Hi Steve
Its great to hear other expats deciding to leave here in Phil......It can be a great life style if you know what you are getting your wife and family into.
If you know and have visited the area in Bohol many times I would buy or build a property of your own in the area of your choice. I never have liked the idea of renting putting my hard earn't money in somebody else's pocket to have a roof over my head. That said you would of had to make up your mind that Phil or Bohol really is the place for you and your family if you decide to build or buy.
Not knowing exactly where in Bohol your are planning to live but if you can't find all your daily wants and needs in Tagbilaran you are so close to Cebu anyway.
Panglao island is getting quite expensive and touristy......on a clear day we can see Panglao from Dumaguete City.
Regards sailing there is quite a few bigger yatchs here cruising thru the archipelago but marina's there are a very few.....In a small sailing craft can be great fun if you are living on or near the coast.......The problem with any yatch is getting fittings when needed. I am not so sure about Cebu but there is plenty of places in Manila for all your needs.
There is quite a few hobie cat builders here where you can buy from. The best place to learn how to sail would be at one of the resorts who have hobie cats for rent and one of the local boy's from there would teach you. After that you can decide if you just want to rent or buy for yourself.
Its more fun in the Philippines I hope you make the move.
Koala
