Event· Mindoro (Puerto Galera)· Philippines

Puerto Galera Easter Regatta

13° 30.3′ N · 120° 57.2′ E

The longest-running yachting event in the Philippines, sailed continuously since 1991: three days of pursuit racing from Muelle Bay into the Verde Island Passage over Easter weekend, open to monohulls, multihulls and visiting cruisers.

Practical

Position: OSM Muelle Bay (race HQ at PGYC). First held in 1991 (PGYC). 2026 edition 3-5 April 2026 (PGYC events). 2025 Notice of Race (18-20 April 2025): pursuit format (slowest boat starts first) on the PY handicap system, first start not before 10am, racing in the Verde Island Passage; classes PY Cruiser/Racer (IRC boats get IRC-corrected times), PY Cruiser, PY Cruising Multihulls, PY Sports Boats incl. beach cats; entry PHP 7,500 per boat incl. two awards-dinner tickets, 10% early-bird discount. Berthing: PGYC moorings are frequently full - competitors should plan to anchor at the Boquete Sandbar or Dalaruan Bay anchorages; limited moorings first paid, first served, with mooring fees waived for competitors over the regatta days. Contact clubhouse@pgyc.org, +63 917 520-5874.

Best for

Racing or spectating with the Philippine fleet

Season

Easter weekend (Mar/Apr)