Keep The Breaks Clean

To all Manila Surfers:

It recently came to our attention that Pundaquit (home of our beloved Magic Left and Ate Nora's Resort) does not have a regular trash collection system. The mayor of San Antonio has to request for a truck to come to their barangay to pick up the garbage.

So, since we all surf there and enjoy the waves, we should also be picking up after ourselves. As much as possible let's not leave trash and litter when we are there. Let's not be dirty surfers. Pack what you normally would throw away into your own garbage bags and dispose of them in the larger trash bins in San Antonio on your way home.

Also, when in Siargao the following measures have been suggested:

-- Ocean 101 has a depot of rainwater at the back of the rooms, Sagana offers refills. Or if staying more than a few days, get one of the huge refillable containers at a refilling station in GL. It only costs about P50 for about 5 gallons when you get back your deposit for the container.

-- Make an effort to reduce the amount of trash that you generate while on the island. Bring home as much of it as you can (someone I know uses the plastic mineral water bottles to line his boardbag as a sort of recycled cushion) and try your best to minimize waste output.


Spread the word.