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Sailors' Lair - Marina and Slipway in Davao


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Marina

A “marina” is a partially enclosed body of water that has docks, moorings and facilities for boats. When you go around Davao or Samal and ask where the marina is, majority will give you either a blank stare or direct you to The Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority (abbreviated as MARINA). Or, they will direct you to an area on land where boats are stored (dry-docked). I can see where the confusion comes from. There are no proper marinas in the Gulf of Davao.

Currently, HOLIDAY OCEANVIEW MARINA is constructing the first and only marina located in the northernmost tip of Samal Island (7°11.94N, 125°42.74E), the Philippines premier location for sailing and cruising. The facility has a capacity of 102 yachts ranging from 9.76 meters to 20 meters long. Once finished, it will be complete with water and power connections, showers, laundry area, a pump-out station and a small slipway for the hauling and launching of smaller yachts. The plan also includes a one-stop check-in and check-out facility with port and immigration officials within the marina. Target finished date will be in 2009.

In the boating world, nothing stands still. Holiday Oceanview, with the support from SailSamal and together with your opinions and suggestions will be – developing ideas, testing concepts, consulting on specific projects or problems favorable to the sailing community. With this open attitude, it would clear the path for SailSamal to develop the interest and to provide information about sailing and cruising in this region.

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Slipway and Boatyard

The first and only slipway in the Davao gulf is situated right beside the Davao-Samal ferry terminal at 7°07.25N, 125°40.36E.

2 carts when joined together measure approximately 18 feet wide and 60 feet long. They sit on the tracks and are pulled out by a winching system capable of up to 250 tons. Flat bottomed vessels, catamarans and trimarans can avail of these carts and get hauled out of the water for maintenance work. For single-keeled sailboats, a trailer is available and will use the cemented slipway beside the tracks for haul-outs. Secured in your own cradle, the sailboat may be transported to an area for storage or maintenance work.

There is security personnel in the site 24/7. Should you choose to live onboard your own yacht while in the boatyard, the bus terminal is just right behind the boatyard for easy access around the island. The Samal-Davao ferry is a stone throw away for trips to Davao mainland, and lastly, Camp Holiday campgrounds is just right across for happy hour, meals and relaxation.

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As this is the only slipway in the Gulf, early bookings are necessary and may have to be in a waiting list. The ferries will take priority and currently, the boatyard is still under construction. Check in regularly and I will post any updated news on the boatyard here.

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