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All Soul’s Regatta 2019(...from page 6)
handicap. If the handicapper got his sums right, and each
boat performs well, the boats should cross the finish line
together. Such an outcome is unlikely, however, although
bow to bow competition is often evident within the last half
mile to traditional finish of Haligi Beach. Skippers and crews
know who won each race so there is no waiting for the results
before the party starts. The (usually) free kegs of beer are
opened and everyone is encouraged
to return to the club-house to rib the
suitably thick-skinned handicapper for
their variable performance on the day.
The weekend started
well with ideal
weather and 28 boats
across three divisions
competing for honors.
This event gets bigger and better every
year and 2019 saw more sponsors
becoming involved. The Principal
Sponsors were Royal Cargo and the
Philippine Retirement Authority, with supporting sponsors,
Chetz Marine, San Miguel, Als Marine and Asia Yachting,
and mainstay sponsor Broadwater Marine who unfailingly
support this regatta every year. The atmosphere throughout
the three days was excellent: exciting races on the water with
a unique race course, constant winds and a perfect job done
by the Race Committee.
Puerto Galera Yacht Club strives to increase the number of
boats competing in the regatta and with the efforts put in by
the club this will continue to increase.
The weekend started well with ideal weather and 28 boats
across three divisions competing for honors; the winds were
constant and favorable and the yachts got away to a good
start on the Friday.
Competing this year in the Cruiser Class
were Aragorn skippered by Gundolf
Ahrens, Papaya 1 – Ador Abrogena,
Papaya 2 – Renie Ticzon, Karis – Colin
McLean, Columbus – John Quirk, Cape
North – Heinz Bueschler, Princes Arieta –
Dale Godkin, Amihan – Sie Adam, Danny
II – Mel Smit, Emocean - Chris Pooley,
Forever Young – Frank Radstake, Stargazer 50 – Joe Musial.
And Talang Gala with Jeremy Ockelford at the helm.
In the Multi Hull Division there were four competing yachts
this year, Lakota – Benoit Lesaffre, Kerida – Gary Kingshott,
Magayon II – Martin Gummert, and Soniya skippered by
Kareem Magill.
Competing this year in the Racing Class Division was Anthea
with Darius at the helm, Bellatrix – Jun Villanueva, Emocean
I – Phillip Schlohsnagel, Esprit – Ross Lyons, Irresistible IV -
Kevin Moylan, Niki – Vincent Fougnies, Rags – Klaas Huisjes,
Sandoway – Matt McLellan, Vineta – Thomas Pickering, Wild
Honey, James Villareal and Selma Star with Jun Avecilla.
A day of fierce competition saw newcomer Stargazer take out
First place in the cruiser class, with Papaya 1 in Second and
Talang Gala securing Third spot. In the Multi Hull Division
Benoit Lesaffre on Lakota took Line Honors while Soniya
came in Second and Magayon II was placed third. In the
Racing Class, Anthea outshone the rest of the fleet closely
contested by Esprit in Second while Vineta came in Third.
Saturday was again off to a flying start with good winds and
with the invaluable assistance of Terry Duckham Regatta
Photographer, and Brian Calvert and Active Boating and
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