'It's an honor to be part of the regatta': A Filipino sails with pride in Australian yacht racing

Cornelio Olis, isa sa mga tatlong Filipino na kabilang sa Ant-podes team, isang grupo ng mga manlalayag na kabilang sa mga nakipagpaligsahan sa Yacht Race o Regatta. Credit: JAMES C. PACKER

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In Australia, outdoor and water activities such as Regatta or yacht races are commonly enjoyed. And on one of those yachts, a Filipino shared his experience participating in the race while proudly waving the flag of the Philippines.

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Three of the 18 members of the Antipodes team that competed in the 2023 Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race are Filipinos.
Cornelio Olis from Zambales, Roger Segovia from Olongapo, and Angel Balladares II from Batangas, Philippines are among the sailors on the Antipodes team.
One in five Australians, or 20% of the population of New South Wales, owns or has access to a boat or yacht.

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'It's an honor to be part of the regatta': A Filipino sails with pride in Australian yacht racing

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In Australia, outdoor and water activities such as Regatta or yacht races are commonly enjoyed. And on one of those yachts, a Filipino shared his experience participating in the race while proudly waving the flag of the Philippines.

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