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Our ventures took us on a rare calm sea day thru 

Calavite Pass, to the great relief of my able crew. 

That forgiving weather followed us down to a 

moonlit night at Apo Reef. 

Priam got his first shark sighting as we 

did a dive, then headed to one of my 

favorite places on earth, Busuanga Bay. 

Busuanga Bay will be home to the sixth 

running of the famed Busuanga Bay 

Cup Regatta. 

This gave us a week of solitude and 

exploring before the armada descended 

upon us. We enjoyed the two hot springs, epic wreck 

diving and the hospitality of Al Faro Resort and Marina Del 

Sol. Marina del Sol manages the moorings, arranged for 

our health check clearance and provided services such as 

refilling our drinking water, accepting packages, motorbike 

rental and even some shopping for us. The staff at MDS has 

really ramped up the services for visiting yachts. 

The seventeen racing boats departed Punta Fuego early 

morning on Febuary 17 and began the over 130 nautical mile 

course to Busuanga Island. The fleet had good wind for the 

start and raced down the Luzon coast, 

winding through Golo Island and across 

to the west side of Busuanga Island. 

The first boats finished 

in the wee hours of 

the 18th, as the fleet 

staggered in much of 

the day. 

The first boats finished in the wee hours 

of the 18th, as the fleet staggered in 

much of the day. The wind had died 

down forcing all to use the iron jib. The 

race has a formula for deducting time 

under engine power, as it is rare to see a 

boat sail all the way. 

The stalwart motor yacht, Lost in Asia, served as the 

committee boat, arriving on the scene late the night before. 

Assistance also came from local dive shop owner, Gunther 

Bernet. 

Words by BRIAN CALVERT 

Photographs as Credited 

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The fleet began arriving at Busuanga Bay and the party 

atmosphere could be felt around the bay. The Marina del 

Sol staff and organized the moorings for all the participants 

and guided boats to the assigned spot. The bay went from 

the quiet emptiness to vibrant activity as dinghies zipped 

around the anchorage greeting old friends and new. 

The Friday night Meet and Greet was hosted by MDS on 

their newly enlarged waterfront veranda, elegant Pica Pica 

and drinks for all were served. The sailors and locals all 

gathered for the welcoming. 

The owner of the resort, Muncho Garcia, following the wise 

words of the American icon, Ken Kesey and “puts his good 

where it will do the most good”. He has used the event 

to support two worthy causes: the local school and church. 

The Pandemic has put a strain on resources of the school, 

especially printing needs. Peter Baird of 

Broadwater Marine donated a new printer 

and ink supply. The Regatta also donated 

printing supplies. The local church has 

outgrown its home and the regatta made 

a sizable donation to the building fund. 

The local school staff and church Priest 

were there to accept the gifts. All were 

glad the sailing community was “leaving 

a clean wake” in this community. 

A bright and sunny Saturday morning saw the fleet depart 

for the Donni Altura Cup, the day race of the regatta. This 

cup honors the past director of the Philippines Saling 

Association who started the regatta. 

The race began in ideal ten knots of wind, the courses 

for each class wound around several of the over 500 plus 

islands in Palawan. Recent increase in the number of pearl 

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farm markers complicated the courses. As too often, the 

fickle wind died off and many of the cruising class could 

not finish the course, but all had a great day sailing in this 

incredible place. 

As the yachts returned to the moorings and the sun set, the 

excitement for the Gala awards party 

As too often, the fickle 

wind died off and many of 

the cruising class could not 

finish the course, but all 

had a great day sailing in 

this incredible place. 

party was on! 

blossomed, dinghies zipped around the 

anchorage, as friends gathered again at 

Marina del Sol pool side patio. 

Even with tripling the size of the patio, 

it became crowded with sailors, crew, 

and local sailing enthusiasts. The partiers 

enjoyed the Reggae tunes of the Pala 

Boys band, the exotic pica pica spread 

was laid out and the drinks flowed, the 

The event is supported well by several sponsors, and all 

were acknowledged. The support of Bank of the Philippines 

Island, Broadwater Marine, Asia Yachting and of course 

Marina del Sol made this incredible event the success it was. 

Jerry Rollin, the director of the Philippines Sailing Association, 

with his legendary deep voice and enthusiasm announced

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the awards. The results are a point system combining the 

two races. 

First in the IRC Racing Class, Bellatrix owned by Jun 

Villanuave, 2nd; Selma Star with Jun 

Avecilla, 3rd Hurricane Hunter, with 

Albert Altura at the helm. 

Ocean Multihull Class; 1st Polo Loco 

driven by David Sutton, 2nd Atevidos 

with Eddie Lagarda at the wheel, 3rd 

Sonija skippered by Kareem Magill 

Cruiser Class; 1st Isabelle with Tere Marcial, 2nd Wild Honey, 

James Villeralle, 3rd Lady May, Francis Perez. 

This year’s 

seventeen boats is 

a record, hoping for 

more next year. 

The coveted Busuanga Bay Regatta perpetual trophy went 

to Jun Villanueva and Bellatrix while the honored Donni 

Altura Cup went to Jun Avecilla and Selma Star. 

The party raved on into the night while 

sailors swayed to the Reggae beat, 

boasting, laughing and shared the joy of 

the night. The next morning the fleet 

slowly departed for the annual 3 day cruise 

around the Palawan islands. 

This glorious event has survived Covid, 

consistently running for six years and 

growing. This year’s seventeen boats is a record, hoping for 

more next year. The organizers are hoping for international 

competitors to join next year as this is to be one of the 

premier sailing events in Southeast Asia. 

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In the June 2021 issue of Active Boating and Watersports 

magazine, we featured the rebirth of the Albay Yacht 

Club (AYC); starting with a fleet of 12 Oz Goose 

sailing dinghies, built at home while the Coronavirus 

pandemic was in full swing. Coming from the idea of having 

sailboats regularly 

sailing in Albay 

Despite the Omicron 

surge that gave the 

organizers a little anxiety, 

online pre-registration 

was a confidence 

booster... 

Gulf and holding 

monthly regattas 

for its members, 

the AYC Oz Goose 

program has 

grown to reach out 

to the community 

to train local 

kids how to sail, 

appreciate nature, 

improve sportsmanship and instill a good work ethic that 

they can carry on to adulthood. 

The AYC members trained by members of the Philippine 

Home Boatbuilders Yacht Club (PHBYC) to rig and sail Oz 

Geese in March of 2021 passed on their knowledge by 

training local kids on how to rig boats as well as how to 

sail them, and later in the year, they were even able to 

bring onboard Jeff Morris, an avid 

sailor from New Zealand who lives in Legazpi as the coach 

of AYC’s new sailing team called the Puro Sailors, named 

after Barangay Puro where all the boys are from and the 

current site of the AYC boat yard. 

Around October 2021, with COVID-19 cases on a steady 

decline, AYC officers and PHBYC were confident that a 

big regatta like the Oz Goose Nationals could happen in 

Legazpi. AYC was confident that it could get the sponsorship 

necessary to host the Nationals. In November 2021 the 

wheels were set in motion to host the Philippines; largest 

ever one-design regatta. The current standing record for a 

one design regatta in PH is held by 25 boats in the Hobie 

14 worlds, held in Puerto Azul in 1984. The PH Goose class 

tied that in 2018, but this year they aimed to break the 

record. 

First to express interest in supporting the event was the 

Bicol Regional Office of the Department of Tourism 

(DoT), the same agency that sponsored 

Oz Goose sails that were 

placed on boats 

assigned to 4 

The 31 boat fleet with 

Kapuntukan Hill and 

Mayon Vocano in the 

background 

Oz Oz Goose Nationa 

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Legazpi coastal barangays in 2020. With their sponsorship 

more or less secured, naming the event using DOT Region 

V’s tagline, “Exciting Bicol” made amazing sense, and thus, 

the Exciting Bicol Oz Goose National Championships was 

slated to happen on the upcoming long weekend at the 

end of February 2022, People Power weekend. 

A Notice of Race was issued in December 2021 and Goose 

sailors from Batangas, Subic and even Butuan expressed 

interest in participating. To upgrade the level of competition 

in the regatta, an invite was sent out to young athletes 

trained by the Philippine Sailing Association (PSA). These 

competitive sailors who train at the sailing center in Manila 

have not had an opportunity to sail competitively or even 

sail at all, since lockdowns started in 2020. Because the 

event could not get an official PSA sanction due to IATF 

regulations, the athletes needed to participate in a personal 

capacity. An Internet fundraiser was quickly organized for 

them through the Storer boat plans group 

and Oz Goose Internet 

community to 

help fund their 

entry and 

charter 

fees. 

Despite the Omicron surge that gave the organizers a little 

anxiety, online pre-registration was a confidence booster, 

allowing the event to quickly fill the 31 boat target. Sailors 

from Batangas, Subic, Manila and Legazpi signed up. The 

Butuan contingent however were not able to because of 

Omicron fears. 

Sponsorships were obtained for logistics, accommodations 

and even internet connectivity. AYC and PHBYC worked 

hand in hand to make everything necessary to accomplish 

all the tasks. It was difficult, but serendipity found a way. 

To get the Puro sailors ready for their first regatta Mik, 

Myself and TLYC race officer Jason went down to Legazpi 

to give a crash course in right of way rules, boat handling, 

start sequences and race officiating. Jeff Morris, their new 

coach, was also there to help ensure that their training 

regimen goes on after we leave. 

Sponsor count was growing, long time Oz Goose supporter 

Hyde sails sponsored the four race marks that were to be 

used at Nationals, Financial, Logistics and back end support 

were provided by Imperial homes, Kress provided funding 

support as well as a prize for the top winner, while Toyota 

Albay provided monetary sponsorship in exchange for an 

opportunity to Market their new vehicle to participants and 

the regatta audience. The City of Legazpi 

sponsored the welcome dinner and 

the Legazpi Oceanfront Hostel 

which is located beside 

AYC, and is owned by 

an officer of the club 

provided quarters 

for the 

Words by ROY ESPIRITU of PHBYC 

Photographs by STOLENSHOTS 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

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organizers and race officials as well as convenient venue for 

AYC and regatta related business, Another establishment 

on the Legazpi Boulevard, Pacific Blue, a dive shop owned 

by another officer of the club; provided accommodations 

for the athletes along with a race office, flags, a committee 

boat and ground tackle to be used by the race committee. 

Pink Marks provided by Hyde Sails 

Porters assisting crews launch 

Several participants took the long drive down to Legazpi 

from Metro Manila, Batangas and Subic, while PSA trained 

athletes including PWD sailors took the bus sponsored by 

RRCG. AYC allowed 

use of their boat yard 

as campgrounds for 

sailors who preferred 

camping over 

booking a hotel or 

b&b. 

“The waves were 

awesome! Sometimes it 

felt like a SUV was 

heading towards you... 

and there was no driver!“ 

Most of the sailors 

arrived on the evening of 24 February or the morning of the 

25th and all of them wanted to get some practice before 

the serious racing the next day. With the launching beach 

facing directly into the prevailing monsoon wind (Amihan) 

, getting off the beach would be a challenge if you didn’t 

have any help. To assist the sailors launch and return to the 

beach without incident, AYC hired eight “porters” from the 

community. The porters helped ensure that the boat wasn’t 

swamped by waves as it launched, and they pointed the 

boat in the right direction to sail off the beach with its foils 

in the water. As the boats came back in, they allowed the 

crew to get off first, then timed the entry of the boat into 

Claus getting help re-attaching his hiking strap 

PSA Sailor Nicko pushing the limits of their boat 

Father and Son Martin and Quint 

Subic Sailing’s Fernan and 

Miguel showing their winning 

form going downwind 

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the beach in between swells and carried the boat to a part 

of the beach or boardwalk where it was beyond the reach 

of waves. 

There was also a tide window that the regatta organizers 

needed to consider. At 1.2 meters of tide height, the 

launching beach disappears, and on the first day of racing, 

daytime high tide was scheduled to happen at around 

09:30. So that means that the boats need to be in the water 

by 07:30. This was mentioned in the pre-race briefing the 

night before the first race. 

To make the regatta interesting, a twist was added to 

the first race of the regatta. Two of PHBYC’s founders. 

Rolly Perez and Louis Casambre passed away in January 

and February of 2022. The first race of Nationals was 

dedicated to their memory, both gentlemen had a hand 

in the development of the Oz Goose program directly or 

indirectly. The race was called the Rolly and Louis memorial 

trophy. Rolly was an avid photographer and Louis loved to 

race. So, for the first race the photography component was 

added. The participants had to take a picture during the 

race consistent with the theme “Exciting Bicol” the race 

result and the photography contest result are combined to 

determine the winner. The race starts at the five-minute 

countdown and the racers can take a picture then if they 

wish. The racers were tracking with a mobile app called 

raceQs anyway so they had a smartphone with them that 

they can use to take the photo. 

Thom Kleiss’ winning photo that bagged him 

the Rolly and Louis memorial trophy 

Happy PSA sailors Boyet and Jovel 

The conditions in Legazpi were very different from what the 

northern sailors were used to from sailing in Subic, Manila 

and Taal Lake. The waves had short wavelengths just like 

on Taal, but the waves were bigger and sometimes came 

from two different directions. Michael Storer, National’s 

champion form 2019 said that “The waves were awesome! 

Sometimes it felt like a SUV was heading towards you ... 

and there was no driver! 

All the participants and even the designer was amazed 

how the goose handled the conditions well. The wind 

was forecasted to blow 8 to 18 kts and sure enough it 

was blowing around the 15-knot range most of the time. 

Participants were allowed to sail solo or with crew, most 

of the single-handed participants took in a reef and some 

didn’t. The single-handed sailors that reefed fared better 

than those that didn’t. The competition was fierce, Puro 

Sailors were jockeying for position against racers who have 

been sailing competitively for years. 

Participants and Porters helping crews as they come in 

Puro Sailors keeping up with the pros 

The audience along with curious onlookers were out in 

droves all around the Legazpi boardwalk as well as the new 

banka jetty, a big tent with an LED wall was set up behind 

the Legazpi sign to show VIPs live video feed as well as 

drone footage of the races. 

A total of nine races were to happen during the series, 

the Rolly and Louis Memorial was supposed to be a 

long race out to the channel markers. However, the race 

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Jaz and Aries 

clubs took first place bullets in three races each, The top 

racer in the Open Division of the Oz Goose Nationals went 

to Subic Sailing’s Fernan Sarmiento and his crew Miguel 

Magasaysay, their first place finishes came in consecutive 

races five, six and seven. 

EBOGNat Champions 

Fernan and Miguel 

In the Women’s Division there were 6 teams, one from 

TLYC, one from Subic, two from PSA, and two from the 

Sailability or PWD division. The winner of the women’s 

division is the PSA tandem of the Parocha twins Jonalyn 

and Jonabel they also came in 5th overall. In the Sailability 

Division, Cherrie Pinpin took first along with her Puro sailor 

crew Joshua Barcelon. 

Parocha twins Jonalyn and 

Jonabel, 1st, Women’s division 

committee decided to call for the shorter triangle course, 

as conditions didn’t really permit such a long race. Six races 

were completed on the first day consisting of windward 

- leeward courses with sometimes 

a triangle thrown in. Thom Kleiss 

finished sixth in the first race and 

took a well composed photo of a 

competitor with a rainbow backdrop. 

This allowed him to bag the Roly and 

Louis memorial trophy. 

Sailability Winners Cherrie and Joshua 

Taal based sailors Job and Thom held 

their own against the pros from Subic 

and PSA, getting line honors in the first and second races 

respectively, with Job also taking the 8th race, but the top 

PSA and Subic sailors were a quick study and were soon 

leaving everyone else in their wake. Surprisingly, the top 

...two of them who had a 

case of “too Exciting Bicol 

fever” the first one lost 

his only car key, while the 

other one needed to get 

an operation... 

In B-Fleet, the scoring system compares the first three races 

with the last three races and the biggest positive difference 

is the winner. Taking 2nd and 3rd spots in B-Fleet were both 

Puro Sailors, their skills clearly improving as they progressed. 

2nd went to skipper John Eugene Balderama and his crew 

Marvin Bahoy, 3rd in B went to James Gabriel Balderama 

and crewmate John Anthony Ajero, they were also the top 

finishing Puro Sailors, finishing 10th overall. First in B-Feet 

went to TLYC Skipper, 13 year old Jazmine Lucero and her 

crew Aries Royce Punzalan. Jazmine started sailing on geese 

when she was 8 years old, mostly just as crew or a passenger 

when one of her cousins would sail or race. Whereas, Aries 

was involved with the Goose program 

from the very beginning, having 

helped build the first three Geese in 

the Philippines and is an indispensable 

skilled craftsman of all PHBYC Family 

Boatbuilding Weekends with the Oz 

Goose. 

All participants had a great time 

during the regatta, except for maybe 

two of them who had a case of “too Exciting Bicol fever” 

the first one lost his only car key, while the other one 

needed to get an operation after he broke his foot trying 

to get to his boat before race 7. 

Team Subic Sailing and guests 

The TLYC contingent 

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San Antonio 

San Antonio 

San Narciso 

Zambales 

Coastal Road 

Words by A ZAMBALEÑO 


Project 

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With little to be known about the complete 

plan, a section of the rumored construction of 

a coastal road running alongside the coast of 

the whole Zambales Province has been seen 

in San Miguel, San Antonio (Facebook) as well as other 

sections seemingly being constructed in the towns of 

Botolan and San Felipe. 

Due to lack of information available 

for evaluation of the public, a rise 

of speculations and concern has 

been brought upon by the citizens 

among who are environmentalists, 

land, property and resort owners 

as well as commercial operators. 

Information of this concern has 

been obtained by the writer from 

several sources such as the Capital 

and Municipal Councils’ land offices 

where construction is under way. All 

have claimed that they have “heard 

rumors about it” but cannot verify that any information is 

available bringing forth even more insecurity on the actual 

plan to be followed. Therefore, the writer has decided to 

interview the side of the affected by such construction. 

Below are the potential issues this rumored coastal road 

will bring forth to the citizens mentioned above. 

1. Environmentalists 

Zambales coastline holds an important role in providing 

breeding grounds for critically endangered sea turtles. 

Environmental groups such as turtle hatcheries who 

are located and operate in Zambales with accreditation 

and approval from the DENR are concerned that this 

rumored construction road will negatively impact the 

natural breeding of these sea turtles through the concrete 

embankments that will be constructed like in San Miguel, 

San Antonio. Sea turtles travel a great amount around the 

oceans of the world; however, they have been researched 

and proven to return to the shore they were born (natal 

homing) to lay their eggs. Sea turtles are an important 

part of the ecosystem as they involve themselves in a 

mutual relationship with many other aquatic species. 

Thus, destruction or even interruption of this reproductive 

cycle could negatively impact not only the sea turtles 

but the entire ecosystem. Additionally, the change in 

weather conditions causes the entire coastline of the West 

Philippine Sea to be subject to erosion and accretion which 

may potentially destroy the rumored road leaving the 

beaches of Zambales with boulders broken concrete and in 

complete shambles. 

2.Property Owners 

In areas where construction is yet to take place, some 40 

property owners were quite baffled as they were shown the 

video of the completed coastal road located in San Miguel, 

San Antonio. They stated that this was never discussed nor 

even announced. If in an instance, it was announced, they 

have all stated their opposition for such project or proposal 

since they originally owned/purchased a property with 

higher value such as a “beach front” instead of a “road 

front” property with less value. 

Several mentioned that their titles 

All have claimed that they 

have “heard rumors about 

it” but cannot verify 

that any information is 

available bringing forth 

even more insecurity 

on the actual plan to be 

followed. 

stated either the West Philippine 

Sea or on older titles, the South 

China Sea, with a provision that 

20 meters from sea will remain 

a “Salvage Zone” or in case of 

accretion, there is the option of 

claiming the said lands under the 

disposal of alienable lands act. 

3. Resorts and Recreation 

Owners/Operators 

Amongst the resort owners/ 

operators, safety was their biggest 

concern as they opposed the rumored project. Zambales is 

visited by many tourists each year for its gorgeous beaches. 

Many tourists deem that crossing a road to avail of a swim 

or walk at the beach would be very dangerous for kids 

and even elders. In addition, resort owners/operators also 

consider the financial disadvantage of such project. Firstly, 

the value of their property would greatly decrease similar to 

property owners as discussed above. Secondly, their annual 

or even seasonal income would be greatly affected, thus, 

affecting the income of the national, provincial and local 

government earned via the issuance of business permits 

that are assessed on the gross revenue income. 

Legal and moral issues were also brought forth such as: 

“Under PD 1067, A DECREE INSTITUTING A WATER 

CODE, THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE 

LAWS GOVERNING THE OWNERSHIP, APPROPRIATION, 

UTILIZATION, EXPLOITATION, DEVELOPMENT, 

CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WATER 

RESOURCES. 

Article 51. The banks of rivers and streams and the 

shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length 

and within a zone of three (3) meters in urban areas, 

twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and forty (40) 

meters in forest areas, along their margins are subject to 

the easement of public use in the interest of recreation, 

navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage. No person shall 

be allowed to stay in this zone longer than what is necessary 

for recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing or salvage or to 

build structures of any kind.” 

Evidently, accretion has increased along the coast of 

Zambales between the properties and the sea. Automatically, 

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Botolon 

In fact, a Municipal 

officer stated a main 

purpose for the 

construction of the 

coastal road is to remove 

the tricycles from the 

National Highway. 

Botolon 

this land becomes Government land; however, under the 

diposal of alienable lands act, as mentioned above, the land 

owners have the option to claim this accretion. Thus, the 

question arises, where will this rumored coastal road actually 

be constructed? If the land owners claim the accretion, this 

road cannot be constructed within private property without 

permission. In addition, as mentioned above, it cannot be 

constructed within the “Salvage Zone” which is bounded 

by private property. Once again, where will this road be 

constructed and what are the requirements they must 

provide the property or resort owners/operators? 

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San Antonio

Alternative questions that must be put forth are, taking 

the current pandemic into consideration and the money 

already allocated and borrowed to cope with the current 

situation, should thousands and even millions of taxpayer’s 

money be spent on a nonessential road that, literally, 

leads to nowhere? In fact, a Municipal officer stated a 

main purpose for the construction of the coastal road is 

to remove the tricycles from the National Highway. Thus, 

new intersections must be created in order to connect 

the coastal road to the National Highway at each river 

crossing. The intricacy to construct bridges between each 

river crossing is the result of the unfortunate eruption 

of Mt. Pinatubo in the 1990’s that created the widening 

of the river mouth as well as the massive quantities of 

lahar deposited into the river possibly preventing a stable 

foundation for potential bridges. In addition, even prior 

to the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, engineers considered it 

hazardous to build bridges near the sea in comparison to 

inland. Therefore, all traffic, including the said tricycles, 

must again exit the rumored coastal road at each river 

crossing causing more obstruction to the National Highway. 

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San Felipe 

and more economical to simply enforce the law that states 

that tricycles are not be permitted on the National Highway 

and using the taxpayer’s money for other essential projects 

and development? 

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and attract more tourists from various provinces East and 

South of Zambales. In addition, the presence of the fully 

functional Clark International Airport will make Zambales 

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With yet another year of restrictions, lockdowns, 

travel limits and economic hardships, it was said 

“We need a Little Christmas”. The Subic Bay 

Yacht Club rose to the call. 

The traditional decorating of the street side started early in 

October as one could see the sparks of the welding and hear 

the roar of the grinders producing a steel structure? What 

will it be? The theme was a Hawaiian Christmas, a massive 

30-foot-tall Pineapple was the center piece of this year’s 

display. A beautiful Nativity Scene and dozens of lit up stars 

adorned the entire street side of the Yacht Club. Stadium 

sized speakers blared Christmas cheer every night, it was 

Christmas at the Subic Bay Yacht Club. 

The crowning event of the nautical Christmas season is the 

Third Annual Subic Bay Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade, 

this year it was bigger than ever. Eight brilliantly lit up 

vessels with flashing lights, gigantic inflatable characters 

and boats filled with celebraters gathered just before dark 

at the Yacht Club. The lead boat, M/Y Furthur, had gone all 

out with over 3000 lights. The boat seemed to be following 

the life-sized inflatable Santa and his sled, with the reindeer 

leading the way over the bow. As the boat passed the 

Santa’s village and snow man could be seen waving at the 

crowds from the stern. All this under the strobing lights of 

a huge star mounted on the mast top. 

Stadium sized speakers 

blared Christmas cheer 

every night, it was 

Christmas at the Subic 

Bay Yacht Club. 

CHRISTM 

Words by BRIAN CALVERT 


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Furthur docked at the VIP dock in front of the club and who 

should appear but a barefoot, Ho Ho Hoing Santa Clause 

himself. Santa wandered through the spectator crowd 

handing out treats and even an interview with the press. 

Next Furthur led the Parade as it passed by the viewing area 

one boat at a time, each of the eights boat were decorated 

beautifully and full of Christmas cheering parties. The 

parade departed the Yacht Club basin and proceeded along 

the shore past the Navy ships as the sailors waved and 

cheered. Then the parade passed the waterfront park where 

many spectators gathered to see the procession. Santa 

blared Merry Christmas over a loudspeaker system. The 

yachts proceeded to the Light House and back to the Yacht 

Club for a gala celebration. A grand time was had by all. 

With the Lighted Boat Parade behind us we made our annual 

pilgrimage to Puerto Galera. Often a perilous voyage this 

time of year, Furthur and our traveling companions on S/V 

Snow were blessed with calm seas all the way. Once back in 

Puerto Galera we all enjoyed the traditional Christmas Luch 

supplied by the Puerto Galera Yacht Club and joined many 

old friends for the Holiday. 

That infamous bare footed Santa Clause mad another 

appearance, dolling out gifts the members had delivered to 

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the loyal Puerto Galera Yacht Club staff. Santa and his Elvin 

helper were also seen passing out holiday roses to all the 

ladies in the anchorage that morning, they do get around! 

The Yacht Club is famous for its holiday and regatta dances, 

local bands are quite excellent and draw large crowds. This 

year it was all about downsizing public events, so a smaller 

albeit no less enthusiastic crowd heralded in the New Year. 

The Puerto Galera Yacht Club annual general meeting 

produced a new and enthusiastic board of directors and 

officers. With the boarders opening, travel restrictions 

removed for Puerto Galera, the plans went into full swing for 

renewed and new spectacular sailing and social events, the 

future is looking bright! 

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Words by JAMES WEBSTER 

Photographs as Credited

Found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and 

subtropical waters worldwide the mahi-mahi or 

dolphin fish is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish. 

Also commonly known as dorado in many parts of 

the world it is widely described as one of the tastiest fish 

on this planet. 

The warm 

tropical 

waters of the 

Philippines 

make it 

possible 

to catch 

dolphinfish 

close to land and islands. They have even been 

caught by beach fisherman and in estuaries. 

However, in many locations around the world you will have 

to travel deep-sea to run into these top dwelling delights. 

I did most of my fishing in the Shoalhaven area and to snag 

a dolphinfish you would have to travel the 14 odd mile 

from Crookhaven Heads to the Continental Shelf. As fishing 

clubs had a limit to the distance you could travel deep-sea 

for fishing competitions, there were no dolphinfish on the 

records board. 

Then, one warm 

January Sunday I 

thought that had 

all changed. My 

old mate Jack, 

who had taught 

me everything 

about fishing, he 

was a genius, set 

out at 5.30 am, up 

The warm tropical 

waters of the 

Philippines make 

it possible to catch 

dolphinfish close to 

land and islands. 

the Shoalhaven 

River into the 

Crookhaven River and out through Crookhaven Heads for 

the last day of that month’s fishing comp. We had done 

reasonably well the day before with some nice bream, 

flathead and flounder from the river and snapper, mowong, 

flathead and a nice red grouper from outside. 

Just to the right of the heads was what was called the bait 

grounds where we caught our supply of yellowtail and 

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slimy mackerel for bait. We then had to decide whether to 

go North and drift out from Shoalhaven Heads Beach for 

flathead and head to the reefs further out for reef fish or 

head South, drifting from Culburra Beach over the sand to 

the reefs. We went South, Jack almost always got it right. 

After a number of drifts, we were meeting with little success 

so Jack decided we would go further South and we traveled 

right across Culburra Beach to Penguin Head at the other 

end of the beach. 

We had never traveled this far South before from Crookhaven 

and began having a little success in the deep water just out 

from the rocks and cliffs when 

Jack hooked something. 

He could always tell 

what he had caught 

by the way it bit 

and fought, but 

he had no 

idea 

it 

We were 

laughing and 

cheering when 

I latched onto 

something big. 

what 

was. 

We were 

dumbfounded when he pulled 

in about a three and a half kilo 

dolphinfish. 

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We were laughing and cheering when 

I latched onto something big. Jack 

told me to make sure of it because it 

was another dolphinfish. I said sure and 

actually thought I had a shark. Nope, it 

was a dolphinfish which I guessed to be 

about 5 kilos, although when we eventually 

weighed it in in went just over 6 kilos.

I had got myself onto the records board but Jack was more 

excited than I was. He was always proud when I did well 

in fishing comps. He always pronounced “I taught him 

everything he knows. That’s why he knows nothing”. 

We had to gut our fish and be back for weigh in by midday so 

we headed home with what we thought was a unique story. 

We were wrong. We had taken no photos for proof of where 

we had caught the dolphinfish and the club committee did 

not believe where we had caught the two fish and they were 

disqualified. I can honestly say I had never seen old Jack so 

angry but never the less I was still not on the records board. 

But I did achieve a record for my 6-kilo dolphinfish 

although it was only recorded in club minutes. As was the 

usual practice, all competitors kept what fish they wanted 

for personal consumption and the rest went up for public 

auction with the money raised going into club funds for 

special events, end of year presentation and trophies. I 

added my dolphinfish to action and it sold for a record bid 

at $45 which was a little above the current going price for 

Mahi Mahi. 

Penguin Head, 

Culburra Beach, 

New South Wales 

Crookhaven Heads 

dolphinfish 

Mahi-mahi 

(also known as 

the common 

dolphinfish or 

dorado) 

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‘Water Journeys’ by sailing some 35,000 miles on a 40 year old - 37 foot wooden ketch which 

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DESTINATION 

Siquijor is a 5th provincial income class island 

province of the Philippines located in the Central 

Visayas region. Its capital is the municipality also 

named Siquijor. To the north of Siquijor is Cebu, 

to the west is Negros, northeast is Bohol, and to the 

south, across the Bohol Sea, is Mindanao. Locally known 

as ‘Isla del Fuego’, or the island of fire, because of its 

mystical fireflies swarming in the branches of the of its 

numerous molave trees. One can still catch such visions 

in secluded, wooded, unlit out of town roads where 

crickets hold sway. 

When you see them out, you know there’s magic around, 

the island is also referred to as the ‘mystical island’ or 

even ‘Siquihorror’ by locals due to the shamanism and 

witchcraft that Siquijor is known for. 

Famed for its 102 kilometres of pristine shoreline 

bordered by white sand beaches, mangroves, coral reefs 

and majestic rock formations. Siquijor Island enjoys the 

tropical sun apart from the rains the monsoons bring, the 

cheery climate allows an atmosphere and terrain perfect 

for hikers. The seaside towns give sway to a majestic view 

of the beach’s gentle waves and the pristine blue beyond. 

Creation of the Siquijor Island 

A Siquijor legend also tells of a great storm which 

once engulfed the region. Then there came a strong 

earthquake that shook the earth and sea. Amidst the 

lightning and thunder arose an island from the depths 

of the ocean’s womb which came to be known as the 

island. Despite being a legend, modern times highland 

farmers have unravelled giant shell casings under farm 

plots, supporting the theory that Siquijor is indeed an 

island that rose from the sea. 

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Prior to colonization, the island polity was home to the 

Kingdom (Kedatuan) of Katugasan, from tugas, the 

molave trees that cover the hills, which abounded the 

island along with fireflies. The “tugas” or molave trees 

were used by the ancient dwellers of 

SIQUIJOR 

the island in making posts or “haligi” 

of their houses because of its strength 

and durability that could withstand 

and struggle against strong typhoons 

and “habagat” and was proven by 

the house of “Totang” built near the 

artesian well of Cang-igdot. Most 

St. Francis de Assisi Church 

...the primitive 

Siquijodnons dwelt in 

the caves as evidenced 

by the pottery and old 

tools like stone grinder 

of the patriarchs of the island made the “tugas” trees 

to a wooden plow or “tukod” to cultivate the rocky 

soil for farming using mainly “toro” or male cattle to 

pull it through the sticky and hard rocky soil. However, 

before the discovery of making “tugas” 

as the foundations of their house, the 

primitive Siquijodnons dwelt in the 

caves as evidenced by the pottery and 

old tools like stone grinder or “liligsan” 

excavated by Mitring from the 3 caves 

of Sam-ang. During this time, the people 

of the kingdom was already in contact 

Tugas tree 

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Siquijor island from afar 

BURGOS 

with Chinese traders, as seen through archaeological 

evidence including Chinese ceramics and other objects. 

The art of traditional healing and traditional witchcraft 

belief systems also 

Siquijor is also 

well known for its 

festivals that focus on 

healing rituals where 

incantations are sung 

while the old folks 

make potions ... 

developed within this 

period. During the 

arrival of the Spanish, 

the monarch of the 

island was Datu 

Kihod, as recorded in 

Legazpi’s chronicles. 

Siquijor’s long-time 

reputation as a place 

of magic and sorcery 

both attracts and repulses visitors. Siquijor is also well 

known for its festivals that focus on healing rituals where 

incantations are sung while the old folks make potions 

out of herbs, roots, insects and tree barks. 

RM Bulseco/thetravelingnomad.com 

Among the many attractions are the beaches, caves, 

waterfalls, Bandila a natural park and butterfly sanctuary. 

The most popular of them are the Cambugahay Falls and 

the old Balete tree, both located in Lazi. 

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The coral reefs ringing the island offer some of the best 

diving in the Philippines for snorkelers and scuba divers. 

Dive courses are conducted by several dive operators on

Eerie Siquijor vibe 

the island in version of PADI, CMAS* and NAUI. Siquijor 

was declared marine visitor arrivals among the three 

provinces in Region VII 

There’s something about the vibe on Siquijor, a 

combination of white and black magic, the yin and the 

yang. There’s a feeling of eeriness and intrigue to it, and 

to visit without connecting a bit to the spiritual side of 

the island would be missing out on what makes Siquijor 

so enchanting. For most Filipinos, Siquijor is a mysterious 

other-world of witchcraft and the unknown. True, this 

tiny island province is famous for its mountain-dwelling 

mangkukulam (healers) who brew traditional ointments 

for modern ailments. But these days Siquijor’s most 

popular healing practice involves a cocktail and a deck 

Siquijor provincial capitol building 

Lawrence Ruiz 

Keri Jones 

A woman healer 

Busy Siquijor town street 

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Cambugahay Falls 

Mt. Bandilaan 

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chair at any number of its laid-back and wonderfully 

affordable beach resorts. Attractions include great 

diving, waterfalls, caves and forest walks in the hilly 

interior. Just about everywhere on Siquijor is great for 

snorkelling – find the nearest beach and dive in. Like 

many beaches in the Visayas, swimming is only possible 

during high tide, and wearing thongs (flip-flops) is 

There are many different and mysterious attractions that 

one can enjoy on Siquijor, nature has been a major factor 

which draws tourist to Siquijor, blessed with stunning 

waterfalls in the towns of San Juan and Lazi, that is not 

a burden on the budget and can give you that wonderful 

relaxed feeling, while filling you with awe and amazement 

at what they have to offer. 

Cambugahay Falls 

These falls are not known for its 

daring height, or width, instead 

it has been recognized by many 

tourists for it pure clean water 

and refreshing coolness and sight. 

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into the basin to which it is located. 

Waterfall jumping and swinging 

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Canopy of trees 

The falls consist of three levels and is a must-see place 

when in Siquijor. The water is cool 

and refreshing, with a jumping 

platform at first of the three falls. An 

ideal place to relax and have a picnic 

luncheon. When there be mindful of 

the environment and dispose of your 

rubbish in the provided receptacles 

to keep the place clean for other 

visitors. 

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Mount Bandilaan is the highest point of Siquijor island, 

632 meter above sea level and is not very difficult to 

reach. In fact, it is nothing spectacular comparing to 

the mountains and peaks on other Philippine islands or 

somewhere else in the world, but worth to visit. 

White sand and pristine waters of Salagdoong beach 

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Tourists usually visit Mt. Bandilaan National Park on their 

way to Cantabon Cave or just during the trip throughout 

Siquijor mountains 

...there is always possibility 

to climb the mountain 

from the town Siquijor. It is 

about 10 km walk through 

amazing coconut trees 

forest and then real jungle. 

and mountain 

villages. 

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and reach the 

viewing platform 

at the top. There is 

pavement leading 

to the platform, so it is easy to find and the climbing 

itself takes about 20 minutes from parking area. 

If you do not drive scooter and do not rent tricycle, there 

is always possibility to climb the mountain from the town 

Siquijor. It is about 10 km walk through amazing coconut 

trees forest and then real jungle. Try to find a tour guide 

who will take care about you during this trip, and you will 

never regret. Once you reach the Mt. Bandilaan viewing 

platform you will spot that – unfortunately – high trees 

cover the view of most of the island, however it is still 

worth to climb and catch few amazing views on the sea 

and the jungle, accompanied by intriguing sound of 

crickets and many birds. 

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And what is most important, that is perfect place to be 

during hot days as the Mt. Bandilaan National Park is 

full of old trees ensuring pleasant shadow. You will enjoy 

fresh and cold air. Near the path to the top there is a 

picnic area, so why not to use that space for lunch? 

Cantabon Cave 

Located roughly in the centre of the island, the Cantabon 

Cave can be found at the mountainous side of Mt. 

Bandila-an in the Barangay of Cantabon. The cave is one 

of the most visited tourist destinations in the island of 

Siquijor with its impressing 800-meter-long cave. 

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Directs you where to go 

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One can easily visit the Cantabon Cave by riding local 

transportation like tricycle. Since it is one of the most 

visited tourist destinations in Siquijor, most tricycle 

drivers know where to find the Cantabon Cave. It will take 

about 20 to 30 minutes ascending the mountain side of 

Siquijor. 

For group travellers, a tour van and guide will be highly 

recommended for the round trip to the Cantabon Cave. It 

will take about more than 2-3 hours to explore the said 

800-meter-long cave of Cantabon therefore be prepared 

for a transportation going downhill. 

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A refreshing garden can be seen at the entrance before 

the Cantabon Cave. Be prepared to bend, slide, flex, 

crawl, be wet and dirty. But most of all prepare to be 

amazed. Bring waterproofing devices to protect your 

phones, cameras and other gadgets since the ceiling 

has continuous water drips. One can wear slippers; 

however, appropriate aqua shoes and sandals are highly 

recommended. 

Featuring an underground river, the live cave has an 

astonishing sight of white rocks, flowstones, columns, 

stalactites and stalagmites reflecting through the water. 

It can be very dangerous especially during wet and rainy 

seasons. Tour guides, entrance and caving fee can be 

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paid at the entrance of the Cantabon Cave. The fee will 

include helmets for protection and a few flashlights since 

it is quite dark inside the cave. 

Everything in the cave is extremely eye catching and 

thrilling. Some areas to look forward to is the terraces 

formation, “King’s Bed”, “Shower Bell” and the “Angel’s 

Bath”. The “King’s Bed” is a made of rich white mineral 

with clear waters that sparkles when lights hit it while 

the “Shower Bell” is a stalactite that has an odd shape 

of a bell. Water flows that flow under the ‘bell’ is said 

to be healing water and is drinkable as recommended 

by the tour guides. No major cases have been reported 

regarding the water; therefore it is safe. The “Angel’s 

Bath” on the other hand is made of a small pool that 

forms an angel wing. 

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Upon reaching the end of the 2 to 3 hours caving 

experience at the Cantabon Cave, all those bending, and 

flexing will be worth the sight. The Cantabon Cave are 

very strict as well in preserving the cleanliness of the 

area. Don’t miss the caving experience Cantabon Cave 

has to offer. 

The 400-year-old Balete Tree 

Balete is part the ficus or fig tree family that grows in the 

Philippines. It known as ‘stranger figs’ for these trees grow 

beside other trees and 

Balete Trees are 

known to be 

the house for 

mysterious and 

mythical creatures 

at night. 

later on strangling them 

until they kill the tree 

host. This kind of trees 

can be found throughout 

the Philippines, however, 

only 10 of 800 Balete 

trees are identified and 

even named here in 

the Philippines. Balete 

Trees are known to be the house for mysterious and 

mythical creatures at night. Some folk stories say that 

these creatures do their rituals in front of the trees as 

sign of worship or thanksgiving for home and protection. 

Creatures like (dwende) elves, (tikbalang) horse demons, 

and (diwata) fairies are some of the said mythical 

creatures that live within the Balete Trees. 

Old enchanted Balete 

tree in Siquijor 

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One of the famously known Balete tree in the Philippines 

can be found in Siquijor. Since Siquijor is known for its 

witchcraft and faith healing, it is no wonder that the 

Old Balete tree is featured among the different travel 

destination. 

What makes it 

really mystical 

is that a natural 

spring flows right 

underneath the 

tree. 

Located in the barangay 

of Campalanas in Lazi, 

this 400-year-old Balete 

is considered as the 

oldest and the biggest 

in the province of 

Siquijor. What makes it 

really mystical is that a 

natural spring flows right 

underneath the tree. Locals do not know where and 

why water flows but all they know is that it is clean and 

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safe. The cold spring water flows from the tree to the 

man-made pool where fishes swim around. If one finds 

the need for a quick foot spa, just dip your feet directly 

in and the fish doctors will nibble around your feet for 

unwanted skin. This tourist destination is free and is 

open to all, however, all are encouraged to donate for the 

maintenance of the place. 

Tulapos Fish Sanctuary 

The fish sanctuary is approximately 22 kilometres from 

the town of Siquijor and is rich in marine resources that 

boasts a sea world teeming with colourful tropical fish and 

corals, it is ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling. There 

is a tree house built on top of one of the mangroves that 

offers a picturesque vista of the sanctuary and doubles as 

a lookout. The diversity of the sanctuary makes it a must 

on your bucket list when in Siquijor. 

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Tubod Marine Sanctuary 


Diving in Siquijor 

Tulapos Marine Sanctuary 

The island of Siquijor has several excellent dive sites 

including places like Daquit Shoal, Tulapos Fish Sanctuary 

Cedric Wall and Kiwi just 

On Good Friday 

the healers and 

herbalists concoct 

Alalgams for “black 

Magic” or occult 

practices ... 

to name a few. There 

are many diving shops 

including atop diving 

shape at the Coco 

Grove Beach Resort. If 

you love diving, I am 

sure you will be awed 

by the marine life on 

this magical Island. 

Faith Healers, Herbalists and Holy Week 

Siquijor is most famous for its mystical healers and 

witches! Home to spiritual healers and shamans, residents 

of Siquijor have long been known to practice witchcraft 

and traditional healing rituals. These practices can be 

traced back to centuries ago when there was no access to 

modern health care facilities. 

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The annual Holy Week Celebrations is the time where 

faith healers and herbalists from all over the Philippines

migrate to Siquijor to participate in the preparations of 

concoctions made from a variety of herbs plants roots 

and tree barks, gathered on the Fridays of the lent from 

the sea, forests, caves and cemeteries. The resulting 

brews are known to have healing powers, The festival 

begins on the holy Wednesday by the gathering of the 

ingredients and is known as “Pang-Alap”. On Good 

Friday the healers and herbalists concoct Alalgams for 

“black Magic” or occult practices, this is part of the 

villages’ secret knowledge, and no outsiders are allowed 

to observe this practice, in contrast to Black Saturday 

activities that are open to spectators. Faith Healers, 

herbalists and spectators gather together in a circle, 

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Siquijor butterfly sanctuary 

Lagaan Falls 

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taking turns to produce mixtures that also include love 

potions. When the brews are ready they are bottled and 

sold. 

Places to eat 

There are several excellent restaurants to dine at in 

Siquijor, in San Juan there is the “Get Wrecked” bar and 

grill that caters for all tastes selling mouth watering grills, 

with an international 

and Philippine cuisine. 

...the “Get Wrecked” 

bar and grill that 

caters for all tastes 

selling mouth 

watering grills... 

Dagsa 

Another first-class 

establishment is Dagsa 

that has a full and 

comprehensive menu. 

Other top-class places 

are at the Coco Grove 

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Cang-Isok house, Siquijor 

Beach Resort, their Salamanders restaurant is first class 

and has some of the top chefs in the Philippines on their 

staff. 

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Places to stay 

For the budget 

conscious there are 

places like the Infinity 

resorts that are very 

comfortable with 

reasonable rates. 

Siquijor has numerous 

hotels and resorts 

and depends on 

your budget and 

what you are looking 

for. For the budget 

conscious there are 

places like the Infinity 

resorts that are very 

comfortable with 

reasonable rates. Or in the upper echelon the is South 

Mountain and Coco Grove Beach Resort. But whatever 

your requirements are, you will find a resort to suit your 

budget and requirements on this magical island. 

How to get there 

From Manila, take a 1-hour flight to Dumaguete 

City. From Dumaguete City Airport, take a tricycle to 

Dumaguete Port. At Dumaguete Port, take a boat or a 

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ferry to Siquijor. Upon arrival in Siquijor, you may take 

a tricycle or a habal-habal (Single motorcycle) going to 

your resort. 

A new airport has been built on the Island of Siquijor and 

regulars flights will be available direct to Siquijor, Check 

the internet for availability. 

Covid-19 Travel Restrictions 


Although travel restrictions are being reduced it 

is advisable to check the latest updates on travel 

restrictions to the Island of Siquijor. At the present time 

the requirements are: 

• Vaccination Certificate 

• S-Pass 

• Accommodation booking confirmation 

• Anti-gen test showing negative prior to travel 

• And your ID’s Kayaking at Salogdoong beach 

New Siquijor Airport 

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Kagusuan beach 

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Lazi Convent San Isidro Labrador 

Seashell Museum in San Juan 

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All though the restrictions are in place, it is well worth the 

effort to visit this magical island. 

Active Boating and Watersports magazine is published by 

ABW publishing and they would like to thank Mike Butler 

and staff of the Coco Grove beach resort for supplying 

the accommodation and meals for ABW staff and for 

transport driver and guide on the Island. For Siquijor 

tourism office for their information, Coco Grande Hotel in 

Dumaguete for their hospitality in supplying transport to 

and from the airport and pier. And to Ivy our guide and 

our driver. 

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Water diving at Salogdoong beach 

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U 

nfortunately, water safety appears to have been, 

in the past, largely ignored in the Philippine 

Government, which considering that the country 

consists of 10,700 islands, meaning that all areas 

are surrounded by water, also most of the country is subject 

to Typhoons and other weather disturbances that often 

create flooding, it is hard to understand why the Government 

had not invested more in the areas of Drowning awareness 

and Prevention. 

However since the introduction of RA- 

9993 giving the Philippine Coast Guard 

(PCG) control, of not just maritime and 

shipping movements, within Philippine 

Territorial waters, but also expanding 

their responsibility to safety, including 

the standards for Lifeguards for the 

Resort and Tourism Industry. 

Under RA 9993 the PCG issued PCG 

Memorandum Circular 03-14 setting the guidelines and 

requirements for coastal resorts as to their responsibilities 

and requirements, meaning that at last there are regulations 

in place that can be implemented so as to make recreational 

swimming safer for all, along with standards for the training 

of lifeguards, which, under PCG MC 03-14 can only be 

conducted by PCG accredited training organizations, which 

as of writing we believe there are only two in the entire 

country, one of which is Zambales Lifesaving Inc. (ZLI), 

whose progress and programs we have covered in many 

of our issues as they are near to our Manila Headquarters 

and always updating us on their progress and activities, not 

only in lifeguard training but in all their efforts in drowning 

awareness and prevention. 

We were interested to see how much water safety had been 

affected by the pandemic, so we contacted Roger Bound, 

the President and founder of ZLI and were surprised to find 

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...once things start 

to normalize that 

resorts will be far more 

likely to conform with 

regulations as to their 

responsibilities... 

him in Australia, apparently to visit Australian Lifesaving 

Academy NSW, whose training curriculum they base their 

training on and other supporters such as Surf Life Saving 

Far North Coast (Australia) who they have a MOA with 

in regards to assisting them in having access to the latest 

training procedures and updates. 

Apparently ZLI have been able to do limited training during 

these difficult times and Roger stressed 

how cooperative and understanding the 

PCG had been during these times, in 

such things as allowing the extension 

of certificates and reassessments when 

lockdowns and restrictions prevented 

travel to attend such trainings and 

reassessments, this has greatly assisted 

the struggling resort industry to still have 

available maximum safety for customers 

who were able to avail of their services, 

the PCG has also assisted resorts in giving 

advice and guidance to businesses that had problems 

meeting the mandated requirements of PCG MC 03-14, 

rather than imposing fines that could be applied, Roger’s 

opinion of this is that once things start to normalize that 

resorts will be far more likely to conform with regulations as 

to their responsibilities, rather than try to ignore same. 

Whilst in Australia ZLI training and annual reassessments are 

proceeding as usual under Virgel Ramos, the ZLI Training 

Director along with other instructors and assessors already 

fully trained in all the aspects of the program, including data 

input and production of certificates, which have security 

features. We were aware that ZLI had, with approval of 

their Australian counterparts, already tailored the training 

to better suit the Philippine conditions, including a selfassessment 

manual and all written materials into dual 

language, Filipino/English and developed an electronic 

data-base system to manage and record all training records

Water Safety 

and Lifeguard 

Training 

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etc., it even produces the certificates, ID cards etc. for 

participants and produces reports as to when certificates 

etc will expire. 

With all of this now fully operational and due to training 

interruptions, which has give ZLI more time to work on the 

programs, along with having a lot of requests from areas 

outside Zambales and the main island of Luzon which they 

are adequately able to cover and are looking to be able 

to assist the PCG by enabling a program where they can 

work with other areas 

The ZLI program is 

extremely affordable 

as they conduct the 

training in a maximum 

of 5 days, including 

the necessary First 

Aid, Spinal Injury 

management, and 

Basic Life support... 

utilizing Provincial 

and Local Government 

Disaster Risk Reduction 

Managements units, in 

conjunction with the 

local PCG commands 

in these areas and not 

only train them to be 

instructors, assessors 

and data-base 

encoders, but also in 

the management skills 

required and supply 

them the training 

curriculum, which has already been approved by Australian 

Lifesaving Academy, along with making the data-base 

available, so as to make training far more accessible and 

affordable throughout the country. 

The ZLI program is extremely affordable as they conduct the 

training in a maximum of 5 days, including the necessary 

First Aid, Spinal Injury management, and Basic Life support, 

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plus of course rescue techniques, carries and supports and all 

that is required for prevention, which is the main difference in 

lifeguard training when compared to Water Safety and rescue, 

which is for first responder disaster management whereas, 

a lifeguards primary function is prevention, plus with the 

program restructuring ZLI is able to combine both Swimming 

Pool lifeguard training and Open Water (Beach) Lifeguard 

training concurrently, as the first 4 days covers all of the 

major requirements for both trainings and those doing Open 

Water (Beach) remain for the fifth day for the specialities of 

instruction and understanding of Rip currents, Inshore Holes 

and Gutters, Wave types and use of speciality equipment for 

open water rescue, along with the more demanding swim tests 

etc required by a lifeguard in an open water environment, even 

including treatment for jelly fish and other more dangerous 

stingers that can be found in tropical waters. 

ZLI also offers for anyone who fails the course, the 

opportunity to work on the areas that they are lacking and 

give them one month during which they can be retested and 

a second opportunity to pass, rather than just be failed. There 

is no other organizations that offers this or for that matter 

the ZLI implementation of the Australian one day annual 

reassessment, which entails resitting the exams and practical 

assessment for CPR, rescue and of course the tests for 

swimming requirements and physical fitness, whereas others 

implement a full re-training, many of which are as long as 12 

days. 

We hope that the Philippine Coast Guard Command will 

seriously consider the suggestion of ZLI so as all areas within 

the Philippines can easily avail of high quality and affordable 

training within their local area. 

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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. 

Motor tender 

Highfield 

All cruising boats need to have a tender to ferry the crew and 

stores between the boat and the shore. Ideally, it should be 

large enough to carry all the crew, the 

provisions and any sailing gear, while 

remaining easy to handle under both 

oars and an outboard motor. It should 

also have permanent buoyancy and 

be tough enough to withstand rough 

treatment. In Practice, the problems of 

stowing a tender on board a small or 

medium-sized cruiser limit the choice 

of type. While the purpose-designed 

rigid tender handles better in water, 

you can normally only stow it on davits. 

The alternative is to tow it, which reduces your boat speed 

and cause problems when coming in and out of the harbor. 

Most people in fact, opt for an inflatable tender which can 

be partially deflated and easily stowed on deck or in a large 

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...the traveler 

should be eased to 

leeward with the 

mainsheet kept 

tight... 

locker. They are not easy to row in a strong wind, and you 

may find that you need an outboard motor for long trips. 

Inflatables, being soft, have the advantage 

that they don’t damage the boat when 

coming alongside. 

You should be very careful when using 

the tender – more drownings result from 

misuse than from people going overboard 

from a cruiser. Make sure that crew 

members wear a lifejacket in the tender, 

even on short trips, and even if they can 

swim. Never overload the tender – make 

two trips if necessary. 

Towing a Tender 

If you have a rigid tender you will probably have to tow it 

behind your boat, at least for short trips. Even if you have an 

inflatable you may prefer to tow it occasionally rather than

Tenders 

If a strong current is flowing, always allow for it, 

to avoid being swept past your objective. Your 

own efforts, plus the force of the current should 

push you sideways to the boat. 

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Gull oars 

deflate it and stow it. If you know you are going to use it 

again shortly. Before setting off, remove all loose gear from 

the tender and stow it aboard the boat. Use a strong warp as 

a towing line, making sure that it is long enough to allow the 

tender to lie well astern of the boat. The line should be fixed 

to a through-bolted eye on the outside stem of the dinghy. A 

slack reserve line should be fastened from the tender to the 

boat just in case the towing line breaks. In strong winds you 

may find that an inflatable tender becomes airborne or even 

blows ahead of the boat. Under these conditions, shorten the 

towing line. You may also need a shorter line when towing a 

tender in the harbor. A rigid tender is, in fact, more difficult 

to tow than an inflatable. It sometimes tends to surf down a 

wave when the boat is sailing off-wind, and crash into the 

boat. In this case, you should lengthen the line even though 

the tender mat sheer about as a result. 

If you are maneuvering in congested waters, a crew member 

should look after the tender to ensure that the towing line 

doesn’t foul the propeller or rudder, and that the tender does 

not hit any other boats. Never try to board the tender when 

under way, for whatever reason. 

Using a Tender 

Tenders, whether inflatable or rigid, are inherently unstable, 

and you should take great care when using them. Be 

particularly careful getting in and out of the tender to avoid 

upsetting it. After launching it in the water, secure the painter 

to a stanchion base or deck cleat near the shrouds. 

The oarsman should get in first, stepping into the middle 

of it, and sitting down immediately on the central thwart, 

facing the stern. The oars are passed to him, followed by any 

stores being transported. Make sure the weight is distributed 

evenly. Any other passengers should then get in, taking care 

to balance the tender, and holding it steady against the sides 

of the cruiser. When the oarsman has fitted the outboard 

oard into its rowlock, and said he is ready, the crew member 

nearest the painter casts off and pushes the tender clear so 

that the oarsman can fit the other rowlock and oar. 

Rowing a tender 

To disembark, simply reverse the order of getting in, taking 

care to keep the weight balanced. If you are coming ashore in 

tidal water, make sure your dinghy is pulled up above the high 

water mark if there is an incoming tide. If coming ashore in an 

unfamiliar estuary or river, watch out for deep mud. Use the 

slip way is there is one. 

Rowing a Tender 

Rowing a loaded tender is hard work, and the oarsman must 

therefore be competent. If the waters are tidal, work out your 

plan of approach to your boat or to the shore, depending on 

the direction and strength of the current. Remember that it is 

always strongest at the point mid-way between high and low 

tide. It is also worth remembering that the current is usually 

weaker in shallow water. 

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