ABW June 2018

Cup Regatta
I
by Stephen Whiting
was lucky enough to be invited to observe the
11th Commodores Cup Sailing Regatta 2018,
being run here in Subic Freeport Zone, by Subic
Sailing and the Lighthouse Resort. Both these
groups have been working hard to turn Subic Bay
into the number one spot for sailing and related
activities in the Philippine’s, and from what I have
seen they are well on the way to succeeding with
that goal.
Competitive sailing is one of
the fastest growing sectors
in any area of water-based
sports, the sport has much
to offer, both in terms of fun
and confidence building in the
youth of the Philippines and
provides an exciting platform
for spectators and competitors
alike, and the additional
positive aspects associated
with the sport of sailing. The
Commodore’s Cup Regatta has
been attracting hundreds of
top notch sailors from all over
the globe as they converge
in this extreme sailing action
from the yacht racing capital
of the Philippines.
I was extremely
impressed with the
level of organizing,
in short, the event
has been truly world
class.
Sailing enthusiasts and most especially, grand prix
race boats have been attracted to the challenges
that this race brings. The shifting winds in Subic
Bay may cause headaches for the unwary, but
opportunities for the observant and make hard
work for the crews.
I was extremely impressed with the level of
organizing, and the variety
of different activities that
have been presented over
the 4 days of the event,
in short, the event has
been truly world class. The
organizers have refined a
formula for success that they
tweak every year to further
enhance the experience not
just for the competitors but
the spectators as well.
The Subic Sailing Club is the
primary organizer of this
premier international yacht
racing event that has helped
put the Philippines on the
sailing map in the local
and international sailing
community for more than a decade.
Words by
STEPHEN
WHITING,
BARRY
DAWSON
Photographs
as credited
It is one of the most anticipated races in Subic Bay.
It comes after the Hong Kong’s famous Rolex China
Sea Race which finishes in Subic every second year
and the San Fernando Race that finishes in San
Fernando, La Union every other year.
The 11th Commodores’ Cup Regatta on April 2 to
7, 2018 is part of the 2018 Asian Yachting Grand
Prix Circuit involving 12 events across 6 countries
with 75 inshore races and 3 offshore races. It is
participated by 245 yachts from across the globe.
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