Mati Watersports Association - MWA

Mati Watersports Association - MWA Mati Watersports Association (MWA) is a grassroots, LGU-recognized group based in Dahican Beach.

Led by pioneers of skimboarding in Mati, we promote the sport nationwide, compete internationally, and advocate for coastal and marine conservation.

03/06/2026

MWA Summer Surf School Week 1 Recap!








02/06/2026

When they’re not chasing waves, they’re carving pavement.

MWA crew keeping the stoke alive on and off the water.








HALFWAY THROUGH THE MWA SUMMER SURF SCHOOL 🤙🏽🌊Our students just wrapped up the first weekend of the program, with two 2....
31/05/2026

HALFWAY THROUGH THE MWA SUMMER SURF SCHOOL 🤙🏽🌊

Our students just wrapped up the first weekend of the program, with two 2.5-hour sessions focused on building strong surfing foundations before charging into the waves. The surf program is led by MWA president Peter Ocdenaria, assisted by members Argei Patawi and Jan Nogas.

Day 1 was all about learning the basics:

• Types and parts of surfboards
• Surf safety and surf etiquette
• Proper board handling on land and in the water
• Paddling techniques, turning, positioning, and control

Day 2 was where things started getting real. Students got into the water and experienced guided surfing with instructor pushes while learning:

• How to read and choose waves
• Timing and positioning
• Proper stance and balance
• Applying paddling techniques to catch waves independently

The progress in just one weekend has been amazing to watch. Still a long way to go, but everyone’s already building confidence, ocean awareness, and respect for the sport one session at a time. 🌊


QUICK RESPONSE WHEN IT MATTERED MOSTAt around 7:00 PM on May 30, 2026, MWA members Jonilo Catubig and Joel Palmera were ...
30/05/2026

QUICK RESPONSE WHEN IT MATTERED MOST

At around 7:00 PM on May 30, 2026, MWA members Jonilo Catubig and Joel Palmera were among those who immediately responded to a vehicular accident incident and helped assist on-site while waiting for proper emergency response.

What makes this even more meaningful is that both members recently completed the Lifeguard Skills and Qualification Training conducted by the Coast Guard Davao Oriental Mati Station together with the City Tourism and Promotions Office.

Training matters. Preparedness matters. We’re proud to see our members step up and put what they learned into action beyond the beach and into real-life situations where calm thinking and quick response can make a difference.

Salute to our members for being ready to help when the community needed it most. 🤙🏽

CONGRATULATIONS, JC AND KING! It's another notch on the belts of our MWA members JC Pabilando and Kingjhon Torreon Bucon...
30/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, JC AND KING!

It's another notch on the belts of our MWA members JC Pabilando and Kingjhon Torreon Bucong as they bagged the top prizes at the recently concluded SUMMER SAYA SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION in Catarman, Northern Samar.

King Jhon Bucong - Champion, Expert Category
JC Pabilando - Champion, Advanced Category

Congratulations and thank you so much for your hard work and for bringing pride to our community. This just goes to further prove that Mati is the home of skimboarding champions! ✨🙌🏽🤙🏽

MARAMING SALAMAT, BM JEROME DAYANGHIRANG, for helping us keep our oceans and beaches clean. 🙌🏽This is a reminder for all...
30/05/2026

MARAMING SALAMAT, BM JEROME DAYANGHIRANG, for helping us keep our oceans and beaches clean. 🙌🏽

This is a reminder for all of us that it is our responsibility to protect and preserve the beauty of our environment so that we may continue to enjoy its gifts.

A few ways you can help do this is by practicing CLAYGO or clean as you go and joining our beach cleanups.

Let's all be responsible tourists and locals and keep Dahican Beach clean. 🌴⛱️🐚

FROM WAVES TO WATER SAFETY 🌊🤙🏽It's another proud day for us here at MWA. Our congratulations to our members for successf...
25/05/2026

FROM WAVES TO WATER SAFETY 🌊🤙🏽

It's another proud day for us here at MWA. Our congratulations to our members for successfully completing the Lifeguard Skills and Qualification Training conducted by the Coast Guard Davao Oriental Mati Station and the City of Mati Tourism and Promotions Office - Department of Tourism.

• Jonilo Catubig, Jr.
• Tito Pondoyo
• Boknoy Masidto
• Alex Maco
• Joel Palmera
• Algie Nogas

We’re proud to see more members of the community stepping up, gaining new skills, and becoming better equipped to help keep our beaches and waters safer for everyone.

Big thanks as well to the organizers, trainers, and partner agencies for sharing their knowledge and making opportunities like this accessible to the community. 🙌🏽

READY FOR CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR 🤙🏽Sending off our MWA riders as they represent Mati at the Summer Saya 2026 Skimboard...
18/05/2026

READY FOR CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR 🤙🏽

Sending off our MWA riders as they represent Mati at the Summer Saya 2026 Skimboarding Competition happening on May 22–24 in Catarman, Northern Samar.

Viergel Balucanag
Kingjhon Torreon Bucong
Jimlie Sacedor
JC Pabilando

Always so proud to see our riders continue to grow, compete, and carry the Mati skimboarding community wherever they go. Safe travels and good luck, team. Bring home great rides and even better memories. 🌊

Huge thank you to everyone supporting our athletes and helping make this trip possible:
Tower 11 Mati Surf Hotel
Dahican Surf Resort
Coun. Paolo "Kuya Pao" Rabat
AD Gafor
John Mark Serrano
Alima Home.Cafe Dahican
Joan Japot Velilla
Mawe Bautista
Gneil AbanesSantos

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