South Pacific - Boracay

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

Just had two days of warm water kiting in Boracay, Philippines. Love this place!

First day was out on a 10 Meter and way overpowered. Second day on a 7M and it was perfect!

Planning on returning in January - February to do some Island to Island kiting with boat support. If we can get 5 or more people together I would like to rent a beach Villa - Plan for at least 2 1/2 weeks to make it economical. (I pay about $1100 for Airfare)

A few of the bonuses here are:
Lodging - $7 to $45 for reasonable accomadations
After Session massage - $6 on beach or $8 room service
Food - Best food on earth - No kidding. Meals to be had from $1 up.

Heres a few photos.

Tommy · Thu Sep 03, 09 6:28 pm

NICE! Gotta just be like bathwater out there. Damn... my girlfriend's up on Cortes Island right now, my buddy John's in the San Juans, yer in the Phillippines... What the hell am I doing in Portland right now? Hey, you remember that I collect snow globes, right? Wink

Have fun out there, man!

Nak · Thu Sep 03, 09 8:56 pm

Way cool Diggy! Got to get there one of these days. So is one side flat water & the other side swell? That's what I've heard... Get lots of pics! Thumb's Up

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Nice!

Any waves / flat water around?

HotRod_18 · Since 28 Nov 2008 31 Posts Â

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Warm swell Cool

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

looks like a pretty f*kn cool trip Diggy Twisted Evil

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

White sand and warm water.

kiteboards · Since 19 Mar 2009 47 Posts Â

Awesome! I heard so much of Boracay.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Looks like a good place to put some sliders!!

SICK!!!

Sella · Sat Sep 05, 09 10:12 am

Wow. Nice pics. Diggy.......you've talked about trying to move there for part of the year so what is holding you back??? Manila is in the next neighborhood with mucho corporate Gringos with $$$ looking for kiting instruction from someone as qualified as you.

You can even offer the $6 massage on the beach or for $2 more the happy ending room service as part of the "package deal". That's what the Hood needs....better client services. Very Happy

Keep the pics coming and enjoy your time amigo.

Nak · Sat Sep 05, 09 7:22 pm

Wow. Living the dream Diggy! Love the second set of pics. How far & how much for the tour to Seco? Very, very cool. Thanks for sharing!

bamboo · Since 24 Jun 2005 165 Posts da 'chung; taiwan Stoked

yeah diggy...way to get after it. I've been trying to get down there to do those island hops as i've heard it's the way to go.

you swinging through this way on this trip? north winds are back and taipei nightlife is calling ya! although it sounds like you got the massage thingy figured out down there

Tommy · Sun Sep 06, 09 11:27 am

If you swing through Taipei, make sure to hit up Underworld. By buddy Keith DJs there on Friday nights.[/img]

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

Heading to Taipei today. Business tomorrow. Then back to the states, short trip this time around.

The $8 massage is a great professional massage but w/o the happy ending, although certainly many marvelous happy endings to be had on any day or night.

Also noticed I left out BEER @ $0.50 to $1 in restuarants and bars, much less by the 6 pack of course.

Seco Island is a several hour ride, about $120 with food included.

Here is some of the up-coming 2009-2010 events:

Kitesafari- Kite unspoiled Islands of the Philippines

7 days Kitesafari, that means kite 7 different Spots and get to know many islands and local habits and people of the southchinese Sea.

dates:
16.-22 Nov 2009/7.-13 Dec 09/ 1. -7Feb 2010
Eventprice per Person: 580 €
requirements: + level 3 IKO, ability to go upwind
Safari: If you don’t want to kite every day on the same spot and who wants to discover the besides kiting the Philippines, for those people the safari is perfect. Discover land and people and sleep in small bungalowresorts directly on the beach and of courses there is loads of time for kiting. On some days experienced kiters can accompany the boat for a downwinder to the next island. Kiters, who are going on this trip, should have experience in kiting. Most of the time we are moving with the boat from island to island, on Panay island we are using the traditional jeepney, which got especially for this tour rebuilt and we stop there on the way to visit waterfalls and caves. End of the trip is Boracay with it’s famous white beach, many bars and restaurants and perfect infrastructure.
included:
+ 7 days fullboard
+ pick up service from the hotel or the airport at the beginning of the trip
+ Kiteinstructor (equipment not included) & tourguide & cook
+ 6 nights accomodation in different Bungalowresorts (Beachbungalows with private bathroom, 2 islands on the way are still without electricity)
+ waterfalls, caves, local villages, ricefields
Maximum People: 14 Kiters per date
* The tour is organised minimum number of 4 persons!

Freestyle Camp Boracay- in an exclusive Bay just for the freestylecamp

You are somehow stuck in your learning curve and there is no more success? Always trying the same trick and it’s still not working? This camp is the right one for people who want to learn more jumps and tricks. Backroll, kiteloops to handlepasses. You tell us, what you want to learn and experienced kiter who are joinging competitions will teach you and correct your mistakes- success guaranteed.

30.Nov-4.Dec 2009/ 23.Feb-27.Feb 2010
Eventprice per Person:
560 € incl. Kiteinstructor and Kiteequipmentrental
450 € incl. Kiteinstructor with own kiteequipment
requirements:
+ ability to go upwind, minimum Level 3 (advanced riders)
included:
+ intensive training with experienced pro riders with a lot of experience in competitions (small groups, 5 hours per day)
+ Equipmentpool with latest 2009/2010 kites and board
+ Event-Shirt
+ 5 night accomodation in doubleroom with private bathroom and breakfast
+ BBQ night

Maximum people: 12 Kiters per event

Kitesurf- and Wavecamp – Daet
Kite and surf on one Spot – there is a new spot on the Philippines.
dates:
23.Nov - 28.Nov 09/ 1.March-6.March 10
Eventprice: 350 €
requirements:
+ none – for beginners, advanced (beginners on the lagoon, advanced people can go on downwinders and kite in the waves)
description:
For all those, who want to kite in the waves and surf on the same spot and want to see something of the Philippines. Different spots are waiting for kiters, many lagoons, wavespots, and lonely island with white sand beaches. Accomodation is located directly on the beach. Apart from many hours on the water you can try many different outdooractivities. Travel to Boracay afterwards can be arranged
included:
+ inlandflight Manila - Naga - Manila
+ accomodation in doubleroom incl. breakfast
+ BBQ night
+ Trip to the Cableparc CWC

Maximum participants: 14 Kiters per Event
Additional possibilities for trips:
Mount Mayon Vulkan
Walhaie in Donsol

IKO Kiteinstructorcourse
26.Jan 2010- 30.Jan 2010
Maximum Participants: 8 instructor candidates

Chooch · Sun Sep 06, 09 1:07 pm

Looks sick Diggy!