Wooden Surfboards of Ayoke Island

I heard that if you really love surfing and want to get better at it, you can make your own wooden surfboard and stay for more than a month at Ayoke Island. This little island is located more than a kilometer in Cantilan Surigao del Sur. A very peaceful fishing place near the pacific.

During off-season, there were still waves more than 3 feet high and during the amihan season, more than 1 meter waves.

I was with a friend when I visited Ayoke last August 13, 2013 and met these surfer dudes Chris & Kipong which were making their wooden boards for nearly a month now. Got stoked and caught a few waves there. Although it was off-season, still there were ridable waves. The wooden surfboards of ayoke island were great by the way.

Here is some Special Tips for you badass beach bums.

• Go to Cantilan Surigao del Sur. (by air, by sea, by land.. either way.. youll get there)
• Buy 1 month+++ food supply plus flashlights and candles as there is no electricity there.
• Buy Plywood, some wood planks, (they say you can use some of the breadfruit wood there which is plentiful), some fiberglass resin.
• Surfboard Building skills (Don't worry they have tools and templates there)
• Make sure you bring photos of your loved ones because you might forget their faces since you will be on the island for a very very long time.
• Emotionally prepared (I know, surfboard making is not that easy)
• Patience (one for the surfboard making and one for the wave riding)
• Be prepared for the unlimited sunburns and jellyfish stings (dont forget about the cuts on your feet due to sharp rocks)
• HAVE FUN! Get Stoked!!!!

This Funboard will be ready in 2 weeks.

FAW Longboard by Kipong Libres

Shortboard By Chris

Glassing the Wooden Board

Fire at Will shortboard by Kipong Libres

In the works