One might be surprised at the distinct lack of recreational boat ownership in a land of such beautiful scenery. To my knowledge, there are less than 10 quantified modern boat builders located in this country. The greater portion of these are Expats. All of these builders have websites, and all have a ‘classified ad section’. Most boats that are available are sailing vessels, with a small assortment of power boats. Most of the power boats are older models. In short, surprisingly, the selection is quite limited.
There are differing opinions about boat registration, and this is largely due to locale. In our isolated area, most recommend not to bother with registration. The domestic agencies that oversee boat registration do not exhibit any reciprocity in requirements, and often have divergent requirements. The Butuan Coast Guard office does not own a boat.
An Expat can own a boat-no different than a car. If you break down at sea, there is no Coast Guard or Sea-Tow to call. This makes recreational boating a somewhat riskier proposition than one might consider. This is also a reason why the Jetski community remains diminished. As a boat owner, you have to function as your own Coast Guard, and/or coordinate your outing with another boat owner so you can be rescued if needed. Butuan is located along the Agusan River about 4 miles from the ocean. It generally takes our speedboat/jetski about 20-30 minutes to reach the ocean from our small marina-dependant upon the amount of deadheads in the water.
In downtown Butuan, there is a Philippines Port Authority facility. If you have a sailing vessel, this is your only choice, as your mast will not clear the bridge going upriver. They charge per foot/per day. No utilities are available, but you might be able to negotiate for such. Someone needs to live on your boat at this facility or you will lose it. Our small marina can accommodate power boats to 40’, has 24hr security and utilities available. Some Expats have chosen to purchase banca boats in the past. The fascination with these boats generally diminishes quickly!
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At long last a contact in the maritime world.
Letter to CDO Yahoo Group in Philippines.
Everybody says find Greg May.
Does anybody know where I can contact GREG MAY?
Hi Guy’s,
I Would like to make contacts and to get to know some of the local Ex-Pats before coming, as I’m going to need a bit of a job of some description, either in the CDO area or in the Gingoog Area, can anybody help at all while I find my feet so to speak?
Full and updated CV on Request. D.o.B = 24.March.1949, everybody says I look and act and behave like a 45 year old.
I’m a Kilty from the Western Isles of Scotland, at present here in Northern China with IMUST in BAOTOU (Inner Mongolia) until sometime in July (when they decide to close the University for the end of the year) I’m teaching 1,544 students every week. (Its to many and I’m permanently exhausted)
Initially I’ll be coming to live in the Gingoog area and to probably start a business there or somewhere on the north Mindanao coast in any of the following eventually}
MM, (Master Mariner) To teach Net and Hull design as a Marine Architect
MF, (Master Fisherman’s) To teach anything required by any fisheries authority world wide.
Boat Building, – Anything from dug outs to 120ft in either Steel, Wood, Glass Reinforced Plastic, Ferrocement, and developing Carbon Fiber techniques in/for maritime water craft.
Our family have been building boats for over 1,000 years.
MC (Master Craftsman’s) All known forms of Art and Crafts world wide.
Permaculture Specialist ~ Wind / Water to Power Transmissions, House Construction from disposable waste products for tropical and earth quake areas.
Food Production in inaccessible areas and on waste and polluted ground.
Fish Farming – Salt and Fresh Water Species.
All Agronomy Old and New and Advanced Techniques.
B.sc, = Museums Contractor / Curator – Install Natural History Museums, Specialist in Conchology and Taxidermy
TEFL, To Teach English as a Foreign Language, English Teacher, Design Education Curriculum’s, sports and extreme sports activities for students.
Dip, Speech Therapist.
Dip, Manicurist, Pedicurist, Masseurs.
I’m an author with 1 book that has been published in 17 languages, including Mandarin and Russian.
I also have 3 Maritime Patents, 1 a Propulsion System.
I have a lot of experience in cooking but I’m not a qualified chef.
Where is Greg?
Hi Hewie,
Your expertise and experience are impressive. One of my brothers is Dean in the College of Agriculture at Caraga State University there in Butuan. He is an agriculturist and from what you have described, seem to have a lot common with you, agriculturally speaking. Your experience and expertise most likely will be a great asset for the University, possibly in exchange for and in addition to what information you are hoping to obtain from the Expats there. He is not an expat, he is native to Butuan, but very honorable and knowledgeable and might be able to help connect you with resources or people you need to know or want to know, locally. Please let me know if you are interested and I’ll try to clear it with the webmaster here if that is ok/allowed to do here. Judging from the copy of e-mail he sent, it seemed like he has met Greg, though I’m not sure if Greg remembers him or not. His name is Danilo Ga-as. Good luck.