Paraw. Outrigger Sailing In The Philippines.


The Paraw Regatta is a race among native outriggers in the straits between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island. It is called Paraw in the llongo vernacular. the Regatta is an activity every summer, usually held on the third Sunday of February.

Photo from The Iloilo Sailng Club.

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