After battling with uncooperative waves and tides, the 4th Skimboarding Competition finished with astounding success. Done in Tanauan, Leyte, the Skimboarding Capital of the Philippines, 2007 Tanauan Skimboarding 4th National Competition, added more life and colors to the festivities of Tanauan’s yuletide celebrations.

The said competition picked its starting phase on December 20, 2007 with a variety of nightly activities that were highly attended by people of all ages coming from different towns and cities, seeking to get a taste of true blue and world class skimboarding skills, exhibited by many Tanauananons who are so hooked into this sport. Also, Tanauan locals also opened various stores and shops for the spectators to scour and buy.

The nightly activities ranged from acoustic/reggae concert to band shows, festival (Kaadlawan), acoustic night, concert for local talents, Bikini Open, reggae party and the much-awaited skimboarding competition proper.

These activities went on for nine solid and full nights (December 20-23 and December 26-30), making an additional lively bang on Tanauan’s traditional yuletide seasons’ customs and traditions.

These festivities attracted more guests, visitors and tourists that trooped to the portals of Tanauan and witnessed a deluge of vivacious activities that made their Christmas break worth it.

Organizers, sponsors and patrons of the said competition promised a louder Skimboarding competition blast next year as Tanauan, the Skimboarding Capital of the Philippines will bring forth the 5th Skimboarding National Competition, December of this year, 2008.

Yanuario rules 4th Skimboarding National Competition!

Fondly known to be one of the most intense and passionate skimboarders, the country will always be proud to have, Obet Yanuario bested 105 Open Division competitors of under Men’s Category in the 4th National Skimboarding Competition held last December in Bantay Dagat Area, Tanauan Shores. Placing second and third respectively are Tanauan’s homegrown skimboarding cousins Dariel and Leo Espada.

After so many heats, patiently waiting for the right wave to come, Yanuario was able to impress Skimboard Competition judges, Juan Duazo Jr. (Phil. Skimboard Association [PSA], President) and Skim Guru Dave Debuque, with his tricks and execution as he does his moves over the thin water of Tanauan shores.

The crowd was also equally pleased with Espada’s performance however it was Yanuario’s intense and passionate feat that captured the nods of the judges. Yanuario’s performance was pegged on the following criteria, wave quality, trick difficulty and execution of tricks.

Under the Women’s category, Sheryl Pajelleno placed first followed by Kikay Espada. For the Groumet (Kids) category, Jhonrey Cinco emerged as the champion closely followed by Frandy Piamonte.

This skimboarding competition was brought about by the concerted efforts of PSA, SPAWNorg, Tanauan local government unit and the Province of Leyte.

The Tanauan Leyte Pasaka Festival was a display of talent and creativity. Each of the competing schools gave their best to the cheering crowd. Had you been there during the live performance you would have been amazed at the props and moves of the competitors.

For the elementary level, Tanauan II Central School was the Champion while Cabuynan Elementary School garnered the 1st place and Tanauan I Central School landed in the 2nd place.

For the Secondary Level, the Tanauan National High School were the champions with the Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries in the 1st place and Assumption Academy for the 2nd place. Read the rest of this entry »

We are proud to inform you that two of our young skimboarders just left for Malaysia to compete in the 1st Penang International Skimboarding Competition to be held this 14th of July. Indeed, Tanauaneños are going international!

Dariel Espada and Leo Espada, champion and 1st runner up in the recently concluded 3rd Tanauan International Skimboarding Competition, were graciously invited to compete in the said competition in Malaysia. They arrived in Manila last July 11 to meet with the sponsoring agency, Victoria, a US-based company which manufactures skimboard products. As of this day, the two could have left for Malaysia. The company as I was informed committed to shoulder their air tickets and accommodations Read the rest of this entry »