BPI hosts 2022 Busuanga Cup
THE Bank of the Philippine Islands, through its Asset Management and Trust Corp., teams up with the Philippine Inter-Island Sailing Foundation (Phinsaf) to present this year’s edition of the Busuanga Cup, one of the country’s top and most exciting sailing tournaments, from February 17 to 22.
Now on its sixth edition, it includes the 135-nautical mile Nasugbu coast to Busuanga race as well as the Doni Altura Memorial Cup in Busuanga and the Linapacan Rally around the Calamian Island Group.
The interclub competition will be exciting, as boats from the yacht clubs of Puerto Galera, Punta Fuego, Manila, Subic Bay and the Lighthouse Marina Resort-based Subic Sailing are joining the fray.
There are no foreign entries due to Covid travel restrictions, but an international fleet is expected to take part in 2023.
“The Philippines is an undiscovered paradise for sailing, as it is an environment-friendly sport and is safe even during a pandemic. With thousands of beautiful islands, friendly people, moderate wind and seas, sailing has the potential to put the archipelago on the map as the world’s best,” says Phinsaf Director Monchu Garcia.
The event fires off from Club Punta Fuego on February 17, taking an overnight race to Black Island at northwest Busuanga. Boats will anchor at Marina del Sol Yacht Club in Busuanga Bay with additional races the next day around the picturesque islands.
An open-air awarding takes place at Marina del Sol Resort where the Doni Altura Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the overall Racing Class winner as well as trophies and prizes to the class winners.