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start to the <strong>2016</strong> Philippine Sailing Grand Prix. With<br />

excellent sailing conditions the race went smoothly<br />

and the great race from Subic Bay was enjoyed by<br />

all who took part. On arrival in Boracay it was fun<br />

and relaxation for a few days before the Boracay<br />

Cup was staged, where again good sailing conditions<br />

were experienced by all.<br />

On March 26th yachts competing in the Hong Kong<br />

to Subic Rolex China Sea Race began arriving with<br />

Megazip first over the line at 11:25, closely followed<br />

by Explorer at 12 noon; the remaining boats in the<br />

fleet arrived in staggered formation up until<br />

midnight.<br />

Commodore of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club,<br />

Mark Whitehead, who skippered the 40ft ‘Straight<br />

Up’, who along with Simon Powell, the Race<br />

Committee Chairman, said the crossing had plenty<br />

of excitement.<br />

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