Balangay Sailing Club

The Balangay Sailing Club proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to our Head Coach and Co-Founder, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 "𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐳" 𝐑𝐮𝐢𝐳, on successfully completing the World Sailing Technical Coaching Courses. This outstanding achievement reflects his unwavering commitment to continuous learning and excellence as sailing coach. By meeting the rigorous international standards of World Sailing, Coach Parz has further strengthened his expertise in effective coaching, athlete development, race management, safety, and practical on-water instruction.

The comprehensive training equipped participants with advanced coaching competencies, including coaching principles, race training program design, sailor welfare, coach boat handling, race strategy, tactics, and structured learning methodologies. Successfully accomplishing these internationally recognized courses marks a significant milestone in Coach Parz's professional journey and reinforces his dedication to delivering high-quality coaching while promoting a safe, progressive, and athlete-centered sailing environment.

As our Head Coach and one of the visionaries behind the Balangay Sailing Club, Coach Parz continues to lead by example through his passion, leadership, and pursuit of excellence. His achievement is a source of pride for our entire club and reflects our shared commitment to advancing the sport of sailing.

Congratulations once again, Sir Parz! May this well-deserved achievement inspire even greater success as you continue to lead, mentor, and strengthen the sailing community. Fair winds and following seas! ⛵

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰.” — Phil Jackson

Every successful voyage is built on teamwork, and each of you has been an important part of the Balangay Sailing Club. To our newly recognized MAUGMAD Class members of the Balangay Sailing Club at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology – Maritime Academy, thank you for your dedication, camaraderie, and unwavering support for the club.

As you set sail toward new horizons, may the lessons, values, and memories you gained through the club continue to guide your journey. Today, we proudly recognize your achievements and celebrate this significant milestone. No matter where life takes you, you will always remain a valued and cherished member of the Balangay Sailing Club family.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

With pride and gratitude,
Your Balangay Sailing Club Family

”𝐀 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫." — John A. Shedd

Like a ship built to venture beyond the harbor, you have embraced every challenge with courage, purpose, and leadership. To our Balangay Sailing Club officers of Saint Joseph Institute of Technology – Maritime Academy, thank you for your unwavering dedication and invaluable service to our club. Your commitment has inspired those who sailed alongside you, and the legacy you've built will continue to guide future BSC leaders. As you embark on your next voyage, may fair winds and following seas lead you toward greater success.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

With pride and gratitude,
Your Balangay Sailing Club Family.

𝐀 𝐕𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

The Balangay Sailing Club celebrated its 7th Anniversary at Gumamela Beach through a meaningful gathering that featured the formal acceptance of First Year Cadets, the turnover of leadership, and the First Year Regatta. Guided by the theme, “A Voyage of Heritage and Growth,” the event underscored the club’s commitment to developing future sailors while keeping the traditions of Philippine sailing alive.

Among the highlights of the celebration were the induction of First Year Cadets into the club and the turnover ceremony, marking a new chapter of leadership with D/C Clarence Bajala assuming the position of Skipper and D/C Angelus Ortega as Vice Skipper. The occasion also served as an opportunity to recognize and honor the outgoing officers and members for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the club.

The celebration concluded with the First Year Regatta, where cadets demonstrated teamwork, discipline, and sailing skills. More than a competition, the activity reflected the club’s enduring mission of reviving the lost sailing culture, ensuring that the knowledge, traditions, and spirit of sailing continue to be passed on to future generations.

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

The 2nd Balangay Festival Regatta 2026, held in Brgy. Masao, Butuan City, became a successful three-day celebration of culture, unity, and maritime heritage. The event gathered maritime cadets, sailors, local officials, and residents in honoring Butuan as the Home of the Balangays.

Present during the celebration were representatives from the City Government of Butuan, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Philippine Sailing Association, Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, the Balangay Sailing and Watersports Association, the Butuan City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, Matufarm, together with coaches, trainers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors who joined the meaningful event.

On the first day, maritime cadets from the Saint Joseph Institute of Technology sailed from Cubi-Cubi, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte to Brgy. Masao, Butuan City for the opening of the festival. During the first day celebration, the Sailors Symphony Ensemble Club also performed and entertained the crowd during the program.

The second day featured the Regatta Racing Competition for both Cadet and Open Divisions. Participants demonstrated teamwork, discipline, and sailing skills as spectators watched the races along the shores of Masao Bay.

The festival concluded on the third day with the awarding ceremony and free sailing activities, highlighting the importance of preserving Butuan’s maritime culture and strengthening unity within the community.

A day well spent. ❤⛵