1ST LONGBOARD OPEN SURF FIESTA sponsored by Hon.First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, San Miguel Beer and AMP-SMART last January 7th - 10th at Point Break, Urbiztondo San Juan, La Union.
Surfer Martial Arts Center (SMAC GYM) would like to thank Hon. First Gentleman Atty. Miguel Arroyo for the big support and his presence at the competition truly a big boost to surfing community of Philippines, a surfer himself on his younger days, the first gentleman still had his classic longboard with him when he visit La union finest wave.We at SURFCAMP and the local Surfers gives you our Salute!Cheers!
Ian Saguan of Urbzitondo La Union, fresh from Sri Lanka Long Board Competition narrowly miss the Tsunami last December 2004 was the Back to Back Longboard and Short board Event winner Followed by buddy Luke "the skywalker"Landrigan of Surfcamp, Urbiztondo.
Sempai Mike Zarate of Surfer Martial Arts Center was 1st placer in his 1st heat of elimination round, ride cool his board despite the challenging wave size and condition made it all the way to semi-final heats facing Philippines top gun surfer Luke Landrigan of Team Riderz ,Edmond Mendoza of Team Baler.Sempai Mike Zarate places 3rd out of 6 Semi Finalist.
Jun "Mr. Suave" Bermudez of Surfcamp, big wave charger Made it all the way to grandfinal and place 2nd of the Top Dog award on Longboard event narrowly beat back to back champion Ian Saguan.A beautiful long ride and hang ten makes Mr. Suave secured his Top spot.
Many Thanks to Presidential daughter Ms. Luli Arroyo who is a full pledge part of the surfing community for being roxy cute,cool and kind person who mixes with the local surfers and captivated our heart for her low profile and approachable attitude despite her status. Let catch more wave Luli!
Cheers mate!To Brian Landrigan the Grand Dad of Surfing who's effort and time and as a living and great example for us to make our surfing better, thanks for the patience...Jun Bermudez and Mike Zarate got their surfing break.
Surf Buddies Martyn Tones of Australia, Mike Hanson and Francisco Peixoto of California, for a perfect day of sun,wave,beers n chics, lets go fishing again!
Greetings to Mike Oida and Alma Nuezca of San Diego Ca. and La Union...Nice going!Keep up the good work!
Sempai Mike Zarate and his Team, would like to personally thanks Mr. Graham Smith for his kindness and support helping others in his own way.Thank you once more.
