Rockstars and Racer Chasers abound the 14th President's Cup Regatta in Subic Bay last week (18-21 April 06). All the attention went to Centenial and Karakoa on the final day when both boats, tied at four all, had no choice but to engage each other on the water...and ENGAGE they did! (pictured above are Karakoa far left, Drumstick and Madrake both from Hong Kong)Being a crew of one of the top boats in the IRC division gave me a chance to be at ringside of one of the most spectacular tacking duels in all of the 14 years of the President's Cup. The whole fleet literaly came to a halt to watch us battle it out to the finish. Our skipper Olympic Silver Medalist Steve Benjamin and Centenial's Jamie Wilmot gave everyone an absolutely fantastic final day's race that will surely have a place in this regatta's history books.
It was indeed my priveledge to be on Karakoa. Big thank you to owner Ray Ordovesa for the opportunity. I look forward to see these guys in action again on the water. Check out cool pics and more stories here.
Karakoa on a downwind run with Centenial keeping its pace at the back...not leeting us get away to far to maintain its handicap lead.
Thanks to Avery Avecilla Datol for the officail pics of the 14th President's Cup Regatta. For more awesome action shots, visit this site.
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