The Navymen covered the 500-meter course in 2 minutes 3.81 seconds to beat Air Force (2:05.06) and heavily favored Philippine Marine Corps (2:07.91) in the race which featured 20 paddlers, one steersman and one signalman for every team.
Air Force topped the women’s division in a time of 2:25.70. Philippine Navy was second at 2:42.76 while the Dragon Waves was third at 2:45.85.
Sixteen paddlers, one steersman and one signalman made up each woman’s squad.