REMOTE WAKESKATES FLIP TRIP

remote philippines trip from yan lecomte on Vimeo.

CWC and Republic Wake Parks do it again, and have been doing it since 2006!!! The place is a breeding ground for progression. This is some of the heaviest wakeskating ever done at any wake park in the world. SO SICK!

DYLAN MILLER GONE

Dylan Miller Gone from Spencer Norris on Vimeo.

YEAH, YOU.

"YEAH YOU!" FULL MOVIE from Jon Vital on Vimeo.

There's a resurgence happening in the Phillies at one of the world's best wake parks. The CWC is regaining its prominence as the original destination wake park tucked far away from any conventional travel route. It's being rediscovered by both a new generation of riders and seasoned filipino adventurers. It's been four years since my last visit, and I'm now finding myself inspired yet again to make the trip and rediscover a place I once called home for months at a time. YEAH YOU!!!

SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN CLOSING IN

photo: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2013/11/06/super-typhoon-haiyan-hits-category-5-an-extremely-serious-threat-to-philippines/

Super typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, is closing in on my beloved Philippines as we speak. It's the biggest storm on the planet this year and its heading straight for a place I hold very dear to my heart. Barring some sort of miracle, Haiyan is set to swipe the CWC in the province of Camsur. To make matters worse, there's a bunch of holmies there now gathered for a recent international contest. Hopefully they can all make it home before shit goes buck, and for those staying behind hopefully you can stay high and dry my friends. BE SAFE!

THE BANAUE RICE TERRACES SESSION

A+ for effort, but can we please get a wakeskater who is able to give a fair and accurate portrayal of how far wakeskating has come and how good some wakeskaters are these days. Sorry Red Bull but the year is 2013, and we all know that this stunt would have been better served by the likes of someone like Nick Taylor, Reed Hansen, Ben Horan, etc., etc., etc....

Just another dude from Spain..

Sawe Oualiti / CWC AND REPUBL1C 2013 from sawe oualiti on Vimeo.

Ya, just another dude KILLIN' it at your local wake park! HA!! For real though, this kid from Spain has got some dirt on his style and making it look extra grimy for y'all. All this video makes me want to do is ride wake parks, go back to the Philippines, eat shit loads of rice, and reside at the Green Earth Cafe in Naga City. Well done, my dude Sawe Qualiti!

THIS TIME AROUND

This Time Around from PATRICK WIELAND INC. on Vimeo.

It was back in 2006 that my brother and I planned our first trip to the CWC and the Philippines. I've been back four times since, and chances are I'll make it five soon enough; especially after watching This Time Around. 

Every visit to the CWC was unique, different, and amazing. In 2007 I was introduced to a whole new facet of wakeboarding, and discovered paradise. In 2008, my trip was cut short because of a broken ankle. In 2009, I filmed some of my best riding to date, and discovered Sesitec's System 2.0. In 2010, I returned with my brother and swam with whale sharks.

It was obvious that we all knew that the CWC was a very special place, and it's very cool to have been apart of the movement described in this film. This Time Around has given me an amazing feeling of nostalgia and inspiration to keep evolving as a rider. Salamate Po! and cheers to all my CWC homies all over the world!! One love.

Please enjoy...

This Time Around: COMING VERY SOON!

This Time Around: Coming 2/20/13 from PATRICK WIELAND INC. on Vimeo.

"This Time Around" by Patrick Wieland

This Time Around Teaser from PATRICK WIELAND INC. on Vimeo.

I must say that I was very excited when I first discovered this teaser!! For me it's a trip down memory lane of my experiences and past trips to the Philippines when I visited every year from 2007-2010. Upon my last trip to the CWC in 2010 with my brother Justin, our worst fears were realized when we came to the conclusion that our beloved filipino riding sanctuary had been tainted and lost some of its magic.

Fortunately it seems as though the CWC is regaining its prominence as one of the best spots to ride in the world. Based on the videos and photos that have been coming out from the new Republic Wake Park in Manila and the O.G. CWC, it looks as though I'll be booking a return trip ASAP!!

THE KIDS!!

Daniel Grant, Pierre Atruz & Clem DPM skate CWC from Hugo Charbit on Vimeo.
I present to you: the future feat. Clement, Daniel and Pierre! the CWC still holds the magic...