Paraw is a boat that have have main sails in which the (more or less) vertical of the two spars is permanently attached in parallel to the shorter main mast. In addition, the paraw has a head sail or jib, the main sail resembles an equilateral triangle. This is in contrast to the proa which has no head sail and the junction of the two spars is connected towards the bow. The sail of a paraw is in the shape of an isosceles triangle.
The length of a paraw itself reaches more than 22 feet in length.
The length of a paraw itself reaches more than 22 feet in length.
Paraws are known to sail between 11 to 16 knots (20-30 km/h) or approximate the speed of the wind. The outriggers (ama) or katig, made of wood or more commonly, bamboo, are curved upward much like skis and provide stability. They are attached to the boat via tarik (akas).
You can rent a paraw for P500 ($12)/hour. It's a great way to ride the waves and enjoy the sunset.
Now you know.
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