One person.
One boat.
7,641 islands.
A solo voyage the length of the Philippine archipelago — on a 16-foot Hobie catamaran.
From the north to the southern frontier.
What began as a simple idea has become one of the most ambitious sailing projects ever attempted in the Philippines: a solo Hobie 16 catamaran voyage running the full length of the archipelago.
From Pagudpud on Luzon's northern tip down to General Santos in southern Mindanao — 3,700 km / 2,300 mi along the wild west coast of Luzon, through the lagoons of Palawan, across the vibrant Visayas, and out to the remote eastern edge of Mindanao — all over the next two to three months.
Each leg sailed, not motored — in harmony with the wind.
Region by region.
One line on the sea.
The route hugs the western coast of Luzon, threads through Palawan, traverses the Visayan seas, and finishes on the shores of southern Mindanao. Exact landfalls are still being finalised — tap a pin to see the region.
Meet Adrian Belic.
Adrian is an Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, global traveler (140+ countries, 6 continents), an avid sailor since he was a child learning on a Hobie 16, and an all around curious adventurer.
Adrian started his adventures exploring the Philippines, during the pandemic lockdown on Boracay island.
Between kiteboarding seasons, Adrian began SUP paddling. First along the famous White Beach, but soon around the entire Boracay island, and then paddling over to neighboring islands of Panay, Carabao, and beyond to Tablas island. These solo paddles would take up to 8 hours traveling over 40km.
When the pandemic restrictions were lifted, Adrian bought a used Honda Click 125 scooter and continued exploring the beautiful Philippines on two wheels — more than 30,000km solo over 3 months.
Now Adrian is embarking on perhaps the most fitting adventure of all — solo sailing the length of the Philippine archipelago on a Hobie 16 catamaran.
Any challenge, especially one this ambitious, is never a solo endeavor. Adrian is excited to collaborate with the great team of people, companies and organizations that have come together to make this record-setting adventure a reality.
Postcards from the sea.
No solo voyage is ever truly solo.
You don't need an engine
to go far.
"A sail. A story. And the courage to follow your star."
From logistical support to press coverage, storytelling to advocacy — your contribution helps ensure this journey creates lasting impact beyond the voyage itself.