From The Editor’s Desk

Welcome to the home of the active boating and water sports lifestyle in the Philippines. Our aim is to provide all of the boating and water sports news and information, from each of the 7107 islands that make up the Philippine archipelago.

Every issue will feature an Active Boating And Watersports destination, plus stories and articles that introduce the lifestyle and activities that make the Philippines the most exciting aquatic sports travel destination in Equator Asia.

From our first front cover you can see that “Active” is the name of our game. This is a magazine for people who want to know where, when and how to get involved with boating and water sports throughout the Philippines.

Our aim is to cover ALL boating and water sports activities during the coming years: under water, on the water and sometimes above the water.

We chose September to launch Active Boating And Watersports Philippines because this month marks the beginning of the high season. As the amihan spreads its influence across the islands, the drier weather encourages more people to take to the water. This magazine provides the information you need to discover the Philippines from the perspective of the water.

In this issue our featured destination is Subic Bay – one of the most complete boating water sports destinations, with virtually everything available except for surfing and white water rafting. Our lead scuba diving story comes from Verde Island – the center of the center of marine biodiversity, at the apex of the famed Coral Triangle.

Corporate social responsibility plays a significant role in developing sports opportunities in the 21st century and we introduce a Philippine sailing school that has taken the dreams of some of the nation’s underprivileged youth and turned them into medal winning achievements.

If this issue is not active enough for you then please drop us a line and tell us where you think the action is better.