Showcasing Zamboanga Peninsula’s unique charm: The ZamPen Open Water Swim Circuit
Zamboanga Peninsula is one of the places in the Philippines where you’ll find a perfect mix of the old and new, the classic and the modern. So-called because of the many traditional flowers aligned on its roadsides, ZamPen is an interesting and colorful visual spectacle of culture, history, nature, and people.
It may be Mindanao’s smallest region but it is packed with attractions, activities, and places to discover. Going around the region, you’ll find a unique blend of Spanish, Western, and indigenous architecture. You won’t run out of exciting adventures in ZamPen.
So, it is no wonder that the region has been chosen as the venue for the Open Water Swim Circuit set to happen starting February 12.
Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism – Region IX, with support from the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the event will gather open water swimmers in four different venues across the region.
The competition has seven major objectives:
- To promote the human-and-nature connection
- To promote aquasports tourism under Zamboanga Peninsula Region’s Ecotourism Product Portfolio
- To re-introduce the region’s existing products
- To highlight Region 9’s Community-based Sustainable Tourism
- To educate the participants about the value of habitat conservation and management
- To encourage Indigenous Community members to join the competition so potential Open Water swimmers can be identified
Aquasports and Tourism
A breathtaking feature of the Open Water Swim Circuit is its concept of moving the activity from one ZamPen location to another, allowing participants to enjoy the expansive sceneries and places of the region.
On February 12, participants will gather at Onse Islas (11 Islands) in the City of Flowers, Zamboanga City. After a month, the second leg of the competition will be held at Buluan Island in Zamboanga Sibugay on March 19.
The Open Water Swim Circuit will move to Lake Maragang in Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur on April 16, and on May 14, participants will head off to beautiful Dakak Resort in Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte.
For every leg of the activity, there will be two or three distances – ranging from 1.5KM to 5KM – that participants can register for.
Admission Fee and Inclusions
For those who want to join the Open Water Swim Circuit, the registration/admission fee is PhP1,200 per person. This includes a swim safety kit, swim cap, swim buoy, towel, finisher shirt and medal, loot bag, and meals and snacks.
A special award will be given to participants who complete all four legs of the competition. The titles at stake are:
- Goddess Magwayen of ZamPen OWSC (Goddess of Water)
- God Agwe of ZamPen OWSC (God of Water)
Trophies will be handed out and the God and Goddess will each be given a t-shirt as well.
Visit ZamPen
If you haven’t been to the Zamboanga Peninsula, this is your chance to experience its colorful mix of old and new culture and breathtaking views. You’ll get to tour around the region while enjoying an exciting open water adventure.
For more information about the ZamPen Open Water Swim Circuit, get in touch with Tin Majadillas and Erika at 09053162845. You can also inquire via email at tin.majadillas@gmail.
The Zamboanga Peninsula Open Water Swim Circuit is a project of the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, Zamboanga Open Water Swimming Club, Inc, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Support is also provided by the Local Government Units (LGU) of the City Government of Zamboanga, the Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay, the Municipality of Tigbao Zamboanga del Sur, and the City Government of Dapitan Zamboanga del Norte.
See you in Zamboanga!
ADVT.
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