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NATIONAL HEROES DAY REGATTA<br />
3rd ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT<br />
BUILD A BAHANGKA FLOOD BOAT<br />
IRON MAN COMES TO SUBIC BAY<br />
MANGROVE REHABILITATION<br />
COMBING THE CORAL CARPET - PART 11<br />
THE 8th PHILMARINE EXPO <strong>2023</strong><br />
ASIA UNITES IN DROWNING PREVENTION<br />
SAILING TIPS<br />
MERRY FISHER 1295 Fly<br />
Destination<br />
ALAMINOS<br />
HUNDRED ISLANDS<br />
SEPT <strong>2023</strong> Vol. X I I Issue 3<br />
ACTIVE BOATING & WATERSPORTS<br />
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Cabins : 3<br />
Fuel Capacity : 1174 Liters
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SPECS AT A GLANCE<br />
Length : 10.45 Metres<br />
Fuel Capacity : 2 X 400 Liters<br />
Cabins : 2/3<br />
Water Capacity : 260 Liters<br />
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK<br />
Already we are in the 3rd quarter of <strong>2023</strong>, and at last we are<br />
slowly getting back to normal with more and more regattas and<br />
events being held, and was pleasing to see Subic back in the<br />
limelight with some regattas like the National Heroes Day regatta.<br />
WHAT’S INSIDE?<br />
National Heroes Day Regatta Subic Bay 6<br />
3rd Annual Boater Unlimited 14<br />
Fishing Tournament<br />
Be Ready For Floods, Build a 24<br />
Bahangka Flood Boat<br />
Iron Man Comes To Subic Bay 32<br />
In this edition, we revisited the 100 islands after seven years and<br />
a pandemic to see the changes made and how they overcame the<br />
devastating effects of COVID-19. And am happy to report that<br />
they are back on top with much more to see and do.<br />
In the December edition, we will be revisiting Palawan, and I<br />
believe that a new Yacht Club is being formed, we will report on its<br />
Combing The Coral Carpet - Part 11 41<br />
Mangrove Rehabilitation 56<br />
Destination - ALAMINOS - 64<br />
Hundred Islands<br />
The 8th Philmarine Expo <strong>2023</strong> 86<br />
Asia Unites In Drowning Prevention 90<br />
Sailing Tips - Handling The Mainsail 98<br />
progress for you. We would also like to apologize for the delayed<br />
events calendar updates, but we will be back to normal in the next<br />
edition. Happy sailing in the months to come.<br />
Barry Dawson Editor<br />
MERRY FISHER 1295 Fly<br />
Cover photo courtesy of RAYOMARINE<br />
Destination - ALAMINOS-<br />
Hundred Islands<br />
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National He H<br />
In Subic Bay, it is celebrated<br />
with a sailing regatta<br />
organized by Subic Bay<br />
Sailing. And with Jerry Rollin<br />
again officiating the race.<br />
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eroes Day<br />
SUBIC BAY<br />
Words by BARRY DAWSON<br />
Photographs by SUBIC SAILING<br />
Across the nation, Heroes Day is celebrated through<br />
parades and processions through the streets in<br />
honor of the heroes of the Revolution. There are<br />
also fireworks displays and events at local shrines.<br />
In Subic Bay, it is celebrated with a sailing regatta organized<br />
by Subic Bay Sailing. And with Jerry Rollin again officiating<br />
the race.<br />
Although the weather was not kind, with heavy rains,<br />
overcast conditions, and little wind, 7 yachts braved the<br />
elements to join in the fun of sailing and celebrate the<br />
day. Competing this year were; 1. Belatrix - Jun Villanueva<br />
(Punta Fuego) 2. Buckle Up - Paul Lane (Subic) 3. Hurricane<br />
Hunter - Albert Altura (Manila Yacht Club) 4. Ikapati - Hans<br />
Woldring (Subic) 5. Karakoa - Rey Ordoveza (Subic) 6.<br />
Misty Mountain - George Hackett (Subic) 7. Selma Star -<br />
Jun Avecilla (Subic).<br />
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The event was proudly sponsored by: 1. Island Spirit 2.<br />
Delimondo 3. MegaPaint 4. Helly Hansen 5. Good Guys<br />
Deli. The Committee Boat Sponsor was again Broadwater<br />
Marine Inc. by owner Peter Baird (Lost in Asia). And Hotel<br />
Sponsors 1. The Lighthouse Hotel 2. Le Charme Suits.<br />
All sponsors were proud to be part of the event, and<br />
the organizers are extremely grateful for their help and<br />
support. The heavy rains and the lack of good winds on<br />
the still did not dampen the spirits of the sailors competing.<br />
Who enjoyed a few<br />
drinks after the<br />
day of racing<br />
The weather was<br />
and prepared<br />
for another day<br />
still unkind to the<br />
of racing on the<br />
Sunday.<br />
event on the second<br />
day, but this did not<br />
dampen the spirits of<br />
the sailors...<br />
The weather<br />
was still unkind<br />
to the event on<br />
the second day,<br />
but this did not<br />
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dampen the spirits of the sailors and after some tough<br />
going we saw some good racing again. At the end of the<br />
day celebrations were the order of the proceedings and the<br />
winners were announced. With Misty Mountain taking first<br />
place honors, Selma Star secured second place and Belatrix<br />
came in third spot. Although there were only seven yachts<br />
competing, it was good to see sailing again emerging in<br />
Subic Bay after the protocols of the pandemic and maybe<br />
we can look forward to bigger and better events organized<br />
by Subic Sailing again.<br />
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PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS<br />
Length overall (incl. pulpit) : 86ft (26.2m)<br />
Length overall (excl. pulpit) : 84ft 6in (25.75m)<br />
Beam<br />
: 20ft 8in (6.3m)<br />
Draft<br />
: 5ft 9.5in (1.77m)<br />
Displacement approx. : 66,500 kg* (146,607lbs)<br />
Fuel capacity : 2420 gal/ 2905 US gal/ 11,000l<br />
Water capacity (incl. calorifier) : 330 gal/396 US gal/1,500l<br />
ENGINES - DIESEL<br />
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Speed range : 31-33 knots Y85<br />
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PRINCESS
Annual Boate<br />
Looking back to the day when anglers first<br />
showcased their skills, in the 1st Boaters Unlimited<br />
tournament in 2021, from 80 anglers in 2021 to<br />
100 in 2022, and 138 in the 3rd tournament, landed<br />
stunning catches, and the good news is this continues to<br />
grow, and we see celebrated anglers<br />
and their shared passion for fishing.<br />
From the first tournament in 2021,<br />
in just 3 short years, and with<br />
pandemic protocols to contend<br />
with. Boaters Unlimited has grown<br />
to the biggest and richest fishing<br />
tournament in the country and<br />
possibly in Asia with a prize pool<br />
in excess of Php220,000 and<br />
continues growing so rapidly that<br />
the stage is set for this to become<br />
an international event, and is bound<br />
to start enthusiastic anglers from all<br />
over the world, looking to combine a holiday with some<br />
fantastic fishing and the possibility of taking home some<br />
prize money to offset or pay the costs of their fishing<br />
holiday.<br />
This year the event was hosted by the Cebu Yacht Club,<br />
a great venue for this type of event. With everything in<br />
its Favor, the tournament was bound for success, a great<br />
venue, a record number of anglers, and perfect weather<br />
over the 3-day event. What more could a body ask for?<br />
The opening ceremony on Friday<br />
was a smash hit with everyone.<br />
Boaters Unlimited has<br />
grown to the biggest<br />
and richest fishing<br />
tournament in the<br />
country and possibly in<br />
Asia with a prize pool in<br />
excess of Php220,000...<br />
Great food cold drinks and an air<br />
of excitement was the order of the<br />
day.<br />
Because photographing and<br />
getting notes for the story is<br />
not viable for media to patiently<br />
sit all day on a boat waiting for<br />
something to happen, we must<br />
rely on the anglers for photos, etc.<br />
when they come in from the days<br />
fishing. From the exciting talks on<br />
their return on the first day, it was<br />
certain they had a good day and were looking towards an<br />
even better day on Sunday.<br />
Words by BARRY DAWSON<br />
Photographs as Credited<br />
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Fishing Tou
er r Unlimited<br />
urnament 15<br />
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On Sunday the weather gods were again being very<br />
cooperative with perfect weather, and another day of<br />
waiting for the anglers’ return. Weighing-in commenced at<br />
4 pm in preparation for the awards.<br />
After an amazing<br />
...<strong>ABW</strong> can only see<br />
buffet, it was<br />
it getting bigger and down to business<br />
better and attracting top<br />
commencing with a<br />
massive raffle draw<br />
anglers from all over the with many prizes<br />
world visiting our shores given out by the<br />
sponsors, with the<br />
to enjoy this awesome<br />
major prize draw<br />
fishing event...<br />
of a Garmin fish<br />
finder generously<br />
donated by Broadwater Marine and presented to the<br />
winner by Broadwater’s Cebu manager Rodel Isogon. The<br />
prize money for the catches went to the following anglers.<br />
Champion: DON ZALDIVAR,<br />
Team IAC Specie: Dogtooth Tuna Weight: 12.55 kgs.<br />
1ST Runner-up: JESUS MANUBAG, Team JEMAN Specie:<br />
Giant Trevally Weight: 11.30 kgs<br />
2ND Runner-up: BRYAN ALEGADO,<br />
Team CUSTOMJIGZ Specie: Grouper Weight: 9.55 kgs<br />
3RD Runner-up: RYAN PELAYO<br />
Team BIRRA Specie: Amberjack Weight: 9.10 kgs<br />
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At the end of this amazing 3-day event, everyone<br />
departed very happily, and already talking about coming<br />
to the 4th Boaters Unlimited Tournament in 2024, and<br />
with grown interest along with the substantial prize<br />
money, <strong>ABW</strong> can only see it getting bigger and better<br />
and attracting top anglers from all over the world visiting<br />
our shores to enjoy this awesome fishing event, with the<br />
possibility of taking home some prize money to offset<br />
their expenses of a holiday of a lifetime with some great<br />
fishing included.<br />
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With climate change nipping at our heels, changes<br />
in weather patterns are already coming into<br />
fruition. The volume of rainfall we’ve been<br />
seeing is very different from what it was just<br />
a decade ago. Two hours worth of rain can easily inundate<br />
neighborhood drainage systems as well as flood control<br />
measures. It is vital that we are ready for it, building an ark<br />
might be out of the question, but something smaller and<br />
easier to store using readily available materials is very much<br />
doable.<br />
To address frequent flooding in Barangay Sta. Ana in San<br />
Mateo, Rizal, the local government unit (LGU) tapped an<br />
amateur boat builders organization called the Philippine<br />
Home Boatbuilders Yacht Club (PHBYC) to provide<br />
assistance in building four flood boats called the Bahangka.<br />
These boats will be used by the LGU to facilitate its relief<br />
efforts in evacuating residents and delivering relief goods in<br />
times of flooding.<br />
Words by ROY ESPIRITU<br />
Photographs as Credited<br />
A bahangka built in Sta. Ana,<br />
San Mateo, Rizal built by<br />
volunteers being tested in a<br />
nearby river.<br />
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The Bahangka was originally developed in 2009 in the wake<br />
of typhoon Ondoy which left much of the areas around<br />
Metro Manila and surrounding provinces inundated by flood<br />
waters for several weeks. The Bahangka is a simple and easy<br />
to build boat made from plywood and lumber bonded and<br />
protected with epoxy. According to Felix Bautista of PHBYC,<br />
the designer of the Bahangka: “This boat is designed with<br />
minimal wastage of materials and can be built in less than<br />
two days by someone with limited carpentry experience, and<br />
because it is a rigid boat made of marine plywood, is not<br />
prone to punctures the way that rubber boats can be.” Mr.<br />
Bautista said.<br />
Plans for the Bahangka are readily available from PHYC’s<br />
website www.pinoyboats.org.<br />
Support from boatbuilding suppliers was solicited by PHBYC<br />
to maximize the beneficial effect of the project. Marine<br />
plywood was provided by Zamboply, Epoxy Adhesive and<br />
Paint was provided by Republic Chemicals and epoxy resin<br />
and fiberglass cloth were provided by Polymer Products.<br />
Materials cost to build one boat is around P12,000.<br />
“This boat is designed with<br />
minimal wastage of materials<br />
and can be built in less than<br />
two days by someone with<br />
limited carpentry experience,<br />
and because it is a rigid boat<br />
made of marine plywood, is not<br />
prone to punctures the way that<br />
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Mr. Bautista said.<br />
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Bahangkas of Brgy. Sta. Ana<br />
and other relief vehicles ready to<br />
deploy during an ongoing storm<br />
and instructed by PHBYC<br />
A Barangay Sta. Ana<br />
volunteer coating wooden<br />
surfaces of the boat with<br />
epoxy resin to protect it<br />
from water seepage which<br />
can cause wood rot.<br />
Bottom of Bahangka gets<br />
a thin layer of fiberglass<br />
laminated with epoxy resin<br />
to provide better abrasion<br />
resistance and added<br />
strength.<br />
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Two of the four Bahangkas on their side<br />
getting a coat of marine grade paint.
The Barangay Captain of Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Henry<br />
“Butchoy” Cruz was pleased with the outcome of the project<br />
and said that the boats will greatly help in times of flooding<br />
allowing them to respond immediately and not relying on<br />
boats provided by the municipality, “it’s amazing that the<br />
four boats were built in two days” Captain Cruz said.<br />
The slab sided design of<br />
the boat allows it to be<br />
stored on it’s side when<br />
The Bahangka boats not in use, it can even<br />
that Captain Butchoy be stored inside one’s<br />
house or converted<br />
and his constituents<br />
into a temporary bed<br />
built in 2018 are still in or a table, one can put<br />
use five years later in framing in the cockpit<br />
to hold up a mattress or<br />
<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
just flip it upside down<br />
and put a mattress on on<br />
the bottom of the boat.<br />
To turn it into a table just<br />
make two 60cm tall sawhorses that will serve as the table’s<br />
legs, put the boat upside down on the sawhorses and you<br />
have an instant 4x8 table.<br />
A Bahangka being built in<br />
Barangay Sta. Ana, San Mateo,<br />
Rizal being built by volunteers<br />
The Bahangka boats that Captain Butchoy and his<br />
constituents built in 2018 are still in use five years later in<br />
<strong>2023</strong>. workers in the barangay keep the boats in a shaded<br />
area and covered in tarp to minimize exposure to the<br />
elements when not in use.<br />
Four newly built bahangka<br />
flood boats built in Sta. Ana,<br />
San Mateo, Rizal
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Iron Man Come<br />
Over one thousand international athletes, from<br />
thirty five countries ascended on Subic Bay for<br />
the Iron Man competition. This grueling contest<br />
pits the best of the best, requiring an incredible<br />
fitness level. The week before the races one could see<br />
speeding bicycles flashing about. Riders with Star Wars<br />
looking helmets and bright tight clothing finishing their last<br />
efforts at training.<br />
Before the main event and of no less interest is the Iron<br />
Kids Competition, the future of Iron Man. Kids as young<br />
as six years old and ranging until 14 took the three even<br />
challenge.<br />
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Along with those more<br />
experienced were the<br />
younger and newer<br />
participants, a bit more<br />
make shift in gear but<br />
no less enthusiastic.
Subic<br />
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As I strolled about the starting area just after dawn on a<br />
rainy windy Subic Bay morning, I could see those who were<br />
veterans, fully equipped, fast bikes and all the racing gear.<br />
Along with those more experienced were the younger and<br />
newer participants, a bit more make shift in gear but no less<br />
enthusiastic.<br />
es s To To<br />
I took a stroll looking at the racing bikes, they told the story.<br />
From state of the art racing machines to little pink beginner<br />
bikes with flashing streamers and banana seats.<br />
The first leg of the race was the swimming event, a real<br />
challenge in choppy seas and cooler weather. The kids<br />
Words & Photographs by<br />
BRIAN CALVERT<br />
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were separated into age groups and started in sorted groups<br />
about ten at a time, entered the water and turned as the<br />
course crossed and followed the shoreline. They splashed<br />
into the water ready to swim only find it quite shallow, too<br />
shallow to actually swim. I queried an<br />
onlooker who seemed to be involved.<br />
Well even the best laid plans! They had<br />
set the course the night before at high<br />
tide, which would have put the kids in<br />
swimmable water, but the race was in<br />
the early morning low tide, in a day with<br />
one of our most extreme tidal changes.<br />
Undaunted the kids pushed and paddles<br />
thru the water and off to the next leg.<br />
They splashed into<br />
the water ready to<br />
swim only find it<br />
quite shallow, too<br />
shallow to actually<br />
swim.<br />
The area for the exchanges was well laid<br />
out. Each participant had their box with needed equipment<br />
ready to go. Helmets, riding shoes, running shoes all laid<br />
out. As they came out of the water soaking, they swapped<br />
gear, grabbed their bikes and blasted to the next course, the<br />
bike ride. Down the road they went.<br />
With each stage the racers became more spread out due to<br />
speeds, the bike race ended with the winners far ahead of<br />
the pack. Bikes dropped, helmets off, maybe a shoe change<br />
and the run began with the crowds cheering them on.<br />
I marveled at the dedication and<br />
sportsmanship shown by these kids, truly<br />
inspiring. Moms and Dads cheered the kids<br />
on, some were obviously participants in the<br />
upcoming adult races, real Iron Families!<br />
The next day the big boys and girls got to<br />
play, over one thousand racers hit the beach<br />
in organized groves, exploding into one<br />
meter choppy surf and heading to the long<br />
swim, almost 2 kilometers of rough crowded<br />
waters. Again the swim spread out the racers, first coming<br />
out well ahead of the pack. As before the gear was stored in<br />
individual boxes just a lot more of them, the changing area<br />
took up a square block. No kid’s bikes this time, curious I<br />
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More than my car.<br />
The adult course was so long it was impossible to cover it<br />
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A grand day it was,<br />
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racers literally from km foot race, a real Iron<br />
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The over all top winners<br />
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stamina, the kind that Joen Dedeos Alcala<br />
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muscle.<br />
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minutes and German Michael Klose at 5 hours 46 minutes.<br />
There were seven contestants in the 60 and up class, 4<br />
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A grand day it was, racers literally from six to sixty all giving<br />
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Sailing tales and the Cruising Guide to the Philippine Islands.<br />
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The new “Revised Edition” that updates the previous edition with new pages of updated and<br />
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All proceeds from the book sales will go to Bruce’s three children; Edward Swayn, Shauna Indra<br />
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Bruce Malcolm Curran was born in Edinburgh Scotland on the 26 th of November 1948 and sadly<br />
passed due to cancer related complications on the 17 th of April 2020 at the age of 71. Bruce will<br />
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Bruce quickly realised that the only real way to experience the Philippines was by boat, and<br />
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He then progressed to what he called his ‘Head Journeys’ writing about his travels, adventures<br />
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“I like to see myself as having developed a keen ‘third’ eye that embroils me in life at all its<br />
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Species Biodiversity<br />
One of the key issues identified is the lack of diversity in the<br />
mangrove species being planted. Across all planting sites,<br />
partner companies have focused solely on planting Avicennia<br />
marina, locally known as Miyapi or Bungalon. While Avicennia<br />
marina is a strong mangrove species, promoting biodiversity<br />
by incorporating other species is vital for coastal ecosystems’<br />
overall health and resilience. Miyabi<br />
Planting Spacing<br />
Despite the limited species diversity, the planting spacing<br />
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the survival and growth rate of the mangrove seedlings.<br />
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500 mangrove seedlings planted by LEAR in January <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
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Caretakers reuse little<br />
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to the planted mangrove seedlings in the seafront site. Over<br />
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Measures to ensure the survival of mangrove<br />
seedlings<br />
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Individual bamboo stakes have also been fixed to support<br />
each planted mangrove seedling, serving as markers during<br />
high tide. Furthermore, a netted bamboo fence has been<br />
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and collect floating debris, such as seagrass, seaweeds, and<br />
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seedlings.<br />
Collaboration with Local People’s Organizations<br />
Bakhaw This structure enables easy access and everyday<br />
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and use them as plant bags. Additionally, they gather sand<br />
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backyards for later use. The seedlings are shielded from the<br />
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PANGASINAN _ The return of tourists to the<br />
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The daily capacity of tourists at the Hundred Islands<br />
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Vaccination cards and valid IDs are still required for those<br />
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snorkeling are among the available island activities. And<br />
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are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area<br />
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Lucap Wharf, gateway to Hundred Islands<br />
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discerning palette, places like Eliana’s<br />
Resto Grill on the outskirts of town<br />
serving fine foods of both international<br />
and Filipino cuisine, there is also a live band every night.<br />
Opposite city hall is Kawayan Food Court. Where you can<br />
relax at People’s Park, while there a must try is the famous<br />
locally made Alaminos Longganisa. There are many hotels<br />
offering a variety of accommodations and all bus terminals<br />
are centrally located. Just five kilometers from City Hall is<br />
the barangay of Lucap where the Don GonZalo Montemayor<br />
Wharf is situated, your gateway to the 100 Islands and<br />
where your adventure begins. With so many adventures<br />
to choose from, sometimes, the decision may be a difficult<br />
one with so many adventures at your fingertips. Adventures
SAIL . SURF . STANDUP<br />
PADDLE & PEDAL<br />
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Alaminos City skyline<br />
Downtown Alaminos<br />
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like rappelling, wall climbing, zip lines, spelunking, kayaking,<br />
helmet-diving, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skis, parasailing,<br />
cliff diving, banana boat rides, or you may wish to join a<br />
team building group or go camping, whatever you choose<br />
it will be a memory<br />
of a lifetime, as<br />
The Alaminos City<br />
built a 55-foot<br />
statue of Jesus that<br />
stands on top of the<br />
hill overlooking the<br />
100 islands.<br />
well as some of the<br />
best photography<br />
ever with awesome<br />
scenery to record<br />
those magical<br />
moments of your<br />
holiday at 100 islands<br />
forever.<br />
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Ever dreamed of a beachside sunset wedding with a scenic<br />
view of the Hundred Islands? Well the city government In<br />
Alaminos is making it come true for hundreds of couples<br />
wanting to spend the rest of their lives together and they<br />
do it for free! On Valentine’s Day each year Alaminos holds<br />
the Hundred Islands Mass Wedding Ceremony with over<br />
150 couples taking or renewing their vows. The ceremony<br />
begins at the wharf and ends on Quezon Island to the<br />
glorious tropical sunset that this region is noted for. This<br />
sight of 100’s of couples taking their vows to the backdrop<br />
of the 100 islands is I sight not to be missed, as each couple<br />
records the most magical day of their lives.
There is also some great native food places at the Lucap<br />
Wharf serving traditional native foods that are quite delicious<br />
and not a strain on any budget. Plus on the way back don’t<br />
forget to pick up some souvenirs and pasalubong for your<br />
friends that were not as fortunate to be here in this magical<br />
place.<br />
March each year in Alaminos the city is packed with festivities<br />
and celebrations. There is the Patronal City Festival, The<br />
Feast of St. Joseph, Hundred Islands Festival, Longganisa<br />
Festival, Hundred Islands Global Homecoming, Tourism<br />
Trade Fair, Farmers and Fisherfolks Festival and the City<br />
Hood Anniversary. A very important environmental event<br />
is held in <strong>Sept</strong>ember of each year which is the international<br />
Coastal Clean-up helping make our coastline and oceans<br />
rubbish-free and protecting our Marine environment,<br />
encouraging everybody to dispose of garbage in the correct<br />
manner and not use our beautiful oceans and beaches to<br />
dispose of their garbage.<br />
Any island you visit in the Hundred Islands group is unique<br />
in its own way here <strong>ABW</strong> lists some of the must-see Islands<br />
on your hundred island holiday.<br />
Pilgrimage Island<br />
The Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos, Pangasinan<br />
features Stations of the Cross with life-sized statues and a<br />
263-step staircase leading to the famous 55-foot-tall Christ<br />
the Savior statue, making it an attraction all year round. The<br />
Alaminos City built a 55-foot statue of Jesus that stands on<br />
top of the hill overlooking the 100 islands. 36-year-old Sariel<br />
Armando Ancheta was commissioned to build this magnificent<br />
edifice that was sculptured where it stands. Materials were<br />
brought over by banca from the mainland and steps were first<br />
built to the top, then workers carried the bags of cement sand<br />
and other materials to the top of the mountain where the<br />
work was completed in April 2017, and a blessing ceremony<br />
was held at sunrise on the 1st of May 2017.<br />
The completed statue was done by hand and is a standing<br />
testimonial of the great work done by this very talented<br />
artist. This shy unassuming man was quite humble about his<br />
achievements that should be shown to the world. A visit to<br />
this island is a must-do on your list and visit this magnificent<br />
statue.<br />
Jesus looking over the islands<br />
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Governor’s Island<br />
HUNDRED ISLAND<br />
Governor’s Island is the largest and one of the most welldeveloped<br />
islands among over a hundred islands in the<br />
famous Hundred Islands National Park. The park is located<br />
in Alaminos City, Pangasinan and is the most popular tourist<br />
attraction in the province. Governor’s<br />
Island offers a lot of activities to its<br />
visitors.<br />
This is the only Island that has a<br />
complete guest house and was used<br />
by the Pinoy Big Brother series a few<br />
years back. It also boasts a 564m zip<br />
line and a 123-step climb for the more<br />
athletic fit travelers. Where a viewing<br />
deck has been erected, the climb might be a bit painful to<br />
some but the end view is worth every step as you are greeted<br />
with a 360° panoramic view of the hundred islands. From<br />
the viewing deck you can see Virgin Island, that according<br />
to locals was named thus as the island resembled the body<br />
of a woman, this island also has a small white beach. There is<br />
also helmet diving available where at a depth of about fifteen<br />
feet you can see colorful coral and petite small fish swimming<br />
around the coral.<br />
Quezon Island<br />
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This is the only Island<br />
that has a complete<br />
guest house and was<br />
used by the Pinoy Big<br />
Brother series a few<br />
years back.<br />
The 700-plus meter zip line has a fairly steep descent,<br />
taking just over 7 seconds from start to finish traveling at<br />
approximately 80kph. Richelle Galvan who was assisting<br />
Active Boating and Watersports magazine with the<br />
photography of the region was invited by the tourism office<br />
to try out the zip line to be able to<br />
tell our readers of this fast-paced<br />
adrenalin rush. Braving the offer<br />
Richelle was kitted out with harness<br />
and helmet, then she made the climb<br />
to the top of Governors Island and the<br />
Zip Line platform, with butterflies in<br />
her stomach she gingerly approached<br />
the attendant to be clipped to the<br />
cable, as this was her first time on<br />
a zip line Richelle said it was a mixture of apprehension<br />
and excitement which turned to pure excitement once the<br />
decent began. The fast ride to the bottom was so excitingly<br />
intense, that when she met the DOT Officer Jeff and myself<br />
back at the start, she immediately wanted to do it a second<br />
time, her final words on the experience was that everyone<br />
coming to the island regardless of age, needs to have a ride<br />
on the zip line to make their holiday even more exciting and<br />
complete. And to make sure your feat is recorded there is a
Marcos Island<br />
professional photographer there taking a series of photos of<br />
your decent, there is no obligation to purchase any photos,<br />
but the low cost fee for a professionally done photo of your<br />
feat is a bargain not to be missed as a permanent memory<br />
of your achievement.<br />
Mayor’s Island<br />
Like every other Island in this magical place, the beaches<br />
are a pleasure to swim in with white sands and crystal clear<br />
waters, makes it the type of place you never want to leave.<br />
There is also a house on the island that is available for rent<br />
and all inquiries should be directed to the Tourism Office at<br />
the wharf.<br />
Governor’s Island<br />
Marcos Island<br />
Every island in the 100 islands has something different for<br />
the adventurous and Marcos Island is no different. Here after<br />
the usual climb as on the other islands there is the Imelda<br />
cave with fresh clear water, the thrill seeker can try his or<br />
her hand at cliff diving into the underwater cave, followed<br />
by a swim to get at the cave entrance and out into the open<br />
water. This adrenalin rush is very evident from the smiles,<br />
squeals and screams of the long line of excited participants.<br />
Like all the islands in the 100 island group makes you day in<br />
this magical place permanently engraved in your memories<br />
of treasured moments.<br />
Quezon Island<br />
Named after the late President, Manuel Quezon, this island<br />
with its shallow shores and established camping grounds<br />
cottages and picnic huts to rent on a daily basis, it is the<br />
most family friendly island in the group. Like all the other<br />
islands the beaches with the white sands and pristine waters<br />
are a swimmers paradise. For those who like some extra<br />
watersports excitement they have banana boat rides and<br />
jet skis for hire as well. The island also lends itself to some<br />
fantastic snorkeling where you can see the giant clams and<br />
colorful coral reefs in the shallow waters along with a variety<br />
of colorful fish eager to taste the visitors’ offerings of bread<br />
and rice. Once you have given the fish some tasty morsels<br />
then relax at the restaurant on the island for some delicious<br />
native fare including chicken and grilled Bangus (Milk Fish)<br />
that’s just melts in your mouth.<br />
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HUNDRED ISLAND<br />
After relaxing, swimming, eating and having fun, and of<br />
course taking lots of photographs to permanently record<br />
your fun in the sun. You might like to take the short trip<br />
to Bat Island situated just a short boat ride from Quezon<br />
Island. Bat Island, aptly named. As it is the home of many<br />
thousands of fruit bats, hanging from the trees enjoying<br />
the sun in this island paradise. Have the camera ready to<br />
take plenty of photos.<br />
The Hundred Islands<br />
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Children’s Island<br />
View from Govenor’s Island<br />
With shallow waters and white sands of Children’s Island<br />
this island has a name that speaks for itself, making it<br />
perfect island for families with small children who will have<br />
an unsurpassable amount of fun and games in the pristine<br />
waters. This island can be considered as the kiddie version<br />
of Hundred Islands’ Quezon Island because there are plenty<br />
of fun activities here as well but are more suitable for kids.<br />
There are even some kayaks here with special compartments<br />
for kids. The island’s beach front itself is in kiddie size as well<br />
as it is very narrow and can accommodate very few people<br />
only. Like the other two islands, Children’s Island also has<br />
cottages and picnic huts for rent. This island has a solid<br />
and sturdy rock formation which has stood the test of time<br />
and survived the waves. There are several elevated sections<br />
with pathways and wooden fences where visitors can relax<br />
while enjoying a panoramic view of the ocean and the cool<br />
breeze.<br />
Cuenco Island<br />
The island features the Cuenco Cave, which is a shallow cave,<br />
the island is not far from the Children’s Island. Inside this<br />
cave are some smooth and light-yellowish rocks which are<br />
features of its walls. You can see how some of the limestone<br />
formations in certain are still intact surviving hundreds of<br />
years of climate changes. The cave also has a smaller opening<br />
on the opposite side of the island. The cave or as some refer<br />
to it as a tunnel, is believed to be used as one of the hide-outs
of the once upon a time marauding Chinese pirate Limajong.<br />
The island is located in the outer rim and is the only island<br />
that has a bamboo inspired, sea food restaurant, grill and bar.<br />
After your 100 island experience and you are still thirsting for<br />
more there is plenty to see and do in the areas surrounding<br />
Alaminos like the<br />
The cave or as some<br />
refer to it as a tunnel,<br />
is believed to be used<br />
as one of the hide-outs<br />
of the once upon a time<br />
marauding Chinese<br />
pirate Limajong.<br />
thriving beach<br />
resort town of<br />
Bolinao just forty<br />
minutes’ drive from<br />
Alaminos.<br />
Bolinao<br />
Folk etymology<br />
attributes the<br />
name “Bolinao” or<br />
this remote fishing<br />
enclave from the fish piece “monamon” but commonly<br />
called “Bolinao” by the Tagalogs, Bicolanos and the<br />
Visayans. A theory also points out that once upon a time<br />
“pamulinawen” trees grew luxuriantly along its shores, thus,<br />
the Ilocano migrants who crossed the Lingayen Gulf named<br />
it phonetically similar to the name of the tree. Nowadays,<br />
however, such tree does not exist anymore.<br />
Unofficial records narrate the story of an Italian missionary<br />
named Blessed Odorico who said the first mass in Bolinao<br />
Bay, baptizing several locals while he was on his way to<br />
Zipline Govenor’s Island<br />
China. He took refuge in what is now known as Bolinao<br />
during a storm in 1324. Two centuries later, an account<br />
narrates the arrival of Juan de Salcedo and his crew reached<br />
Bolinao and chanced upon a Chinese Sampan who captured<br />
a native chieftain. Salcedo and his men liberated the natives<br />
and the latter immediately pledged vassalage to the King of<br />
Spain.<br />
According to oral history, the town of Bolinao used to be a<br />
small settlement in what is now Barrio Binabalian in Santiago<br />
Bolinao Falls<br />
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Island, then having a population of just over a hundred<br />
families. It is said that Captain Pedro Lombi founded the<br />
town of Bolinao in 1575. A decade later, Dominican Friar<br />
Esteban Marin became the first Spanish missionary to<br />
evangelize the people of Bolinao. For two years he worked<br />
in Bolinao before he was assigned as prior in Batac, Ilocos<br />
Norte.<br />
The Dominicans ended their service in 1607 to be replaced<br />
by the Augustinian Recollects headed by Fr. Jeronimo de<br />
Cristo and Dr. Andres del Espiritu Santo. At this time, the<br />
old town of Bolinao was still located along the coast of<br />
Pangasinan. Due to pirate attacks, the town was transferred<br />
to the mainland in 1609.<br />
This town formerly included the neighboring town of Anda, but<br />
Anda became an independent municipality on May 26, 1849.<br />
Bolinao Skull<br />
MAASIN<br />
The Bolinao Skull is a skull dated between the 14th and 15th<br />
centuries A.D. recovered in the Balingasay archeological site<br />
in Bolinao. The Bolinao Skull is the most well-known artifact<br />
from the site, noted for the intricate gold ornamentation<br />
formed in the shape of scales on the surfaces of its teeth.<br />
However, 67 other skulls containing teeth with less extensive<br />
gold ornamentation were also found at the Balingasay site.<br />
The skull is now displayed within the National Museum of<br />
Anthropology in Manila.<br />
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Bolinao Lighthouse<br />
The word Bolinao is a term used for the name of the town,<br />
the people, and the language.<br />
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The Bolinao people generally speak Pangasinan, Ilocano,<br />
Tagalog, and their own unique native language called<br />
Bolinao, which is also used in a nearby town, Anda ---<br />
former barangay of the Bolinao town. The Bolinao language<br />
is closely related to Sambalic. Bolinao was part of the<br />
province of Zambales from mid-18th and was turned over<br />
to Pangasinan in 1903. Most people generally understand<br />
and speak English because of the annual visit of local and<br />
foreign tourists in the different bodies of water in the town<br />
including beaches, falls, caves, river, and other protected<br />
sanctuaries which are prohibited areas for tourists.<br />
The Mother Tongue Policy of the DepEd is enforced in the<br />
elementary schools of these barangays to empower the<br />
native languages in town.<br />
Bolinao Lighthouse<br />
The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse at Patar rises 351 feet (107<br />
m) above sea level atop Punta Piedra Point, a towering hill<br />
of solid rock which is the sharp point of Cape Bolinao itself.<br />
Aerial view of Hundred Islands<br />
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It was built by the Americans in 1903 on a 351 feet (107 m)<br />
high promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao, the<br />
lighthouse still sends signals to vessels passing by the area.<br />
The lighthouse provides a panoramic view of a portion of<br />
the 1,269 hectare Cape Bolinao Dendro Thermal Ipil-Ipil<br />
Plantation on a land area where archaeological excavations<br />
have revealed relics from the 14th to the 15th centuries.<br />
Filipino, British and American engineers constructed the<br />
lighthouse in 1905.<br />
According to the Bureau of Geodetic Surveys, the land<br />
elevation is 250 feet (76 m). Visibility is 20 miles (32 km; 17<br />
nmi) at midsea towards the lighthouse in Poro Point. The<br />
winding stairway has 6 platforms with 20 steps or rungs for<br />
a total of 120 steps plus 14 more to the illumination room,<br />
or an over-all total of 134 steps.<br />
Bolinao Falls<br />
A waterfall was something Active Boating & Watersports<br />
least expected to see when we visited Bolinao with the<br />
Department of Tourism. In my travel experience with the<br />
magazine, most falls we have encountered were found in<br />
mountainous areas where waters are expected to cascade<br />
down into streams and rivers, some of them creating a<br />
spectacular cascading water show. Bolinao is hardly like<br />
that; the surrounding areas are mostly flat and are generally<br />
composed of farmlands.<br />
Bolinao Falls is situated about twenty kilometers away from<br />
the town proper and it takes at least twenty minutes to<br />
reach the falls from the town. The road en route to the falls<br />
is a newly concreted road, but drive carefully as it is quite<br />
narrow and is still in the stages of being completed with a<br />
sharp drop at the edges. We were lucky, that we did not<br />
encounter one of the many tourist buses visiting the area,<br />
while negotiating the road to the falls. If you don’t have a<br />
vehicle and you’re going to visit the falls, the best option is<br />
to hire a tricycle in the Poblacion and negotiate a reasonable<br />
fare with the driver.<br />
The falls are accessed through a very short walk from a<br />
clearing which functions as the parking area. To get to the<br />
Bolinao Falls from a different angle<br />
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actual falls you traverse down some old but strong stone<br />
stairs, just keep going towards the gurgling sound of water<br />
that is the Bolinao Falls.<br />
The pristine clear blue green water of the falls’ basin<br />
presented a very nice opportunity for us to freshen up a bit<br />
and get rid of some of the sweat and dust.<br />
Hundreds<br />
of the more<br />
adventurous<br />
visitors actually<br />
jump from the<br />
top of the twenty<br />
plus foot falls.<br />
The water is shallow<br />
around the perimeter<br />
but gets quite deep<br />
quickly as you start to<br />
meander towards its<br />
center. Hundreds of<br />
the more adventurous<br />
visitors actually jump<br />
from the top of the<br />
twenty plus foot falls;<br />
Richelle Galvan who<br />
was photographing the<br />
falls for the magazine<br />
was fortunate enough to see and photograph some jumpers<br />
when we went there, and was able to capture these<br />
excitement seeking individuals as they headed to the water<br />
twenty feet below. Since the water runoff is pretty moderate,<br />
there is hardly any current. Bolinao Falls’ basin is quite huge,<br />
spanning around twenty-two meters at its widest point.<br />
After leaving the falls, the next stop on your itinerary which is<br />
a must stop is lunch at the Sungayan Grill, Bolinaos’ famous<br />
floating restaurant, for a meal to remember. Everything<br />
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about this place can be described as “great”! Great Food! Great<br />
View! Great Atmosphere! Great Prices! Prices that will not even<br />
put a dent in your holiday budget with a seafood platter for eight<br />
at just over P1300, which includes rice and endless iced tea.<br />
Because of Anda’s<br />
proximity near the<br />
Hundred Islands,<br />
it is the so-called<br />
“Mother of the<br />
Hundred Islands.”<br />
Swimming in Bolinao is a<br />
beach-goers delight, with<br />
its crystal clear blue pristine<br />
waters and white sands all<br />
goes to make a swimmers<br />
dreams come true, with<br />
many beautiful resorts<br />
along the beach front to<br />
make your stay complete.<br />
Hundred Islands bats<br />
Resorts like the Punta Rivera, that tells you, where the<br />
river meets the sea, who are always boasting, and with<br />
good reason “something new, something different”. This<br />
stunning coastline where the river meets the sea will bring a<br />
touch of magic to you each new day.<br />
Anda<br />
Hundred Islands is so popular a destination for its enduring<br />
and attractive plot of islands, but only a few know there is a<br />
large island that is the mother of these 100 islands.<br />
Anda is a 3rd class island municipality in the province of<br />
Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the census, it has a<br />
population of 39,504 people. The people of Anda generally<br />
speak Pangasinan, Bolinao, and Ilocano.<br />
Tondol Beach, Anda, Pangasinan<br />
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The municipality consists primarily of Cabarruyan Island<br />
(also known as Anda Island), as well as minor surrounding<br />
islets. Because of Anda’s proximity near the Hundred Islands,<br />
a popular tourist destination for its caves and beaches, it is<br />
the so-called “Mother of the Hundred Islands.”<br />
On the north-west portion of Lingayen Gulf lies a group<br />
of islands which comprise the territory of Anda. Before the<br />
middle of the nineteenth century, the islands which comprise<br />
the municipality were uninhabited. Only occasionally did<br />
seafarers and fishermen use the coast as havens.<br />
Andres de la Cruz Cacho, fondly called in Bolinao as Andales<br />
Kulayo, discovered a vast tract of land suitable for grazing<br />
and fertile lowlands, and an abundant spring for agriculture.<br />
It was he who brought families from the town of Bolinao<br />
aboard a big boat and dispersed them on the island of<br />
Cabarruyan in 1842. The spread of population was rapid.<br />
By August, Mal-Ong, Awag, Santa Rita, and San Nicolas were<br />
established. Within a period of only four months, May to<br />
August, 1842, the whole island of Cabarruyan was populated.<br />
A steady stream of settlers followed the first pioneers and<br />
soon within a few years, the population was large enough to<br />
form a municipality.<br />
In January, 1849 a conference of leaders was called by Don<br />
Pablo Cacho Valerio through his son Don Domingo with the<br />
end in view to established a new town. The leaders drafted<br />
a petition for the creation of a new town and sent copies on<br />
March 15, 1849 to Don Jose Sanchez y Guerrero, the then<br />
Alcalde at Iba, Zambales and to the Archbishop of Manila.<br />
On May 26, 1849, the Alcalde brought the reply granting<br />
the petition. Accompanied by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Juan<br />
On May 10, 1842, the pioneers landed on what is now<br />
the barrio of Dolaoan, put up a settlement, and chose San<br />
Miguel Arcangel as their Patron Saint. On May 25, 1842<br />
they established Carot and Cabungan with Sta. Lucia as the<br />
common Saint of the two settlements.<br />
In the first of June of same year, Tondol was founded. Sablig<br />
was settled in the middle of June. By the third week of June,<br />
Macaleeng was occupied.<br />
No family was willing, to stay in Toritori at the time and so<br />
the place was bypassed. The settlers proceeded to Awile and<br />
Aruab (now Roxas) and by early July, they have established<br />
settlements in the area.<br />
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Migrano, Capitan Felipe Cacho Valerio, and other municipal<br />
officials of Bolinao, the Alcalde came to Cabarruyan to<br />
choose a suitable location for the town site. They agreed<br />
on Segat in the center of the island which is now known<br />
as Namagbagan. The site for the plaza, church, town hall,<br />
convent, cemetery, and streets were laid out on January 20,<br />
1850 by order of the Alcalde.<br />
Guest house Hundred Islands<br />
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There is an island<br />
– Tanduyong –<br />
almost a kilometer<br />
away which can be<br />
reached on foot<br />
during low tide.<br />
Anda was once a part<br />
of the municipality of<br />
Bolinao.<br />
The town is accessible<br />
through land<br />
transportation. Two main<br />
bus companies serve<br />
commuters to and from<br />
Anda to Manila or neighboring towns and cities. These are<br />
Dagupan Bus Co., Inc. and Pangasinan Five Star Bus Co.<br />
Mini buses and jeepneys are also available for commuters<br />
going to neighboring towns and cities, like Alaminos and<br />
Dagupan.<br />
In the past, progress in the town was sluggish due to its<br />
dependence to a landing barge to cross the Catubig Channel<br />
separating Anda to mainland Bolinao. In 1996, trade has<br />
increased due to a bridge connecting the municipality to the<br />
mainland. This bridge, known as Anda Bridge, was sponsored<br />
and inaugurated by then President Fidel V. Ramos, who hails<br />
from Pangasinan province. Main roads have been concreted for<br />
faster access to the barangays, especially tourism related places.
Lucap Wharf<br />
At Anda you can explore the fresh natural beauty of the<br />
hidden un-explored pristine Tondol Beach, with its fine white<br />
sand and clear blue shallow waters, it is ideal for families<br />
with young children.<br />
Tondol Beach is located at the northern tip of Anda, an<br />
island municipality that is accessible by boat across the<br />
narrow Catubig Channel. Or the bridge constructed across<br />
the channel in 1990 to connect the island with mainland<br />
Pangasinan. The drive to Tondol Beach from town takes<br />
around 30 minutes on fairly good roads. Tondol is best visited<br />
during low tide when the white sand is either totally exposed<br />
or when shallow, ankle-deep water is still blanketing the<br />
beach. Mornings reveal Tondol Beach at low tide with the<br />
fine, white sand exposed.<br />
What makes Tondol unique is its long, shallow nature. There<br />
is an island – Tanduyong – almost a kilometer away which can<br />
be reached on foot during low tide. There is a considerable<br />
amount of marine life besides the starfish and crabs on the<br />
shallow beach. It’s best to visit Tondol during the summer or dry<br />
months when the skies are blue, the beach is cleaner and does<br />
not have as much debris (most of it biodegradable anyway) as<br />
during the rainy months. As bloggers have repeatedly pointed<br />
out, Tondol is also best enjoyed during low tide. The tides can<br />
vary from week to week so it’s safer to stay for one whole day<br />
at Tondol so you don’t miss the best viewing and swimming<br />
times. Also make sure you are there early in the morning when<br />
low tide usually comes in.<br />
How to get there<br />
By Bus, the best choice is the five star bus line from their<br />
Pasay Terminal direct to their Terminal in the main street<br />
of Alaminos City takes 5 to 6 hours depending on traffic<br />
with a very low cost fare of P403. There is also Victory Liner<br />
but they do not have a direct route and you would have<br />
to change buses at Dau terminal in Angeles City. Once in<br />
Alaminos if you are staying at a resort or home/hotel at<br />
Lucap Wharf there are plenty of tricycles to take you there.<br />
Places to Stay<br />
There is any number of hotels to choose from in Alaminos and<br />
Lucap, quite a few are just basic Filipino standards but there<br />
are also places like the Romanz Garden Inn or in the main<br />
town the Asia Nova hotel just two minutes walk from the Five<br />
Star Bus Terminal is good clean modern accommodation that<br />
boasts all the amenities like cable TV, Hot Water Showers and<br />
Wi-Fi, starting at only P900 per night.<br />
In Bolinao you have top resorts like the Punta Riviera which<br />
would have to be one of the top resorts, there is also the<br />
Puerto De Sol plus many others to choose from.<br />
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Last Supper at Pilgrimage Island<br />
Places to eat<br />
There is a variety of good places to eat, depending on your<br />
likes and tastes but some of the places <strong>ABW</strong> can recommend<br />
from personal experiences are the eatery at the Lucap Wharf<br />
where there are a number of stalls serving delicious Filipino<br />
foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner at very affordable<br />
prices. In Alaminos you have Alaminos Peoples food<br />
court where one of the specialties is the famous Alaminos<br />
Longganisa. Just out of town is Eliana’s Resto Grill that also<br />
has live music every night. While in Bolinao the ultimate<br />
choice would have to be the floating restaurant of Sungayan<br />
Grill.<br />
The bottom line is that the 100 islands would have to be<br />
the type of destination that should be on every Filipino<br />
and overseas visitors must do list of places to see and visit.<br />
This is not an expensive place like Boracay, the 100 Islands<br />
is designed to be attractive for the overseas visitor but very<br />
affordable for the local citizens of the Philippines to be<br />
able to give their families the holiday of a lifetime without<br />
breaking the bank. Being there to get the information for this<br />
feature was one of this editors most pleasurable experience<br />
and we plan to make a return visit very soon. So visit the 100<br />
Islands soon and give your family that holiday of a lifetime.<br />
Restaurant at Hundred Islands
MAP of PANGASINAN<br />
ALAMINOS<br />
MANILA<br />
ALAMINOS<br />
Hundred Islands<br />
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T<br />
he 8th edition of Philmarine in conjunction<br />
with Oil and Gas Philippines, the Naval Défense<br />
Philippines 2020 is the only specialized maritime<br />
and shipbuilding event in the Philippines. It brings<br />
together an international group of maritime, off-shore,<br />
and supporting industries from all over Asia to Manila to<br />
present the latest developments in maritime technology and<br />
help preserve the Philippines’ status as the #5 shipbuilding<br />
country in the world.<br />
Fireworks Exhibitions and Conferences is the organizer of<br />
international shipbuilding and Offshore events and again<br />
went above and beyond to bring to the Philippines another<br />
successful event, with over 60% of last year’s exhibitors<br />
renewing again, with more than 180 exhibitors representing<br />
17 countries. this year. held at the SMX Convention Centre<br />
Mall of Asia from June 20th to 22nd.<br />
The three-day event attracted over 10,350 visitors checking<br />
out what is new and what is hot in the marine industry and<br />
driving the Philippines maritime industry ahead through<br />
technology.<br />
With exhibitors promoting everything new and hot in<br />
the marine world, the scene was set for plenty of activity.<br />
Some of the exhibitors were: Garmin GPS and Fish Finders,<br />
Words by PHILMARINE<br />
Photographs as Credited<br />
The<br />
th<br />
PHILMARINE<br />
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Expo <strong>2023</strong>
It brings together an<br />
international group of<br />
maritime, off-shore, and<br />
supporting industries from all<br />
over Asia to Manila to present<br />
the latest developments in<br />
maritime technology...<br />
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Delmar Cargo, Bangka Pro with a range of watersports<br />
toys, and Broadwater Marine, the Philippines’ largest yacht<br />
chandlers with six branches spread from Palawan to Davao.<br />
Joson Marine Air Conditioning, Norwegian Pacific Off-shore,<br />
TMES electronics, the<br />
...a strong partnership<br />
in the past years<br />
promoting the<br />
development and<br />
improvement of the<br />
maritime industry...<br />
Sinooutput group Ltd.,<br />
JMC Industrial movers,<br />
Subic Bay Marine,<br />
Yanmar, Shell Marine, Als<br />
Marine, Palmarine and<br />
many more.<br />
There were conferences<br />
and seminars, showing<br />
the visitors all the latest technology in the marine industry,<br />
great food at a reasonable price was served to the hungry to<br />
the hungry visitors by Michelin Cuisine and Fine Foods Inc.<br />
Atty.Hernani M. Fabia, the Administrator of the Maritime<br />
Industry Authority, had this to say,” The Marina and fireworks<br />
Trade Exhibitions & Conferences Philippines, Inc. Has a strong<br />
partnership in the past years promoting the development<br />
and improvement of the maritime industry of the country,<br />
particularly in the ship building and repair sector. It is with<br />
great pride to tell you that the constant co-ordination<br />
between the Marina and the Fireworks led into today’s<br />
event, which aims to gather an international congregation of<br />
maritime in order to showcase the latest developments of the<br />
industry.”<br />
If <strong>2023</strong> was any indication we can only look forward to a<br />
bigger and better expo in 2024.<br />
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Asia Unites<br />
Drowning Pr P<br />
Words by BARRY DAWSON<br />
Photographs as Credited<br />
A<br />
sia is planning to unite on Drowning Prevention<br />
and awareness through a unified Lifeguard training<br />
and Lifesaving sports program.<br />
There is currently a movement underway for major lifeguard<br />
training and Aquatic safety organizations to form an<br />
alliance to establish standards of training and lifesaving<br />
sports throughout Asia. Possibly to be known as the Asian<br />
Lifesaving Alliance.<br />
Spearheaded by Mr. Dollah Said of Aqua Putra, Malaysia<br />
(www.aquaputra.com.my) and supported by Surf Lifesaving<br />
Bangladesh, MD. Saifullah Sifat, (www.surflifesaving.org.<br />
bd) Phuket Lifesaving, Ms. Vitanya Chuyauan, (www.<br />
phuketlifeguard.com) Waterworld India, Mr.Vijay Kumar Sah,<br />
(www.water-world.in), National Institute of Swimming, India.<br />
Mr. Jaiprakash Duble (www.nationalinstitoteofswimming.<br />
com) and Zambales Lifesaving Inc., Philippines. Mr. Roger<br />
Bound. (www.zambaleslifesaving.org) Initial discussions<br />
were held last Sunday during a webinar with the above<br />
organizations, which included the following:<br />
Sharing of Lifeguard training systems and techniques to<br />
improve training and increase the standards of lifesavers<br />
throughout Asia.<br />
Sharing of standards used in assessing the ability of<br />
Lifeguards, so that all Asian countries’ certifications are<br />
acceptable throughout Asia.<br />
Sharing of information on Drowning Awareness and<br />
prevention to lower the current alarming drowning incidents<br />
throughout Asia.<br />
The possibility of Lifesaving organizations assisting<br />
Government bodies to identify beach dangers during bad<br />
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weather and allow local Government Officials to close<br />
beaches when conditions are too dangerous.<br />
A unified Lifesaving Sports program, with the possibility<br />
of each member country hosting a lifesaving sports<br />
competition, with the view of forming an overall Asian<br />
Lifesaving Championship, with the end goal of Asian<br />
representation at the World Lifesaving Championships.<br />
Implementation of Junior Lifesaver programs for under<br />
18-year-olds.<br />
This could be a major step forward, not just in water safety, but<br />
also in advancing training techniques, enlisting International<br />
assistance for training and also employment opportunities.<br />
Should other organizations be interested in joining this<br />
alliance, please contact any of the above organizations that<br />
are already committed.<br />
If things transpire quickly, this may also see additional<br />
International interest in organizations sending<br />
representatives to this November 25th Philippine National<br />
Lifesaving Challenge, being organized by Zambales<br />
Lifesaving Inc. who have since 2010 run an annual Lifesaving<br />
Sports Event previously known as the Zambales Lifeguard<br />
Challenge. Although it was interrupted for 2019 - 2021<br />
years by the Covid-19 pandemic, so <strong>2023</strong> will be the tenth<br />
running of the event. The major reason for the change of<br />
name is that some thought it was open only to competitors<br />
from Zambales; however, that was never the case and<br />
previous events had seen entries from Manila, Cebu,<br />
Dumaguete, and in 2018, from Malaysia and Singapore. On<br />
the other hand, Zambales Lifesaving Inc. has sent teams to<br />
the Phuket Lifesaving Championships in Thailand on three<br />
occasions prior to the pandemic.
s In In<br />
revention<br />
There is currently a movement<br />
underway for major lifeguard<br />
training and Aquatic safety<br />
organizations to form an<br />
alliance to establish standards<br />
of training and lifesaving<br />
sports throughout Asia.<br />
Possibly to be known as the<br />
Asian Lifesaving Alliance.<br />
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Other major changes to the event is that, whereas in the<br />
past entry was restricted to “Certified Lifeguards”, now,<br />
due to safety training for Surfing Instructors and various<br />
forms of Water Safety and Rescue, all persons who hold<br />
a certification in water safety and rescue may enter the<br />
competition. In addition, to keep costs to a minimum, only<br />
two persons are required to form a team, these can be male,<br />
female, or mixed. There is also a division for under-18-yearolds<br />
who have Junior Lifesaver qualifications.<br />
Since the pandemic, unfortunately, companies such as<br />
Standard Insurance Co. Inc. who had supported this event<br />
for many years have withdrawn their sponsorship until they<br />
can recover from losses caused by the pandemic. Should<br />
any company or organization be interested to assist in<br />
sponsorship, packages are available for as little as Twenty-<br />
Five Thousand Pesos. If interested you can contact Roger<br />
Bound on 0956 207 6943 or Email: slszambales@gmail.<br />
com or for all of their programs, visit their website www.<br />
zambaleslifesaving.org.<br />
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PHILIPPINE YACHT CLUB DIRECTORY<br />
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On Saturday, November 25th, there will also be solo events<br />
for children 5 to 17 years of age, all events are safety-related.<br />
Details of all events and requirements are available here,<br />
http://zambaleslifesaving.org/sports.html<br />
Unfortunately, it appears that most<br />
Asian countries receive little or no<br />
assistance from their Governments, be<br />
it National, Provincial or Local.<br />
For example, in the Philippines, with<br />
the implementation of Republic Act<br />
9993 giving the control over lifeguards<br />
and lifeguard training to the Philippine<br />
Coast Guard, and PCG MC 03 - 14<br />
giving authority to non-government<br />
organizations, such as Philippine Red<br />
Cross, Philippine Lifesaving Society and<br />
Zambales Lifesaving Inc., to train and certify lifeguards, thus<br />
supplementing the availability of professional and affordable<br />
lifeguard training. Despite these organizations having to invest<br />
in equipment and mandatory insurance, business permits,<br />
premises etc. and adhere to strict annual inspections, these<br />
organizations are actually being undermined by the Philippine<br />
Coast Guard by them offering free lifeguard training, or possibly<br />
better described as “Tax payer funded” lifeguard training,<br />
pressing to extinction the organizations that they encouraged<br />
to invest in the requirements to “assist” the very same Philippine<br />
Coast Guard.<br />
Unfortunately, it<br />
appears that most Asian<br />
countries receive little<br />
or no assistance from<br />
their Governments, be<br />
it National, Provincial<br />
or Local.<br />
Drowning is not a disease, virus, or<br />
medical condition, it is preventable,<br />
through the implementation of<br />
projects to make the public aware<br />
of the dangers and how to deal with<br />
them. Certainly, one very simple<br />
solution would be to make swimming<br />
lessons mandatory within the<br />
education sports curriculums at the<br />
earliest possible age.<br />
This is available from Zambales<br />
Lifesaving Inc. an online downloadable version of their Swimsafe<br />
program, which should be necessary for all parents and<br />
children.Link available here:https://www.yumpu.com/en/<br />
document/view/63600741/swim-safe.<br />
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Sailing Tips<br />
Article<br />
excerpts reprinted from the book<br />
CRUISER HANDLING<br />
by BOB BOND & STEVE SLEIGHT<br />
You’ve always been interested to sail, but you know little about boat parts, the confusing techno-babble, and what<br />
little you know is making your head spin in four different directions! Worry no more. This continuing series of articles<br />
is for you: it covers tips regarding hardware present on most boats, as well as common sailing techniques, terms and<br />
definitions, the names of the different pieces of hardware, and much more. This will keep you informed about most<br />
things you will need before you begin your own sailing excursion. Be sure to consult with an experienced sailor and someone<br />
knowledgeable about boats.<br />
Hoisting Mainsail<br />
Lowering the Mainsail<br />
The Mainsail of a cruiser is normally left rigged on the boom<br />
for short periods. When you do have to rig the mainsail,<br />
however, you will find it easier with two people. Most<br />
mainsails have battens which should be inserted into the<br />
appropriate pockets before rigging. Normally the mainsheet<br />
is left attached to the boom. The method you sue to stow<br />
the mainsail will depend to some extent on whether you have<br />
roller reefing gear. If you do, you could roll up the mainsail<br />
loosely on the boom. If you don’t then<br />
you will have to fold the mainsail neatly<br />
over the boom before tying it down and<br />
covering it securely.<br />
Rigging<br />
The clew end of the foot is fed into the<br />
track on the boom, and pulled along<br />
until all the foot is on the track. The<br />
tack is the fastened at the gooseneck<br />
and the clew outhaul tensioned and<br />
secured. The mainsail luff, or slide fittings if it has them, are<br />
fed into the mast track. There should be a mast gate fitted<br />
to the mast track to prevent the sliders dropping out of the<br />
base of the track.<br />
Hoisting<br />
The wind must be forward of the beam before the sail is<br />
hoisted, or it will fill with wind. Shackle the main halyard<br />
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In stronger winds, the<br />
traveller should be<br />
eased to leeward with<br />
the mainsheet kept<br />
tight, to reduce the<br />
amount of heeling<br />
force on the boat.<br />
to the head, checking first to make sure that it is not<br />
fouled aloft, and the release the sail ties or shock cord<br />
around the mainsail. If the sail fits into a groove on the<br />
mast, a crew member may be needed to feed it in. Haul on<br />
the main sail halyard taking a turn around the winch, until<br />
the sail is pulled most of the way up the mast. Use the<br />
winch handle to fully hoist the sail, taking care not to over<br />
tension it. Ease off the topping lift and stow the surplus<br />
halyard neatly.<br />
Lowering and stowing<br />
To lower the mainsail, the wind must be<br />
forward of the beam, and the mainsheet<br />
should be eased to allow the sail to flap.<br />
Don’t forget to tighten the topping lift<br />
before releasing the halyard, or the boom<br />
will come crashing down on the coach<br />
roof. As one of the crew member eases<br />
the halyard, the other gathers in the<br />
mainsail and stows it. How you stow the mainsail depends<br />
to some extent on the type of system the boat carries. If<br />
the sail is attached to the mast with sliders you will normally<br />
use the folding method, taking care not to bend the battens<br />
as you do so. Tie the sail down with shock cord or sail ties<br />
when it is neatly furled. With a roller reefing system, you<br />
can simply roll the sail around the boom, securing it with<br />
sail ties.
Handling the<br />
Mainsail<br />
Sail controls<br />
Every cruising boat will be equipped with various forms of sail<br />
control. The sophistication of the equipment will depend on how<br />
much you want to spend. For most cruising boats nothing very<br />
Fitting slugs<br />
on the luff of<br />
the mainsail<br />
elaborate is usually either needed or wanted. However, it is a help<br />
if the mainsheet is mounted on adjustable traveller so that you<br />
can control the amount of downward tension on the sail, and<br />
the angle of the sail to the centerline of the boat. A kicking strap<br />
is also needed to exert downward pressure on the boom and<br />
mainsail, and a downhaul and outhaul can be fitted to the luff<br />
and leech of the sail respectively to tension the luff and the foot<br />
of the mainsail. Battens can be used to stiffen the leech of the sail<br />
and adjustable fairleads can be fitted through which the headsail<br />
sheets can be led to give a better set to the sail.<br />
Mainsheet system<br />
Mainsail reefing line<br />
The mainsheet controls the angle of the mainsail to the<br />
centerline of the boat, and is often mounted on the traveller<br />
running on an athwartships track. The traveller gives greater<br />
control over the sheeting angle and over the leech tension. In<br />
light winds it should be set to windward of the centerline and<br />
the mainsheet eased to put out the boom in the center of the<br />
boat to produce an even curve on the leech of the mainsail.<br />
In moderate winds, the traveller should be set in the center<br />
and the mainsheet tension adjusted to keep the top batten<br />
Profurl roller<br />
furling jib clew<br />
parallel with the boom. In stronger winds, the traveller should<br />
be eased to leeward with the mainsheet kept tight, to reduce<br />
the amount of heeling force on the boat. You will find it easier<br />
to gauge the leech tension if tell-tales are used. It will correct<br />
when all tell-tales stream aft.<br />
Kicking strap<br />
The clew out-<br />
haul fastened<br />
to the boom<br />
end and to the<br />
clew of the sail<br />
Most cruising boats need a kicking strap with a purchase power of<br />
at least six to one, preferably with the end of the purchase led to<br />
a winch to give greater power. If no kicking strap is fitted, power<br />
will be lost when sailing off-wind as the leech of the sail will twist<br />
forward, and the boat will roll when broad reaching or running. A<br />
tightened kicking strap will effectively stop this, by preventing the<br />
boom from rising and falling, which causes the sail to chafe on<br />
the shrouds and spreaders. Increased purchase on the kicking strap<br />
allows the mainsheet to be used for lateral control.<br />
Mainsheet traveller<br />
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Luff tension<br />
The luff of the mainsail should always be just tight enough for<br />
any horizontal wrinkles to be removed, but not so tight that<br />
a vertical crease forms near the mast. The luff tension affects<br />
the way the sail performs when it is eased,<br />
the point of maximum draught moves aft<br />
and when it is tightened it moves further<br />
forward. Ideally the point of maximum<br />
draught should be where the sail-maker<br />
intended it to be in moderate winds.<br />
In stronger winds you should increase<br />
the luff tension and in lighter airs you<br />
should reduce it. You can use the mainsail<br />
halyard, a cunningham hole and tackle near the clew, or a<br />
boom downhaul and sliding gooseneck to tension the sail of<br />
the luff.<br />
On many cruising boats<br />
a thin line, known as a<br />
leech line, is threaded<br />
down the leech of the<br />
mainsail or the jib.<br />
and curves to windward. Since you sometimes get leech flutter<br />
only in a reefed mainsail, in the upper part of the sail, you can<br />
fit a leech line with an adjustment point above each reef point,<br />
so that it can be tensioned as necessary to remove the flutter.<br />
Headsail sheet fairleads<br />
The position of the headsail sheet fairlead<br />
is crucial to the good set and performance<br />
of the headsail, and therefore it is<br />
important to have an adjustable headsail<br />
sheet fairlead sited on the track, so that<br />
the sheeting position can be altered to the<br />
different sizes of the headsail. The fairlead<br />
should be positioned so that when the sail (regardless of size),<br />
is sheeted in for a close-hauled course, it has the same curve<br />
across it at the foot as it does at the head. The leech of the<br />
sail should have an even curve, matching the curve on the<br />
leeward side of the mainsail. On most boats the leech of the<br />
overlapping headsail, when fully sheeted should be within<br />
15cm from the end of the spreader. If the fairlead is set to far<br />
aft, the foot of the sail will be over-tensioned while the leech<br />
will drop off to leeward, reducing the driving power in the top<br />
of the sail. On the other hand if the lead is to far forward, too<br />
much tension will be put on the leech, causing it to hook in,<br />
but not enough will be put on the foot. The sail will be too full<br />
and the boat will heel more.<br />
Headsail luff tension<br />
Clew outhaul<br />
The clew outhaul affects the amount and position of the camber<br />
in the sail. By tightening the outhaul you can pull the point of<br />
maximum draught further aft, and thus flatten the sail or you can<br />
ease the outhaul and move it forward, thus giving more fullness<br />
to the sail. Ideally, the outhaul should be tensioned just enough<br />
to prevent vertical creases appearing in the sail, but not so much<br />
that a horizontal crease is formed. The outhaul should be eased<br />
in light winds and tensioned in stronger winds.<br />
Battens<br />
Battens are used to support the curved leech of the mainsail<br />
and can greatly affect its shape. Those not designed to be full<br />
length should be tapered at the inner end so that when the<br />
sail is set no hard spot is formed at the inner end of the batten<br />
pocket. If such a spot occurs the batten is too thick and should<br />
be exchanged for a more tapered one. Full-length battens<br />
normally have some means by which the tension on them can<br />
be increased or reduced.<br />
Leech line<br />
On many cruising boats a thin line, known as a leech line, is<br />
threaded down the leech of the mainsail or the jib. It can be<br />
used to control any flutter or flap in the edge of the leech by<br />
increasing the tension upon it. However, care should be taken<br />
not to over-tension it to the point where the leech area distorts<br />
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Much the same rules apply to the headsail luff tension as to<br />
the mainsail. Normally on a cruising boat the halyard is the<br />
only control for adjusting headsail luff tension, although some<br />
boats which race have a cunningham hole and tackle fitted<br />
to give finer adjustment. Generally you will have to use the<br />
headsail halyard, taking care not to over-tension it in light airs,<br />
and tension it enough in heavy weather.<br />
Tell tales<br />
Every headsail in your sail wardrobe should be fitted with telltales,<br />
lengths of wool or ribbon about 30cm long, stitched<br />
through the sail and knotted on either side, so that 15cm lies on<br />
each side of the sail. Normally they should be positioned about<br />
15cm aft of the luff of the sail, with three or four of them down<br />
the length of the luff. By attaching tell-tales you will be able<br />
to check that your sheeting angle is correct and you will also<br />
have a useful steering aid. To check the sheeting angle, sail the<br />
boat on a close-hauled course and see if the tell-tales stream<br />
aft. If they do the angle is correct. If the top tell-tales flutter<br />
while those lower down, stream correctly, the lead is too far aft,<br />
and if the reverse occurs the lead is too far forward. Provided<br />
you have sheeting angle correct you can also use the tell-tales<br />
as a steering aid. If you are sailing windward with the sheet<br />
properly trimmed the tell-tales on the leeward side of the sail<br />
should stream aft evenly. Although those on the windward side<br />
of the sail can flutter, the leeward tell-tales must not be allowed<br />
to do so, or the sail will stall. Provided you watch the tell-tales<br />
carefully you should get the boat to pint windward.
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