Subic | 2018 Commodore's Cup Regatta

 

The 2018 Commodore’s Cup Regatta Commemorates Our Maritime Heritage in Subic Bay

The Commodore’s Cup Regatta (CCR) has been attracting hundreds of top-notch sailors from all over the globe as they converge in the premier yacht racing destination of the Philippines, Subic Bay. This event is organized by the Subic Sailing Club headed by Mr. Jun Avecilla, Chairman of the organizing committee.

It is one of the most anticipated races in Subic Bay. The event will be on April 3-7, 2018 at the Lighthouse Marina Resort. It comes after Hong Kong’s famous Rolex China Sea Race which finishes in Subic every even year and the San Fernando Race that finishes in San Fernando, La Union every odd year. The CCR is part of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix Circuit which starts at Phuket, Thailand and ends at Koh Samui, Thailand. It is composed of 13 events, with over 300 skippers & yachts, with a total of 85 Inshore & 3 Offshore Races, across 7 Countries (Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia).

On its 11th year, the Commodore’s Cup Regatta (CCR) celebrates the development of sailing in the Philippines by honoring our rich Maritime Heritage. A maritime forum with several speakers were invited to share their knowledge and expertise in preserving our maritime heritage culture.“Sailing is in our DNA, we are a maritime Nation!” said Art Valdes, Expedition leader of the Balangay, an 800-year-old wooden boat that was excavated in the Southern part of the Philippines. This proves that early Filipinos were people of the sea, living in coastal villages or near rivers. Boats were linked to many aspects of Filipino life such as fishing, trade, warfare, travel, communication, and dwelling.

The Balangay will be docked in Subic Bay on April 4-7 and provide a rare opportunity for visitors to experience history and heritage onboard the three majestic Balangay replicas.

The CCR aims to raise the standards of sailing in the country by providing a platform for great competitive yacht racing. "We believe that Filipinos can be the best in the world when it comes to sailing. This event will show just that. We have several divisions in this regatta, from the small dinghy boats for kids to large cruising boats to hi-performance racing boats.” said Zed Avecilla, Executive Director of the Subic Sailing Club.

On April 2-3, several young sailors will be competing in the Commodore’s Cup Dinghy Regatta to show their skills on the water. A total of fifthteen (15) participants for the Optimists and six (6) participants for the Filipino-made streakers. These boats will be available for visitors to try throughout the event at the Sail Village provided by the Subic Sailing Club. Most of the top Filipino sailors started their training on these dinghy boats and we hope that the CCR will continue to inspire more people to try out boating.

Catch also the intense racing action from the six (6) new FAREAST 28R boats that forms the new One-Design division for this regatta. Different teams around the world will participate to measure up against each other and see who is the best in this class. The one-design class is the ultimate test of sailing skills.

The Commodore’s Cup Regatta hopes to spread the love of boating to the Filipinos and breed a new generation of Filipino sailors that will give pride to our country and give honor to the countless Filipino seafarers around the world as we continue our legacy as a maritime nation!

 


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