Jetski Competition highlights Wow! Villa Beach

By Wein P. Gadian

One of the highlights in the recently concluded “Wow! Villa Beach” celebration was the Jetski Competition organized by the Iloilo Watersports Association.

Thousands of spectators lined up the shores of Villa Beach last May 29 braving the scorching heat of the sun just to witness the fun and excitement of the famous watersport.

The following participants came out winners: In the 800 cc and below category—Paul Escona, 1st Place; Mike Arimas, 2nd place; and Stanley Solis, 3rd place. Escona and Arimas, who both came from Bacolod, used Seadoo Jetski 800 while Solis was in Kawasaki 900.

In the Open Class 1000 cc and above category, the winners were: 1st Place - Cedric Loring in Kawasaki 1500; 2nd Place - Daniel Atayde in Honda Aqua 1200; 3rd Place - Gerard Mora in a Yamaha 1100.

Another attraction was the Bangkathon or the Power Banca Race where the Wave Blaster Team became the first placer. The Seaboard Team came in second while the Petros Team bagged the third place.

The first ever “Wow Villa Beach” celebration was organized by the Santo Niño Sur Hotels and Restaurant Association in their quest to revive Villa Beach. Games and watersports, beach volleyball and football, tradefairs and fireworks display were part of the weeklong activities which started May 22 and ended May 29. There were also garden shows, porma balas and many more.