'It's an honor to be part of the regatta': A Filipino sails with pride in Australian yacht racing

In Australia, outdoor and water activities such as Regatta or yacht races are commonly enjoyed. And on one of those yachts, a Filipino shared his experience participating in the race while proudly waving the flag of the Philippines.

Cornelio Olis, isa sa mga tatlong Filipino na kabilang sa Ant-podes team, isang grupo ng mga manlalayag na kabilang sa mga nakipagpaligsahan sa Yacht Race o Regatta. Credit: JAMES C. PACKER

Key Points

• Three of the 18 members of the Antipodes team that competed in the 2023 Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race are Filipinos.
• Cornelio Olis from Zambales, Roger Segovia from Olongapo, and Angel Balladares II from Batangas, Philippines are among the sailors on the Antipodes team.
• One in five Australians, or 20% of the population of New South Wales, owns or has access to a boat or yacht.