“Recyclable Regatta” in Subic

Columbia Sportswear, best known for its line-up of high quality technical outdoor gear, apparel and footwear, is opening its summer festivities with a unique boating event featuring recycled materials.

Aptly called, “Columbia Recyclable Regatta”, this unique boat race is in line with the brand’s “Blue is the new green” campaign and aims to promote concern for the environment, a better understanding of recycling, and developing a love for the outdoors, while still keeping things fun. Different schools, organizations, and companies have been tapped to take part in this event to help create better awareness for the benefit of recycling in their respective areas.  The event also launches Columbia’s “recycling talks” for schools and organizations.

As this event is heavily focused on recycling, the main requirement for those participating in the recyclable regatta is for all boats to be made of at least 80% recycled materials. Participants are encouraged to tap into their inner “MacGyver” and find a creative way to transform recyclable materials into a fully functional watercraft for the regatta.

As this is a race, participants must then paddle their recycled water crafts over a 200-meter course on the by the seafront in Lighthouse Resort in Subic.  This match is open to teams of 2 either under the “mens” or “mixed” categories, of all ages and professions, so everyone is encouraged to join. Cash prizes and Columbia gift certificates await the winners.

The Columbia Recyclable Regatta will be held on May 13 and May 19, with the first leg at the Lighthouse Resort, Subic Bay Freeport Zone and the second at Cebu City.

Registration fee is P2,500 inclusive of rash guard.  Also in line with the Columbia Recyclable Regatta is the brand’s exciting new line-up of “hybrid footwear”, that can be used both for land and water activities.  Accompanying the launch is a series of water events starting with the Columbia Recyclable Regatta.