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Taal Lake Yacht Club - Batangas, Philippines

Wind Conditions: Excellent
Water Conditions: Excellent
Launch facilities: Excellent
Beach conditions: Fair
Traffic conditions: Good
Safety: Excellent

Charges: $2 entry

About the place:
Home of the Philippine Hobie Fleet About 15-20 permanent resident Hobies, Mostly 16s 5 boats for rent, all in good condition. Rentals are $60 for the whole day. Rescue boat on permanent standby. Regular racing (2-3 races/day)1st Sunday of every Month Major regattas are 1st week in feb (Nationals), 1st week March(Taal Marine Sports Festival) Cross (not onshore or offshore)wind avg. 10 kts makes for ideal sail training because it's a reach out and a reach back. Wind direction also makes ideal spectator racing (so the family on shore doesn't get thoroughly bored)because windward leewards are up and down the 200 yard lake frontage with a spectacular view of Taal Volcano

Submitted by: Peter Capotosto <sailphi@i-manila.com.ph>
Manila, Philippines - Wednesday, March 05, 1997 at 07:04:58 (PST)

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