Throughout history, many things have been said about the parallels of sports and real life. Athletes and the common folk push their bodies and spirits amid training and hardships to achieve triumph—or at the very least—wisdom and character building.
This goes the same, when trying to learn the elegant and challenging art of stand-up paddle boarding in Loboc River in Bohol, Philippines.
1. GET THE RIGHT TOOLS
Painters need the right brushes, canvas, and paint. Stand-up paddlers need the appropriate gear. First, pick the widest, thickest and longest board you can find. It will help keep you steady and balanced.
Next up, the paddle needs to be around 25 cm longer than you for better grip and traction. Finally, the leash has to be either as long as or a bit shorter than your board.
2. START IN CALM WATERS
Just like training wheels when you were first learning how to ride a bike, you need to take it slow find your balance in calm waters at the beginning.
3. DON’T BE AFRAID
You will fall. And you will fall a lot! But don’t let that stop you! In the words of the Batman’s trusty friend and butler, Alfred Pennyworth: “Why do we fall sir? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.”
4. LEARN TO TAKE A FALL
While it doesn’t look pretty when they take a tumble, stuntmen and skateboarders are expert when it comes to take a fall. Ask your instructor or coach to teach you. Learning how to fall will help you avoid getting injured.
5. DON’T LOOK AT YOUR FEET
Always look forward. It just like taking dance lessons. You look at your partner or instructor and not below so you don’t crash into others.
6. TACKLE THE WAVES YOU KNOW YOU CAN TACKLE
There are a handful of videos and stories online about high school kids and knucklehead fans challenging – and trash talking–professional basketball players.
And every time, they end up getting beat and humiliated. Lesson here: Don’t bite more than you can chew.
7. WEAR A VEST
It could be an actual life vest or a metaphorical one. You need a thick skin to succeed and survive in sports and in life.
To know more about stand-up paddle boarding, check out Loboc River Resort in Bohol, Philippines at www.lobocriverresort.com.
Loboc River Resort, a charming and quiet accommodation in Bohol, has been included in this year’s TripAdvisor’s list of ‘25 Best B&B and Inns in the Philippines.
There is no better place to enjoy a Bohol holiday than at Loboc River Resort. Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2017 Travelers’ Choice Award, our hotel and resort in Bohol has been getting rave reviews from both local and international tourists. Guests love its serene and relaxing environment provided by the lovely nipa hut lodgings, refreshing river and forest views, and interesting dining options.
Loboc River Resort’s nipa-hut styled bohol accommodations are set over the Loboc River, providing guests with invigorating views of the river and forest. The spacious lodgings have plenty of room for up to 4 guests, making them perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends. Each room is equipped with amenities such as cable TV and DVD player, air-conditioner and fan, bathtub, and hot and cold shower.
You can also go bird watching, trailing, trekking, and other exciting outdoor action within the property’s 10-hectare land. The resort also provides facilities and amenities such as a 24-hour front desk, laundry service, restaurant, and tour arrangements.
Loboc River Resort is also near other popular tourist destinations in Bohol. We can help make arrangements for visiting places such as the Bilar Tarsier Sanctuary, the Loboc Eco-Tourism Adventure Park, Chocolate Hills, and Panglao Island beaches.
Don’t miss this chance to get big savings and more fun on your Bohol vacation. Visit the resort’s official website, www.lobocriverresort.com for fast, safe, and direct bookings. You can also check out their Facebook page.
