Heavy winds and clouds for weeks on Boracay island
Boracay in summer may have weeks without any sunshine at all
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:38:35 PM PHT
Summer is rainy season - even on a tropical island like Boracay. May-June until October-November we have rainy season here. Rainy season on Boracay may bring 2 or more weeks without blue sky, without sunshine, just rain and clouds.
Rainy season is the delight of sailors and windsurfers
The more wind the more fun - Fun starts at Bft 6 and ends when your sail break into pieces ... that's usually around Bft 8
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:38:52 PM PHT
For local sailboats like the one here sailing ends when real fun for a windsurfer starts. You need either your own kite for kite surfing or your own windsurf board to enjoy the power of winds.
12 days of rain - 12 days of clouds in a row since my arrival here
Boracay during rain season - just a few times a few hours partially clouded skies during many days or weeks
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:39:19 PM PHT
The good news however is ...
Boracay white beach reappears at least a little during low tide. All the high tide hours most of the world famous "white beach" is sunken in the ocean.
Boracay white beach reappears at least a little during low tide. All the high tide hours most of the world famous "white beach" is sunken in the ocean.
Summer time - rain time - warm water time
The water is warmest during summer months - despite the rain clouds
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:39:29 PM PHT
The blue clean ocean always is inviting for a swim. The sun is north of equator and hence we still have warmer water and warm weather all summer long despite all rain and clouds.
A storm arriving in just seconds or minutes
Watch the sky when you are out for sailing - the storm arrives quickly
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:39:44 PM PHT
Dark almost like at night - within minutes the dark clouds cover most of the sky and another stormy rain starts for the next few hours. Yesterday and today all day again.
The darker the sky - the more light you need in your heart to feel well
Darkness and heavy stormy weeks suck on weak ones tending to depression
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:39:50 PM PHT
If you tend to depression - then rainy season in the Philippines certainly never is for you. Stormy and rainy cloud covered days or weeks are only for all those who have sun in their heart. Love is the key to happiness even in dark days.
Sun, sunlight and daily warm sunshine onto your body and in your heart is an essential medicine to cure depression.
Sun, sunlight and daily warm sunshine onto your body and in your heart is an essential medicine to cure depression.
Children always are in the mood to have fun
Even in rainy season the local children have fun
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 03:51:10 PM PHT
Children enjoy life no matter what weather it is. Children are made to have fun - so are we, we adults just need to see the sunny side of life during rainy season and suddenly weather never matters again.
Sail-trip would be ideal in windy conditions
No people to take out for a sail trip
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 03:54:31 PM PHT
Rainy weather most tourists stay at home. No beach life on Boracay island these past weeks of rain and storm.
Vacation for the island
When most people stay at home - then the island has vacation to recover from mankind
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 03:56:40 PM PHT
Overpopulation during high season results in lots of stress for Boracay. Rainy season is vacation for all nature - for all Philippinos as well - to recover from the crowd of tourists and to have time for family and friends
Time to come ashore before the next storm starts
Local sailboats are fast and light
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:17:26 PM PHT
Never made for real storm - all sailboats come ashore or go to the other side of the island when a storm arrives
Storm-proof tourists
Lots of guests never mind the weather
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:19:12 PM PHT
Water is warm - around 27-28 C, air as well is around or above 30-32 C. Hence rain is no reason to stay home for those who are in office all year and came here to enjoy fresh air and fun in the water.
Silence to go within
During rainy season beaches are peaceful
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:29:43 PM PHT
Just right for a walk alone in piece with self. A little time for self and God to clean up the past and enjoy fresh air.
Some sailors stay until the end
Wind is the sailors joy - storm is the sailors bride
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:36:25 PM PHT
Specially if he knows that all crew knows how to swim or has a life-jacket in case of a capsizing boat
Next dark clouds arrive
With the dark clouds also the next storm on Boracay island
Date/Time: Sat 29 Jul 2006 05:37:19 PM PHT
For the past 2 weeks on Boracay island almost daily storm and rain - for my past 5 weeks on Boracay, La Union and Papanga almost daily storm and heavy rain. A normal rainy season in the Philippines.
Since a few days now we have sunshine from early morning until later in afternoon
As soon as the sun shines - even with some clouds - the world looks more friendly
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:23:25 PM PHT
Early morning sunshine starts - later in afternoon clouds are building up. See later this day's photo session.
Sunshine and wind - made for sailors
As soon as sun is free - people are on the beach and enjoying water-sports
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:23:39 PM PHT
Sailing and other water-sports needing wind are best in rainy season here on Boracay.
In the middle between new moon and full moon
These days we are in the middle between new moon and full moon
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 02:02:08 PM PHT
Hence these days low tide is during day time hours and some of the <a href="http://www.kriyayoga.com/philippines/business/boracay_white_beach_underwater.php" type="text/html">sunken white beach</a> reappears during low tide hours for the joy of all beach enthusiasts
Midway between new moon and full moon - low tide is highest and high tide lowest of the moon / tide cycle - hence the difference between low tide and high tide smaller and the wave action on the beach erosion smaller.
Midway between new moon and full moon - low tide is highest and high tide lowest of the moon / tide cycle - hence the difference between low tide and high tide smaller and the wave action on the beach erosion smaller.
Steady onshore winds of Bft 4-5 on Boracay's white beach
Steady winds means guaranteed wind fun if you need wind for your water-sport
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 02:03:19 PM PHT
Windsurfer, kite surfer and sailors need wind - predictable wind if you travel thousands of miles for a few weeks of action and fun. During rainy season on Boracay you have all you need for wind-fun-action sports.
Beautiful tropical mountain scenery in the background and blue ocean around you
On Aklan island - in the background of the photo - mountains are covered with clouds
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 02:12:05 PM PHT
No rain means no lush tropical vegetation. Hence the abundance of rain now feeds the future months of lush blossoming tropical nature. The mountains or hills on Aklan island next to Boracay are all covered with dense tropical growth and low jungle forest.
Kite surfing for beginners
First learning and practice - then having fun
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 02:13:55 PM PHT
Kite surfers here on Boracay island first start learning by practicing on the beach
First the basics then the real fun. First learn to handle and control / direct your kite on the beach. After repeated beach sessions and improved kite control the real fun can start.
First the basics then the real fun. First learn to handle and control / direct your kite on the beach. After repeated beach sessions and improved kite control the real fun can start.
Kite surfing - beginners lessons on Boracay island
First learn to always keep the kite up
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 02:15:26 PM PHT
Then learn to change directions and control the kite. The conditions are ideal for beginners on Boracay. Long beach free of any dangers to the kite - lots of space to practice the early lessons.
Onshore winds also mean - once out on the water, you always drift back to shore if too tired. Hence you always drift back to safety.
Onshore winds also mean - once out on the water, you always drift back to shore if too tired. Hence you always drift back to safety.
After a while underway in the sun - look at the sky, it's rainy season
I was driving with a motorcycle to the north-end of Boracay island
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 03:58:00 PM PHT
After a beautiful photo session I see dark clouds coming nearer fast - just on the way home, minutes later the clouds are already here on the island's hills. A few last shots, then I pack my camera into the plastic bag I have with me for such situations.
Sudden rain is normal - hence all predictable and for all situations prepared. Body is waterproof and water tested - after thousands of hours UW in my life. Only camera and laptop need special protection. All else loves to get soaking wet in tropical warm climate.
Sudden rain is normal - hence all predictable and for all situations prepared. Body is waterproof and water tested - after thousands of hours UW in my life. Only camera and laptop need special protection. All else loves to get soaking wet in tropical warm climate.
Rain in the tropics - a warm cleaning refreshment
Rain coming up - has more beautiful side than dark clouds
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 03:58:17 PM PHT
With the4 rain coming up I have no legal need to put on the silly required helmet on the motorbike. As soon as the first rain drops fall all policemen seek refuge and run home into shelter.
Helmets are needed as protection from ego. Wisdom drives safely. Head is door to God - any obstacle on the head makes communication with God more difficult. Safety requires constant inspiration and guidance by God - like the radio communication of fire fighters with the commander in charge of a rescue operation.
Hence I am prepared to rather pay the PHP 500 fine for driving without helmet rather than to sacrifice the open <a href="http://www.kriyayoga.com/english/on_your_wings/openforgod.htm" type="text/html">communication with God</a>.
Helmets are needed as protection from ego. Wisdom drives safely. Head is door to God - any obstacle on the head makes communication with God more difficult. Safety requires constant inspiration and guidance by God - like the radio communication of fire fighters with the commander in charge of a rescue operation.
Hence I am prepared to rather pay the PHP 500 fine for driving without helmet rather than to sacrifice the open <a href="http://www.kriyayoga.com/english/on_your_wings/openforgod.htm" type="text/html">communication with God</a>.
Hills covered with tropical forest on Boracay island need watering
Rain is welcome for the dense tropical growth on Boracay island
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 03:58:24 PM PHT
Islands with low elevation have less water resources for the many months of dry season. To keep the island green year round lots of rain is needed to saturate the soil with water.
In another few months - by October/November the next dry season comes for sure and usually zero rain during dry season or if rain then only little rain just enough to give a beauty shower to all leaves and plants and clean all nature from dust and dirt.
In another few months - by October/November the next dry season comes for sure and usually zero rain during dry season or if rain then only little rain just enough to give a beauty shower to all leaves and plants and clean all nature from dust and dirt.
Recreation serves as learning environment for many highly spiritual topics
Sailing requires usually a team - hence learning to work in a team is vital
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:23:39 PM PHT
Vital lessons for life can be learned sometimes at school - but most likely in real life situations. Far more learning takes place in recreational activities than on job. Recreational activities are ideal learning environment - fresh open air, sun, wind, water, ocean, nature is the typical place for fun, action and sports.
To learn vital lessons - other people are needed. Hence team sports for 2 or more are best suitable to overcome inner resistance and to learn a loving communication with all others on the basis of equal treatment of all mankind.
To learn vital lessons - other people are needed. Hence team sports for 2 or more are best suitable to overcome inner resistance and to learn a loving communication with all others on the basis of equal treatment of all mankind.
Having fun in open fresh sunny environment is a healing experience
God heals - to be healed you need time in healthy natural environment
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:24:01 PM PHT
Time to relax, time to breath fresh air, time to move your body and exercise is essential for your health. For spiritual health as much as for emotional, mental and physical health.
Having fun while enjoying challenging outdoor activities will make you forget all the human lessons learned in a team. Coordination of all team members to support a common goal, mastering a few exceptional skills, using your body and creativity are but a few skills you learn.
Having fun while enjoying challenging outdoor activities will make you forget all the human lessons learned in a team. Coordination of all team members to support a common goal, mastering a few exceptional skills, using your body and creativity are but a few skills you learn.
Sail-trips around Boracay island - a beautiful experience for tourists
Safely sailed by experienced crews - enjoy the sun and crystal clear water around the island
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:24:17 PM PHT
Once around the island in a sail boat takes about 1,5 -3 hours, depending on wind and water conditions. Enjoy the beautiful beach scenery of the islands many hidden beaches.
Sunny days during rainy season on Boracay island
From July 18 until August 11 2006 only 3-4 days partially sunny
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:24:23 PM PHT
During my past 24 days on Boracay island about 3-4 days have been partially sunny, the remaining days rainy, cloudy and windy all day and night long. This has been very much average compared to the many months spent in earlier years on Boracay island during rainy season.
A sailboat prepares for landing on the beach
A sailboat returns from a sail-trip and prepares for landing on the beach
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:25:08 PM PHT
Team work during the landing phase - all sailboat crew-members know what to do. All maneuvers are are well practiced before venturing into sea with guests to make the sailing experience for guest a pure pleasure and fun experience only.
Sail boat crews are working hand in hand during all phases of landing
No time to learn, no time for errors - just know what to do and how to handle a sailboat
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:25:18 PM PHT
Here on Boracay island the sailing is easy. Steady winds, steady wind directions, no rocks or reefs nor other dangers.
Reverse gear - engine is the wind - a sailboat approaches Boracay beach
Landing reverse makes taking off for the next trip easier
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:25:25 PM PHT
Some of the sailing crews are long time friends and experienced crew members. No talking - no shouting - just teamwork among friends working hand in hand for a common goal ... like in real life.
Fun for tourists means work for the sail boat crew
Fun is created - some do the work while others enjoy the created fun.
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:25:33 PM PHT
Sailing is fun for tourists and means hours of hard work for the crew. Preparing the sailboat, cleaning the sailboat repair of sailboat, day and night watching the boat and if necessary move it way up to the beach to safe the boat from high waves and stormy sea and much more work unseen by most focusing on enjoying fun.
In all life we always have a giving and receiving. Each of us should be a giving part in life, creating fun FOR others before being a receiving part to enjoy fun created by others. A healthy life consists of a well balanced regular daily having fun and creating fun.
Creating fun for others is the source of our satisfaction in life. Having seen, experienced, felt or heard how much others appreciate and enjoy our created sources of fun is the satisfaction factor in our all lives. Whether we are offering outdoor sport and recreation activities and services or other services such as restaurant, health services, counseling or any other really needed and helpful services is of little importance.
Important however is that whatever you offer is affordable by those who need or could benefit from this kind of services - ALL - without getting into debts. Useful and helpful services need to be affordable by all in the full needed extent or quantity. Many such services contain a healing factor for the users of our recreational services and all healing always should be affordable by all until completely healed.
In all life we always have a giving and receiving. Each of us should be a giving part in life, creating fun FOR others before being a receiving part to enjoy fun created by others. A healthy life consists of a well balanced regular daily having fun and creating fun.
Creating fun for others is the source of our satisfaction in life. Having seen, experienced, felt or heard how much others appreciate and enjoy our created sources of fun is the satisfaction factor in our all lives. Whether we are offering outdoor sport and recreation activities and services or other services such as restaurant, health services, counseling or any other really needed and helpful services is of little importance.
Important however is that whatever you offer is affordable by those who need or could benefit from this kind of services - ALL - without getting into debts. Useful and helpful services need to be affordable by all in the full needed extent or quantity. Many such services contain a healing factor for the users of our recreational services and all healing always should be affordable by all until completely healed.
Sail boat types of the Philippines
Every country, every region in the world has developed an individual style of sail boat making. The Philippine sailboat type is the fastest of all sail boats I ever have seen among native sailboat constructions.
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:25:39 PM PHT
After decades of traveling and working in many countries on 4 continents - the Philippine style of sailboats is by far the fastest of all native style sailboats I ever have seen. Light weight, mostly made of local, natural material and a price of around 1000 US$ - this type of boat is fast, safe, fun and easy to handle as well as easy to maintain.
Some boats are heavier and slower like those in the Maledives - others like the Philippine style sail boat are very lightweight and fast.
A typical Philippine sailboat like the one shown in this photo can be pushed ashore by the crew of 3-4 and carried on to land by 4-6 men. This type of boat can easily be disassembled into its major components for easy maintenance and safe storage during stormy days or Taifun days.
Some boats are heavier and slower like those in the Maledives - others like the Philippine style sail boat are very lightweight and fast.
A typical Philippine sailboat like the one shown in this photo can be pushed ashore by the crew of 3-4 and carried on to land by 4-6 men. This type of boat can easily be disassembled into its major components for easy maintenance and safe storage during stormy days or Taifun days.
Sailboat wallpapers in format 1600x1200 px and 1024x768 pixels
All this sailboat photos are available as free wallpapers in format 1024x768 and 1600x1200 for your desktop background.
Date/Time: Sat 05 Aug 2006 01:25:44 PM PHT
The photo of a dream may remind you of your goals. Some outdoor activities in the near future may be good for you too. Outdoor activities often start by first enjoying the services offered by others or by watching others - then your decision: me too and one day you decide to enroll in a course of SCUBA, sailing, surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing, dancing or other exciting and adventurous activities to challenge your physical and mental limits to the point where you realize to have no longer any limits at all.
The results of outdoor activities and recreational activities always have a benefit for your professional life or career, for your family life and for your spiritual life as well. The more you are in peace with all elements of creation the stronger you grow the better a lover you will be and hence the more happy your partner for life or eternity.
The results of outdoor activities and recreational activities always have a benefit for your professional life or career, for your family life and for your spiritual life as well. The more you are in peace with all elements of creation the stronger you grow the better a lover you will be and hence the more happy your partner for life or eternity.
