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Jetski Weekend in Subic

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We went to Subic last weekend. I was planning to have another go at flyboarding in Networx Jetsports, and to make the trip less hectic and get more chances of better light (the Subic freeport, which was a former US naval base up to the 80s, faces west so it's hard to take photos near sunset) we made the trip an overnight one. We booked a hotel along the Subic boardwalk, which is very near the Networx facility.  Getting suited up in the jetski We arrived there in the afternoon and after checking in went around to check the freeport and also walk along the boardwalk. I also checked on Vince, the manager of Networx, about the flyboard but it turned out they lack some spare parts for the machine, so tough luck. Not that it's wasted though, as I decided to just jetski the next morning. Zipping across Subic Bay I've tried jetski before, in  Canyon Cove in Batangas  (turns out Networx is now managing the water sports facilities in Canyon Cove), and I find i...

Jetskiing in Canyon Cove

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Update: I was able to visit Canyon Cove again last weekend for a team activity at work, so I will update this post with new photos and information.  We rented a jetski as part of our team activity and we took turns riding it.  The  sea was rougher  and  waves were also bigger when we were riding, enough to lift the watercraft a few increase off the water when bumping into them. Two of my colleagues managed to flip the jetski when they rode, but thankfully they were unscathed.   One difference compared to Subic is that Canyon Cove requires a lifeguard to accompany the riders, for safety reasons, which means that you'd be carrying a passenger even if you ride solo.  During my turn, I had two passengers with me.  That may be grating for some, but I didn't really mind it.  The big change was that water sports in the resort are now managed by Networx Jetsports, the same company that rents hoverboard and flyboarding equipm...