Wakeboarding at Papa Kit's

by - 2:06 PM

It's my last week in my beloved city and I have been incredibly busy. My schedule is just jam-packed right now as I make the most out of what little time I have left.

Fortunately, my friends and I got to sneak in one more adventure before I leave the country so here's one more travel post for the blog, featuring our wakeboard adventure at Papa Kit's, Lilo-an, Cebu, Philippines. This was on my bucketlist and I'm so glad I got to cross that off my list before leaving! 

I've been sandboarding (which was way more scary by the way. Check out the link to read more about it!) before but wakeboarding means that you're being dragged across the water.  I was honestly a bit scared as I had a minor surgical procedure done on my underarms a little over a month before but it seems that I had nothing to worry about. Since we were a group of beginners, the guides made sure to go easy on us and instructed us on what to do.

They started us on the knee board first. You strap yourself in like this and you hold on to the rope handle and they'll drag you across the water. Once you reach the other side, you undo the knee straps, lie on the board with your tummy down, hold on to the handle, and they'll bring you back. Easy, right?
And since you've done so well on that first round, it's time for the real deal. 
You strap your feet in like in the photo above, hold on to the handle and try to make it across the water. The key is to tuck your head in, bend your knees a little, put your weight on your heels (and not on the toe areas), hold on with your elbows bent close to your torso and keep your balance. I probably fell into the water at least 4 times before I finally got the hang of it. Never give up, right?
That's me in the photo, making my final round, no falls at all! And that's Kenny cheering me on of course. :)

One round on the knee board costs about P150. (Don't go for this deal, it's such a waste, that one round is definitely not enough.) While if you book one hour for a group of 6, it's P500 per person. Definitely worth it to me!

Further, I found the set-up quite safe. The water comes directly from the sea but the sand is free of rocks and whatnot. We went on a perfectly cloudy day and the water was just beginning to rise so when we fell into the water, the water only came up to the chest, which made it very easy to get back on the board.
I had a blast! One of the things I love about Cebu is that it's just so easy to drive to the beach or an adventure like this. Oh Cebu, you'll always be home to me. <3
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52 comments

  1. SybilFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    this looks too much fun!!! :D what an experience!

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  2. VanessaFebruary 4, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Looks like fun!

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  3. theblogsocial.comFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Wow looks so awesome!


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  4. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    I really love this post. so much fun!
    Valentina

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  5. Jackie HarrisonFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    It looks like so much fun cool adventure.

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  6. BlackswanFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    I've tried sandboarding but not this! You're such a brave gal! xoxo

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  7. UnknownFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Cool experience! <3

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  8. CorinneFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    I'd love to try this so much but I'm not sure if I'd be brave enough!

    Corinne x
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  9. styleyourselfinstyleFebruary 5, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    That's a most beautiful place!!! Your sports look fun :))

    Rosa
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  10. UnknownFebruary 5, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    I've never been wakeboarding before, but glad you got to check it off your checklist :)

    Mili

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  11. meandmr.comFebruary 5, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    This looks like so much fun! I love all of your adventures!
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  12. UnknownFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Great pics!

    XX

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  13. Shaira ManaloFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Wow, this is one experience you're going to treasure. Hope I'll experience this too this coming summer :)

    Have a nice day, Jeanne! :)

    xoxo,
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  14. Kacy SmartFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    Looks like so much fun! Lovely pictures as well xx


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  15. Dressed With SoulFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Wow, you are really couraged that you did this! But I can imagine you had really fun although I can imagine it's not really easy :) Thanks for sharing this amazing pictures, now I want to try this, too!
    xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena
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  16. oliwkaFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Cool <3

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  17. CasualllyawkwardFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    what an awesome experience!
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  18. MicaFebruary 6, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Oh what a fun thing to do! And it looks a lot safer and quicker to master then being pulled around behind a boat! :) Glad you had a fun time!

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  19. crafty-zoneFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    It looks like you spent amazing time there :)

    Have a great Friday,
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  20. MimosasandmeFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    wow looks amazing and like so much fun. Have a great weekend :)
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  21. Kelsey&KenechaFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    That looks so fun! I would love to try it but I could never because i'm terrified in water! :P I can't even swim

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  22. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Wow, I want to try this. Looks like such a fun. Thanks for sharing. Kiss, Mel
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  23. Samantha MarikoFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    how awesome is that! hope you had fun :) I'd love to try wake boarding one day!
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  24. ImogenFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    That looks really fun, I have never tried anything like that before.

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  25. IzabelaFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    I love your blog! Follow my blog?

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  26. daisypersonFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Looks like terrifying fun! Well done girl!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    i love wakeboarding!! especially that proud feeling you get after making your first turn.. lol

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  28. Konstantina AntoniadouFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Im jealous, seems like you had a great time!!!:)

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  29. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    i love wakeboarding! and wake surfing too!
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  30. Nequéren ReisFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    AAAAAi que maximo amei show de imagens e corragem
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  31. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful photos
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  32. SereneFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Ohh I really need to try my hand at some Wakeboarding <3

    Serene xoxo

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  33. Creme de la ChicFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    This looks like so much fun! :D
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! :)

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    Hope you're having a beautiful day! xx

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  34. DeniseFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Wakeboarding is such a fun time! Looks like you had such an amazing time and you look adorable in those photos!

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  35. makeupmirrornme February 9, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Wow amazing pictures! Looks like you had so much fun!
    xx

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  36. katherine louFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    This looks like a lot of fun!! Thanks for sharing these photos!

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  37. NadiFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    That looks so fun/
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  38. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    Wakeboarding is sooo fun! Looks like you had a great time!! :)

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  39. Kelsey&KenechaFebruary 10, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    That looks like so much fun!!

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  40. ANNAFebruary 10, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    bellissima esperienza cara a presto

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  41. Amy AedFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    THIS. LOOKS. AMAZING. You are so lucky!

    I'm so jealous c;

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  42. LenyaFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    This looks so much fun. Lucky you. And you look so cute, girl.
    xox
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  43. JessicaFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    I looks like you were having an amazing time. I love your photos.

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  44. AnettFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    What a fun experience! I'd love to try it :)

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  45. TyanaFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    that looks so fun!!

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  46. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Looks great!
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  47. DanielleFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Hey darling, love your blog and especially this post. Beautiful photos! seems like a great time.

    Would you like to follow each other? Let me know (:

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  48. Eye See EuphoriaFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing.

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  49. Lucia FlorenceFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Wake boarding looks so much fun!!!! I want to go!
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  50. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I've always wanted to wake board, but I'm afraid of breaking my arms from slamming into the water. I'd still try given the chance. It looks like you had a blast.
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  51. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I've always wanted to wake board, but I'm afraid of breaking my arms from slamming into the water. I'd still try given the chance. It looks like you had a blast.
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  52. UnknownJuly 16, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Wakeboarding in the Philippines looks so much fun!! I want to try it. Amazing photos you got there!

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