Last weekend the 2011 Rimat Ti Amianan National Shortboard Competition saw 7ft to double overhead waves with the North swell going all out at the Point. Competitors from La Union, Baler, Siargao and all over slew huge wedges to give this year’s Rimat a fantastic show of power and flair surfing.

here are some photos from the comp

Men’s Open

LU home boy Anthony “Kaw Kaw” Leubben defending his turf at Monaliza Point

Joehenry “Pakito” Tena fresh out of his great performance at the recent Baler Beach Break Master

Jeff Dela Torre showing why he was last year’s champ

Rommel “Okoy” Rojo a comp-circuit veteran, knows the winning formula

Juniors Division

once super Grom and current Junior titan JR Esquivel pulls of a reverse

breakout kid Neil Sanchez of Baler looking for a swooping cutback

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Awarding Night and WINNERS

lovely performance from the girls of Brown Sugar adding steam to the awarding night

yours truly with event/comp director and organizers Dexter Ollero, Menchie Par and Mickey Galang

the one and only Lemon “Surfstar” Dines and Menchie host the awarding night

La Union Skimboard Competition

this is the very first skimboarding competition in La Union. sign of good things to come for the sport

 Champion– JerryCo Ortiz

1st Runner Up: – Jhonna Joshua Laureta

2nd Runner Up: – Bj June Taningco Coloma

Mens Open Division

Champion: Rommel “Okoy” Rojo of Baler

1st Runner Up: Jefferson “Jeff” Dela Torre of La Union/Baler

2nd Runner Up: Robinson Dela Torre of Baler

3rd Runner Up: Philmar Alipayo of Siargao

Okoy thanking his sponsors and friends

Junior Division

Champion: Jhay-R Esquivel of La Union

1st Runner Up: Neil Sanchez of Baler

2nd Runner Up: Jerick Penaredondo of Baler

3rd Runner Up: Jomar Bueneventura of Baler

two bright stars Neil and JR

Wahine Division

Champion: Daisy Valdez of La Union

1st Runner Up: Karen Betsayda of Daet

2nd Runner Up: Mickey Girl Galang of La Union

3rd Runner Up: Joy Villamor of La Union

beauty and brawns Karen and Daisy

Music ensued after the ceremonies. The Bottles band of Baler belted out their covers of reggae and ska songs and the crowd – visitors from Germany, the UK, Slovenia, Korea, Manila and of course the locals – partied all thru out the night.

Again, visit our Facebook for more pictures and catch you next year on the next Rimat competition!

*Many thanks to Dexter Ollero for the warm welcome. Photos by Mike Del Rosario. Words by TJ Cafuir.

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