ABW June 2017

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
So much has been happening in the boating industry in 2017 to make
boating and watersports in the Philippines, making it more accessible
and affordable for more and more families to enjoy a day of watersports
activities in sailing, diving, surfing and the many other watersport
activities that are now on offer by numerous resorts right throughout
this magical archipelago, or just a relaxing day at the beach.
One of the many events in place helping to promote watersports
activities and boating in general is the annual Sea-Ex held in the first
quarter of each year at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia. This
event is becoming more popular each year with many overseas visitors
and is enhancing the growth rate in the boating industry.
For our June destination we have exposed one of the best destinations
we have seen in a long time that is inexpensive and very affordable for
all families to enjoy is the 100 islands in Alaminos City, Pangasinan.
There is no ending to what you can enjoy in this magical place from
swimming at some of the best beaches in the Philippines, to the more
exciting pleasures like, cliff diving, Zip lining and para-sailing.
But whatever your forte, a weekend at 100 islands will give you
lasting memories without it breaking the bank. In our next edition
we will be revisiting Palawan, so much has happened in this beautiful
Island since it was last exposed 4 years ago.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
The 2017 Commodore’s Cup 4
A Fresh Wind Rising: 17
The Three Island Challenge 2017
The Big Flush! Gone in 15 Seconds 22
Swim-safe 2017 Drowning Prevention 28
12 Things that Active Boaters 32
May Not Know About the Philippines
Paving the Way for Paralympic Sailing 40
Destination - ALAMINOS 48
Home to the Hundred Islands
3rd Wahine SUP Classic 69
Record Sales at 2017 SEA-EX 74
Sailing Tips The Basic Cruiser 78
You Need to Know About the 80
Hobie Challenge
A Competitor’s Perspective
Barry Dawson Editor
Mon Parica
Waterfall jumping at Bolinao Falls Cover photo by Richelle Galvan
Destination: Alaminos, Pangasinan, Home to the Hundred Islands
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