Saturday, June 25, 2011

Deca Wakeboard Park


At the Deca Wakeboard Park

The Deca Wakeboard Park is the newest water sports sensation in Davao City. Opened to the public in August 28, 2009, this man-made lake has since become one of the top wakeboarding destinations, and is considered to be the biggest wakeboarding facility to date in the Philippines, and a first of its kind in Davao. It is located  in Barangay Tacunan, Mintal, Davao City, about 30 to 45 minutes away from downtown Davao City, and is easily accessible. 

The Park features state-of-the-art overhead cable system that catapults wakeboarders around the facility at varying speeds. Ramps and slides are strategically situated around the lake to provide wakeboarders more daring acrobatic challenges and fun at the same time. 

Wakeboarding is a widely popular extreme water sport that combines the techniques of snow boarding, water skiing and surfing. It involves riding on a board above the water surface with the rider towed by an overhead cable, then hits a wake to launch in the air, and performs often difficult wakeboarding maneuvers at competition speeds.

Lifeguards are always on standby to provide safety to the riders. The riders are strictly required to wear vests, and helmets at all times for safety. Beginners are thoroughly briefed before they are allowed to ride.


Located in Barangay Tacunan, Mintal, Davao City


Aerial view of the Deca Wakeboard Park
Considered the biggest wakeboarding facility to date in the Philippines
and a first of its kind in Davao


State-of-the-art overhead cable system 


The cables catapult wakeboarders around the facility at varying speeds


More overhear cables


Ride of Your Life


Jump Off Ramp


Wakeboarder ready to jump off


Closer view of the Jump Off Ramp


Ramps and slides are strategically situated around the lake 
to provide wakeboarders daring acrobatic challenges and fun


Ramp


Another ramp


Set of ramps


Wakeboarding is the newest water sports sensation in Davao City


A widely popular extreme water sport that combines the techniques 
of snow boarding, water skiing and surfing


Wakeboarding involves riding on a board above the water surface 
with the rider towed by an overhead cable


Hits a wake to launch in the air


Difficult maneuvers at competition speeds


Wakeboarders are strictly required to wear vests and helmets for safety


Wakeboarding is more daring . . . .


More challenging . . . .


More exciting . . . .


And definitely more fun!


A convergence of wakeboarding enthusiasts


View of the Park


Curve at the man-made lake


Another view of the lake


The lake with a view of Mount Apo at the background


Tents for wakeboarders and guests


Tents and tables



The restaurant



Closer view of the restaurant


The Deca Wakeboard Pack is one of the top wakeboarding destinations
in the Philippines


Opened to the public in August 28, 2009


Site of the 2010 Wakeboard and Wakeskate Competition


How To Get To Deca Wakeboard Park

There are no specific transports that service to the Deca Wakeboard Park. There is, however, a minibus ride “All Aboard” from Bankerohan Market in Davao City that passes through Mintal where the Park is located. From Mintal, a 5 minute tricycle ride will take you to the Park. Taxi ride from downtown Davao City is readily available, and it usually takes 30 minutes to get to the site. Another way is by air-conditioned bus bound for Calinan, Bukidnon or Cagayan de Oro via BUDA Road (Bukidnon-Davao National Highway) which passes through Mintal.


Contact Information


Deca Wakeboard Park
Barangay Tacunan, Mintal, Davao City
Tel. Nos.: (082) 304-6005 / (082) 286-4078
Email:  davaowakeboardpark@gmail.com



7 comments:

  1. Wow, what an interesting and exciting post. Davao was really a great place to visit. I never try to experience this wakeboard sport. I know that this sport is risky yet I want to learn how it perform. Maybe next year, I will visit this location with my friends. Big thanks.

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  2. Amazing experience is this. This is one of the filipino love to do when they are free time. A very adventurous sport.

    Check this also about wake boarding -->http://www.nuvali.ph/outdoor-adventures/attractions/

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  3. Hi, I am Jenette Vizcocho, writing for Sidetrip Magazine. I was assigned to write about Deca Wake park for the upcoming Davao issue of the mag. Would it be okay to borrow or use some of your photos for the article? I will credit your site for them. Thanks!

    Here is a sample of my work:
    https://kristn.com/index.php/travel/article/87/best-surfing-destinations-in-the-philippines

    Hoping for a favorable response.
    Jenette Vizcocho

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    1. Hi, Jenette Vizcocho, please feel free to use any material in this blog you deem will be useful in your article. I always welcome any opportunity that will promote Davao City in any way. Thanks!

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    2. Thank you so much! I will update you as soon as the magazine is out. Would you happen to be able to email me high-res images from the park (These shots you have here online are great! I'm not sure how they will fare in a magazine, however) both action shots and scenes of the place will be featured! If this is not too much trouble, please email them to siokay@yahoo.com as well as how you want to be credited (whether by name or just your website) Again, thanks so much!

      Jenette

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  4. Good day! We are looking for pictures at Deca Wake Park. Can we publish some of your pictures on this blog on a travel magazine? -Nova (novellavelena@uniorient.com)

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  5. Hi! Im looking for wakeboarding pictures at Deca to be published for a travel magazine. May we borrow some of your pictures on this blog?

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