SSL Team PHI – By Sailors for Sailors

THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP... IN SAILING

SEA Games | 15-18 December 2025 | Chonburi, Thailand

ASIAN QUALIFIERS | 20-22 December 2025 | Chonburi, Thailand

FINALS | 15 NOV - 13 DEC 2026 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Race 1

11:00

20 December 2025

THAILAND

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PHI

MYA

KOR

VIE

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Race 2

12:30

20 December 2025

THAILAND

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PHI

MYA

KOR

VIE

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Race 3

14:00

21 December 2025

THAILAND

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PHI

MYA

KOR

VIE

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Race 4

15:30

21 December 2025

THAILAND

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PHI

MYA

KOR

VIE

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Race 5

11:00

22 December 2025

THAILAND

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PHI

MYA

KOR

VIE

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ASIAN QUALIFIERS

Race 6

12:30

22 December 2025

THAILAND

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PHI

MYA

KOR

VIE

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CENTENNIAL SAILING TEAM

By The Wind We Rise

The Philippine National Sailing Team, under the governance of the Philippine Sailing Association (PSA) and the supervision of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), proudly upholds the nation’s rich maritime heritage. Since its establishment in 1964, the PSA has led the development of sailing in the Philippines—identifying and nurturing young athletes, and transforming them into world-class competitors who embody the spirit and resilience of the “Pearl of the Orient Seas.”

Over the years, the team has made significant strides in both regional and international arenas, earning recognition from the global sailing community. Among its notable achievements are five medals (three gold, one silver, and one bronze) at the 2019 SEA Games hosted by the Philippines; an all-Filipino crew led by veteran sailor Ernesto “Judes” Echauz claiming line honours at the 2023 Rolex China Sea Race; and a silver medal finish at the FE28R World Championships.

These milestones exemplify the precision, teamwork, and dedication that define the Philippine National Sailing Team across multiple classes, including Optimist, ILCA/Laser, 420, 470, Hobie, and keelboats. Strengthened by years of experience navigating the Philippines’ diverse wind and sea conditions, and supported by leading clubs such as Subic Sailing, Taal Lake Yacht Club, and Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Albay Yacht Club, as well as the steadfast sponsorhip of Standard Insurance—the team continues to elevate Philippine sailing to international prominence.

Anchored by national pride and inspired by the country’s seafaring legacy, the team seeks to inspire future generations to embrace sailing as a pursuit of discipline, adventure, and excellence. As they prepare for the SSL Gold Cup, the Philippine National Sailing Team stands ready to represent the nation with pride, proving that Filipino skill, teamwork, and determination can shine brightly on the world stage.

Statistics

THE COUNTRY

150 dinghy sailors and 400 keelboat sailors
8 Yacht Clubs
4 Sailing schools
10 FE28R one design keelboat
36,289 km coastline

ACHIEVEMENTS

2 World Championship silver medal
4 South East Asian Games gold medals
6 South East Asian Games silver medals
2 Line Honour Hong Kong to Subic Race

SSL RANKING

SSL best ranked woman:
SSL best ranked man:
SSL nations ranking:

MAIN EVENTS

FE28R International Regatta - 10 Boats of FE28R / 7 International Country
PSA National Championsip - 20 Optimist Boat / 15 ILCA's Boat / 5 420 Boats / 4 470 Boats / 2 Hobie Cut

2019

The Philippine Yachting Association (PYA) sent the country’s first national sailing team to the 1973 SEAP Games in Singapore, later becoming the Philippine Sailing Association (PSA), and the Philippines stood out with its best-ever SEA Games sailing performance at the 2019 Subic Bay, winning 3 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze.

THE CAPTAIN

RIDGELY BALLADARES

Ridgely Balladares is one of the Philippines’ top sailors and a highly respected coach. He contributed 2 gold medals at the 2019 SEA Games, won silver at the FE28R World Championship, and claimed victory at the DBS Marina Bay Cup. He also skippered the Centennial boats to line honours twice in the Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to the Philippines. As Head Coach of the Philippine Sailing Team, he continues to mentor the next generation of sailors while maintaining an impressive record of international and regional sailing excellence.

THE LEADERS

ERNESTO JUDES ECHAUZ

Ernesto “Judes” Echauz has been a key driver of sailing in the Philippines, dedicating years to supporting the sport and developing young talent. As principal sponsor of the Philippine Sailing Team, he has provided vital resources, including FE28R boats, Optimists, ILCAs, and coach boats, enabling athletes to train and compete at the highest levels. His leadership has also brought international recognition, highlighted by the successful hosting of the FE28R International Regatta. Beyond competition, Echauz promotes sailing as a sport that fosters discipline, teamwork, and character, inspiring a new generation of Filipino sailors and strengthening the nation’s presence in global sailing.

MARTIN TANCO

President of the Philippine Sailing Association, drives the growth of sailing in the Philippines by fostering talent from grassroots to elite levels, championing inclusivity and world-class training, and supporting Ernesto “Judes” Echauz in advancing Filipino sailors on both national and international stages.

JERRY ROLLINS

A board Trustee of the Philippine Sailing Association and International Race Officer, plays a vital role in advancing sailing in the Philippines. He supports PSA programs, provides expertise in race management, and promotes the growth of keelboat sailing, helping develop both competitive and recreational sailing communities nationwide.

THE YOUTH FACTOR

Team Philippines enters the SSL Gold Cup with a bold mix of experience and youthful energy. Forged by island winds and teamwork, they embody resilience, passion, and national pride. Blending tactical skill and determination, the crew sails to prove that Filipino talent can rival the world’s best. With every race, they bring tropical intensity, unity, and the promise of a new rising force in international sailing.

Confirmed Athletes

RIDGELY RES MAGSANAY BALLADA

Helm | 10

JOEL MONDOY MEJARIT

Bowman | 1

WHOK BERONGOY DIMAPILIS

Mid Bow | 2

BERNARD ELLE FLOREN

Pitman | 3

ALAIZA MAE BELMONTE HERNANDEZ

Trimmer | 4

RICHLY ARQUINO MAGSANAY

Trimmer | 5

LESTER TROY SERAPION TAYONG

Grinder | 6

RUBIN BAROLA CRUZ JR.

Main Trimmer | 7

EMERSON RONQUILLO VILLENA

Tactician | 9

COLEEN JEM MALVAR FERRER

Grinder | 11

JANNO LACATAN DALANON

Grinder | 12

JEANSON GIMENO LUMAPAS

Trimmer | 13

Potential Team Position

1 BOW Joel Mondoy Mejarito	2 MID-BOW Whok Berongoy Dimapilis
3 PIT Bernard Elle Floren	4 GRINDER Lester Troy Serapion Tayong
5 TRIMMER Richly Arquino Magsanay	6 TRIMMER Alaiza Mae Belmonte Hernandez
7 MAIN TRIMMER Rubin Barola Cruz	8 HELMS Ridgely Magsanay Balladares
9 TACTICIAN Emerson Ronquillo Villena	10 CAPTAIN Ridgely Magsanay Balladares
11 FLOATER Coleen Jem Malvar Ferrer

BOW

Joel Mondoy Mejarito

MID-BOW

Whok Berongoy Dimapilis

PIT

Bernard Elle Floren

GRINDER

Lester Troy Serapion Tayong

TRIMMER

Richly Arquino Magsanay

TRIMMER

Alaiza Mae Belmonte Hernandez

MAIN TRIMMER

Rubin Barola Cruz

HELMS

Ridgely Magsanay Balladares

TACTICIAN

Emerson Ronquillo Villena

CAPTAIN

Ridgely Magsanay Balladares

FLOATER

Coleen Jem Malvar Ferrer

SQUAD

RIDGELY MAGSANAY BALLADARES	JOEL MONDOY MEJARITO
WHOK BERONGOY DIMAPILIS	BERNARD ELLE FLOREN
ALAIZA MAE BELMONTE HERNANDEZ	RICHLY ARQUINO MAGSANAY
LESTER TROY SERAPION TAYONG	RUBIN BAROLA CRUZ JR.
EMERSON RONQUILLO VILLENA	COLEEN JEM MALVAR FERRER
JANNO LACATAN DALANON	JEANSON GIMENO LUMAPAS