Sail Sangihe 2014 - Events in Philippines

In August/September 2014, the Holiday Oceanview Marina on Samal Island near Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines acted as host for the third year for the Philippine to Indonesia Yacht Rally, this year dubbed Sail Sangihe, along with the Indonesian counterpart, ASWINDO, an Indo non-profit organization promoting yacht tourism, About 18 boats came from many areas to join this rally. On top of our usual busy social activities in the marina, like weekly potluck BBQ, game nights, cinema nights, …the Holiday Oceanview Marina management treated us with many events and services. This year, as last, they offered 2 weeks free berthing, complimentary extra provisioning trips with their van, and complimentary bus to rally festivities, like a field trip to Eden Nature Park, Vikings Restaurant, and the Kadayawan Festival, a Crazy Game Day, and BBQ buffet Dinner. The yachties organized 2 nautical flea markets and conference sessions about Indonesia and Philippines. They hosted a great Kick-off party for the rally, after the Briefing session given by Dr. Aji Sularso , President of the ASWINDO association. The evening featured a copious buffet, colorful cultural dance performances, presentation of souvenir sacks, and beautiful commemorative plaques for each boat. Kick-Off day looked pretty calm in the marina, because you can't film when you are throwing lines to cast off. But Jackie did manage a little jig for the Kick Off chase boat as we sailed by for our photo. We would like to thank the Bangayan family, owners of Oceanview, and Kjartan, manager, and Cheene, office gal, and all the rally participants. We also thank Dr. Aji Sularso of ASWINDO assoc. as Indonesian Liason, and Indonesian Sponsor for the Rally participants.