NUSTAR Resort Cebu successfully wrapped up its month-long “Rhythms of Wellness” celebration with the first-ever NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta 2025, held on September 20–21 at the NUSTAR Boardwalk. The two-day waterfront competition brought together athletes, wellness advocates, and dragon boat teams from across the Philippines and abroad in a vibrant display of teamwork and sportsmanship.

Highlighting the event were the Premier Open Standard Boat and Premier Mixed Standard Boat divisions — the regatta’s most competitive races. The Philippine Navy emerged victorious in the Premier Open Standard Boat category, while the Sugbu Mighty Dragons claimed the top spot in the Premier Mixed Standard Boat race. Winners across all divisions received trophies, medals, and cash prizes of up to ₱50,000 during the awarding and fellowship night at the NUSTAR Convention Center.

The competition featured six categories overall, showcasing the skill and spirit of teams such as DPC x UMAPADS, Mandaue Paradragons, Mandaue DBT (PADS), and Philippine Navy, who also triumphed in the Premier Women Small Boat division.

“The energy here is electric,” said Sean Knights, Chief Operating Officer of NUSTAR Resort Cebu. “This regatta is not just a race—it’s the beginning of something meaningful. With the support of the Cebu City Government, we envision this becoming an annual celebration of strength, teamwork, and sportsmanship that will place Cebu on the global dragon boat map.”

The event also embodied inclusivity, with cancer survivors, para-athletes, and advocacy-driven teams participating as part of NUSTAR’s wellness campaign. Organized in partnership with the Cebu City Government, Department of Tourism, Philippines Accessible Disability Services (PADS), and the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation, the regatta underscored NUSTAR’s commitment to community engagement and active living.

The Dragon Boat Regatta capped off a month of wellness activities, including the NUSTAR Run Club—a series of community runs promoting fitness and camaraderie—and NUSTAR Serenity in Motion, a weekend program of yoga, stretching, and meditation sessions.

With overwhelming support and participation, NUSTAR aims to make “Rhythms of Wellness” an annual tradition—uniting wellness, inclusivity, and world-class competition at Cebu’s premier integrated resort.