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Manila Bulletin devider Sports devider Bigger, better NUSTAR Regatta slated

Bigger, better NUSTAR Regatta slated

Published Jul 29, 2026 04:39 pm

At A Glance

  • CEBU CITY – NUSTAR Resort brings together athletes and enthusiasts for the second edition of the Dragon Boat Regatta from Sept. 18 to 20.
NUSTAR executives together with representatives from the Cebu City Government, Department of Tourism Region VII (DOT VII), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF), and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) during the NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta 2026 press conference held on July 29, 2026, at the NUSTAR Ballroom.
NUSTAR executives together with representatives from the Cebu City Government, Department of Tourism Region VII (DOT VII), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF), and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) during the NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta 2026 press conference held on July 29, 2026, at the NUSTAR Ballroom.

CEBU CITY – NUSTAR Resort brings together athletes and enthusiasts for the second edition of the Dragon Boat Regatta from Sept. 18 to 20.

With the towering NUSTAR Hotel and the expansive resort complex serving as a backdrop for the already majestic view of the coastline, excitement builds for the competition that is expected to welcome more than a thousand paddlers from different teams.

The competition will feature seven racing categories: Premier Open Standard Boat DB22, Premier Mixed Standard Boat DB22, Premier Women Small Boat DB12, Premier Open Small Boat Corporate DB12, Senior-A Open Small Boat DB12, 24U Open Small Boat DB12, and Para-Dragon 1 Open Small Boat DB12.  

With the support of the local government of Cebu City, the Department of Tourism, the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF), and Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc., this year promises to be bigger and better.

“Last year’s inaugural regatta was more than a sporting event. It was a celebration of teamwork, diversity, and community,” said Sean Knights, Chief Operating Officer of NUSTAR Resort Cebu.

Beyond the competition, the regatta forms part of NUSTAR’s broader vision of supporting Cebu’s position as a destination for major sporting events. By drawing athletes and visitors to the city, the event also creates opportunities for tourism, local businesses, community engagement, and long-term partnerships. 

“This is a monumental event not just for NUSTAR, as the integrator of the private sector and national and local government units and agencies, but also for Cebu, as we continue to aspire to be a premier and iconic sports tourism destination,” said Katrina Mae de Jesus, Vice President for Business Development of NUSTAR Resort Cebu. 

The regular registration rate is P2,000 per participant for domestic teams and $50 per participant for international clubs. 

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