ABW March 2024

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Only Seems like yesterday we were celebrating Christmas, and now
we are finishing the first quarter of 2024, time flies when you are
having. And we have been able to have some fun after the issues
caused by the pandemic.
Sailing, watersports, and all the water activities we love are coming
back into force with numerous sailing events from all over the
country. Regattas like the BPI Signature Series, the RTV at Lake
Taal, and the Oz goose nationals held this time at Subic Bay. With
many more events to come in the months ahead.
Our destination in this issue is Talisay at Batangas, where most
people not in the know think that the volcano is all there is but
Talisay has a lot more to offer so read up on the little spot in the
province of Batangas, which is just over an hours drive from Manila.
We are looking at revisiting Cebu for the next edition as so much
has happened there since the pandemic it needs to be revisited.
In the meantime, get out enjoy your country and indulge in all the
watersports you can handle and have some fun.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Standard Insurance FE28R 8
International Regatta
1st Second Sunday Racing 16
Lake Taal for 2024
PGYC Christmas Regatta 28
Hobie RTV 2024 34
BPI Signature Series - 42
8th Punta Fuego Busuanga Race
Combing The Coral Carpet - Part 13 47
SBYC Christmas 2023 68
Destination - TALISAY . Batangas 74
Sun Fast 30 - 87
The Future of Offshore Racing
2024 Oz Goose National Championships 94
Lifeguard and Swim Safe! 100
Sailing Tips - Reducing Sails 108
Barry Dawson Editor
LEOPARD 46 Powercat
Cover photo courtesy of RAYOMARINE
Destination - TALISAY - Batangas
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