Are you in for an excitement-filled race with fellow Jet Ski aficionados? Go speedy through the waves and flaunt your jet ski maneuvering skills. What a thrilling pleasure!

Ready the fishing rods and baits and discover the abundance of marine life at Subic Bay. Fishing permits are obtained through the FSC Tourism Office.

Sailing sites are plentiful at Subic Bay. The bright sun dramatically accents the mighty mountains, creating a magnificent backdrop to the vast coastal landscape.

Lift off the waters of Subic Bay with a parachute being dragged by a speedboat! A 15-minute parasail ride that naturally comes with a spectacular view over of the Bay would surely capture your thirst for flying adventure.

Challenge the rapids while feasting your eyes on the scenic Subic Bay. The serene swamps, the challenging current of the rivers, and the inviting sea waters all offer great kayak-rowing adventure for beginner, intermediate, or expert paddlers.

Subic Bay's coast was the perfect choice for the Fifth Southeast Asian Canoe Championship and Third Junior SEA Canoe Championship.

Subic Bay has been adjudged one of the best wreck dive sites in Asia. The choices are exceptional. Most wrecks are remains of World War II in the 1940s. Among the more frequently visited wrecks/marine life homes are the USS New York, a 19th century battle cruiser, and the two Spanish era hulks- El Capitan and San Quentin. The San Quentin is considered notable because it has remained in good condition up to the present.

• USS NEW YORK
  USS New York is the star attraction in Subic's underwater world. The USS New York was a battle cruiser launched in the USA in 1891. She had a long and illustrious career - including time as a fleet flagship in the North Atlantic - and was once the pride of the US fleet in Asia. When World War II broke out, she was virtually retired. When the Japanese swept the US Marines out of the Philippine territory, the Americans had no choice but to scuttle her as they departed Subic in early 1942.

  The USS New York now lies on her port side in 27m of water between Alava Pier and the northern end of Cubi Point runway. A green buoy marks the spot. The 120m-long hull presents excellent opportunities for swim-through

  A standard dive starts at the stern with a slow swim around the propellers and up to the aft gun emplacements then to the vast mess room, down to the bow section for another brief spell inside. Its abundant marine life in and around the wreck, combined with the clearly defined structure of the vessel, makes it an unforgettable dive.
  
  
• EL CAPITAN
  El Capitan is another excellent wreck dive. It is a 3,000-ton freighter, about 130m long that crashed down the mouth of Ilanin Bay, a small and pretty inlet on the east coast of Subic Bay. Visibility is excellent during dry season. The top of the wreck is just 5m below the surface which makes it an easy dive.

  The wreck is not in great shape though. The superstructure has disappeared and some 2-cm of ash and sand from the Mt. Pinatubo eruption covered the hull. But this is more than compensated for by the incredible abundance of marine life and an easy swim-through amid shafts of light that beam down through the holes on the sides. Snorkeling is also enjoyed in this site.
  
  

• SAN QUENTIN
  San Quentin is the oldest known wreck in Subic, a wooden gunboat scuttled by the Spanish in 1898 in a futile attempt to block the channel between Grande and Chiquita islands against the invading Americans. It is a popular dive spot not because of its visual impact since there is little left of the hull but because of its historical interest.

  It is the closest wreck to the open sea, making it more visible than the wrecks in the inner harbor. Schools of fish near the open sea are also bigger.
  
  

• LST
  An LST is situated between Grande Island and the southern tip of the runway. This landing craft lies 32m deep, sitting upright with its doors open. The average dive is 28-35m. The wreck is visible within 15-30m, slightly deeper than on the other wrecks.
  
  
• ORYOKU MARU
  Oryoku Maru is located 400m off Alava pier. The site is 20m (60ft) deep and visible within 5-15m (15-45ft) depending on the time of the year. Also known as "Hell Ship," the Oryoku Maru was an outboard passenger ship that sunk in an air attack, carrying with it the more than 1,600 American POWs on board. The site has varied marine life due to the shallow depth.

  It was flattened by explosives for navigational reasons. This tangled artificial reef is home to all species of shallow water marine life, clown fish, angelfish, spotted sweet lips, lobsters and regular schools of barracuda and jacks swimming overhead.
  
  

• PATROL BOAT
  A Patrol Boat can be discovered in Triboa Bay at a depth of 20-25m (60-75ft). Sitting upright, the wreck is a great dive with its vast array of corals and tropical fish. It is visible from 7-13m (20-40ft). There exists a cable from the bow of the ship across the coral reef that allows a diver to finish the dive in 3m (10ft).
  
  
• LCU LANDING VESSEL
  LCU Landing Vessel is also situated in Triboa Bay but closer to the end of the runway and lies on the edge of a reef with its starboard side lower. Depth is 5-20m (25-60ft) with visibility from 10-16m (30-50ft). This is a great dive for an underwater photographer.
  
  

Two words: Leisure, Luxury.
Subic Bay was host to the President's Cup Regatta in 2003 and to the China Sea Race the following year.

• SUBIC BAY AQUA SPORTS
  
  Bldg. 249 Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
  TEL NO.: (6347) 252-7343 / 3005
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