Gringo Benedicto has it figured out. He travels for a good part of the year, mostly to other tropical paradises or exotic and remote destinations, overflowing rainbows of art or taking odd jobs here and there. Gringo is laid back, thoughtful, and comfortable in his own skin. Never without the backpack that holds the treasure trove of his fantastical paintings and art supplies, he spends these days as a full time artist and the manager of Harana Surf Resort in Siargao.
Surfer, model, environmental and ecotourism advocate @piasurf moved from a life in the USA back home to the Philippines to follow her dreams and live out the values that were important to her. Here at Kudo Surf, she shares her story of making her way to Living The Dream.
What if our mothers also taught us how to do a proper cutback or duck dive? Next-generation surfers like 7-year old Kai Alcala and 9-year old Alana Blancada Rietenbach have their moms to thank for more than just the alphabet.
The Kudo Surf suits are designed by Mia del Mundo, whose notable background in fashion helped her design the most stylish pieces with elegant cuts to compliment the female form. All surf suits are chlorine-resistant, UV-protected, and composed of slick nylon and spandex material.
Kudo Surf launched a professional surf coaching program for its riders and the results have begun to show. Along with Piso, current ASC Women’s Champion, Nilbie Blancada, and the Escoltura brothers have received professional assistance from Kudo Surf.
A surf management plan reminds us that we have a role to embrace in the ecosystem. If we do not deal with the waste we produce, we shouldn’t expect the environment to solve the problem for us either. Help Siargao create a positive example for many surf destinations and tourist attractions around the world.
2016 turned out to be a pivotal year for Kudo Surf. Here are some of the highlights from the year that was, and what we hope to continue in this new year.
