A total of 42 sailboats participated in the 2025 Paraw Regatta slalom race on February 27 in the waters of Barangay Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo district, a key event in the 52nd Paraw Regatta Festival. The Paraw Regatta is the country’s oldest and largest sailing event, celebrating Western Visayas’ rich maritime heritage. A paraw is a traditional double-outrigger sailboat that has been used by fishermen and traders in the Visayas and Mindanao regions for centuries.

Ladiao, M. T. (2025, February 28). 42 sailboats compete in Paraw Regatta slalom race. Panay News, pp. 4, 15.