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PUNTA FUEGO REGATTA 2022
CLIPPER AROUND THE WORLD RACE
PUERTO GALERA EASTER REGATTA
HOT SPRINGS 2022
COMBING THE CORAL CARPET- PART 6
MULLET, THE PHILIPPINES MOST EXPENSIVE FISH
CEBU FISHING TOURNAMENT
LIFESAVING SPORTS RETURN
PLANNING A CRUISE
PRINCESS F55
Destination
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REVISITED
JUNE 2022 Vol. X I Issue 2
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
My how time flies when you are having fun, we are already at the
halfway mark of the year and are still trying to come to grips with the
ongoing effects the pandemic has had on us all.
It is sad to note the passing of James Webster, a regular contributor to
the magazine with his fishing stories, and creator of the website “what’s
on in the Philippines”. Our prayers and condolences go to his wife and
family. RIP James.
In this edition we revisited La Union to note on the changes made over
the past 6 years and were amazed at some of the improvements to
welcome more tourist to the area, a very noticeable improvement to the
tourist industry was the upgrading and refurbishment of the Awesome
Hotel and Resort, which is now truly “AWESOME!”.
We were also able to attend some regattas with the easing of the
pandemic protocols, and was pleasing to see Philippine sailing being
enjoyed as it should be. The Easter Regatta and the Punta Fuego
Regattas were both full on and enjoyed to the maximum by all in
attendance. We are looking forward to the trend continuing with
more common sense coming into play especially at Subic where the
Chairman’s cup had to be cancelled, due to the stupidity of the SBMA.
We hope that they relax their protocols in the future, as Subic Bay is
known as one of the Mega sailing areas in the Philippines.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Punta Fuego Regatta 2022 8
Clipper Around the World Race 14
Puerto Galera Easter Regatta 22
Hot Springs 2022 32
Mullet, The Philippines 38
Most Expensive Fish
Combing The Coral Carpet - Part 6 45
2nd Boaters Unlimited 54
Cebu Fishing Tournament
Destination - LA UNION Revisited 60
Lifesaving Sports Return 86
Sailing Tips - Planning A Cruise 90
Our next destination is still not finalised because of the pandemic
protocols but will keep you posted.
Barry Dawson Editor
PRINCESS F55
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Destination - LA UNION
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At last things are starting to get a sense of
normality after the Covid-19 crisis that
unfortunately was handled by our government
with complete stupidity.
On the first weekend in March 2022
Punta Fuego Yacht Club held its
annual regatta after the 2021 regatta
was cancelled due to the Covid-19
restrictions. Normally held over the last
two weekends in January the 2022 was
postponed again because of restrictions,
but with a focused determination the
club was able to hold the regatta in the first weekend of
March to everyone’s delight.
The event was sponsored by, Lanco Pacific, Etihad Airways,
Admiral Hotel Manila, Anya Resort Tagaytay, Niyama
Wellness Center, German Club Manila, Las Casas Filipinas
de Acuzar, Element Boutique Hotel, Rambla Restaurant,
Asia Yachting, Marina Del Sol Resort & Yacht Club, Azumi
Boutique Hotel, Hilton Clark Valley Resort, Savoy Hotel
Boracay, Dusit Thani Manila, Sledgers, Wine Drop, Fundador.
Unioil and Balipure. It was great to see
that the event was widely sponsored,
There were nine boats
registered to compete,
which was great to see,
being the first club
regatta for two years.
because without the sponsors these
events would not be possible.
Excited and happy sailors started
arriving at the club on the Friday happy
to be able to sail again, with the first
day kicking off with a delicious early
morning breakfast at the Barracuda
Bar at South Marina.
There were nine boats registered to compete, which was
great to see, being the first club regatta for two years.
Competing in the racing class there was Bellatrix skippered
by Jun Villanueva and Sean Mitchell, Selma Star skippered
by Jun Avecilla, Karakoa Skippered by Ray Ordoveza and
Words by BARRY DAWSON
Photographs as Credited
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Punta Fuego
Regatta
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Hurricane Hunter skippered by Albert Altura. In the cruising
class there was Wild Honey skippered by James Villareal, Plus
Ultra skippered by Pablum Lobregat and Isabelle skippered
by Tere Marcial. And the two Ocean Multihulls were MYG2
skippered by Vincent Rusis and Twin Popsies Skippered by
Dylan Tariluico and Gordon Duk.
Results of the day were in the racing class, in race 1 Bellatrix
was first, Selma Star second and Karakoa third. In race 2
it was Karakoa first, Hurricane Hunter came in second and
Bellatrix secured third spot. For the cruising class Wild Honey
took first place honors over Plus Ultra in second and Isabelle
third, with the same results in race 2.
The ever-efficient Race officer Jerry Rollin
was there to officiate the racing with his
usual aplomb and expertise. Who set the
following courses for the days racing.
Fortune Island Race. Start off Punta
Fuego Marina, Windward Mark Fortune
Island Mark (P), Terrazas Mark (P),Twin
Islands (S) Finish off Punta Fuego.
Distance 19 nautical miles.
Hamilo / Canyon Cove Race. Start off Punta Fuego
Marina, Windward Mark, Hamilo Mark (P)
Canyon Cove Mark (P), Twin Island (S), Finish off Punta
Fuego Marina. Distance 18 nautical miles.
Hamilo Race. Start off Punta Fuego Marina, Windward
Mark, Hamilo Mark (P), Finish off Punta Fuego Marina.
Distance 9 nautical miles.
Malagaya Race. Start off Punta Fuego Marina, Windward
Mark, Twin Islands (P) Malagaya Mark (S)
Twin Islands (S). Finish off Punta Fuego Marina. Distance 9
nautical Miles.
With the wind gods being kind racing was off to a good
brisk start with fierce competition throughout both races for
the day,
The comradeship and
excitement of getting
back into sailing after
the pandemic crisis
was unsurpassed.
For the Ocean Multihulls Twin Popsies
took out first place while MYG2 came a
close second.
The day was culminated with a delicious
Korean style dinner at the San Diego
Restaurant. Where the comradeship
and excitement of getting back into
sailing after the pandemic crisis was
unsurpassed.
Day 2 started off just as well, and after a hearty breakfast
everyone was in high spirits ready to compete in the days
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acing. The wind gods were again kind with good winds of 8
to 10 knots made for some good completive racing over the
three races held. The refurbished Karakoa was ready to strut
her stuff with a motley crew from Puerto Galera including
five up and coming young sailors from the PGYC Small Boat
Program to make up the 14 crew members on board.
awarding. Of the winners of this great regatta, albeit
a smaller fleet of contestants. After the luncheon was
over the awarding began, interspersed with raffle draws
one of the highlights of the raffle was the drawing of
two European Flight tickets for two people generously
donated by Etihad Airways.
One of the highlights of the second
racing day saw a change in fortune
for the fleets, with an earlier start and
even a short burst of up to 17 knots of
breeze. Karakoa had an entertaining, if
potentially damaging, start during the
first race when she came into the startline
hard and fast on starboard tack while
other yachts were mostly on port tack. There was good reason
to protest other yachts for impeding progress, but Karakoa
continued without protesting, in the spirit of camaraderie.
After the completion of the days racing, a mouth-watering
luncheon was served at the Barracuda Bar prior the
Karakoa had an
entertaining, if
potentially damaging,
start during the first
race...
Many awards were given in different
categories on the day with the main
awards for the regatta weekend going to
Twin Popsies in the Ocean Multihull class,
in the cruising class Wild Honey took first
place honors, with Plus Ultra coming in
second. There was a protest in the Racing
Class which resulted in Hurricane Hunter
skippered by Albert Altura being placed third, while Sean
Mitchell & Jun Villanueva on Bellatrix came in second
and the overall winner for the weekend was Selma Star
skippered by Jun Avecilla. After the awarding everyone
started to prepare to return home after a great weekend
of sailing.
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Two years ago, eleven, seventy-foot noble ocean
racing boats, glided into Subic Bay Yacht Club
completing one of the legs of the Clipper Around
the World Race. Then the world changed, ports
and boarders closed, travel impossible and the boats were
laid to rest.
Now two years later, the fleet is alive, the 150 crew
members and support staff landed back in Subic Bay,
the race is back on. After inspections, provisioning, sea
trials and the long list of gear needed for an ocean racing
event, the boats paraded out of Subic Bay and have
headed north.
The Around the world Clipper 2019-2020 Race got back
underway as the fleet departed from the Subic Bay Yacht
club on March 20th, 2022, after a two-year delay of the
race. Some 150 race crew members arrived at the Yacht
club early in the morning to stow their gear and make final
checks before the long-awaited departure.
The skipper of Punta del Este, Jeronimo Santos Gonzalez,
who has been staying in Subic Bay, since the race was
paused, and was maintaining the fleet said that everyone
was super-excited, after the long two year wait, caused by
the pandemic, and are looking forward to racing again in
what can only be described as an adventure of a lifetime.
Clipper race on the ocean
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CLIPPER
Around the
World Race
... looking forward
to racing again
in what can only
be described as
an adventure of a
lifetime.
Words by BRIAN CALVERT
Photographs as Credited
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Punta Del Este
Qingdao Banner
Yachts housed at
Subic Bay
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Clipper one racing
The first few days will be a time for training, man overboard
drills, navigation lessons, and melding a group of
unexperienced newbies into a crack racing team. March 24 the
boats round the top of Luzon Island for a La Mans style start
on the over six-thousand-mile leg to Seattle, Washington,
USA.
“the Big One” will put
the fleet into some of the
most challenging seas on
earth, cold temperatures,
and strong varying winds.
The North
Pacific leg,
known as “the
Big One” will
put the fleet
into some
of the most
challenging seas on earth, cold temperatures, and strong
varying winds. Says Clipper race director, Mark Light: “The
Mighty North Pacific Ocean is one of the most hostile places
on earth and few people venture there, let alone race across
in high-tech state of the art racing yachts. The feeling of
remoteness is matched only by the absolute beauty of
nature and the power of all the elements combining to give
a display of the natural world”.
The Clipper fleet 2015
Seattle girls
This incredibly unique experience is the brainchild of Sir
Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop
around the world, the event is now in its twelfth edition,
the Clipper 2019-20 Race. It provides an opportunity
no other event can match for those who have dreamed
of ocean racing and circumnavigating aboard an ocean
designed yacht.
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Clipper Round the World Race
2017-18
Each Boat has a professional captain and first mate, the rest
of the crew range in experience levels, and as it states on their
website, the sea does not distinguish
between Olympians and novices.
No other sailing event provides the
opportunity for novice sailors to embark
on true racing in true ocean racing
yachts. With ages ranging from nineteen
to seventy from every walk of life around
the world, the crews meld together to
form tight moving teams unlike anything
else encountered. Many of the boats are
after a city around the world, like Seattle, the hometown of Brian
Calvert who lives aboard his boat stationed in Subic Bay. Other
boats are from China. Korea, Vietnam, and Bermuda. As the next
leg ends in Seattle, it will be a special arrival for this boat.
The race is the most
international race in the
world today with six
hundred and eighty-eight
crew members from fortythree
countries...
This is the twelfth edition of this race in its thirty-sixyear
history. The race is the most international race in the
world today with six hundred and
eighty-eight crew members from
forty-three countries around the
world, with most of the participants
coming from countries outside of
the United Kingdom. Officials from
the Department of Tourism, the
SBMA and other local government
officials greeted the returning crews
and captains, gifts were exchanged,
and honors given. With Subic Bay Striving to become the
Yachting Center of SE Asia, this race can only add to that
goal.
Le Mans start
The crew of the Seattle
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With the lessening of the COVID-19 restrictions,
The Puerto Galera Yacht Club was able to have
an extremely successful regatta over the Easter
(Holy Week) holiday weekend.
The PGYC Easter Regatta is the longest running sailing
event in the Philippines has just finished in Puerto Galera.
Preparations went well and the regatta got off to a superb
start, with fourteen yachts competing in the 3-day event
made for the biggest racing fleet since the start of the
pandemic, bringing with it hopes that the protocols we have
endured over the past two years just may be behinds us, we
can only that this is the case. Those competing were Seahawk
with Mark Amdal, Cape north – Juergen Kristion, Soniya –
Kareem Magill, Magayon I – Martin Gummert, Camile – Peter
Griffith, Rags – Alan Burrell, Anthea – Anthony Evangelista,
Irresistible – Peter Stevens, Papaya II Gary Alinoust, Karakoa
– Ray Ordoveza, Selma Star – Jun Avecilla, Bellatrix – Jun
Villanueva and Sean Mitchell, Hurricane Hunter – Albert
Altura and Emocean – Michael Raueber. It was pleasing
to see the participation of yachts from Subic Bay and Punta
Fuego in the IRC racing-class. Namely Bellatrix, Hurricane
Hunter, Karakoa and Selma Star.
Racing officer Jerry Rollin set new courses and a new racestart
format was one features of this year’s event. Instead
Words by BARRY DAWSON
Photographs as Credited
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of the time-honored staggered starts, where there was no
excitement at the start of the race. Adding a new dimension
to the races was the participation of the race management
staff, from the Philippine Sailing Association led by Jerry
Rollin. All were comfortably looked after out on the waters
with Peter Baird of Broadwater Marine availing Lost in Asia
as the official committee boat.
There was plenty of fierce competition in the IRC class,
especially between Bellatrix and Karakoa. Again, Rags,
in the experienced hands of Alan and Suzie Burrell
showed she still had the winning edge in the Cruiser
Racer division.
Some of the winds made it a challenge for the Cruisers and
Multihulls divisions, but still managed to perform relatively
well in the light breezes. The newly renovated Seahawk gave
an impressive performance on the day.
After the first day’s events a scrumptious BBQ diner was
enjoyed by all as awards were given out to the winners of
the day.
The traditional easterly breezes in evidence for the start of
day two, giving more of a challenge for the IRC and Cruiser
Racer division yachts with a rounding of Verde Island while
avoiding of the rocky outcrop on the East end of the island.
...fourteen yachts
competing in the 3-day
event made for the
biggest racing fleet
since the start of the
pandemic...
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Emocean
Hurricane Hunter
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The wind on the day favored the back of the fleet and saw
Selma Star take first place followed by Bellatrix in second
place. Albert Altura’s
The wind and tidal
flows favored a direct
beat to Verde Island,
that seen Karakoa
stretched her legs...
Hurricane Hunter offered
an entertaining spinnaker
run to the finish but could
only achieve third place
after the ratings were
applied.
After the days racing again
everyone amassed at the club taking advantage of the
happy hour for some well-deserved drinks and a delicious
meal while the winners for the second day were announced.
On the final day of racing IRC and Cruiser Racers headed for
the eastern tip of Verde Island again, but with a run down
to Small Tabinay Beach before the finish. The wind and
tidal flows favored a direct beat to Verde Island, that seen
Karakoa stretched her legs and was about 4 minutes ahead
Papaya 2
Irresistible
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Anthea
of the rest of the fleet at the mark. However, on the run to
Small Tabinay the wind lightened at the front of the fleet
and increased at the rear with both Selma Star and Bellatrix
closing the gap.
With two thunderstorms, one over Batangas Bay and the
other over Calapan, caused change in the state of the play
as the winds to swing to the North. Karakoa had tacked well
With two thunderstorms...caused
change in the state of
the play as the winds
to swing to the North.
out into the Verde Island
Passage and was able to
slip around Escarceo Point
in a timely fashion while
the remainder of the fleet
was compelled to tack
backwards and out towards
Calapan. This resulted in a
convincing win for Karakoa well in front of Selma Star and
Bellatrix who finished in that order, with Rags once again take
the honors in the Racing Cruiser class. The PGYC’s venerable,
but sleek, 94-year-old 8-metre yacht Anthea consistently
took second place on all three days with Irresistible and
Papaya II mixing it up for third place.
Emocean 1
Things started to get serious at the final turn and the run
along Long Beach to the finish off Haligi Beach. Karakoa
finally mastered the predictable gusts out of the Manila
Channel and
finished with full
spinnaker. Hurricane
Hunter and Michael
Raueber’s Emocean I both
demonstrated the need for
additional crew training when handling
an out-of-control
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spinnaker and at one point it looked as though Hurricane
Hunter may T-bone the finish-line boat but opted for a
very wet spinnaker instead, while Rags and Selma Star
showed that caution before the wind was more important
...caution before
the wind was more
important than
seconds gained in the
decisive moments.
than seconds gained in the
decisive moments.
After the third day of
racing, it was time to enjoy
a late lunch while the
results were announced,
and the winners collected
their prizes. The final outcomes for the event were
announced, with Karakoa finishing third, Rags gaining
second spot and Seahawk taking out line honors.
Overall a fantastic three days of racing for the IRC and
Cruiser Racers, with Karakoa and Rags establishing their
dominance. We look forward to seeing everyone at the All-
Souls Regatta later this year.
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The Philippines provides some of the greatest
cruising grounds on earth. Endless pristine white
sandy beaches, unique and isolated anchorages,
cruiser friendly boutique resorts, heartwarming
friendly villages, all make a cruisers paradise for sure. Ah
but it is the hidden gems that really create a spectacular
cruising experience. Cruisers can hire
a motorbike and venture to some
little-known pleasures from most
anchorages.
The surprise come from under the
ground, being built on a series
of volcanic thermal events
the Philippines is home to
a wide selection of natural
hot springs, all easily
accessed from our boats. Our
first and in the top list is the
Maquinit
Hot
Springs.
This public bathing site is
accessible from Coron town
via tricycle or by dinghy
from near by Coron Island
anchorages. There are
three pools, one moderate temperature and two warmer
ones. The pools are uniquely fed by hot, crystal-clear hot
water bubbling out of the ground. Covid restrictions were
still in place so limited to 100 (we never saw more than 15)
guests at a time, tickets must be purchased at the vender in
Coron town, we hope this will be dropped soon. No boating
trip to the Coron area is complete
without a visit here.
The surprise come from
under the ground, being
built on a series of
volcanic thermal events
the Philippines is home to
a wide selection of natural
hot springs, all easily
accessed from our boats.
The thermal heat source provides
another exotic experience diving
at Baracuda lake on Coron Island.
A short hike to the landing and
the divers jump into 28-degree
clear lake water, once descending
to 10 meters one reaches the
thermal layer and the temperature
bolts up to 40 degrees C, diving
in a hot tub!
Next Hot Springs adventure is
a well-hidden local secret, a small spring hidden in the
mangroves near the famous Coron wreck diving, Sangat
Hot Springs. Permission is needed for use, once acquired
it is a splendid place for a surface interval between dives.
Back at our mooring in Busuanga Bay, we hire a motorbike
from Marina del Sol and head north along the coast for our
next find, Paraiso de San Rafael Hot Springs. We take the
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Hot
Springs
Words by BRIAN CALVERT
Photographs as Credited
2022
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dirt road off the main route, cross two easy rivers and find
a lovely and little used Graden of Eden. The pool is a good
temperature for a long soak. Shade is provided by a canopy
of magically mixed tree branches. There is also a nice
swimming temperature pool, picnic
areas and a small store. In three
trips there we have always been the
only ones there, all to ourselves!
After three long days of passage
making, we dropped the hook right
in front of Siraan Hot Springs and
Health Resort off of Bayo Point
on Panay Island, a short hop in
the dinghy ashore for a nice welldeserved
soak. The resort has
various pools, all with ocean view. Few places one can have
a clear view of their yacht at anchor while soaking in a warm
pool, it is a cruisers fantasy come true.
As we descended the
steep, narrow steps
looking through
jungle vines to the
river far below, we
saw monkeys swinging
from the vines.
The next leg took us to Tambobo Bay, a well-known
anchorage, again we commandeered motorbikes and headed
back to another beloved bit of heaven. Basley Hot Springs
is on public land, accessed by descending 261 steps, into
a mystical canyon surrounded by jungle.
The pools are fed by a combination of
boiling hot water bubbling out of the
ground, tempered by a cool stream, so
one can adjust the temperature to fit.
The four cement pools were destroyed
by a recent typhoon. A massive flood
induced a land slide plunging Volkswagen
sized boulders right into the pools, tragic
and not likely repaired very soon. Ah but
the locals persevered and redirected the
now exposed thermal stream into the cooler creek to make
two wonderful hot soaking pools. I worked with the locals
to make the damn forming the two pools with varying water
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temps. The upper pool a bit cooler attracted a local family,
the lower one being quite hot was just right for me, my
reward for my damn building. After an afternoon of pure
bliss, I trudged up the 261 steps a renewed soul.
The next chance for a good hot soak came while moored at
Porter’s Marina near Cebu. A nice coastal drive north and
an epic all terrain road up the mountain found us in the
blissful jungle setting of Esoy Hot Springs. After pushing
our poor rental car up the mountain, through the mud
and over the rocks, we arrived at the parking lot of Esoy
Hot Springs. This unexpected resort is built on the side
of a jungle cliff. As we descended the steep, narrow steps
looking through jungle vines to the river far below, we saw
monkeys swinging from the vines.
Ther are a series of pools carved out of the side of the cliff,
the upper one being the hottest. Access to the river follows
the steps all the way down.
Priam and I enjoyed the hot soak, I perched directly under
the source for the most heat. Soon we were blessed with
the real treat, a large troop of monkeys appeared dashing
about the trees and vines directly overhead!
The owner was pleased to recognize us on our second visit
in a week, gave us a bit of a discount and broke out some
bananas for the monkeys, creating quite a show.
The last stop on our “Hot Springs Cruise of 2022” was
a familiar place we have visited many times, San Benin
Mateo Hot Springs Resort. When we visit Gubat, my bride’s
hometown, I anchor off of Bagato Island. This well island
is well protected from the NE winds that whip through
Sorsogon Bay. We now have friends in the neighboring
town, the mayor has visited Furthur. This is close enough
to Donna’s village and the hot springs, a favorite of our
family. This year the whole gang celebrated Papa and
Priam’s birthdays there. This popular destination is often a
bit crowded but big enough to absorb the crowds. Families
like ours fill jeepneys packed with celebrators and will rent
one of the covered Kubos to spend the day. There are two
places where the water is hot enough for me, which is too
hot for most and plenty of cooler water pools.
That wrapped up our Hot Springs adventures. Many cruisers,
once tired of endless white beaches, marvelous small resorts,
epic diving, and constant socializing cruisers love, can get
off the boats and find another layer of hidden treasures in
the Philippines. That is why we call it paradise.
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Red mullet

FOREWORD As a tribute to a great writer ABW are
republishing one of the first stories submitted by James
Webster who sadly passed away on April 27th 2022.
RIP James.
While the mullet is not considered highly as table
fare by many in most parts of the world and
those caught in estuaries are more often than
not used for bait, particularly in crab traps, here
in the Philippines is a different matter altogether .
In fact, at four to five thousand pesos a kilo, the Lobed
River Mullet (locally known as Ludong) or Presidents Fish
is by far the most expensive fish in the Philippines and a
favorite delicacy of Filipino and Chinese businessmen in
high class restaurants throughout the country.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high
price of Ludong apart from its perceived special taste
and unique aroma and maybe one of those is the fact
that Ludong was the favorite dish of the late President
Ferdinand Marcos. Being essentially plant feeders, they are
particularly hard to catch outside of illegal methods and
there is a strict Ludong fishing season in the Philippines
which add to their rarity on the dinner table and price.
Fishing for Ludong during their spawning migration season
from October to January each year is illegal here.
If you are partial
to trying this
apparent special
tasting fare
without the
exorbitant prices
of restaurants and
fish markets, it is
quite achievable
with the correct
In fact, at four to five
thousand pesos a kilo,
the Lobed River Mullet
(locally known as
Ludong) or Presidents
Fish is by far the most
expensive fish in the
Philippines...
and simple
methods without
using the illegal approaches of set nets and jagging.
While the Ludong can be found in most estuaries around
the country, they are present in great numbers in the
Cagayan River and river systems of Ilocos Sur and Abra,
so for that weekend of successful Ludong fishing head for
these areas. There is a belief here that they are too hard to
catch on hook and line, so,fly fishing has been the most
Mullet
The Philippines
Most Expensive
Fish
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Fringelip mullet

successful method of catching them in the Philippines other
than illegal methods.
No matter what your motive in targeting mullet, one
undeniable fact is they are a fun fish to hook on rod and
reel and can give quite a fight, so, if this is your preferred
method it is certainly not impossible, in fact, quite easy with
the correct approach. A light spinning rig is needed with a
very small hook and a small float about 8 cm from hook.
Just a piece of polystyrene will suffice as well as anything.
The most important ingredient,
and without it your success
will be minimal at best, is
burley. You must burley with
small pieces of bread over a
small area to get the Ludong
interested. Being an inquisitive
species of fish, they will merely
investigate to begin with,
...one
undeniable fact
is they are a fun
fish to hook on
rod and reel...
sometimes for quite a while, until they decide there is no
danger. When you see them beginning to feed on top of the
water or just below is the time to cast your line with a piece
of dough or bread on your hook into their feeding midst. All
you need to decide then is whether you just enjoy the fun
of your catch and throw it back or take it home and try its
flavor.
Red mullet
Flathead mullet
This has worked with great effect for me in Australia with the
end result being many a fine mud crab and blue swimmer,
and to the delight of some friends who enjoyed mullet on
the table as much as the crabs did. A mullet is a mullet,
whether it be in Australia, The Red Sea or the Philippines,
so this method of catching them will also be effective here.
Once you have your catch then it is time to cook and enjoy
without the expensive prices tag from the markets and
restaurants.
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1948 to 2020
COMBING THE
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A Tribute to Bruce Curran, a Sailing and Biking Mate.
“Combing the Coral Carpet- Revised Edition”
Sailing tales and the Cruising Guide to the Philippine Islands.
A comprehensive coffee table book with over one hundred spectacular photos of the
Philippines that includes maritime history, seafaring tales, anchorages and facts & facilities
available along the water ways of the fantastic tropical islands of the Philippines with their
wealth of friendly people.
The new “Revised Edition” that updates the previous edition with new pages of updated and
extra information is intended to be available for delivery October 2020.
All proceeds from the book sales will go to Bruce’s three children; Edward Swayn, Shauna Indra
Salina and Edward Bali.
Bruce Malcolm Curran was born in Edinburgh Scotland on the 26 th of November 1948 and sadly
passed due to cancer related complications on the 17 th of April 2020 at the age of 71. Bruce will
be missed by many, but his memory, legend and legacy to everyone he’s shared the magic of
his time with, especially his children, will live on through his many books and writings.
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Bruce had three main phases in his life’s Grand Journey:
‘Land Journeys’ that have taken him to 16 countries from England to Pakistan, Europe, the
Middle East and Africa on his Norton Commando 750cc motorcycle he named “Demeter”, the
Greek “Goddess of Life” which he first purchased brand new in the United Kingdom in 1971.
‘Water Journeys’ by sailing some 35,000 miles on a 40 year old - 37 foot wooden ketch which
was rebuilt in Sydney, Australia. Bruce sailed in this ketch for two and a half years starting from
Sydney sailing up to Darwin, then six and a half weeks non-stop to Mauritius Island, on to South
Africa, then to St Helena Island in the South Atlantic, and finally to Brazil.
This amazing adventure continued on into the Philippines when he first arrived in 1988. It was
love at first sight. Bruce often set sail from Hong Kong, where he was based for 10 years, to
explore the Philippines by water. He finally decided to move to Manila in 1997.
Bruce quickly realised that the only real way to experience the Philippines was by boat, and
he did so by sailing some 8,000 miles around his much treasured Philippines Islands. His
unquenchable thirst for adventure and learning never stopped as he was driven by the beauty,
diversity and people of the Islands of the Philippines which inspired him to write the best seller
“Combing the Coral Carpet” and the 2020 sequel “Combing the Coral Carpet-Revised Edition”
He then progressed to what he called his ‘Head Journeys’ writing about his travels, adventures
and experiences of this magnificent thing called life.
“I like to see myself as having developed a keen ‘third’ eye that embroils me in life at all its
vibrant levels. My passion is writing about what I see and how I see. I aim to leave a legacy of
books, and one way or another see this as stamping my mark on the world as a legend!”
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nd Boaters
Unlimited
Cebu Fishing
Tournament
...the 2nd tournament held
at Jpark Resort Cebu was
on in the last weekend
of May attracting more
than 120 anglers to
show off their fishing
skills in what is
going to be a
weekend of fun and
excitement competing
for the attractive
PHP250K total cash
prize for their catch.
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A
fter the massive success of the 1st Boaters Fishing
Tournament in 2021, with over 60 participants, the
2nd tournament held at Jpark Resort Cebu was on
in the last weekend of May attracting more than
120 anglers to show off their fishing skills in what is going
to be a weekend of fun and excitement competing for the
attractive cash prizes of PHP250,000.00 – the biggest in the
country to date for this sports fishing event!
This year the event is again sponsored by many companies,
with the major sponsor again being Converge ICT and in
partnership with the Department of Tourism – Central Visayas
and Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark. This beautiful,
majestic resort is set on 17.9 hectares in Mactan Cebu, is
a resort everyone should try at least once, but most people
who have stayed here and enjoyed the hospitality, once is
not enough. With over 800 rooms and fun facilities galore,
magnificent beaches, Mini golf course, water slide and other
water features. One of the attractions for children is the
Pororo Park that consists of a slide that starts on the 2nd
floor and has a slide to the ground floor.
Other sponsors of the event included Worldwide Central
Properties, Sunpride, Shell, Ocean Jet, Modala Beach
Resort, Broadwater Marine, IPI, AluPorter Group, Inter-Island
Outdoors, Samsung Air Conditioner, RDAK Powersports,
S.E.A Olympus Marketing, Suzuki Marine, Asia Yachting,
Island Premium Paints, San Miguel Corporation, Julie’s
Bakeshop, BY&J Custom Woodwork, Natures Spring,
Profood, Nutri Chunks, Protect Plus Gold, Magnolia Chicken,
Kenny’s Tackle Shop, Lapu-Lapu Tackle Shop, Zodiac, Pacific
Island Marine, HAMM Asia Global Builders, Cebu Oversea
Hardware Co. Inc., International Masagana Corporation,
Yamaha, Sharpe Tackle & Charters, Heinar Traders Corp,
Boat Classifieds, Nonki and Active Boating & Watersports to
record the event.
Powered by Converge ICT and in Partnership with
the Department of Tourism – Central Visayas
Words by BARRY DAWSON
Photographs as Credited
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Cast-off
The opening ceremony was held on the foreshore of the
Jpark Resort on Friday 27th May 2022 at 6.30pm with
scrumptious meal supplied by Jpark Resort, with lots of
giveaways to be raffled.
The first day of the tournament started with early morning
coffee and snacks with compliments from Julie’s Bakeshop
so ready for a 7am start with the traditional orange flares
...they were not
disappointed with
some outstanding
catches that were
a certainty to
bring home the
prize money.
being set off to officially
announce the beginning of
the tournament, with all the
anglers excited and ready to
show their expertise as an
angler.
Active Boating was there to
record this excitement for
our readers, but of course
after the initial start, there is
not much to photograph for the magazine unless you have
the patience of an angler to sit there with a ready camera all
day waiting for that super catch that we all hope for. So, we
spent our day talking to the sponsors about the tournament
and what they do to give customers better service.
Major sponsors for the event were again Converge and Jpark
Island Resort and Watersport Park. Sea Gypsy a pert of the
Inter Island Outdoors group had on display pedal power
kayaks, these beauties are to be a sure hit with resorts that
have water sports activities. Other sponsors like Broadwater
Marine promoting the Garmin Fish Finders and Alu-Porter
were present again. There was also a display of top Off-road
vehicles that are sure to be winners in the motoring world.
Lucky Strike
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The rest of the day for ABW was quiet but not for the anglers
who spent the night out on the water looking for that prize
catch, and they were not disappointed with some outstanding
catches that were a certainty to bring home the prize money.
While waiting for the anglers to return with their catch ABW
done a tour of the resort and seen firsthand what this resort
has to offer, which is quite an amount and will keep anyone
enjoying all every day they are there. We had a go at the mini
golf and enjoyed the water park immensely.
Fish on a boat - Iligan
The boats started arriving back to shore about 3pm and it
was all hands-on deck from the marshals to weigh, tag and
categorize the catch. When all were in the fish were on display
at the center stage for everyone to view. Proceedings started
with lots of giveaways from the sponsors that were raffled off to
the lucky recipients. Then it was time for the dinner, and Nonki
Japanese Restaurant Done themselves proud again with a feast
fir for a king. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked.
Catch on boat 4 champ
Then the focus turned to the awarding and the winners were
announced, the same as the 1st tournament last year the
was two categories, Boaters and non-Boaters. The winners
in the non-Boaters category were in 3rd place was Enrique
Arcenas who reeled in Big Eye trevally that tipped the scales
at 4.08 kilos. The catch netted Enrique a purse of P15,000,
while in second place with a 4.33 kilo Grouper was Andrew
Soliguen bring him a prize of P25,000. The 1st Runner up
was Christopher De Asis who also reeled in a Big Eye trevally
that weighed in at 4.47 kilo and netted him P35,000. The
grand champion in the non-Boaters category was Macky
Canete who reeled in a 5028 kilo Oil Fish that allowed him to
also reel in the P50,000 purse.
Fish on a boat - Bacolod
Some of the catch
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Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark
In the Boaters Category Eugene Puyod came third with his
catch of a 6.79 kilo Ruby Snapper that netted him P15,000.
While Bryan Alegado snaffled the P25,000 purse with an 8.09
kilo Giant trevally securing him in second place. Welhelm Lee Go
secured first runner up with a 9.08 kilo Dogtooth Tuna that also
...the grand catch of
the tournament went
to Boaters Champion
Arnulfo Ace Pierra
with his catch of a
12.65 kilo Grouper...
secured his P35,000 prize
money. And the grand catch
of the tournament went to
Boaters Champion Arnulfo
Ace Pierra with his catch of
a 12.65 kilo Grouper netting
him the P50,000 for this
magnificent catch.
The weekend finished with as much excitement as it started
with and everyone went home looking forward to next years
tournament which will be bigger and better than this year.
Boaters Unlimited Association will continue to push the
envelope in promoting sports fishing in Cebu, champion
sustainable fishing amongst the locals and in parallel,
promote local tourism and watersports in Central Visayas.
Champ boaters
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Over the years, La Union has
blossomed into a progressive area
attracting not only investors but
tourists both local and foreign.
The province is a cornucopia
of natural wonders, cultural
offerings and religious places that
cater to different interests.
DESTINATION
LA UNI
Revisited
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Tuddington Falls

ON
Planning on your next trip? Then expand your
horizons and set your sight to the province of
La Union. When people hear about La Union,
beach trips and resorts immediately come into
mind. Just only four to six hours from Manila, it’s the
perfect getaway if you’re on the quest for an adventure
or just simply want to soak up some sun. La Union
offers incredible tourist attractions, luxurious resorts,
magnificent beaches, hundreds of scenic spots and
world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the
perfect tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as
the friendly and hospitable people in the area.
La Union (Tagalog pronunciation: [la ˈuɲon]), officially
the Province of La Union La Union Pangasinan, is a
province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region
in the Island of Luzon. Its capital is the city of San
Fernando, which also serves as the regional center of the
Ilocos Region.
The province is bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north,
Benguet to the east, Pangasinan to the south, and to the
west by the shores of the South China Sea. La Union is
the ideal place for holiday makers.
San Fernando City is the nerve center of the province,
with a lot of government offices, establishments, hotels
and restaurants scattered in its vicinity. The city is about
a five-hour drive from Metro Manila and an hour from
Baguio City. Located near the geographical center of La
Union, San Fernando is an ideal base camp for travelers
wanting to explore the entire province. It is the place
to lay back kick up your heels, without it costing a lot
to enjoy the fun, sun, and surf, plus everything else on
offer. Over the years, La Union has blossomed into a
progressive area attracting not only investors but tourists
Words by BARRY DAWSON
Photographs as Credited
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Aerial view of the capital San Fernando
Janruzel
LA UNION
both local and foreign. The province is a cornucopia of
natural wonders, cultural offerings and religious places
that cater to different interests. To explore La Union in
one weekend is not realistic; to fully appreciate what
is on offer you need at least a week, a vehicle and an
adventurous spirit to see the best that
La Union has to offer.
One of the most prominent attractions
of the province is the miles of
shoreline facing the South China Sea.
The beach fever hit the shores of San
Juan, Bauang and San Fernando over
the past decades and resorts have
mushroomed in the coastal towns
ever since.
The northern beaches
of San Juan are a
surfer’s paradise; the
swells are at their
best during November
through February.
The northern beaches of San Juan are a surfer’s paradise;
the swells are at their best during November through
February. San Juan is about 7 kilometers north of San
Fernando City; visitors can ride a jeepney or a bus to
Urbiztondo where most resorts fronting the best spots
are located.
The beaches of Bauang located south of San Fernando
City are the most visited. Although the sand is not the
typical white that most tourists go for, the beaches in this
area are visited for its gentler waves. Bauang waters are
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considered ‘swimmable” but the waves are still suited for
skim boarding and other water sports. Bauang attracts
plenty of tourists by offering low-cost accommodations
close to the shore. Aside from being an excellent beach
destination, La Union is also an ecotourism haven. Rivers,
springs, waterfalls and coral formations
await the nature lover in many towns
within the province and easily accessible
from San Fernando City.
Explore the chill surf beach vibe and
other tourist spots in La Union, being one
of the top favorite weekend destinations
of adventurous Metro Manila dwellers.
This beautiful laid-back coastal town
is world famous for its surfing spots,
but so many travelers both local and international are
unaware of is that it is also brimming with other natural
and heritage attractions and cultural activities like red
clay pottery, grape picking, loom weaving, churches for
pilgrimage tours, waterfalls, and eco-tours. Discover
what else La Union has to offer and stay for more than
just the weekend.
The province of La Union is divided into 5 sections, the
Southeastern Circuit which encompasses Tubao, Pugo
and Rosario. The South circuit includes Sta Tomas, Agoo,
Aringay and Caba. The Central Circuit consists of the city

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BURGOS
San Juan surfing
of San Fernando (capitol city of La Union) San Juan, San
Gabriel and Bacnotan. The North circuit encases Lima,
Bangar, Balacan Santol and Sudpen. And the Central
Eastern Circuit
There are a lot of surfing
spots in the Philippines
and one of them is San
Juan, La Union and it is
regarded as the Surfing
Capital of the Northern
Philippines.
includes Bagulin,
Burgos, Naguilian
and Bauang. Each
of these areas has
their own unique
attractions that
are well worth the
effort to explore.
If you start at the
central circuit as
your base camp, you can access everything. From the
amazing surfing at San Juan to Magnificent waterfalls
such as Tangdan Falls in San Gabriel. If surfing is your
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There are a lot of surfing spots in the Philippines and one
of them is in San Juan La Union and it is regarded as the
Surfing Capital of the Northern Philippines.
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Surfing is one of the water sports that anyone can try even
if you are only a learner and not an experienced surfer,

as there are many establishments that will teach you to
surf and have fun in the sun. It is the perfect getaway for
surfing enthusiasts and newcomers to surfing, and the
best place to relax and feel the good vibes.
San Juan has waves that can reach 8 to 10ft on a good
swell. The best months to go here is from May to March
as the good waves last up to 10 months. Waves become
consistent in the months of October through to March
and usually peak in December and January, attracting
tourists and surfers from all over the world.
Waterfalls
The Province of La Union is blessed with majestic
waterfalls because of the continued protection of trees
in its mountains that help keep our bodies of water
flourishing, constantly nurturing Mother Nature all year
round and here are some of the magnificent waterfalls
that should be on your bucket list when visiting La
Union. Falls like the Sangbay Falls located in Tubao, or
the Tuddingang Falls in Naguilian, Balay Anito Falls and
Simminublan Falls in Santol.
Tangadan Falls is one of the most popular falls and is
in the town of San Gabriel, La Union, Tangadan Falls
is a two-tier waterfall that flows into the Baroro River,
with the water coming in from the Cordillera Mountain
Surfing at sunset
Ranges. The lower cascade of the falls has a width of 100
feet and a 40-foot drop, with a natural catch basin pool
that is great for a quick dip on a hot summer’s day.
Located in Santol is the Balay Anito Falls and the name
means house of Unseen Friends or Anitos. This awesome
waterfall has water cascading down to a very deep basin
of water called “ban-aw” about 20 meters deep. The sides
going down are so steep one must cling to the exposed
roots of trees along the precipice to get down.
Loslosi Falls
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LA UNION
Also located in Santols is the Simminbulan Falls. Shaped
like “palayok”. This natural pool is about 20 meters deep.
The cool, calm, and moving water in the area is very
refreshing for a weary and tired adventurer or Traveller.
The Sangbay Fallls are in Tubao and when you see the
magnificent beauty of these falls the “WOW” factor is
very prominent, you can swim, picnic and shower under
the heavy water from the falls. And come away totally
relaxed and refreshed.
The enchanting Tuddingan Falls in the Municipality
of Naguilian. Unlike many other
waterfalls some of which have poor
accessibility, visitors have the luxury
of walking on a 700-meter cemented
pathway which runs beside Bagulin
Road up to the hill overlooking the
waterfall, that has become a priceless
treasure of La Union’s Basi capital.
According to the friendly village
chief, the sources of Tuddingan Falls
are the numerous water springs in the mountains which
also supply the vast Riceland of Naguilian. All year round,
Tuddingan promises a fantastic view, highlighting clean
and pristine water. This towering waterfall of about 70
feet has a fabricated pool-like base which makes it more
tempting to swimmers, especially for those who love to
make daring dives by jumping from its perfectly formed
multi-layered rock strata. Tuddingan Falls was the venue
of the 2004 Global Reunion of Naguilian, where the
balikbayan’s homesick feeling was instantly quenched by
the charming waterfall.
Two huts and a comfort room were constructed in the
area to serve the needs of visitors, and likewise, a 3-storey
reservoir is also being planned for construction at the top
of the waterfalls to control the drop of water and assure
the visitors during any season of a strong and captivating
waterfall. The falls are easily reached
by tricycles or jeepneys and is
All year round,
Tuddingan promises
a fantastic view,
highlighting clean and
pristine water.
approximately 6 klms from the town
proper.
Grape Picking
La Union is not just a surfing,
historical nor breathtaking view
destination it is also a fruit basket
of the north. The province also offers grape picking at
Bauang and it was a local secret that has been revealed.
Grapes picking straight from the vines is a must-tryactivity
that you need to add in your itinerary. Bauang
offers six grape farms that you can explore namely
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Grape farm
vineyard in Bauang
Lomboy Grape Farm, Gapuz Grape Farm, calica Grape
Farm, manguerra Grape Farm, orpilla-obando Grape
Farm, and orpilla-estigoy Grape Farm.
Lomboy Grape Farm is the pioneer vineyard founded by
Avelino Lomboy or so-called “Grape King” of the north,
where he initiated grape farming and supplies the country
with fresh grown grapes from the province. To get there,
from city proper hop on a bus bound to Agoo and get
off at barangay Urayong, Bauang. All farms offers Pick
& Pay for their grapes. Tours usually happen on a firstcome-first-served
basis and the best time to visit the site
is during summer/ harvest season.
Festivals in La Union
La Union has been labeled as a growing and developing
region, not only for its economic development in San
Fernando and the booming surf tourism in San Juan, but
also for their colorful events and festivities. Every town
in La Union celebrates its own unique fiesta. Here are
some of the more popular festivals held yearly all over La
Union. So when you are planning your trip try to plan at
a time you can enjoy some of the festival activities.
motivation behind “Dinengdeng Festival” is to advance
the neighborhood tourism of the town, which is one of
the set up Spanish settlements in the district. Supplanting
the old topic, one of its essential farming items tobacco,
the celebration has easily been related to the region.
Dinengdeng is the Ilocano expression for any vegetablestewed
dish. Typically cooked in a “banga”, a nearby term
for a cooking earth pot being utilized by the relatives
of the neighborhood pioneers in the old circumstances.
Actually, the “banga” is presently restored to symbolize
the celebration.
A vast cooking mud pot called “Huge Banga” is utilized
amid the occasion in cooking the fundamental dish.
Dinengdeng Festival supplanted the old occasion topic,
Tobacco celebration. The last being excessively regular for
a celebration name in the area, has been utilized by a few
The Dinengdeng Festival
The Dinengdeng Festival is the official merriment
occasion of the district of Agoo, La Union, Philippines.
It is held every year in summer in festivity of a dish by
which its name is gotten from. One of the principle
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regions, as the yield itself turns out to be more rich and
in some cases causes perplexity as there were too much
“Tobacco Festivals” in the district. The neighborhood
government endeavored to think of a uniqueness in its
yearly occasion, principally to develop a distinguished
one for the town that would advance its social and
vocation esteems. With a specific end goal to lift Agoo to
the line of the unmistakable celebrations in the area, for
example, the Panagbenga and Bangus celebrations, the
occasion has been built up.
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Buybuy Festival is a celebration of Burgos, La Union’s
Town Fiesta displaying their significant create “buybuy”
or tiger grass. This crude material is made into soft
brooms and other
A festivity of Burgos,
La Union’s Town Fiesta
displaying their significant
create “buybuy” or tiger
grass. This crude material is
made into softbrooms and
other beautifying things.
brightening
t h i n g s .
Highlighted
is a municipal
parade, exchange
reasonable and
handiwork show.
Social exhibitions
can likewise be
seen amid this
time. Buybuy or
Tiger grass regularly develops in cool atmosphere, nearby
my dearest main residence tiger grass or privately called
“buyboy” are bottomless and from that point forward at
whatever point they had holiday/celebration they called
it Buyboy Festival of the town Burgos in the territory of
La Union. In any case, their buybuy is not quite the same
as among others since they had color it into numerous
hues making it brilliant, bright and appealing to the eyes
of local people and visitors.
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La Union is situated in the Ilocos Region. Its name implies
The Union or The Unity in Spanish. This was framed in
1850 when Spanish Governor-General Antonio Maria
Blanco blended a portion of the towns of the regions of
Pangasinan, Benguet and Ilocos Sur. There are 19 regions
and 1 city. A festivity of Burgos, La Union’s Town Fiesta
displaying their significant create “buybuy” or tiger
grass. This crude material is made into soft brooms and
other beautifying things. Highlighted is a city parade,
exchange reasonable and handiwork presentation. Social
exhibitions can likewise be seen during this time.
Sillag Festival
Normally held in March / April The Sillag Festival is held
annually at Poro Point, formerly Wallace Air Station, in
the city of San Fernando. It is organized by the Poro
Point Management Corporation, a subsidiary of the
Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Sillag is an
Ilocano word that means “illumination from the moon.”
The two or three-day event features light-inspired
activities such as a ceremonial lighting of Sillag Village, a
musical show, and lantern parade. Several events are also
Sillag Festival
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Baggak Festival
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organized to draw the attention of tourists and potential
investors to let the locals experience the fun of summer.
The event may include a variety of food fest, live music,
children’s activities and fireworks display that you’ll love.
There will also be food, drinks, music shows, and dance
performance during the event. And to make it more
exciting, concerts of local and national bands will rock
you in the evening.
Bauang’s Baggak Festival
Held each year from mid-December to first week in
January, the festival’s and founding anniversary’s
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main theme, “Parol: Silaw ti Ragsak, Namnama ken
Panagkaykaysa iti ili ti Bauang” (Star: Light of Happiness,
Hope and Unity in the Municipality of Bauang) a symbol
of the town’s development through the years.
Baggak, an Iluko term referring to the morning star,
stands for the dawning of a new day for Bauang.
Festivals are not complete without a gastronomic display
of various cuisine from Western, Asian, Chinese and local
favorites featured in BTC Food Festival on December 18,
2013. Other activities include Garden Show, Food Fair
and Photo Exhibit, Children’s Day: Acrobatic Show, Fun
Surf Break Festival
Run, cultural presentations, Rabii ti Pammadayaw and
Miss Bauang Beauty Pageant.
Surf Break Festival
Being a top surfing destination in the Philippines, Surf break
is the start of the surfing season in La Union. La Union,
popularly known as “Elyu”, is one of the hottest destinations
in the country due to its nearby surf spots and accessibility
to Manila. Held in October where people flock this popular
surf destination to experience the La Union Surfing Break is
a 3-day celebration of music and arts, which coincides with
the official start of surf season in San Juan.
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Bacnotan Bee Farm
Beekeeping has been instituted in the Province of La
Union to give farmers another source of living aside
from tobacco farming. La Union, being the home of the
Apiculture Center of the Philippines, received numerous
assistance that include financing, training and facility to
help bee growers in the industry. With the La Union Honey
Bee Center was launched in March 30, 2017. The center
is an economic enterprise to enhance the contribution of
Surf Break Festival
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Centennial tree
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the bee industry for socio- economic development and
environmental conservation.
Centennial Tree
Located in the municipality of Bacnotan, which is widely
popular for its cement deposits and Sea Urchins, there
is a Barangay called Carcarmay, named after a tree, that
bears a sour-sweet yellowish fruit that grows abundant
in the area. It is not
More than a
hundred years
old, it still stands
majestically at the
center of Carcarmay
Community School...
however famous because
of Carmay but because
of an Acacia tree that
has become the place’s
witness of its growth
in the various stages of
our history. More than
a hundred years old, it
still stands majestically
at the center of Carcarmay Community School, giving
shade to countless graduation rites and various school
and community programs.
Poro Point Lighthouse
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Poro Point lighthouse from afar
American occupation in 1905, it is a concrete tower
standing 27 feet high and houses a gallery. However, it’s
rarely used as a guide for ships since it has no lantern.
But every 10 seconds, there’s a bright white light that
flashes—indicating that the lighthouse is still functional.
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...the Poro Point
Lighthouse serves
as a favorite spot
for early risers—a
beautiful place
for jogs, sprints...
For locals, the Poro Point
Lighthouse serves as a
favorite spot for early
risers—a beautiful place
for jogs, sprints, cycling,
working out, or an early
morning walk. It is a
prime spot if you want to
keep your fitness in check
since the view is a majestic inspiration for your exercise
and fitness jogs.
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Baluarte Watch Tower
The Poro Point Lighthouse is only 10 minutes away from
San Fernando’s central district, and you can get there
either by car or by riding public transportation. The best
thing about it? The place has no entrance fee, so anyone
can freely walk around and take in the scenery. It is also
close to Thunderbird Resort Hotel, so you will not have
to worry about a place to stay if you want to be near the
lighthouse.
The best time that one could visit the Poro Point
Lighthouse is during sunset. It is an ideal place to get the
perfect memory photo of your holiday and one worthy of
posting to your Facebook or Instagram adventures.
Baluarte Watch Tower
The town of Luna, La Union is the home of one of the
historical landmarks that denote La Union’s rich history. You
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will find the town of Luna on the coast of northern La Union,
only about 40 kilometers north of San Fernando City.
The Luna Watchtower was built during the pre-Spanish
times as a lookout point for impending attack by pirates
or danger from the
Like a guardian
looking over its
subjects, this ancient
structure had served
its purpose very well
for countless times...
sea. Because of its
massiveness and height,
guards were able to warn
the residents of Luna
and prepare the peace
officers to defend the
properties and lives of
their constituents. Like
a guardian looking over
its subjects, this ancient structure had served its purpose
very well for countless times in the past.
Today, the mighty Baluarte sits on the pebbled beach of
Luna. The watchtower stands in disarray, vertically cut
in two because of eroded base and foundation. Its two
halves stand with concrete post supports on its sides.
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Time will come and this historic landmark will be finally
washed away, but the Baluarte that once became a witness
of Luna’s heroism will continue to be a symbol of the
people of Luna, strong and united like its cemented bricks.

Bauang Bakawan Eco Tourism Park
Is a public land with an area of 162.42 hectares in barangays
Pudoc and Parian Oeste in Bauang is becoming a preferred
destination of nature lovers and environmentalists alike. It
is commonly referred to as “Bakawan” (Mangrove) which
is in abundance in the vast area of this accretion site.
Bakawan is accessible via McArthur Highway and through
Nagrebcan-Parian Oeste-Pudoc Road in approximately
2.35 kilometers. The beauty of Bakawan may be explored
through a boat ride in the waters of barangay Pudoc.
The serene river cruise with a lovely view of the vast
mangrove plantation along the way with an occasional
glimpse of migratory birds is an exceptional moment one
must experience. It is believed that with the ongoing
preservation and development of the area, Bakawan will
eventually become a habitat for more birds as well as
marine species. To explore the place, one needs a boat
ride that would traverse along Pudoc river leading to a
bare island akin to a sandbar to which locals have been
referring to since time immemorial as the “Puraw nga
Kadaratan” or white sand.
The Ma-Cho Temple
This magnificent building is perched atop a hill
overlooking the vast China Sea with a panoramic view
Mangrove tree
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of the of the San Fernando harbor and China Sea, the
Temple is a vast complex of stone carvings of Taoist
disciples, and lions, arches, fountains, towers, pagodas,
gardens, dormitory and spacious parking space. Inside
you will find the breathtaking thirteen tiers spidertype
dome, camphor-woodcarvings of deities and many
traditional Taoist interior decors.
A magnificently designed edifice adorned with Chinese
motif of lions and dragons, deities and decorative stone
carvings of saints, and camphor woods etchings are
imported from both Taiwan and China.
The temple’s dome is made from thirteen tiers of
interlinking wood carvings of saints, is a rarity in design
and construction, you cannot find one like this even in
Taipei. Having been designed, created, and installed by
Taiwanese architect Shu Ing Tung.
The temple, built by the respected architect Thomas
Diokno sans professional fees. The late Mr. Dy Keh
Hio and the late Tourism Minister Mr. Jose D. Aspiras
Inside you will find
the breathtaking
thirteen tiers spidertype
dome, camphorwoodcarvings
of
deities...
were the moving spirit
behind the Temple’s
construction, supported
by an enthusiastic group
of Taoist devotees in
La Union. The Temple
cornerstone was laid on
September 11, 1975, and
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the first bucket of cement was poured on December 5,
1976. The Temple was inaugurated on December 8, 1978.
Today, it stands as a majestic landmark along the seacoast
of San Fernando City towering over seven stories in
height, 70 feet above sea level. It is a place for praise and
worship, to meditate
Today it stands as a
majestic landmark
along the seacoast
of San Fernando City
towering over seven
stories in height...
and to seek guidance
from the deities. It is
the belief of devotees
that those who enter
a Taoist temple can
communicate with
the Gods. Through
session called
“Buyong” in the Ma-
Cho temple, devotees try to “communicate” with the gods
and ask questions ranging from “will I become rich?” to
“will my cancer get cured? “.
There are no specific days set aside for one to visit a
Taoist temple. For those who believe, Taoism states that
anybody, irrespective of nationality, is welcome to pray,
meditate and offer at the Temple. All are welcome, and
even the Virgin Mary of Caysasay from Taal, Batangas
visited the Temple.
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Pindangan Ruins
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The Eagle of the North
The Eagle of the North
The Giant Eagle of the North Park is a national park
and tourist attraction in Agoo, It features a concrete
sculpture known as Eagle of the North and was sculpted
by Anselmo Day-ag. The eagle sculpture is depicted with
its wings spread as if it is preparing to take flight and
symbolizes the influence of the Marcos family. The statue
is an ideal spot for those memorable photos.
Places to Eat
La Union, aka the Surfing Capital of the North or Elyu,
is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. This
surfer’s paradise is excellent for those who want to catch
some waves, learn how to surf, or relax, even just for the
weekend.
La Union is also a great destination for a food crawl,
too! There is an assortment of La Union restaurants with
various offerings, from Asian and American cuisine to
Tex-Mex, Proudly Pinoy, and of course, fresh from the
ocean seafood! For most the food establishments their
menus delicious are affordable. They line the main streets
and whatever restaurant you choose; you will not be
disappointed.
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Places to Stay
There are many places you can stay, with all of them offering
their guests various levels of luxury from the budget priced
to the home of luxury. Some of the better places in the
lineup and among the best is the Awesome Hotel which
truly lives up to its name with luxury accommodation and
amenities along with an international first-class restaurant
with a menu to please even the most discerning palate.
There is also the E M Royalle with beautiful ocean views,
and for the more budget conscious the Fatwave Surf
Resort is an ideal choice.
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How to get there
There are several ways to travel to San Juan La Union.
It all depends on where your point of origin is. It is
accessible by air, land, and sea. Located around 270
kilometers to San Fernando City from Manila, travel to
La Union province is made convenient by the fact that
it relates to the rest of Luzon by an extensive network
of roads. And expressways connecting you all the way
from Manila to Rosario via the Skyway, Nlex and Tplex
Taking now only 5 hours or less depending on traffic. If
travelling from Angeles even less time getting, there.
By Air from International places of origin
The Laoag International Airport in Ilocos Norte is the
main gateway for air travel in Region 1.
There are international flights from cities like Taiwan,
Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Hence, La Union is also
accessible by air with flights on Asian Spirit Airlines, Cebu
Pacific Airlines and Mandarin Airlines (Kaohsiung).
The previous Wallace Airbase which has been designated by
the Philippines Air Transportation Office as a secondary airport
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to the Laoag International Airport, also serves the La Union
province with flights from Manila on Asian Spirit airlines.
By Bus
However, the cheapest way and most convenient way to travel to
La Union would be by bus. With buses, there are daily trips from
Manila, Angeles City and Baguio and the fare is quite reasonable.
From Manila, the 7-hour trip is not expensive. All these buses are
air conditioned and are quite comfortable. But if you find riding
on a bus for 7 hours a torturous idea, you can always opt for a
private van hire or SUV with a driver. But with rising fuel costs
can be quite expensive.
Whatever your holiday plans are we are sure you will enjoy a
holiday of a lifetime in La Union. Usually, ABW have so many
people to thank for their assistance, but unfortunately with the
change of tourism staff and director at region 1 there help was
zero, unlike the predecessor Martin Valera who really wanted
to promote region 1. But I must thank again the staff of
the provincial tourism office and for putting us in touch with
Daniel Liam of San Gabriel who was our guide to places like
the Tangadan Falls in which even the trip to the falls was an
adventure.
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A
fter some 2 years Lifesaving Sports will return to
the Philippines with the running of the Zambales
Lifeguard Challenge, which was postponed from
its original March 2020 date due to the Covid-19
pandemic.
All are individual events with separate classes for boys and girls.
Events consist of; Beach Flags, Run-swim-run, Rescue
Board – run – paddle - run, Run, swim, run rescue tube tow,
Run-Swim-Run Medley Surf Race and Iron-kid.
This is, to our knowledge, the only event that is open to all
lifeguards, national and international, no matter who they
trained with or what organization issued
their certifications, the events are judged
by a board of judges which includes
members of the Philippine Coast Guard,
to assure there is no partiality towards
any team or organization.
...open to all
lifeguards, national
and international,
no matter who they
trained with or what
organization issued
their certifications...
This event is also unique in that it is
set up to keep costs at a minimum as
each team consists of only 2 persons,
certainly others can attend if requires,
such as a coach or team manager,
teams may also have a reserve player in case one is required,
however once changed remains changed, there is not the
availability to swap players for specific events as this is
unfair to other competitors and teams.
These events are sponsored by Broadwater Marine and RDH
Marine, who are both consistent supporters of Zambales
Lifesaving Inc. Drowning awareness and
Prevention programs through lifesaving
sports.
Sunday October 9th, 2022. The 9th.
Zambales Lifeguard Challenge, these are
team events for certified lifeguards 18
years and above. It also has team events
for Junior Lifesavers 17 and below, as
above all teams require only 2 competitors.
Teams can be male, male – female or all
female, there is a special award for the best female team.
Awards are given for all events and overall, Champions.
Events consist of: Beach Flags. (Only 1 player per team.)
The other big difference with this competition is that it also
has events for “Nippers” (Junior Lifesavers) from 5 years
old and above, this is to further Zambales Lifesaving Inc.
“Nippers” program, so as to assure water safety for children.
The events are run over 2 days, Saturday October 8 and
Sunday October 9, so please add these dates to you calendars.
Saturday October 8th, 2022. The 4th. Nippers Carnival, caters
for kids 5 and above in the following categories’, 5 & 6, 7 & 8,
9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14, 15 & 16, 17 and above.
Ironman Challenge. (Only 1 player. Victim will be your
team player). Run – swim – run medley relay. Rescue Tube
and transfer relay. Rescue Board and transfer relay. Rescue
and resuscitation assessment relay. (In fairness to all the
resuscitation portion of this event, is based on the system
you were taught, as various organizations have slightly
different methods of resuscitation). Lifeguard Challenge
relay and Rescue Board Race.
All events will be run in heats of 5 or more teams, with the
winners and places based on the overall elapsed time to
complete the event.
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This event is sponsored by Standard Insurance Co. Inc. who
have supported this even for many years and Tees and Prints
who supply the uniforms for competitors and officials.
reassessments recommenced by the time of publication, for
more information on these you may call 09666597513 and
speak to secretary.
For both days events, briefings will be at 7am and first
events will start at 8am.
The events will take place at Palmera
Garden Beach Resort, Bangantalinga
Iba Zambales, further information and
entry information can be obtained by
e-mailing slszambales@gmail.com or visit
the website www.zambaleslifesaving.org.
Update on Lifeguard training and
reassessment of previously trained
Lifeguards, Zambales Lifesaving Inc.
apologizes for the slight delay in
training and reassessments which is due to a delay from
Philippine Coast Guard in their annual inspection of our
facility and capabilities, for our annual accreditation, this
we believe has been brought about by manpower shortage
due to their heavy involvement at Manila International
Airport with assistance to incoming passengers and the just
completed elections, all should be done and training and
They had recently had
us train additional
lifeguards but wanted
to be 100% sure that
what was in place was
adequate.
Despite this has been a slight inconvenience, we fully
appreciate the efforts of the PCG to ensure that accredited
organizations do have the correct equipment, training facility
and of course competent instructors and
support personnel.
It is great to see that more resorts and
hotels are starting to become more
concerned with customer safety, recently
we had a request from Awesome Hotel in
San Juan La Union, asking if our Program
Director and Training Director could visit
and advise on numbers of lifeguards and
equipment required for the new pool
they have now opened. They had recently had us train
additional lifeguards but wanted to be 100% sure that what
was in place was adequate.
Concern such as this is very nice to see and if others would
follow their example, then undoubtedly see a reduction in
drowning incidents.
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Sailing Tips
Article
excerpts reprinted from the book
CRUISER HANDLING
by BOB BOND & STEVE SLEIGHT
You’ve always been interested to sail, but you know little about boat parts, the confusing techno-babble, 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.
Fresh food storage containers
are a must
Make sure you have ample provisions
Glass meal prep food storage containers-
3 compartment container set
Stored Snack Foods
If you are skippering a boat, the enjoyment you get out of your
sailing will be directly related to your ability to plan your cruising
with care, forethought and common
sense. In your first sailing season, if
you are a novice boat skipper, you will
probably begin by making day trips and,
as you gain experience and confidence,
you may venture further afield.
One of the prime considerations when
planning a cruise is the size of your
crew and its suitability for your boat.
When day-sailing, this is not particularly
important, but as soon as you begin to
undertake longer voyages, you must think very carefully about
the composition of your crew. Some of them must be experienced
enough to stand in for you as skipper, particularly if you are sailing
at night, and you must be able to rely on them carrying out your
instructions properly, and to use their initiative when necessary.
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...the traveler
should be eased to
leeward with the
mainsheet kept
tight...
Always make sure that an unfamiliar crew is properly briefed;
that they know what clothing to bring, what safety equipment
you have on board and what your
passage plan is. Take care when making
a passage plan that you do not demand
to much from an inexperienced crew. You
must explain before setting off how the
equipment works, and once sailing, what
you want them to do, in non-nautical
language if necessary, without treating
them as though they were idiots! If they
make mistakes, try hard not to hurl abuse
at them. You will only sap their confidence
and more errors will occur. If you do lose
your temper, apologize afterwards and explain why it was so
important that they followed your instructions carefully.
If you happen to be the inexperienced crew member, or even
a more experienced one, remember that there is only room

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for one skipper on board. Don’t contradict the skipper or
argue about methods unless you have an excellent reason.
If you really think the skipper is endangering your life, say
so and ask to be put ashore.
Dry goods locker storage
As far as the boat is concerned, it must be seaworthy, clean and
in good working order. All the equipment should be checked
Essential safety equipment
before sailing and there should be adequate spares on board,
as well as all the navigation and safety equipment needed.
The fuel, food and water should be properly organized for the
trip, and nothing should be left to chance.
If you can follow these instructions you will avoid the usual
problems that most skippers and crew face from time to time,
and you will probably be unique!
Coastguard Services
In most countries rescue operations at sea are coordinated by
the coastguard service. Most of them operate a system whereby
the skipper of a boat can fill in a pre-paid card, obtainable from
coastguard stations, yacht clubs or harbor master’s offices, on
which details of your boat, base, destination, and intended
course are filled in. You send it to your local coastguard station
before sailing. The form also has a tear-off section which you can
send to a relative or a friend so they could contact the relevant
coastguard station if you fail to make port by the estimated time
of arrival (plus some leeway). If you change your plans when
under way, having filled in one of these forms, you must notify
the coastguard by VHF radio or shore telephone to inform them
of any changes of plans so they can keep an accurate check on
your movements. As soon as you arrive, inform them that you
have done so, if you do not a search will be put into operation.
It is a very useful service, and helps the coastguard as well as
you, if you are reported missing.
Provisioning
Provisioning the boat requires an organized mind, and one
person in charge of both buying and storing the goods.
Usually the skipper does it, but he can appoint someone
else. You will need to see that everything for the trip-from
food to the first aid kit, is on board, and it is a responsible
job. If you are going to be cruising away from shore for
several days, you will need a carefully worked out menu plan
so that fresh food does not go bad. Buy more than you need
to allow for any passage plan changes. Fresh perishable food
should be stored in the coldest lockers. If possible, prepare
a couple of meals at home that only need reheating, to give
yourself less to do at sea on the first day or days. Try to plan
menus that are nourishing and energy-giving, and which can
be prepared easily on whatever type of cooker is available.
Always aim to start the day with a decent breakfast, and
make sure you have ingredients on board for hot snacks, for
the times when weather may make it difficult to cook proper
meals. Keep some high energy food in plastic containers,
biscuits and chocolate for example.
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