After the wild weather of the past two weeks, it was something of a disappointment to start Day 1 of the ASR2024 with little to zero wind. Never-the-less the fleet motored out to the Start/Finish Line off Haligi Beach and drifted rather than sailed across the line. But there was the promise of wind in the gathering of clouds to the Northeast and early afternoon saw sails filled and some serious sailing underway.
The Puerto Galera Yacht Club’s All Souls Regattas are known for their diverse and eclectic fleets and this, the 20th Anniversary of the event, was no exception. Classic Cruisers, Performance Cruisers, Multihulls and sleek Racers dotted the waters of the Verde Island Passage and tussled for advantage under blue skies and steady breeze.
Fittingly, Royal Cargo’s Swan 65 ’Emocean’ led the Racing Class across the line, with PGYC veteran racer ‘Sandoway’ in close pursuit. “Talang Gala took 3rd place.
With two more days of racing to go, the provisional results for Day 1 were:
Racing Class: 1st Place ‘Emocean’/ 2nd Place ‘ Sandoway’ / 3rd Place “ Talang Gala
Performqnce Cruiser: Princess Arieta / 2nd Place ‘Neptunus’ / 3rd Place ‘S Brae’
Classic Cruiser: 1st Place ‘Columbus’ / 2nd Place ‘Cape North’ / 3rd Place ‘Shangri-La’
Multihull: 1st Place ‘Soniya’ / 2nd Place ‘Rising Sun ‘/ 3rd Place ‘Camille’
The Asia Tigers Trophy for Overall 1st Place was awarded to the Classic Cruiser and PGYC veteran ‘Columbus’.
Tomorrow’s racing on Saturday, November 02, promises to be much more lively with 15kt winds and the courses set for Verde island. For more information contact 09175205874 or email clubhouse@pgyc.org.
