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Svevo · Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Location:

hi, heard a lot about pirates in philippine waters. how safe is private boating to be considered around cebu and neighbouring islands??
svevo

Alan Stepney · Centurion Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 853 Location:

Around the Visayas and Luzon, it would be VERY unusual to have any such problems. I have friends who sail those waters regularly.

However, the Sulu archipeligo, off hte S W coast of Mindanao, and southern Palawan might not be a good idea.

However, many do sail there too without problems.
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Svevo · Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 3 Location:

thanks - i hoped so! any indication/web-addresses of private boatowner association/yacht clubs or similar on cebu? validity of (italian) boating licence (up to 12 sml) in philippine waters?
svevo

Alan Stepney · Centurion Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 853 Location:

There are several boat related companies that do NOT have any Internet site, but for those that do, the following are good ones to start with.

http://www.sailing.org.ph/

http://www.pinoyboatservices.com/

I have been told that the latter are very helpful people.

In Cebu, the main yacht club is, I belive, rather expensive, but there are cheaper alternatives.

As for licences, WHAT? In the Philippines?

There are a few rules and reguations, but most of those tend to be ignored.
A lot depends upon the lenght of your stay there.

Generally though, nothing too onerous.

As an aside, a pal of mine has a 47ft ketch that I can have the use of when I am there. Should be fun.
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