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July 2011

July 2011

Time to Hang: Longboarding for the Little Ones

La Union is known to be the home of  the best longboarders in the
Philippines. From progressive to classic stylists, you can find most of them here.


In an effort to promote longboard surfing amongst the next generation,
we're planning to have a small competition for the kids.


Most longboarding comps are for adults and/or pros, while kids their age 
are neglected. Hence this competition, which will serve as an avenue for them to show their skills and talents.


It's sure to be fun watching our young longboarders surf it out. So come over and see this first longboard competition for the kids.


Thank you to Buji Libarnes for the clips.

Angel and Marie.

It's a rare occurrence here in the Philippines for a couple to share the 

love  and passion for surf and the ocean.

Angel and Marie are one of them. They met and fell in love because of surfing. 

But, I'm saving their story for another post here in M&S.

For now, let's just enjoy these photos showcasing the power couple.

Steppin'

Angel Villanueva 

 July 2011

A natural beauty on and off the board

Marie Aquino 

July 2011

Waist high sweet peelers

It's very rare for us to see Marie on her frontside, but when she does, it's one of the best scene you'll see on women's longboarding.

And very few times does she show us her noseriding  skills.

Filipina water beauty

Smile surf

Surfer : Marven Abat

One of the rising stars of Philippine Longboarding.

Monaliza point.

Fun, Fun, Fun Carille

South swell; when are you coming?

This is how waves are breakin' last year at Nirad point.

July 2011

Local surfer Jezikah Yabes can't contain herself with this left hand wave.

Sunset view from Lola Nanny's surf resort.

Everybody's waiting eagerly for the south swell to start. 

It's time for the goofy footed surfers to enjoy left hand waves the beach break can offer. Ready your board and hit the waves of San Juan and taste the stoke the south swell season can offer. 

It's coming near....

A taste of what's in the south : The blue trip

I really didn't plan on shooting for this trip. I asked my friend what stuff to bring and she told me not to carry much. A camera and a couple of lenses , clothes for a week and and an identification card in case I get lost or something. 

We'll here I am in the land of the blue... different shades of blue. THE BLUE TRIP.

A morning horizon of blue and orange

Coco

The magnificent sunrise at 5:30AM

After sunrise, the horizon burst into different shades of blue.

Noseriding 

Surfer: Upaw Jimenez

 The prize  after an agonizing habal-habal ride with a 9'6 board clasped in your armpit.

Lord Jess

Early morning booze. Not ours 

Fresh buko with milk and crushed crackers: Daog

Fresh catch for lunch

I want to surf

Preparing our "Sugba"

Land of the endless coconut trees

2nd day sunrise

Golden horizon

A green sea turtle paid us a visit

Pingpong balls

Meet Jenny,  the soul traveller. 

I'm gonna be sued by conservationist for posting this photo, P.S. no sea turtle was harm in taking this photo. 

Surf?

Going back home.

Another sunrise shot. Just can't get enough of it.

Polarized shot

  So Serene.

A family adopted me for 5 days; took a shot of their daughter.

Locals protecting Sea turtle eggs; *disturb, sorry for the typo

No smoking and drinking 

 One of the best spots to skim. An eleven year old boy utilizing the shorebreak.

 This is how they do it.

Enjoying my music 

The Amihan boys

 The mighty sun coming out

Early morning exercise.

The spot that's  right in front of the white house 

Imagine living in a place like this, with waves breaking right in front of your house.

Shades of blue

Surf's up

I hope you didn't get tired of viewing my photos. 

All photos own by MoonshineandSaltwater. 

April 2012

Big big thanks to Gabby Sibala, owner of Dahican surf resort for giving me home on this trip. Thanks Bro.

To Upaw Jimenez, Rondy and Jess Gayta for their company and hospitality.

See you soon in Elyu bros..