8th Commodores’ Cup Regatta set

The Saturday Afternoon Gentlemen Sailing (SAGS) Club will stage the eighth Commodores’ Cup Regatta from April 7 to 9, the Philippine Sailing Association (PSA) announced the other day.

PSA vice chairman Jun Avecilla said Hong Kong’s defending IRC Racing champion Jelik of Frank Pong and IRC Cruiser B winner Selma skippered by Ricky Sandoval are expected to compete in the two-day sailing event held in cooperation with The Lighthouse Marina Resort and Philippine Sailing Association (PSA).

However, IRC Cruiser A winner Red Kite II skippered by Anthony Root won’t be around this time.

The inshore races have the blessing of Asian Yachting Grand Prix and will be supported by The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Watercraft Ventures, Inc., Standard Insurance and the Department of Tourism.

This year, the race from Hong Kong will finish in San Fernando, La Union (480 nautical miles).

Avecilla said the Commodore’s

The organizing PSA is looking forward for another exciting race.

Cup will have several races of different kinds – the Optimists, Flying 15, 420s and Streakers.

“Blessed with one of the best race management teams in Asia, safe marina facilities and the wide expanse of Subic Bay, the Commodore’s Cup Regatta makes for an exceptional racing experience and it also renowned for good close racing on spectacular Subic Bay and hard partying back onshore,” said Avecilla.

He said this year marks the expansion of the PSA sailing program in Subic Bay which is spearheaded by Judes Echauz, PSA chairman while PSA Coach Medy Fidel will be the head of the expansion training this summer.

Filipinos have always been considered as one of the best sailors in the world, in fact, Pong’s crews are mostly Filipinos coming from Cebu, Bacolod and Manila. They have been sailing and competing for more than 20 years.