The 2023 Bangkarera and Karerakit of the Ilocos Sur Kannawidan Festival staged three different categories, the Open Formula, Payakan and Rakit.

With these categories, 50 participants in the bangkarera and three contenders of the karerakit marked a good record for this newly water competition.

Winners of each categories were as follows:

Open Formula Category:

(140-150 maximum speed)

Champion:

Team Ara Nicole (Zambales)

1st Placer:

Team Kaskasero (Ilocos Sur)

2nd Placer:

Team Wild Shark (Ilocos Sur)

Payakan Category:

(100 maximum speed)

Champion:

Team Viper 1 (La Union)

1st Placer:

Team Viper 2 (La Union)

2nd Placer:

Team Orlie (Ilocos Sur)

Rakit Category:

Champion:

Joel Aboyokan (Ilocos Sur)

1st Placer:

Romel Tabunar (Ilocos Sur)

2nd Placer:

John Mar Tabigne (Ilocos Sur)

The event was designed and planned by Governor Jerry Singson to give local fishermen and boat makers a platform where they can showcase their skills and strengthen the camaraderie among boat racers all of whom make a living as fishermen.