe Ferranco
in first place overall, with Roy Espiritu in second
place while never letting her handicap get in the
way of good sailing Cherry Pinpin came third.
Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
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In the Hobie 16 class the overall winners were
Maria Vidoira and crew member snagging first
place, while the ever fierce competition Michael
Ngu and Boyet Magsanay in second place, with
Peter Capotosto and crew member Patrick taking
third spot. After the awarding everyone prepared
to return to their homes after what can only be
described as a great weekend of sailing, while the
club started to prepare for the following weekend
with the keel boats and multihulls.
Weekend 2 January 21st to 22nd
The gathering of sailors from keel boats, multihulls
and the newly introduced Far East 28R, a speedy
28 footer, which were brought into the Philippines
by the Philippine Sailing Association and racing
for the first time in a Philippine regatta. The
Far East 28R is a racing keelboat that combines
the experiences and accumulated techniques of
European design. Designed by Simonis Voogd,
and Far East Boats, it is a well-designed, easy to
handle and high performance uniform class racing
sailboat. Even with a length of 28 feet, Far East
28R can easily reach the maximum speed of 20
knots. I am sure we will see a lot more of these in
the near future as they race in the Boracay Cup in
February and the Commodores Cup in April.
The Far East 28R
keelboat combines
the experiences and
accumulated techniques
of European design.
Also competing in this year’s regatta was Anthea,
the Puerto Galera flagship, skippered by Russ
Hughes and representing the Puerto Galera Yacht
Club. Anthea was the only yacht racing for another
Philippine Yacht Club. This was a very welcome
entry and was good to see other Yacht Clubs
get involved to further promote sailing in the
Philippines.
A good brisk wind ensured racing got off to a good
start and two races were enjoyed that day, with
Far East 28r tacking
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Oz Goose
ready to start
Centennial II showing the way in both races. The
Far East 28s also strutted the stuff out on the water
in the 28s division. Kerida with Gary Kingshott was
forced to retire with a damaged sail, and Gary had
to have the spare sail sent down from Subic Bay so
he could remain competitive on the second day.
After the days racing it was back to the Barracuda
bar to enjoy a few well-earned drinks, and in the
evening a delicious dinner party was hosted at the
San Diego Restaurant in the main clubhouse.
After a sumptuous breakfast it was back into
the fray with earnest with all boats vying for poll
position at the start. Karakoa and Anthea were
amongst the leaders over the line in the first race,
with a good start to the race.
Centennial II again showed its prowess by coming
in first again in both races.
Kerida with Gary
Kingshott was forced
to retire with a
damaged sail.
After the days racing it was back to the Barracuda
Bar for a delicious merienda and more cold Heineken
Beer supplied to the thirsty sailors. Heineken
Beer was one of the major sponsors of the event
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Subic Bay
Manila
Cebu
Boracay
Davao
Puerto Princesa
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Martin Tanco
Receiving the
Perpetual Trophy
as skipper of the
Overall winner
and supplied free beer on both weekends. After
enjoying this mouth-watering repast awarding got
under way in earnest, again with the club’s General
Manager Edgar Krohn and Jerry Rollin officiating
the awards and congratulating the winners of the
fabulous weekend of sailing. With the Far East 28s
who went by hull number and not sail numbers.
In first place was Alan Balladares and crew in
hull number 1 who were sponsored by Standard
Insurance. Second place went to in hull number 3
was Emerson Villena and crew also sponsored by
Standard Insurance, while third place went to hull
number 2 with Sean Mitchell and crew sponsored
by Subic Sailing.
The Multihulls division seen Avitas with Roland
Hermoso take out the top spot. Carino skippered
by Monchu Garcia came in second place a mere
ten seconds behind the winner, while Too Too
Tango with Roman Azanza coming in third.
With an impressive 4
wins out of 4 races,
Centennial II easily
took first place in the
cruiser division.
With an impressive 4 wins out of 4 races, Martin
Tanco and crew on Centennial II easily took out
first place in the cruiser division, Karakoa with Ray
Ordoveza and crew, with Maria Vidoira at the helm
was placed second. While David Wheeler and crew
in Freewheeler came third.
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2018 Punta Fuego regatta is one of the best
regattas held at Punta Fuego that Active Boating
and Watersports has attended, and we can only
look forward with bated breath for a bigger and
better regatta in 2019.

Early this year the Philippine Sailing
Association took delivery of 6 Far East 28s
and in order to promote keelboat sailing in the
region have announced a 6 Regatta programme,
where the boats will be available for charter and
will sail as a one design fleet.
Philippine •
The 6 Regattas will be:
• The Punta Fuego Yacht Club Regatta in 20/21
January
• The Standard Insurance Boracay Cup in 27
February to 2 March
• The Subic Sailing Commodore’s Cup in 2 to 7 April
Dates and locations to be confirmed:
• Subic Bay
• Manila Bay
Puerto Galera
Sailing Association
Far East 28r
Regatta Series
Punta Fuego Regatta 20 – 21 January 2018
Boats are available for Charter
1. The boats will be available for practice on Friday
19 January and an instructor will be on hand to
brief anyone who has not sailed a FE 28 before.
2. The boats are only available to teams that have
a certificate of competence issued by their
National Sailing Association or whose
competence can be verified by the event
Race Officer-Jerry Rollin–jerryrollin49@gmail.com
3. Accommodation will be available at Club Punta
Fuego
4. Each crew will have to provide a returnable
damage deposit.
5. Transport can be arranged from Manila to
Punta Fuego through the Philippine Sailing
Association. Journey time 2 ½ to 3 hours.
6. Racing will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Racing will be completed by 1500 on Sunday
Costs Total Cost for entering a Team with 5 crew:
PhP 70,000 (US$ 1,400)
Plus a returnable damage deposit of
PhP 50,000 (US$ 1,000)
The Entry Fee covers:
• Regatta Entry fee for boat, skipper and 4 crew
• Charter of FE 28 for 3 days
• Accommodation for Friday 19 and Saturday 20
January - 2 rooms capable of sleeping 3 persons
in each room, including breakfast
• Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
• Cocktails on Friday evening
• Dinner on Saturday
• Transport from Manila to Punta Fuego on Friday
19 and return on Sunday 21 January
Teams wishing to make additional or alternate
arrangements should contact Chantal at
membership@clubpuntafuego.com.ph.
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Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
H. G. Sicklemore,
first owner
HISTORY OF A
Anthea is proudly the ‘flag yacht’ for the
Puerto Galera Yacht Club (PGYC), and
regularly races in PGYC regattas. She is also used
for PGYC promotional work and is intended in
the future for advanced sail training, as part of
the PGCY Small Boat Program (a program that
introduces local youth and students from schools
in Manila and overseas to sailing and help them to
develop their sailing skills).
ANTHEA participates
in Regattas around the
Philippines, and in the future
further afield in Asia.
ANTHEA is an 8-Meter
(‘8mR’), being the premier
Olympic yacht class from 1908
to 1936, and was built in 1929
by Camper & Nicholson in
the UK for H. G. Sicklemore,
the then President, who later
became Commodore of the
Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
from 1932 till his death in
1954. It is worthy to note that
in the same year that ANTHEA was built she won
the RCYC Club Regatta, held on September 7,1929,
in the 6-15 tons class.
In the early 1950’s, ANTHEA was bought by an
American, and was shipped to Long Beach where
she underwent a refit and was used as a pleasure
craft and raced in the local regattas. She the
changed hands and was old to the Barker family
in 167 and was used as the family yacht off the
California coast.
In the early 70s ANTHEA again changed hands and
moved to Hawaii where she was later bought by
ANTHEA is an
8-Meter (‘8mR’) built
in 1929 by Camper &
Nicholson in the UK
for H. G. Sicklemore.
Gary Shipp and Kevin Hood in 1988 and underwent
a major two–year refit.
ANTHEA was then bought in 1998, by Gary Pione,
a shipwright who had worked on the refit and
renovation in 1988-89. Gary then sailed ANTHEA,
mostly single-handed across the Pacific, and
around for the next 15 years, cruising between
the Philippines and Palau on
a regular basis.
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Notably, ANTHEA, with Gary
at the helm, is credited with
the world’s longest 8-Meter
spinnaker run of 500 miles
between Fiji and Tuvalu in 2002.
Her current owner Mr. John
Quirk, purchased Anthea
in 2016, and she is now
permanently moored in Puerto
Galera Philippines, John has
since embarked on a program
to bring her back to full racing
trim including a new full suite
set of racing sails, modernized
running rigging and a new engine.
The upgrading and modernization of this grand
old lady has been also sponsored by Puerto Galera
Yacht Club, Broadwater Marine, Tricom Projects
Inc. Ronstan, and Hyde Sails.
Anthea competes regularly in Philippine sailing
events her latest appearance, being the Punta
Fuego Regatta in January 2018.
When attending these regattas watch out for this
grand old lady who proudly continues to strut her
stuff.
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Cornwall Yacht Club
adyRoyal ANTHEA at the PGYC
Xmas Regatta Day2
30 Dec 2017
Anthea New Covers 11 Mar 2016
JQ ANTHEA 23 Dec 2017
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Lake Taal
Hobie Hand
Over &
Christmas
Regatta
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Although the hobie 16 fleet was almost
demolished earlier this year with bad weather
and other contingencies occurring it did not take away
from the resolve of Monchu
Garcia or Hobie Philippines, Taal
lake Yacht Club and Phinsaf. It
is off to a newer and brighter
future when Monchu Garcia
and all involved rebooted The
Philippine Hobie 16 Fleet in
a special Christmas regatta
weekend at Lake Taal Yacht Club
on December the 10th 2017.
The behinds the scenes effort
to bring this to fruition was
nothing short of astounding
from all concerned and before
I continue I feel it is best said
in the words of Roman Azanza
the Phinsaf Director and Monchu
Garcia of Hobie Philippines.
Roman Azanza had this to say:
“Taal Lake Yacht Club (TLYC), December 10, 2017 - The
Philippine H16 fleet was rebooted in a major way during
PHINSAF’s ceremonial hand-over of 15 new 2017
designed boats to their new owners. “I recall the first few
weeks after we lost the fleet, it was as if we were looking
over a dark precipice with no way of ever rebuilding the
local fleet,” recalled PHINSAF director Monchu Garcia
while recounting the untimely events surrounding the
loss of two thirds of the entire Philippine H16 fleet
during last February’s 17th Hobie Challenge.
To recall, after completing the first leg of the Challenge,
the entire PHC17 fleet was pinned down by heavy
weather after arriving in Lubang Island. With no let up
in the heavy Amihan conditions in sight, the organizers
decided to breakdown the fleet and transport sailors
and gear to Busuanga via larger boats. However, while
the entire entourage made it safely to the calm shores
of Busuanga on February 15th, the main transport
vessel carrying most of the dismantled boats and
all the fleet’s spares, rudders and sails encountered
mechanical difficulty and sustained structural damage
an hour into the Calavite Strait. After an entire night in
these conditions the crew eventually abandoned the
vessel in heavy seas and boarded a passing freighter
en route to Subic Bay. Despite mounting an epic three
day search effort involving sea and airborne teams
(composed of local and international hobie sailors)
covering over 6,000 square miles, the vessel was not
“For those of us who
sail and been challenged
by the majesty of the
seas, life has a flavour
the sheltered
will never know.”
found and was suspected to have drifted further out into
the West Philippine Sea. Two weeks later, tipped off by
an activated beacon, the organizers eventually contacted
fishermen in General Santos City
who had stumbled upon a halfsubmerged
vessel many days later
another 200nm out to sea —
unfortunately nothing substantial
was left of the cargo.”
“Having lost the entire fleet
of 21 boats, the Philippine
H16 fleet faced an existential
crisis — and all of us in the
local and international Hobie
community realized this harsh
reality”, stressed Roman Azanza,
PHINSAF director. At this point
the PHINSAF board made the
strategic decision to do whatever
it could to help rebuild the fleet.
Led by Monchu Garcia, several
PHINSAF directors reached out to all possible sources
from China and the US to Australia seeking alternatives.
“To our surprise, we had all the heavy weights in the
Austral-Asian Hobie scene batting for us — as regulars
in the event they too realized that the fate of the
Philippine H16 fleet hung in the balance.” Monchu
Garcia commented. “Through the support of our long
time international sailor friends and the commitment of
the region’s Hobie dealer, we were able to work out a
win-win opportunity with Hobie Australasia.”
Just about nine months to the day the fleet disappeared,
a simple hand-over ceremony prior to the inaugural
Rayomarine Christmas regatta was held at TLYC to
mark this momentous occasion. With TLYC commodore
Peter Capotosto, various PHINSAF directors and a
dozen excited new H16 owners in attendance, Monchu
Garcia gave his heartfelt opening remarks — thanking
all the affected sailors for their support, patience and
confidence in PHINSAF. And with the backdrop of
15 new H16s with their bright Cayman coloured sails
luffing, Monchu concluded proudly “After peering off
the precipice last February, we can now see the light at
the end of the tunnel —and what a sight to behold it
is: We now have the newest H16 fleet in Asia!”.
This is the letter from Monchu Garcia after the tragic
event that started the ball rolling.
“For those of us who sail and been challenged by the majesty
of the seas, life has a flavour the sheltered will never know.”
Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
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Dear Sailors,
When I coined that quote in September of 2011
during the awarding ceremony of the Hamilo Coast
Regatta, little did I know that six years later it would be
a prophetic caption to our PHC 17 experience which
kicked-off on the very same shore earlier this year.
After our support boat Poseidon1 was lost at sea on
February carrying a dozen boats, all our sails, booms,
rudders, and tramps, plus sailors’ personal bags and
our provisions, I honestly couldn’t imagine how our
fledgling sailing organization (PHINSAF) was going to
recover from that crushing loss. It was by far the biggest
challenge we had faced in 17 years of organizing
sailing races
around the
country. But I
underestimated
the camaraderie
a n d
determination
of our extended
s a i l i n g
community, and
unbelievably here we are, just six short months later
awaiting the arrival of 15 new Hobie 16s, plus parts to
make our other boats whole.
Pledges, donations and
offers of support &
assistance started pouring
in “before” participants
even left for home!
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The support from our sailing friends around the globe
has been incredible! Pledges, donations and offers
of support & assistance started pouring in “before”
participants even left for home! Which, by the way, was
already a difficult ordeal for many friends who lost their
travel documents and money. As word spread through
the Hobie community we were bombarded with
requests on how they could help - which admittedly
we couldn’t adequately respond to as we were still shell
shocked and had no idea how we would right our fleet
again. But slowly, with the invaluable support of Steve
Fields at Hobie Australasia, and many friends both here
and abroad, a plan started to unfurl. We aren’t out of

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With an abundance of
excitement everyone
gathered at Lake Taal
to receive their brand
new hobie.
the storm yet and much still has to be done but...
with a little luck and your prayers we are hopeful to
have the fleet sailing again by the start of our annual
Travellers Series this October; and (as promised by our
Chairman Jerry Rollin) back in the beautiful Busuanga
islands next March for the 18th running of the most
flavourful regatta on the planet - The Philippine Hobie
Challenge Life’s short, Sail Fast!
Monchu Garcia,
PHC 18 Co-Chairman.
So with an abundance of excitement everyone
gathered at Lake Taal to receive their brand new hobie
and make into a fantastic day of fun and sailing for
everyone present all chomping at the bit to test out
their new cats in the inaugural
Hobie Christmas Challenge. To
start with the winds gods were
dramatically unkind but that did
not deter from the enthusiasm
of all there. So like true to from
sailors everyone was out there
on the lake battling the odds.
My partner in crime Richelle
Galvan was out photographing
the event while I was preparing the delicious Australian
Sausage Sizzle Luncheon sponsored by Active Boating
and Watersports Magazine, with genuine Australian
Sausages supplied for the event by Scott Chambers the
owner of Prime choice meats in Cavite, and anyone who
wants to flavour true Aussie style sausages then get in
touch with Scott you will be glad you did. Of course
the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and not one
single morsel was left as the hungry crews devoured all
before them. After the lunch was over then it was onto
the awards for the event hosted by Peter Capotosto the
results were; For the 2017 club championships Boyet
Mendoza and Japheth Pablo were 2017 champions
while 1st runner up was Maria Vidoeira and Sean
Mitchell and Peter Capotosto with crew member Mikee
Vinzon coming in as 2nd runner up.
In the Christmas Regatta, Norman Jaravata and
Charlie Clement took line honours coming in 1st
place while Maria Vidoeira and Sean Mitchell showed
consistency by also coming in 2nd in this event while
Peter Capotosto and Mikee Vinzon showed the same
consistency by taking third place.
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Joins Forces With Bali Catamarans
Words &
Photographs by
NORTHROP
& JOHNSON
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Produced
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are perfect
cruising
yachts for
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There’s a brand new breed of sailing and motor
multihulls on the market right now: BALI
Catamarans. World-renowned French shipyard Catana
has over 30 years of experience in designing and
building top class racing catamarans already. Now they
have branched out to create something innovative
and contemporary for the next generation of cruising
sailors – elegant and seaworthy yachts that incorporate
the very latest in design and technology.
BALI Catamarans are only three years old, but the
yachts are already receiving awards and accolades from
the boating community. Naval
Architect Xavier Fay and designer
Olivier Poncin have created a
unique and stylish yacht. In
conjunction with interiors from
the Lasta Design Studio, they
merged ergonomic fluid shapes
with natural light to make for a
more enjoyable and comfortable
onboard sailing experience.
Northrop and Johnson Asia
have teamed up with BALI
Catamarans. N&J Asia CEO
Bart Kimman points out that
“Asia has long led the way in
retail multihull sales. Now the
global charter companies are
developing their catamaran
charter fleets in the top
destinations in Asia: multihulls
are practical and desirable, and they are here to stay.
BALI Catamarans are looking to significantly grow their
market share; teaming up with the renowned Catana
Group to launch the range in Asia, is a dream come
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Now the global charter
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in the top destinations in
Asia: multihulls are practical
and desirable, and they are
here to stay.
to see the first boats arrive in the summer of 2018. Our
team will focus on a successful market introduction in
the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.”
The sailing range starts with the BALI 4.0 (40ft) and
currently goes up to the BALI 5.4 (55.2 ft). Even the
baby of the fleet, the 4.0, shows off many of the features
that make BALI Catamarans stand out from the pack.
Gone is the trampoline ‘foredeck’, replaced by a large
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There’s one power cat option on offer, the BALI 4.3
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BALI sailing versions so successful.
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Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
Antipodes 1st to finish
The Inaugural Subic Bay Around Verde Island
Race, which replaced the Subic to Boracay
Race because of environmental issues in Boracay
got under way with a strong North Easterly at 20 to
25 knots, as the fleet steadily
approached the downwind
start line waiting for the
horn sound and the race got
underway in earnest. As the
“Good Start” was announced,
it looked as if it was a toss
up between Antipodes and
Standard Insurance Centennial
III to be first across the line.
Jun Avecilla’s Selma Star
skippered by Sean Mitchell
raised the spinnaker before the
start and as they proceeded in
close company with Mandrake
III, they broached and laid
the mast down on the water,
with the white knuckled crew
holding on tight.
Taking advantage Standard Insurance Centennial III
popped the asymmetric kite and flew down the bay
to take a commanding lead by the time the exited
the bay. Once Hill’s Antipodes broke away from the
They broached and
laid the mast down
on the water, with
the white knuckled
crew holding on
tight.
pack, they managed to hit their straps and went
charging down the bay in pursuit of Centennial III.
A couple of quick gybes on the 6nm leg to the bay
entrance Mandrake III were in
hot pursuit and third to exit
the bay. Karakoa and Sabad
crossed gybed as they closed
in on Grande Island at the
entrance to Subic Bay and the
battle was just beginning.
Now having recovered from
their earlier broach, the Subic
Sailing team on Selma Star
were unharmed and proceeded
in a somewhat more orderly
fashion, and keeping the
spinnaker under control. With
gusts in the 25 knot range,
Emocean and the two Chinese
entries Apsaras and Asia
Pacific Sailing were taking it
cautiously under head sails
and were the last two yachts to exit the bay.
One of the entrants, George Hackett’s Misty
Mountain for some unknown reason did not start and
Jun Villanueva’s failed to repair Bellatrix mast in time.
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The
Inaugural
Subic Bay
Around Verde
Island Race31

Peter Baird from Broadwater Marine supplied Lost
In Asia as the support boat.
As they are well on the way down the Luzon coast,
the fleet expected a fast race but will still have to
claw their way through the wind shadow of the
Bataan and Batangas
The fleet expected
a fast race but will
still have to claw
their way through
the wind shadow.
Mountain Ranges plus
strong tidal currents in
the Verde Island Passage,
on both the outward and
return legs.
The Regatta was organized
by Subic Sailing, under the
auspices of the Philippine
Sailing Association and in conjunction with
Watercraft Ventures, Inc., the Lighthouse Marina
Resort, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA),
Philippine Coast Guard and backed by Tanduay
Rum, Pepsi-Cola, Broadwater Marine, NanoFixit
and JellyChip.
Selma Star broaching
at the start
Final results were:
IRC 1
Karakoa - Owner/Skipper -Ray Ordoveza - and
Excel 53 - Philippines
Antipodes - Geoff Hill - Smith 72 Custom - HK
Standard Insurance - Ernesto Echauz - TP 52
Davidson – Philippines
IRC 2
Mandrake 3 - Nick Burns/Fred Kinmouth - Sydney
GS 43 - HK
Sabad - Bobby Benares - First 44.7 - PHI
Emocean - Michael Raueber - Oceanis 46 - Germany
Selma Star - Jun Avecila - First 36.7 - PHI
Cruising Class
Asia Pacific - Liu Cheng Qi - Oceanis 45 - HK
Apsaras - Li Jian - Advance 80 - HK
Race Finishers on Sun 25th Feb.
in Line Order:
Antipodes - 10.54.09
Centennial 3 - 10.56.09
Mandrake - 13.43.27
Karakoa - 16.27.04
Sabad - 16.38.51
Asia Pacific - night time finish
Selma Star - night time finish
Retired due to damages: Apsaras/
Emocean
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2018 Zhik
Hong Kong
29er World
Championship
Words by
RHKYC
Photographs
as credited
T
he Zhik Hong Kong 29er World Championship
got underway on the 2nd of January 2018
with the Opening Ceremony at the Royal Hong
Kong Yacht Club’s main Clubhouse on Kellett Island.
A traditional lion dance enthralled the 58 teams
from 11 countries including
Australia, Canada, France,
Great Britain, US Virgin
Islands, Japan, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Russia,
Slovenia, USA and Hong Kong.
Out of the 58
teams on the water
there are five allfemale
and eight
mixed teams.
Racing was cancelled on
Day 1 due to the breeze
that was consistently above
the threshold of the 29er
Class wind limit with gusts
up to 41kts. The cliché of
“It’s never like this” seemed
to be the most common
phrase heard among Hong
Kong’s local sailors and
with 30 to 40kts reported
overnight at Waglan Island,
there looked like there could
be further postponements for today, Day 2.
(with gusts close to the 25kt wind limit) at the start
area located closer to the channel, resulting in some
epic capsizes as the fleet rounded the gate marks.
Four qualifying races were held today for both the
Yellow and Green Flights, there
was some very close racing
among the top boats. Going into
day 3 of the qualify series in first
is FRA2 Benjamin JAFFREZIC
and Leo CHAUVEL with 8 points
followed AUS6 Lachie BREWER
and Max PAUL on 10 points and
NZL12 Francesco KAYROUZ
and Jackson KEON on 11 points.
The final day of the qualifying
series will take place on the 4th
January with each fleet sailing
four races before they are split
into Gold and Silver fleets.
The final four races of the
qualifying series for the 2018
Zhik 29er World Championship
were held today off the Po Toi Islands in Hong Kong.
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Day 2 however, sailors were only held on shore for a
short time whilst the breeze weakened slightly before
making their way to the race course located off
Stanley. The breeze across the race track varied from
15kts at the sheltered top mark in Stanley Bay to 22kts
With consistent top five finishes, Hong Kong’s
Calum GREGOR and Jon CRAWFORD HKG 2532
are headed to the Gold Fleet with 18 points. Hot
on their heels and only three points behind are New
Zealand’s Francesco KAYROUZ and Jackson KEON

NZL 12. France’s Theo REVIL and Gautier GUEVEL
FRA 3 are on 23 point and the traditional rivalry
between New Zealand and Australia is as present
as ever with Aussie’s Lachie BREWER and Max
PAUL AUS 6 not far behind the Kiwi’s on 25 points.
To the relief of the sailors, the breeze dropped from
the previous two days to a 10kt North Easterly.
The breeze was fluky making a difficult race
track that was heavily favoured toward the left.
Out of the 58 teams on the water there are five
all-female and eight mixed teams. Sailing is one of
the few sports where females and males compete
against each other on a level playing field. Gaining
control in the first race and remaining comfortably
ahead, extending on each leg to secure a much
needed 1st place, was Australia’s Annabelle DAVIES
and Madison WOODWARD AUS18. After a less
than stellar first day on the water, they picked
up today and scored top 5 placings in three out
of four races. The girls have been a bit unlucky
with two races yesterday not completed due to
a broken trapeze wire and, with only one drop,
they have to carry a result of full points on their
scorecard. This meant that despite sailing brilliantly
today in the challenging conditions, they just
missed out on gold fleet by a mere three points.
New Zealand’s Crystal SUN and Olivia HOBBS NZL
2394 are headed to the gold fleet despite struggling
in today’s conditions. With forecast predicting
heavier breeze tomorrow though, they may be in
contention to climb back up the fleet. They have
consistently been in the top 10 against their male
contenders in the monstrous breeze yesterday,
earning respect from the whole fleet and showing
that the girls have been training hard in the windy
conditions that are renowned in New Zealand.
The final series kicks off tomorrow with 10
races being sailed over three days from which
the 2018 World Champion will be crowned.
After some very competitive racing on the final 3
days today, New Zealand’s Francesco KAYROUZ and
Jackson KEON (NZL12) took the title of the 2018
Zhik 29er World Champions today with top 4 results
in all races and a 9 point cushion separating them
from their closest competition. New Zealand got the
edge in the last two races today with an early gybe
allowing them to take advantage of a big right-hand
shift. KAYROUZ and KEON commented on their win
on the race course “How did we do it? Consistency;
making sure we sail to our best and to our full
potential, sailing every leg like a new race and keeping
your head out of the boat. Bow down and send it!
On winning the title, Kayrouz said: “Well it sounds kind
of cheesy but it hasn’t sunk in yet, but it feels good.
The event’s been good; it’s been challenging and a
bit nerve-racking at times, but it’s been a good send.”
2nd Overall went to Australia’s Lachie BREWER and
Max PAUL (AUS6) on 20 points. France’s Benjamin
JAFFREZIC and Leo CHAUVEL (FRA2) followed in
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third on 25points with fellow countrymen Theo REVIL
and Gautier GUEVEL also on 25 points in fourth.
New Zealanders Crystal SUN and Olivia HOBBS
(NZL2394) took the title as top female team in
the Zhik 29er World Championship as well as 21st
Overall. SUN and HOBBS were interviewed after
their win “We feel pretty good, pretty excited,
such a good feeling! We have been very excited
the last few days to be the only girls to make the
cut into the gold fleet. It feels good to know that
all our training and hard work has paid off. The
event was pretty tricky with the wind and all that,
but it was really a great, fun event. The racing
was pretty hectic, we had all sorts of competition
but it was really fun and really enjoyable to race
against other people in these tricky conditions.”
Charlie Manzoni
commented “We couldn’t
launch you into nowhere
with no wind and no
visibility.”
Today racers were met with no breeze and a heavy
fog as they descended on the Royal Hong Kong
Yacht Club Middle Island Clubhouse. Racers were
initially held onshore with Race Officer Charlie
Manzoni commented “We couldn’t launch you
into nowhere with no wind and no visibility.”
However, by around 1130hrs, a cold northerly had
started to fill in and steadily built, compressing the
fog into a more wet but transparent light drizzle. The
gold fleet was sent to their race course in Stanley
Bay where four races were sailed. The breeze for the
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eginning of the first two races race was at the top
of the 29er wind limit however changing gears was
critical as the breeze tapered off in the second lap
of both the first two races. The breeze moderated
for the remaining two races of the day and crossing
the line first in the final race of the championship
was the first Hong Kong team and winners of the
2017 Hong Kong Open Calum GREGOR and Jon
CRAWFORD (HKG2532)
who took 6th overall with
26 points. The results from
the Silver fleet remain the
same from yesterday as the
race committee decided
to hold them onshore
due to the breeze being
in the upper class limit.
After racing competitors
made a beeline back to
shore to pack up their gear in time for the 2018
Zhik 29er World Championship prize giving which
will be held tonight at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht
Club’s Kellett Island location in Causeway Bay.
Changing gears was
critical as the breeze
tapered off in the
second lap of both
the first two races.
1st Gold Fleet Flag
Top Female Team Flag
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LET’S TALK
GIANT
GROUPER
Words by
JAMES
WEBSTER
Photographs
as credited
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T
he Giant Grouper or ”Lapu-Lapu” as it is
known in the Philippines is the largest bony,
reef fish on this planet. Growing to lengths of 2.7
meters (8.9 feet) and attaining weights of 400
Kilograms (800 pounds), although specimens have
been recorded up to 14 feet
and 1,318 pounds, they are
found on reefs all over the
Indo Pacific region, entering
estuaries in many of those
regions. There have been
numerous catches of this
culinary monster of the sea
in the Philippines. Residents
of Surigao City were amazed
when local fisherman, Cesar
Laon, arrived home after a
day’s fishing in 2017 with a 130
kilo “Lapu-Lapu” occupying
almost all of his boat. Cesar
claimed that it was the largest
fish he had ever seen. Also in
2017 the people of Manalo,
Cesar Laon, arrived
home after a day’s
fishing in 2017 with a
130 kilo “Lapu-Lapu”
occupying almost all
of his boat.

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Yet another 7 foot, 176
kilo giant was found
trapped and floundering
in shallow reef waters
of Libertad, Antique.
Puerto Princess were aghast when Nelbeth Valencia
and her husband accidently caught a 130 pound
Giant Grouper in their net while dragging for crabs.
Yet another 7 foot, 176 kilo giant was found trapped
and floundering in shallow reef waters of Libertad,
Antique. Local fisherman, Jessie Cacam, had to
petition seven other fishermen to assist in carrying
the fish from Pandan Bay to shore. Given that the
Giant Grouper is the size of a pig,
a whole new approach is used for
its consumption. Different cuts
of flesh can be taken in much
the same way as pig or lamb, all
with different texture and flavor.
When talking of sea food fare,
species such as Mahi Mahi and
Snapper hold center stage but,
the mere fact that the cheapest
cut of Giant Grouper, the white
meat, fetches up to $60 a kilo in good restaurants
throughout Asia, is testament to the fish’s culinary
Giant-Grouper
Antique Giant
Grouper
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Giant Grouper
esteem. The red meat is considered a delicacy and
more expensive. The red and white muscles in fish
are the same as in a chicken in that they are designed
for different uses. In smaller fish the amount of
red muscle is so small you don’t bother to try and
separate it, however, in the Giant Grouper it can be
separated from the white meat to become slices of
tasty steaks. The majority of fish we consume are
too small to value the culinary benefits individually,
however with a fish as large as a Giant Grouper,
their testicles and liver become a specially prepared
dish. There is very little waste on the Giant Grouper,
even the head is recognized as a delicacy with the
lower half a prized dish and bringing $120 a kilo.
The throat, stomach and fins are not wasted either
as they are also considered a delicacy in many Asian
seafood restaurants, particularly in Singapore.
With a fish as large
as a Giant Grouper,
their testicles and liver
become a specially
prepared dish.
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Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
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as credited
December 10, 2017. Zambales Lifesaving Inc.
again competed in the Phuket Life Saving
Competition for the second time, the Zambales
team was represented by
Isaac Emmanuel Daylo,
Mark Anthony Jereza and
Virgel Ramos, accompanied
by Zambales Lifesaving Inc.
president and team coach,
Roger Bound, this year the
Zambales team was the
Philippines sole representative.
In all 17 teams, representing
a number of Asian countries
attended this prestigious event,
held by the Phuket Life Saving
Club headed by Mr. Prathaiyut
( Nat ) Chuayuan.
Team and coach
eventually arrived at
the MY Hotel, with the
competition only hours
away, it was a case of
try to get some sleep as
quickly as possible.
Things this year were made a little more difficult
for the Zambales team, because there is no longer
a direct flight from Manila to Phuket, creating
logistical problems, both in
time and in funding, as it was
necessary to fly Via Singapore
or Kuala Lumpur, which not
only added travel time and
distance but also costs, so
much so that the proposed
budget was nowhere near
enough.
Fortunately Zambales Governor,
Atty. Amor Deloso came to
the aid of the team with some
additional funding, RP Energy
offered to transport the team
members to and from Manila
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aving Competition
airport and the organizers offered to arrange free
transportation in Thailand, something that was very
much appreciated as without this additional assistance,
it would have not been possible for Zambales to
represent the Philippines and attend the event.
The team arrived at Phuket somewhat delayed due
to air traffic congestion at the airports, only to find
themselves greeted by torrential rains, thankfully
for the team transport had been arranged by
Nat, President of Phuket Lifesaving Club, but the
trip from the airport to the hotel was slow due to
flooding along the way. It was nearly midnight when
the team and coach eventually arrived at the MY
Hotel, with the competition only hours away, it was
a case of try to get some sleep as quickly as possible.
The morning dawned bright and sunny and
the team was pleasantly surprised to find more
unexpected assistance from the MY Hotel by way
of free breakfast for everyone. The team stayed
there last year also and again this year as it is so
well located and friendly, the team was very grateful
for this, also the foods supplied by the organizers
during and after the day’s events.
Following breakfast the team took the short walk
to the event venue, arriving at 8AM for registration,
drawing the team 5 number, of the 17 men’s teams,
this was complimented with a further 10 women’s
teams and a number of juniors, so after briefing it
was into a hard and long days competition.
The event scoring unfortunately only saw the top
5 teams in each event taking points, allocated on
5 for first down to one for fifth; this sadly does not
truly reflect the efforts of the lesser teams, with
many showing a zero score, despite many of them
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having some good and consistent lower results in a
number of events.
The day started well for Zambales with a resounding
win by Team Zambales competitor Isaac Daylo in
the swim race, followed by Team 11, the Phuket
Lifeguard Club, Nai Thorn, who would be by far the
Zambales teams toughest competitors during all of
the day’s events.
The day turned into a wrestle for supremacy
between Zambales and Phuket Lifeguard Club
Nai Thorn (Team 11), with the two teams winning
alternate events until event 3, the board race when
the Zambales team scored only a third place, with
some 17 boards on the course, it is very easy to get
squeezed or blocked, also drawing a far outside
start did not help, but Team 11 were clear masters of
this event, event 4 saw it go back to a seesaw battle
with Zambales team taking a resounding win in the
Ironman finishing with a full 300 meters advantage
against the opposition, this continued throughout
the day, right down to the final event, the beach
flags race, with Zambales taking the win and Team
11 taking second, giving them the overall win, a
single point ahead of Team Zambales Philippines.
So after a great days competition which was really
well run and organized, it was off to try to get in
some shopping before another short nights sleep as
we were scheduled to depart to the airport at 2AM.
The flight back was tiring as it entailed an 11 hour
stopover in Kuala Lumpur and eventually arriving
back in Manila at 2:00AM, needless to say we were
really happy to see the service from RP Energy there
to pick us up and deliver us back to Zambales and
also grateful for the stopover for free breakfast.
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A very special thanks to all that made this happen,
Hon. Gov. Atty. Amor Deloso and the Provincial
Government of Zambales, Hon Mayor Rundy
Ebdane, Municipality of Iba, Hon. Mayor Dr.
La Rainne Abad Sarmiento. Municipality of San
Narciso, all of whom continually support the

competitors and lifesaving in general, Crystal Beach
Resort, San Narciso, RP Energy, Marilyns Garments,
plus also Tees and Prints, who supplied the team
uniforms, Phuket Lifeguard Club, MY Hotel and all
of the competitors and officials of the event, who,
as always, made us so welcome.
RESULTS:
The 1st.Phuket Lifeguard Nai Thorn Beach (36
points) 2nd. Team Zambales Philippines(35 points)
and 3rd is Phuket lifeguard Service Nai Harn Beach
(16 Points).
The day turned into a
wrestle for supremacy
between Zambales and
Phuket Lifeguard Club
Nai Thorn (Team 11).
The woman 1st from Le meridian Beach 2nd Is
from Tanyapura and 3rd from Institute of Physical
Education.
Zambales Lifesaving Inc. are again hoping to be able
to attend the Phuket Lifesaving Sports Competition
again in 2018 and to find additional sponsorship to
also include ladies and junior teams, also from past
experience it will be necessary to arrive at least a
day before the event to overcome the fatigue of
travel, especially with long stopovers.
Should anyone be interested they can Email
slszambales@gmail.com with their proposal or call
Roger Bound on 0918 922 2863.
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I
loilo (Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Iloilo;
Kinaray-a: Probinsiya kang Iloilo; Filipino:
Lalawigan ng Iloilo) is a province located in the
region of Western Visayas in the Philippines.
Iloilo occupies a major southeast portion of the
island of Panay and is bordered by the province
of Antique to the west.
The war heavily damaged
the infrastructure in Iloilo.
However, the continuing
conflict between the labor
unions in the port area,
declining sugar economy,
and the deteriorating peace
and order situation in the
countryside forced the
exodus of Ilonggos to other
cities, provinces/regions and
islands that offered better
opportunities and business.
People were moving to
other cities such as Bacolod,
Cebu, and Manila that
led to Iloilo’s decline in
economic importance in
central Philippines. Rural
agricultural areas continued
to help the local economy.
For years, because of this
exodus of investors, Iloilo’s
economy progressed in a
moderate pace.
DESTINATION
Change slowly came. First came the construction
of the fishing port and international seaport.
One by one commercial business firms invested
in Iloilo, spurring on the city to its eventual
recovery.
People were moving
to other cities such
as Bacolod, Cebu,
and Manila that led
to Iloilo’s decline in
economic importance in
central Philippines.
Iloilo became a highly urbanized city in 1979
by the virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 51.
Corollary to this new status,
its residents effectively lost
their eligibility to vote for
provincial officials.
After the opening of the new
commercial and business
center in Mandurriao
district and with the
construction of
a national
highway
that
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Iloilo Esplanade
along the Iloilo river
traverses this area, big business like the SM
Supermalls, SM Prime Holdings, Megaworld
Corporation, Gaisano Capital, and Ayala
Corporation poured in huge investments in the
City, giving impetus and catalyst toward future
progress.
Now Iloilo City is a tourist hub where the best
restaurants, museums, hotels, shopping districts,
and nightlife in the province await. It is most
known for the annual
Dinagyang Festival,
exquisite heritage sites,
deliciously fresh seafood,
and signature Ilonggo
dishes. The city is also
home to many Spanishcolonial
churches, grand
vintage houses, and
old commercial and
institutional buildings dating back to its heyday
as the “Queen City of the South.
The city not only
appears clean,
but also smells
fresh and clean
all the time.
city not only appears clean, but also smells fresh
and clean all the time. The River also is dutifully
maintained to ensure it is clean and rubbish free
and I am sure you will agree there is nothing more
pleasing than taking a stroll along the esplanade
to a clean sparkling river and unpolluted fresh
air. The Mayor, The Honourable Jose Espinosa
III has left no stone unturned in making sure
the city and the River are rubbish free. No dirty
streets and pleasingly no plastic or rubbish
polluting the waterways of this magnificent city.
The clean Iloilo river
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Iloilo city would have to be the cleanest city
in the Philippines this editor has visited so far.
The streets are always clean, with no waste from
street vendors or anyone else to be seen, the
Food is undoubtedly Iloilo’s biggest yearround
attraction. Most true-blooded locals
will, without fail, offer to take you to eat at
local restaurants or prepare a home-cooked
Ilonggo meal if they find out
that you’re a first-time visitor.
Don’t miss out on savoring
fresh seafood and Iloilo’s native
cuisine, especially its signature
dishes like La Paz Batchoy and
Pancit Molo. Rapid urbanization
and higher living standards in
Iloilo City has given birth to
a growing number of lifestyle
centers. Get your caffeine fix or
have a spa day. Take your pick
from restaurants serving a wide
range of cuisines at Europeaninspired
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Heritage buildings
preserved along
city streets
Shops in Ayala Atria Iloilo, Smallville Complex,
SM City Iloilo, Robinsons Place Iloilo, or the up
and coming Iloilo Business Park.
Iloilo is home to some of the most beautiful
beaches and churches in the Philippines. But
the province’s beauty doesn’t end with these
sites. There are so much more with places to visit
and things to do in this culturally rich province.
From natural saltwater lagoons to having its
own Christmas village, there’s a diverse variety
of Iloilo tourist spots to enjoy!
When you first arrive in Iloilo, take a stroll along
the streets of old Iloilo and appreciate the
picturesque stretch of buildings — all displaying
their nostalgic beauty. It’s like a walking through
a museum. Iloilo city is rich in history and this is
evident when you walk along JM Basa Street,
aka Calle Real. The local government has
preserved the old charm of the city by restoring
the enfeebled buildings that line this historic
street, reflecting the architecture during the
Spanish and American era. In between food trips,
visit treasured historical sights scattered over
different districts in the city. Walk the streets
of Iloilo City Proper to find recently restored
heritage buildings along Calle Real, the city’s
old central business district, and other corners
of the downtown area like Plaza Libertad, and
the Iloilo Provincial Capitol grounds. Head
over to the districts of Jaro and Molo to visit
centuries-old churches and the city’s grandest
ancestral houses that have survived the test of
time. To start, take a tour of the Jaro Cathedral,
Lizares Mansion, Casa Mariquit, Molo Church,
and Bahay Camiña nga Bato.
Jaro Cathedral and Belfry
The Jaro Cathedral (Church of St. Elizabeth
of Hungary) was built in 1864, the year the
district was named a diocese by Pope Pius the
IX, by order of His Grace Mariano Cuartero,
first bishop of Jaro. Destroyed in the quake
of January 1948 and restored by order of His
Excellency Jose Ma. Cuenco, first archbishop of
Jaro in 1956. The cathedral’s style is basically
Baroque, with the addition of Gothic elements
over many renovations. The Nuestra Senora de la
Candelaria (Lady of the Candles) is the only rose
among the all-male collection of statues which
line the walls of the cathedral’s interiors. The
Lady of Candles is perched on a glass encased
shrine carved out of the facade. The limestone is
said to be continuously growing, and in fact had
become too large to fit into its original niche just
above the present one.
Her shrine is visited often by many devotees
who believe the statue to be miraculous. This
400-year-old image is the focus of an annual
Jaro Fiesta held every February 2.
The Jaro Cathedral is the first and only cathedral
in Panay built in 1864. Patriot and orator,
Graciano Lopez Jaena was here in December 20,
1856.
A high point in the history of the cathedral
was the visit of Blessed Pope John Paul II, who
conducted a mass on February 21, 1981. He
set a crown upon the Lady of the Candles, and
declared it the Patroness of the Western Visayas.
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The Lizares Mansion
Reflecting a mix of American and Spanish
architectural styles, the Lizares Mansion is one
of Iloilo City’s most beautiful heritage mansions.
It was built in 1937 by Don Emiliano Lizares, a
Jaro-born sugar baron, and stands in testimony
of Iloilo’s booming sugar industry during its
heyday. The Lizares compound along with the
mansion was sold to the Dominicans in 1962
and became home of Angelicum School Iloilo
from 1978. The mansion
now serves as the school’s
chapel.
Every December, the Lizares
Mansion transforms into an
even more awe-inspiring
sight as thousands of
Christmas lights adorn every
inch of its facade. This is
the best time to visit.
Casa Mariquit
It’s like a walking
through a museum. Iloilo
City is rich in history and
this is evident when you
walk along JM Basa Street.
Lopez named it after his wife, Maria Javellana,
whose nickname is “Mariquit” (probably from the
Tagalog word marikit, which means beautiful).
What made this Spanish-colonial ancestral home
equally impressive, aside from being open to the
public, is the fact that it has solar panels on the
roof. There is also a huge banyan tree, which, is
considered to be home of the spirits at the front
of the house, which roots are creeping up the
walls of the house.
Camiña Balay nga
Bato
When in Iloilo city you
don’t have to go far to
find beauty combined with
culture. Camiña Balay nga
Bato is one of the ancestral
houses and a compelling
cultural attraction in Iloilo.
Camiña Balay nga Bato
means ‘house by the river’.
Jaro Cathedral
the Lizares Mansion
Iloilo is associated with legacies of Spanish
colonial era. Most noticeable lies in its
architecture, where images of the city in the
18th century show manorial old houses, in
their ornate façades combined with classical
western influences and folk-art motifs. Relics
and mementos of the past abound. Mute, yet
eloquent, reminding everyone of Iloilo’s colorful
past bequeathed to the present.
Casa Mariquit is considered one of the oldest
buildings in Iloilo and was built some 200 years
ago, by Fernando H. Lopez Sr., who served as
vice president of the Philippines for three terms:
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And was built between 1860
and 1865 in a style we call
‘arquitectura mestiza’, the
house is a beautiful example
of indigenous Filipino building
merged with colonial Spanish
influences. Luth and Gerard
Camiña, 4th generation owners,
spent 10 years renovating
Camiña Balay nga Bato into
the treasure you see today.
The Filipino bahay kubo, or
cube house, dictates the shape
of the structure. The shutters,
or ‘ventanillas’, are made of
mother of pearl, known locally
as capiz. The walls are batten and board, the
floors are narra and kamagong hardwood. The
ceiling is made of nipa and bamboo, plaited in
a sawali weave. Most of the pottery inside the
house comes from Isla
de Gigantes, a group
According to Project
Iloilo,“in the old days,
the Lady had a habit of
disappearing early in
the mornings.
of islands off Panay.
Not only can you enjoy
the wonders of this
beautiful cultural home,
but you can also enjoy
some Filipino style
refreshments at a very
reasonable price. Camiña
Balay nga Bato will serve
you Iloilo’s best pancit molo and tsokolate in
their sunny ‘balcon comedor’, or casual dining
room. The molo soup comes from the kitchen
of Kapitan Ising, a local legend. Each dumpling
contains pork, chicken and shrimp, encased
in a soft rice flour wrapper. The broth is full
of flavour but lighter than you’d expect. It is
something that you have to try it to understand.
After trying the soup, it’s time for a cup of
hot chocolate. Camiña Balay Nga Bato makes
Camiña Balay Nga Bato
Casa Mariquit
tsokolate the traditional Filipino way. The cacao
is grown on the owners’ family farm, made into
tablea and heated in special cast iron jugs over a
single flame. While boiling the mixture is beaten
with a ‘batidor’, a whisk made from guava tree
wood. The final cup is an incredibly rich and
comforting drink. Camiña Balay nga Bato serves
its tsokolate ‘espeso’: thick. Sip it straight or try it
with local biscuits. There’s a lot to see at Camiña
Balay nga Bato, from antique furniture, to old
photographs, collections of pottery, religious
altars, and relics recovered from other ancestral
houses in Iloilo. But if you have a penchant for
textiles, you’ll definitely enjoy checking out the
weavers working the looms on the ground floor,
and running your fingers over the lovely fabrics
for sale. A visit to Camiña Balay Nga Bato is
one of the best things to do in Iloilo. Make sure
you set aside several hours to enjoy the whole
building and the good eats. And take your time

in the curio shop looking for a few interesting
mementos to take home as gifts for your loved
ones.
Try to make sure you are in Iloilo for one of
its many festivals like the Iloilo Dinagyang
Festival, which is one of the Philippines’ biggest
religious and cultural festivals that transforms
Iloilo City into one big venue for spectacle and
merry making. Watch thousands of Dinagyang
Ati performers fill the city streets as they dance
in sync to fast-paced thundering drum beats. In
addition to the Dinagyang Festival, the city is
also host to many exciting events like the Paraw
Regatta Festival, Jaro Fiesta, and Chinese New
Year.
Jaro Fiesta
The annual fiesta of Jaro, is one of the biggest
religious celebrations in the Philippines as
it delivers solemnity, splendor, and mystery.
Other than the traditional religious ceremonies
being performed, agro-industrial fairs, beauty
pageants, luncheons and dinners, none can
ever be more immaculate than pondering about
the famous icon of the Nuestra Señora de la
Candelaria. Local legend says that the statue was
discovered by a lone fisherman along the banks
of the river when he was fishing. Other curious
individuals peered at the icon and tried to lift it
up, but to no avail. They said at least ten men
attempted to remove the image altogether, but
they failed. It was just the fishermen who could
carry the statue as he gave it to the church.
According to Project Iloilo, “in the old days, the
Lady had a habit of disappearing early in the
mornings. A thick mist would surround her niche
at the pediment of the Cathedral, and around
that time, a beautiful lady with long hair could
be seen bathing her child at an artesian well
in the plaza, facing the old Jaro Rural Health
Building.”
Participants to one
of the city’s festive
events
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Paraw regatta
participants
After going pitch black, the icon would grow
much larger than it was. A healthy, thick vine
was also recounted by parishioners to have
grown within the abode.
Words spread quickly
The Paraw Regatta
Festival is an event
which may impress
both professionals and
beginners.
that almost the whole
nation focused itself on
the miracle. February the
2nd is her feast day, and
it is the best time of the
year where foreign and
domestic tourists took a
peek at the lady in her
abode by the cathedral.
They would find that the Lady has now grown
and looked over the district of Jaro. Various
streets are closed for vehicular traffic from 4pm
to 7pm for the fiesta.
The Paraw Regatta Festival
The Paraw Regatta attracts boat-lovers who
cannot imagine their life without sailing. The
Paraw Regatta Festival is an event which may
impress both professionals and beginners.
Every February, hundreds of people take part in
this sailboat race in the Iloilo Strait, mostly on
paraws. A Paraw is a double outrigger sailboat
that originated from the central part of the
Philippines. The sail of a paraw is called layag—it
can be made of cloth, woven mats, or canvas. As
a result, each boat looks unique and colorful. In
addition to the variety of sails, paraws may have
different waterline lengths, and can be painted
or unpainted. At first, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta
was a half-day sailboat race but nowadays it is a
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Surviving the
centuries, the paraws
have become a vital
part of the Filipino
seafaring life.
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large-scale festival which has numerous events.
The main events are naturally paraw races that
take place between Iloilo City and the nearby
Guimaras Island. 30 kilometers long race course
starts from the coast of Panay, stretches down
the coast of Guimaras, and finishes at Villa
Beach. Along with the sailing competitions,
Paraw Regatta Festival
offers such events as
paraw-inspired furniture
making, miniature paraw
making, paraw photo
contests,
and others.
exhibitions,
The regatta is a race
among seafarers on
colourful sailboats called
Paraws in the straits between Guimaras Island
and the city of Iloilo. The present-day paraw
managed to maintain its original design from
the sailboats of the first settlers from Borneo
who were in search of a peaceful home in 1212
A.D. Surviving the centuries, the paraws have
become a vital part of the Filipino seafaring life.
The first Paraw Race started in 1973 with the
mission to preserve the historic value of the
paraws. Today, in it’s 46th year, the event has
grown from being a boat race to a festival with
various interesting activities such as the making
of miniature paraws, the Miss Paraw Regatta ,
jet ski racing, miniature paraw racing, furniture
making, the painting of the sails, photo exhibits,
and many other activities culminating with
the main race. Awards and the lighted paraw,
a spectacular light show of the paraws. The
grand opening ceremony for 2018 was held on
the lawns of SM Iloilo. The opening speech was
made by the Paraw Regatta President Mr. Ronald
Raymond L. Sebastian, welcoming one and all,
this was followed by a spectacular display of
colour, native costumes and dance routines, with
the 15 Miss Paraw Regatta Finalists showing
colour and vibrance in the dance and native
costume segments.
And as Ilonggos take pride of their history and
culture, so do the sailors and the boat makers
who have inherited a legacy that became
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Hiligaynon-speaking region of the country. The
sails on these colourful sailboats are all hand
crafted and designed. The annual festival is held
in February in the Villa de Arevalo district, Iloilo
City, Philippines. Its main event is a sailboat race
in Iloilo Strait that features the Paraw, a Visayan
double outrigger sail boat. It is the oldest
traditional craft event in Asia and the largest
sailing event in the Philippines It is one of Iloilo
City’s tourism events along with the Dinagyang
Festival, Kasadyahan Festival, Chinese New
Year festival and La Candelaria Fiesta. The Iloilo
Paraw Regatta began as a half-day sailboat race
but is now a multi-day, multi-event festival.
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The Paraw race course is a 30 kilometers (19 mi)
long, running up the coast of Panay and then
down the coast of Guimaras, before returning
to the finish at Villa Beach Participating paraws
are categorized based on the waterline length
of the boat and further classified according to
their sails as “unpainted” or “painted” The sails
are painted with colorful designs.
The racing breaks down into two classes. Boats
of length 16 ft and below of strictly traditional
construction and those 16 ft 1 inch through to
22 ft with a wider range of materials allowed.
Planning your trip to Iloilo during the Paraw
Regatta will ensure you a week of fun filled
activities.
Skimboarding
There are many watersports activities you can
indulge in when in Iloilo, and one of these is
skimboarding. Some young entrepreneurs
started Mad Skimboards,
a project between friends
some 8 years ago in a
garage, to spread the
love of the sport by
bringing affordable quality
skimboards to the
Philippines. Each board is
hand made in Iloilo, using
a laminating technique,
giving a solid board of matching imported
quality at half the price. They are now the most
popular board used in the Philippines.
Each board is hand made
in Iloilo, using a laminating
technique, giving a solid
board of matching imported
quality at half the price.
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Colorful island
hopping
Guimaras Island
When in Iloilo a trip to Guimaras Island is a must.
If you are not planning to stay there for a few
days then you have to set aside a full day to
enjoy as much as you can of what the island has
to offer, but you will find
one day is not enough
to enjoy this island
paradise. The island
is located Southeast
of Panay and just ten
minutes by bunker from
Iloilo City the fare to
the island is a mere 14
pesos, being blessed
with an abundance of
clean waters surrounded by white sand beaches,
picturesque coves and offshore inlets, vast areas
of agriculture and marked with a number of its
famed mango trees, it is little wonder that it is
Paradise awaits each
and every visitor
to this magical part
of the Philippines.
enticing visitors from right across the Philippine
Archipelago and overseas, with its unspoiled
rustic settings and unblemished simplicity of life
and tranquillity. There are five municipalities
in Guimaras, with each one offering something
different to visitors and locals alike.
Beaches and Islands of Iloilo
Like most destinations in the Pacific, Iloilo’s
coast is adorned with some of the most beautiful
beaches and off-shore islands in the Philippine
Archipelago abundant with scenic seascapes and
a rich marine life. From Iloilo’s northern islands
to the province’s southern beaches, paradise
awaits each and every visitor to this magical
part of the Philippines. Picturesque beaches
are scattered across the seafood rich waters of
Northern Iloilo. The coastal towns of Carles,
Estancia, Concepcion, and Ajuy are home to the
best islands including Islas de Gigantes , Sicogon,
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Bulubadiangan (Sandbar), Agho, and Marbuena.
Grey sand and pebble beaches also abound in the
mainland coast of Balasan, Batad, San Dionisio,
Barotac Viejo, Banate, and Anilao. Head over to
the southern coast of mainland Iloilo to find wellpreserved
marine sanctuaries in San Joaquin and
peaceful gray sand beaches in Miagao, Guimbal,
Tigbauan, and Oton. They might not be as
popular as Northern Iloilo’s, but they are great to
visit if you’re looking for a peaceful beach setting
that can be reached more easily from Iloilo City.
Gigantes
Approximately 5 hours from Iloilo city is
Gigantes a remote group of islands that is part
of Carles town in Northern Iloilo. Sought after
for their pristine white sand beaches, mystical
rock formations, and fresh seafood. They are
currently the most popular island destination
in the entire province of Iloilo. Tours normally
include Cabugao Gamay Island, Antonia Beach,
and Tangke, but there are a lot more islands and
beaches to explore for more adventurous.
Concepcion
Before the popularity in the Gigantes increased,
the islands of Concepcion were the better
known islands to visit. There are 16 beautiful
islands in Concepcion including Bulubadiangan
(Sandbar), Pan de Azucar, Agho, Malangabang,
and Baliguian. In addition to inviting white sands
and pristine waters of the beaches, the area is
quite special because of the scenic presence of
majestic Mt. Manaphag in Pan de Azucar Island
that towers over the landscape. Taking about 3
hours including ferry ride the trip is well worth
the time.
Ajuy Islands
Only an hour from Iloilo City makes the
islands of Ajuy are the most easily reached in
Northern Iloilo. The most famous in this cluster
is Marbuena Island, which is home to a lovely
island resort. Ajuy’s other islands include the
fishing community of Nasidman, and Calabazas
where visitors can find the ruins of a Spanish-era
lighthouse ruins.
South East Asian Fisheries
Development
Travelling south coastal from Iloilo City to the
beaches and pristine waters of the southern part
of Iloilo, a place well worth paying a visit to is
the South East Asian Fisheries Development.

Situated in Tigbauan, about 30 minutes’ drive
from the city centre was established for the
protection and enhancement of marine life in
the Philippines it showcases the types of marine
life in the area. Another important aspect of the
establishment is the hatcheries breeding milk
fish and other varieties for human consumption.
With breeders weighing up to 20 kilos each
millions of eggs are hatched and shipped out to
fish farmers. Each female breeder is capable of
producing 1.3 million eggs per breeding season.
With breeders weighing
up to 20 kilos each
millions of eggs are
hatched and shipped
out to fish farmers.
Guimbal
With a 9 kilometers of shoreline facing the
pristine blue waters of the Panay Gulf, it has
attracted tourists from different places because
of its scenic beaches and inland resorts. Guimbal
produces mango in Iloilo as well as other seasonal
fruits. Farming and fishing are among the main
sources of livelihood of its people. The Guimbal
Church is one of the oldest churches in the
country. Built in 1774 by Father Campos. This
yellow sandstone church is made from adobe
stones called “igang” and “coral stone” quarried
from Guimaras.
Miagao
The Municipality of Miagao is a beautiful place
you won’t want to miss to drop by when in the
City and Province of Iloilo. Easily accessible
through various modes of transportation due to
its proximity to the City of Iloilo, Miagao can be
reached via a 40-minutes bus, air-conditioned
van or jeepney ride from the City of Iloilo. It is
Marine museum
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also accessible via the Municipality of San Jose,
capital town of the Province of Antique through
a one-hour bus or van ride. Miagao is a mere
three (3) hours away by land from Caticlan,
jump off point to the Island Paradise of Boracay,
passing through the scenic Province of Antique.
The Miag-ao Church, or Church of Santo Tomas
de Villanueva, was built in 1786 by Spanish
Augustinian missionaries and was declared
as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
“Baroque Churches of
The church and its
watchtowers were also
built to defend the town
and its people against
raids by the Moros.
the Philippines” in 1993.
On the front facade,
which is flanked by two
watchtower belfries,
one can see the unique
blending of Spanish and
native influences.
The central feature
of the bas-relief facade is a large coconut
tree which reaches almost to the apex. While
an integral part of the Philippine landscape,
the coconut tree is also the subject of lore.
According to an old Philippine legend, the
coconut tree was the only bequest from a
loving mother to her two children, a tree which
sustained them for life. On the church’s facade
the coconut tree appears as the “tree of life” to
which St. Christopher carrying the Child Jesus
on his shoulder is clinging to. The lesser facades
feature the daily life of Miagaowanons during
the time. Also depicted are other native flora
and fauna, as well as native dress.
The church and its watchtowers were also built
to defend the town and its people against raids
by the Moros. It therefore has thick walls and,
reportedly, secret passages. Indeed stretching
along the Iloilo coast are defensive towers,
but none that equal the size of the Miag-ao.
It is because of this defensive purpose that it is
sometimes referred to as the Miag-ao Fortress
Church.
San Joaquin
San Joaquin is located in the southern tip of
Iloilo Province and Panay Island. It is bordered
by mountains in the north and Sibalom, Antique.
West of it is the towns of Hamtic and Tobias
Fornier in Antique and east of it the town of
Miagao, Iloilo. The south of San Joaquin is a
coastline facing the Panay Gulf where marine
sanctuaries have been declared as Marine
Protected Areas (MPAs). One of the rivers that
traverse the town is the Siwaragan River with
Barangay Siwaragan and Bucaya situated in
its mouth. Another river in San Joaquin is the
Surraga River.
Cabugao Gamay
A small island located two kilometers off the
coast of Isla de Gigantes Sur in Carles. Seen
from afar, its peculiar shape and inherent beauty
is sure to attract the curiosity of most travelers.
An easily conquered foot trail leads to the top
of a hill that provides a gorgeous view of the
island’s white sand beach and emerald green
Miag-ao Church,
or Church of Santo
Tomas de Villanueva
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waters. Getting to Cabugao Island takes up to
45 minutes by ferry from Gigantes Norte Island
where most resorts in Gigantes are located
Antonia Beach
This beautiful white sand beach is to be found at
a secluded corner of Gigantes Sur. The pristine
waters that surround Antonia turns into a hypnotic
turquoise color under the
beautiful morning sunrise.
The beach is an excellent
place for swimming, picnics,
and beach camping.
Gigantes Sur
Gigantes Sur along with
Gigantes Norte, are the
two biggest islands in the
area. Most of Gigantes’ major tourist spots can
be found on or off the shore of the southern
coast of Gigantes Sur. These include the placid
waters of Tangke Lagoon, enchanting caverns
of Pawikan Cave, white sandy beach of Antonia
Beach, the shifting sandbar of Bantigue, and the
popular Cabugao Gamay Island.
Gigantes Norte
Tourists visit the
island for its clear
blue waters and a long
white sandbar that
shapeshifts.
Gigantes Norte is home to the biggest cluster
of resorts in the Gigantes group of islands. In
addition to being a popular base for island
hopping tours, a few interesting spots could
also be found within the island like the Spanishera
lighthouse ruins on its northern shores and
Bakwitan Cave on the southern half.
Agho Island
Agho Island is a small
island paradise found in
Concepcion. It has an
extensive white sand beach,
crystal clear waters and
a sprawling coral garden.
The island also has a
shifting sandbar similar
to Bulubadiangan. The fine white sands of the
beach, Agho is perhaps the best in Northern
Iloilo. What makes it even more beautiful and
majestic is the awesome view of Mt. Pan de
Azucar and its surrounding islands.
Cabugao Gamay Island
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The Shifting sandbar of
Bulubadiangan Island
Bulubadiangan or “sandbar” island is a popular
island attraction in Concepcion. Many local and
foreign tourists visit the island for its clear blue
waters and a long white sandbar that shapeshifts
depending on the direction of the wind. There
is a resort in the island called Sandbar Island
Beach Resort.
Sicogon Island
Sicogon Island in Carles is one of the numerous
beautiful attractions in Northern Iloilo. It
became a popular tourist destination during
the 70s and 80s because of the high-end
resort suitably named “Sicogon Island Resort”
that operated in the island. Sicogon has many
white sand and cream-colored beaches that
had largely become clear of tourist crowds after
the resort closed down. Currently, Ayala Land
is developing Sicogon as a tourism estate with
residential buildings, retail shops, forest trails,
diving spots, an airport with a 1.2-kilometer
runway and a jetty.
Marbuena Island
sandbar that stretches more than a hundred feet
away from the shore during low tide. A nature
trail encircles the island, offering a panoramic
view of the sea and surrounding islands. The trail
continues inland to an old-growth forest filled
with large flocks of migratory birds and fruit
bats.
Iloilo Water World
Waterworld Iloilo opened in 2016 and is the only
solar powered watersports park in the Visayas.
The Park offers extreme water rides, 17 slides
for kids and kids at heart, a 222 meter long lazy
river, water play area for toddlers, an open and
a covered waterpark, all manned by 30 certified
lifeguards. ‘Safety is our top priority’ Tiu adds.
The said waterpark also offers automated
lockers, air-conditioned suites, themed rooms,
and lounge chairs. The aim of Waterworld is
to improve branding and profile of Iloilo City
as a tourist destination for both local and
international visitors,
How to get there
Bulubadiangan Island, Concepcion
Marbuena Island in Ajuy is home to Marbuena
Island Resort. It also has a gleaming white
From Manila there are numerous flights daily from
Manila with all major airlines servicing the Island.
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Waterworld Iloilo
From Boracay, Ceres liner makes about 4 trips
daily the trip takes about 5 hours.
Places to Eat
Because Iloilo is famous for its food and
delicacies, there are numerous restaurants with
varying cuisines that
will satisfy even the
There are also a
number of places
where you can enjoy
Iloilo ‘s signature dish
batchoy
most discerning palate,
places like Tatoy’s for
the true to life Filipino
fare. There are also a
number of places where
you can enjoy Iloilo‘s
signature dish batchoy,
and for a great meal of
international cuisine at a
price that will not break the bank there is the
brewery, where you can enjoy an international or
Filipino meal and wash it down with one of the
many imported beers available both in bottles
and draft.
Places to Stay
There are a number of hotels and resorts to
choose from in Iloilo. Some of the upmarket
places like The Mansion and host to Miss
Paraw Regatta candidates is one of the better
establishments, so is the Premier Hotel Des
Rio. While the hotel where ABW stayed for the
9 days we were here is the Iloilo Grand Hotel,
who offer very clean and comfortable rooms at
a very reasonable rate. The rooms have cable
TV, free Wi-fi, hot water, friendly service and
a great restaurant. No matter what you taste
is Iloilo has accommodation that will suit you.
All in all Iloilo city is one place that will
having you wanting to return and return
many times bringing your friends with you
to enjoy what you have already sampled
from this beautiful fresh clean friendly city
of the Philippines.
Active Boating and Watersports would like
to express their gratitude for the on-going
assistance of the Department of Tourism Region
VI and tourism officers Ray Tabafunda, Jas
Sedigo and driver Rey L. Losañes. Along with
City Tourism Officer Junel Ann P. Divinagracia
and Richard Paolo B. Porai for their dedication
to their duty and the city of Iloilo in providing
the guidance needed to gather the information
contained in this feature.
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Choosing The
Right One
When Buying
A Boat
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Owning a boat is life-changing, that is why
choosing the right one is the biggest
decision to make. There is no secret formula when
trying to select the right boat for you or your
family but here is a guide on what to consider
when buying a boat.
number of reputable dealers in the Philippines like,
Broadwater Marine who have 6 outlets in Luzon
the Visayas and Mindanao, there is also RDH
Marine, who deal exclusively in the secondhand
market and the owner/manager has had over 30
years’ experience in boating.
Words by
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
Choose The Right Boat
Purchasing a boat is a lot like
buying a car. You’re making an
investment for you and your
family; make sure that you are
comfortable with all aspects of
your new boat. As with a car,
there are pros and cons to both
new and pre-owned boats.
When buying boats, if the
budget allows, try looking
at new first. The reasons are
obvious: You know every piece
of the history of your boat and
its motor; if something goes
wrong, you have a warranty to
rely upon; you do not have to
focus on all of the restoration
or repair projects - allowing
you to get out on the water right away; and finally,
you often can order the boat custom to your needs
and tastes.
For first time buyers, sometimes the best option
is to look at the secondhand market. Make sure
you look to a reputable dealer who knows the
industry, and stands by their product. There are a
When buying
boats, if the
budget allows,
try looking at
new first.
Here are the three main
factors to consider when
buying a boat:
1. Activities – To narrow
down your search, simply ask
yourself how the boat will
be used. One of the terrific
things about boating is that
there are boats designed
for different activities, and
there truly is something for
everyone.
2. Passengers – Considering
the passenger capacity of the
boat will give you an idea on
the boat length that would be
better for you. Boats usually
range from 19 feet to 80 feet.
3. Price Range – How much are you willing to
spend? All new boats have options, knowing
how much is within your price range will help you
decide which ones are really needed.
With so many choices, figuring out which boat is
best for you is not an easy task. With every builder
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saying that their boats are the highest quality, have
the best features, and are the best value, what is a
consumer to do?
Choosing the right engine
When choosing to buy the right boat, you’ve
probably noticed three different types of engines:
the outboard, inboard and
inboard/outboard (I/O). You
may already have set notions
about one or the other, but
the fact is that one is not really
better than the other. It’s all a
matter of preference and what
you plan to do on and with
your boat. Before you make
a decision, you should really
assess what your plans are
for your boat and how much you know about either
engine, and find out which engine is best suited for
you and your needs.
You’ve probably seen outboards on the boats of
friends and family. They are the most popular amongst
boat owners and are often the default choice for
fishing, recreational and light inshore boats.
For inboards diesel is
by far the better choice,
being far less expensive
in both running costs and
maintenance.
Inboard motors require a large box in the middle
of the boat, which will house the engine; they
are much quieter than outboards, which is great
for entertaining. They are more expensive than
an outboard motor and harder to load onto a
trailer, but because they were modeled after
car engines, they are more fuel-efficient, have
better horsepower and
more torque. Because the
transmissions are inside the
vessel, more cabin space is
allotted.
Fuel Choices
With outboards you have
the choice of two stoke
or 4 stroke? A two-stroke
engine works by featuring
a compression stroke followed by an explosion
stroke, which uses the previously compressed
fuel. Since two-stroke engines do not include
valves, their construction is simpler and many
mechanics argue that they are easier to work
on. Additionally, two-stroke engines offer
double the power for their size due to the fact
that there are twice as many strokes for each
revolution. Finally, two-stroke outboard motors
are significantly lighter and cost far less to
make. The main disadvantage of the two-stroke
outboard motor is that it does not have the same
longevity as a four-stroke. Two-stroke motors
require a mixture of oil and gas to lubricate all
of the moving parts, which can be expensive and
somewhat difficult to formulate. Additionally,
two-stroke engines are less fuel-efficient,
get fewer miles per gallon and produce more
emissions than four-stroke outboard motors.
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Electric outboards once was a specialty amongst
the select few, but with maturing technology this
has changed dramatically with the introduction
of mainstream models by manufacturers like
Torqeedo, and by far is a smart choice in today’s
technology.

For inboards diesel is by far the better choice,
being far less expensive in both running costs and
maintenance.
Find Your Perfect Fit
• Styling — Of course, the first thing many of us
will be drawn to is the way a boat looks, whether
that’s at a boat show, a dealer’s showroom, or
out on the water. Look for styling that fits YOUR
particular style, whether that’s flashy or slightly
more conservative.
• Seating — you might not think so, but there’s
a pretty big difference in the way each one of the
boat manufacturers configure their seating. The
first hands-on test should be seeing if the boat has
enough seating. If all goes as planned, you’ll be
spending a lot of time in this spot, so if anything
feels awkward to you now, that feeling will be
magnified as time goes on.
• Interior Ergonomics — most models today
come with adjustable positions (for safety as well
as comfort). Make sure you can easily see your
gauges and switches. The boat should feel natural
and comfortable on the inside.
• Versatility — Depending on how you will
primarily use your boat, there are some things to
consider. For instance if you’ll be using the boat
to tow water skiers, make sure you have plenty of
horsepower, a good aft-facing spotter seat with
grab handles, and an oversized mirror for the driver.
If you’re looking for transportation out to your
cottage or to get to your favorite camping island,
your top selling points will be fuel capacity and
storage. Typical boaters may swoon at convenient
amenities like cup-holders, easy-to-climb boarding
ladders, and swim platforms.
• Berth or Trailer: You must also consider where
your boat will be stored when not in use at a
marina berth, private berth or removed from the
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water and put on a boat trailer. As long as the
dimensions and more particularly the weight of
you boat remain fairly low, these craft could
indeed be taken to the sea or inland water areas
using trailers fastened to the back of your car.
The following facilities are only needed on the
coast: land areas for parking the car and trailer;
and a boat ramp to be able to launch your boat.
• Innovations — More and more these days, some
of the key differences among manufacturers are
the innovative solutions they are coming up with
to solve some of the issues common to all boats.
The biggest one of course is braking. Various
braking solutions are now available. Steering is
another big feature that continues to be refined.
Perhaps also consider a speed-limiting system
that will keep inexperienced drivers from going
too fast too soon. An easy-to-operate reverse
control is also something you’ll find yourself
using more than you think...especially when
docking.
Whether you opt for a day boat or a yacht, always
remember that there should be no compromising
when it comes to boating.
Savanah
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Sailing Tips
You’ve always been interested to sail, but you know little about boat parts, the confusing technobabble,
and what little you know is making your head spin in four different directions! Worry no
more. This continuing series of articles is for you: it covers tips regarding hardware present on most boats,
as well as common sailing techniques, terms and definitions, the names of the different pieces of hardware,
and much more. This will keep you informed about most things you will need before you begin your own
sailing excursion. Be sure to consult with an experienced sailor and someone knowledgeable about boats.
Steering on
downwind courses
is more difficult
when there are larger
waves.
Article
excerpts
reprinted
from
the book
CRUISER
HANDLING
by BOB BOND
& STEVE
SLEIGHT
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Sailing goosewinged
When sailing downwind in light airs, you may
wish to consider ways of improving the boat’s
performance, as most Bermudan-rigged sloops are
underpowered on this point of sailing. If you are not
sufficiently experienced to handle a spinnaker, or if
you don’t have enough crew on board, then you
must consider other options. These are: poling out a
large headsail, flying a cruising chute, or using twin
head sails. You will also need to get the mainsail to
perform as efficiently as possible, and it should be
eased out as much as possible, but not so far that
the boom touches the shrouds. If you have a slack
kicking strap, you will not get a good performance
out of the mainsail, as the boom will rise and the
mainsail will twist, resulting in a loss of power. It may
also cause the boat to roll violently in strong winds
and possibly to broach. To prevent an accidental
gybe you can rig a boom preventer. Steering on
downwind courses is more difficult when there are
larger waves. If the boat is on a broad reach, the
wave crests will pick up the quarter of the boat
Boom preventer

Downwind Sailing
Double head sail
Downwind sailing
with a cruising
chute
Broaching
and attempt to turn the boat to windward, so the
helmsman must steer to counteract this tendency.
Poling out a Headsail
A headsail can be poled out to give extra speed in
light weather, or to balance the boat when running
downwind in strong winds. A spinnaker pole is
normally used to pole out the sail. Clip the inboard
end of the pole to the mast and attach an uphaul/
downhaul. Take a spinnaker guy or a spare long
sheet through a fairlead, well aft, and outside all the
rigging, before attaching it to the downhaul fitting
on the end of the pole. With the headsail sheeted to
leeward, clip the lazy windward headsail sheet into
the pole end and raise the pole level with the height
of the headsail clew. Position the pole, using the
guy, about 50° back from the forestay. Goosewing
the sail by putting in the lazy sheet.
Cruising Chutes
You can supplement your downwind sailing
wardrobe with a cruising chute (a large boomless
cruising sail). Unlike the conventional spinnaker, it is
an asymmetrical, set from the spinnaker or headsail
halyard and attached by the tack to the bow fitting.
As it requires neither pole nor guy, nor sophisticated
tackle, it is much simpler for the inexperienced sailor
to control. Twin sheets are led back from the clew
of the sail to the spinnaker winches, outside all the
rigging. Set up in this way the cruising chute can be
gybed like a headsail.
Twin Headsails
Extra drive can be achieved by hoisting two
headsails, with one poled out to windward. The
technique is also sometimes used offshore on a
run, with the mainsail chafing on the shroud; it is
best suited to boats with twin forestays, or a twingrooved
headfoil. It can still be used with a single
forestay by hoisting two headsails with the hanks of
the two sails attached alternately on the forestay, or
by setting one of the sails flying.
Boom Preventer
When sailing downwind there is always the danger
of an accidental gybe. The best way to prevent this
from occurring is to rig a boom on one side of the
boat. Once you have rigged the line, ease out the
mainsheet until the boom is out slightly too far and
then pull in the boom preventer until it is taught
before securing it. The mainsheet is then pulled in
to fix the boom position. To gybe deliberately you
must, of course, remove the boom preventer first,
and then fix it in position on the new side after the
gybe.
Broaching
Broaching is when the boat turns violently to
windward, out of control. It is most common when
broad reaching or running but can happen on any
point of sailing. A common cause of broaching
is rolling, which gives the hull an asymmetrical
underwater shape causing the boat to move in the
opposite direction to the way it is heeled. When this
force is great enough to overcome the effect of the
rudder, the boat will broach. If the mainsail is too
large in proportion to the headsail or spinnaker, it
will contribute to the tendency to broach, as once
the broach occurs, the mainsail will assist the turn,
if the broach occurs, the mainsheet should be eased
out immediately and, once the boat is back under
control the mainsail area should be reduced.
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Turkish Airlines Arou
It was a day of varied conditions for the 2017
Turkish Airlines Around the Island Race with
everything from 2 to 28kts of easterly breeze being
reported across the race track. Approximately 1,400
people on 230 boats and even two lifejacket-- clad
dogs took part in this year’s 26nm circumnavigation.
The big winners of the day
were Jamie McWilliam with
his crew Simon Macdonald
and Peter Austin onboard
the Etchells Shrub, they
crossed finish line at 14h
19m 07s this afternoon to
take the overall win with a
corrected time of 4h 59m
02s.
When Jamie
was later called
about his win he
commented “That’s
so exciting man!”
Words by
FOO YUEN-WAI
Photographs by
RHKYC/
GUY NOWELL
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Jamie commented on the racing, “Sailors talk about
how the Around the Island Race is never the same
but today was really not the same. I thought that
Helmuth Hennig’s Marten 49 Vineta sailed the best
from Green Island to the finish that I have ever
seen, I don’t think they missed a single thing. There
were more lead changes in the Etchells then I ever
remember. Yah so there were lots of cool things
about today’s race. I thought it was very punchy
not to shorten the race at Green Island and would I
imagine there will a lot of people moaning about it
but there will be just as many people not moaning
about it. The weather was wet but to be honest
after the reach down past Shek O Rock we were
soaked, so by the time it started raining it made no
difference to us at all.” When Jamie was later called
about his win he commented “That’s so exciting
man!”

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It took two start lines located off of Causeway Bay
and Hung Hom and 22 consecutive starts to get the
fleet away. There were boat breaking conditions
right off of the start with the first casualty of the
day headed back to the club by 0830hrs due to a
broken mast and boom. The fleet tacked their way
up the starboard side of the Hong Kong Harbour
course, avoiding exclusion
zones and Hong Kong’s
Not only is Foo the
first Para athlete to
compete, he is also the
first one to sail singlehanded.
busy marine traffic and
through Lei Yue Mun gap.
Once the fleet reached
Shek O rock they met
with big swells of 2 to 3m,
which proved difficult for
some of the smaller fleets.
Persevering on was the
first Para athlete to compete in the Around the
Island Race; Foo Yuen-Wai representing Sailability
Hong Kong on board a 2.4mR, the smallest boat in
the fleet The Kaplan, not only is Foo the first Para
athlete to compete, he is also the first one to sail
single- handed. Foo completed the race and sailed
across the line at 16h 11m 24s.
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Another first was Sean Law on board S M Kwan and
Thomas Wong’s Sunfast 3600 Ding Dong Sean who
is just 77 days old did his first Around the Island
Race with mother and father Sally and Dominick.
Kites were hoisted after the fleet rounded D’Aguilar
point with gusts up to 28kts. There were a few
exciting broaches and resulting in a few more
retirements. However with the large swell running
along the Sheung Sze Mun channel, some boats
were fully launched and able to surf in on the run
towards Stanley Gate.
There were a few
exciting broaches and
resulting in a few
more retirements.
The swell tapered off as
did the breeze, as the fleet
approached Round Island.
A park up ensued off the
Cyberport Gate, where
supporting sponsors
St. James’s Place were
waiting to greet the fleet
on a spectator yacht. Once
the fleet rounded Green Island the breeze increased
a little but there were still a few holes along the
harbour. First to make the circumnavigation was
Bruce Anson and Wei Jie’s Discover Sail Asia an
RC44 with an elapsed time of 4h 19m 21s.
Simon Crockett on board Marcel Leidts Ker 46
Zannekin remarked after racing, “Well organized,
the safety boats were in abundance. We couldn’t do
anything about the weather but the organization
was excellent.”
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Foo Yuen-Wai is the first the para athlete to compete in the
event and completed the Turkish Airlines Around the Island Race
in 7h 41m 24s.

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