La Union's local version of Mavericks

I've always wanted(and have been waiting for the chance) to take photos of the reef break we locals call the Pudok Point. It's located in front of our backyard, About 5 kilometers away. When it breaks, it breaks really big. It's like Mavericks in Northern California - Not exactly the same but similar to it in a lot of ways.

Pudok Point usually starts to break on the 3rd quarter of the year. I hope somedaywe will see big wavers surf these truly amazing waves.

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I've always dreamt of taking photos of these majestic waves. To get up close and feel the rush it has to offer. Today, with my ever reliable (though worn-out) camera, I did get a chance to take some photos of Pudok Point. Not exactly like how i dreamt of. Not yet. But for now,  it's my pleasure to share these untouched waves to both surfers and wave enthusiasts. Enjoy

All photos are owned by MoonshineandSaltwater. 

The pride of La Union

Moonshine and Saltwater together with La Union Surf Club would like to congratulate Jay-r Esquivel for winning the Siargao National comp junior 2011. Jay-r is the only filipino rider second to Luke Ladrigan to ride for Billabong Asia. Trully a pride of La Union. Let's give our support as he continue his quest for the Billabong Asia Junior Pro 2011 this September 21-28, 2011. GO JAY-R.

Daily snapshots

One gloomy day, Anthony playing at his own backyard. 

Island Vibes

As early as 5:00am you can catch sweet right and left peelers alone by yourself.

Kuya Angel paddling out at 5am avoiding the morning session crowd. Crowd? no crowd.

Local surfer cindy, enjoying left hand waves, only 16 y.o., she rips with style.

This is your morning playground, but  afternoon comes, it would be like this.

Tanjun

Tanjun and Tanjin

NIGH TIME

DAY TIME

Myoho's house

A frame breakin'

Txtback going left

Tinang

Calicoan local Shark (Pating)

brother to brother collision

small waves

Always classic cross steps delivered by Marie.

Calicoan's manong Junjun, owns most of the properties infront of the spot.

Kuya Larry about to go bodyboarding.

Local kid

Marie hangin' five

Most of the time we're surfing,, so we only have  few surf shots. 

We shoot some good right hand videos and i can't wait to work on it. 

Would like to thank Richard Hunt for the good vibes, laidback style home for 8 days, Kinna Kwann, The municipality of Guiuan, Myoho, Tsu and Yen, and most specially the locals for their warm welcome.

Oct. 4-12 we will be back again to Guiuan, going back  again for the island vibes.

see yah!