11th Philippine Hobie Challenge- Preliminary Notice of Race

by Philippine Inter-Island Sailing Foundation on 16 Aug 2010 For the last 10 years there's been a Philippine Hobie Challenge - a Raid style vent going from beach to beach, lapping up some phenomenal sailing and some even more awe-inspiring archipelago scenery. This is when the serious sailors get down and dirty in the sand and go island-hopping all over the 'pines. A different route every year, but this time (Jerry Rollin must be feeling the years creeping up on him) no camping unless you really want to - all the stops are at resorts. Maybe not 6-star resorts, but that's not the point.

If you haven't done a Philippine Hobie Challenge, you've missed out. Read the PNOR, mark the dates in the diary, and sign up. Note: those Entry Fees cover absolutely EVERYTHING. All you have to do is get to Manila with some sunblock and your boardies.

And now they've added a keelboat Challenge Rally as well - it's just going to get bigger and better...


Philippine Inter-Island Sailing Foundation (PHINSAF)
11th Philippine Hobie Challenge

Preliminary Notice of Race
Saturday 12 to Saturday 19 February 2011
Route: Start Sariaya Beach, Lucena, Batangas
Sta Cruz, Marinduque
Bellaroca Island, Marinduque
Romblon Island
Sibuyan Island
Finish Boracay Island

The direct line route is 180nm. If suitable wind conditions exist at the time leg distances may be extended.

The Notice of Race and Entry Forms will be published on the event website by August 2010.
Website: http://philippineislandsailing.org

Hobie 16s will be available for charter for the event at a cost of US$1,000

The Entry Fee will be US$2,000 per boat which includes all food and drink (including alcoholic drinks), transportation from Manila to the event and back to Manila, and accommodation at the start and finish of the event (3 nights) Competitors can either bring tents, for which there will be no camping charge, or can opt to stay in basic resort accommodation for the 4 nights of the event at their own cost. The fee for a third crew member will be US$950

Challenge Rally:
The Philippine Hobie Challenge will be accompanied by a rally for cruising keelboats, ocean multi-hulls and powerboats. A separate notice will be published

Please address all enquires and expressions of interest to: Leila Curato, Synergy Marine Services – advantage@skybroadband.com.ph - (632) 828 8727
Or to: sailing@philippineislandsailing.org