Visiting the Malacanang of the North and teeing off at Paoay Golf Course are not the only worthwhile things to do in Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte.

After breakfast at the scenic lake shore courtyard of Malacanang of the North, we discovered Paoay Lake was also an excellent venue for water sports such as paddle boarding.

We spent the rest of the morning paddle boarding around the scenic lake’s waters. It was my first time to try it and I’ve definitely pinned it on my list of “fun things to do on the water without getting wet.”

Me trying to paddleboard at Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte

Paddleboarding Lessons

The day was blessed with uber inviting sunny weather, which was perfect for fun water activities.

We were yet again joined by Mike Oida from Kapuluan Vista Resort Pagudpud. He introduced us to paddle boarding and masterfully demonstrated how to maintain balance on the board and maneuver it around.

Paddle Boarding 101

Travel Bloggers try Paddleboarding

One by one, we finally got the chance to test our paddle boarding prowess. The wind was particularly strong that day, which made it a challenge to course through Paoay Lake’s otherwise peaceful waters.

Kara from Travel Up

Angel from Laktawsero

Ed from Soloflighted

Gael from Pinaysolobackpacker

I loved my first experience at paddle boarding. Aside from the hearty physical exercise, I felt a strong sense of freedom gliding over and conquering the water.

There’s me paddling out

Then paddling the wrong way

and finally getting lost :D

While we were paddle boarding, it was still business as usual for the local folk at the lake :)

Paoay Lake scenery

Truly, there are a lot of potential activities that can be done in Paoay Lake aside from its already awesome natural scenery and attractions such as the Paoay Golf Course and Malacanang of the North.

Paoay Lake also seems like a good venue for wake boarding among other water sports.

Rocky shore of Paoay Lake