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Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!

By Whackyadventures @whackyadventure
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah! Nestled in the heart of the Visayas, Cebu has not been graced with consistent surfable waves unlike the ones in La Union, Samar, Leyte, Aurora, Zambales, Davao, Ilocos, Catanduanes, Surigao, and many more. A Cebuano must therefore travel either north or south if he wishes to surf. However, this challenge hasn’t stop me from wanting to ride and conquer the waves.
Although Cebu surf is rare, it is not impossible. In some rare events, a whirl of mystical conspiracy makes the waves in Cebu big and strong enough for someone to walk on water. That, my friends, is when a low pressure or, worst, a typhoon is hovering over the island. 

Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!

My surfboard's logo. Meet BOKNOY.

SPEEDWALK CEBU + Northshore
I met Paul and Mac from Speedwalk Cebu when I was planning to buy me a surf board. I found out that they have shaping boards for 7 years. I didn't know that time that there were local shapers in Cebu as I thought that surf was a necessity not so common here, because of the aforementioned. You see, one must go to Argao (about 3 hours from the city) or Minglanilla (1 hour) if one wanted to test the waters. I was very fortunate because they brought me to their secret spot. I'm afraid I'm in no position to disclose the location but these beach bums (slash) surfers call it - NORTHSHORE.
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!

Since then we have surfed through typhoon Pablo, the low pressure days during Christmas season, New Year and early 2013. The waves were unpredictable but the stoke sure was unlimited.

Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!

Osang hesitant at first but ended but riding the waves.

Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
Nagel abangers looking out for the waves.
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
Paul, santa surfer. 
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
 Mac, walking on water.
Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
 Like a little kid on the beach, Bulingit uber stoked.

Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!

Poser. Boknoy, my green surfboard.


 As you can see, the smile says it all. Solb! Please visit Krazy Ventures for more adventures, and Speedwalk Cebu for customized surfboard shaping needs.

Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!
What: 
Ripples: A Surf Break Chronicle
Where: Marihatag shorelines, Surigao Del Sur
When: March 13-19, 2013

PACKAGE INCLUSIVES

Surf Kit.
Meals throughout the trip.
Roundtrip Transfers.
Surf Lessons.
Surfing Equipment Rentals.
5-day accommodations
Surprise sidetrip and more adventures
Package Fee: 7,500.00
Reservation fee: 2,000

More here: www.facebook.com/events/372366202850949

Activity line-up involves:

- Send off party for participants and open to your friends at Rockpool Restobar Cebu in IT Park where the amazing Shrubs Cebu will give you a taste of the fun we will have in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
- Reggae concert by the Shrubs Cebu at Marihatag shorelines
- Beach Rave Party by the cool Jack Stone of DJ Groove Philippines.
- Surf Lessons
- Stand-up Paddle Lessons
- Island hopping around Britannia group of islands
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Beach Volley
- Unlimited Beach bumming with Seafood Trip
- and a bucket load of SURPRISES just for YOU.
So just bring your boardshorts and sunblock. We'll take care of the REST. ^___^

Whacky Photo: Surfing at Northshore Cebu. Hecksyeah!


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