Andi Eigenmann celebrates Philippine surfing milestone as WSL Championship Tour comes to Siargao
Andi Eigenmann expressed her excitement over Siargao’s inclusion in the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, highlighting what the milestone means for the island’s surfing community.
On her Instagram page, Andi shared a clip from her interview with WSL, where she spoke about Happy Islanders Surf Club and its efforts to support aspiring surfers.
“Super stoked we got the chance to be part of the @wsl live broadcast and share a little about Happy Islanders Surf Club,” she wrote on Instagram.
The actress highlighted the significance of bringing the prestigious surfing competition to Siargao, particularly for the island’s young surfers.
“Having the Championship Tour here in Siargao means so much to us. To see the world’s best surfers compete on our home break and for the next generation to witness that up close is really special!” she remarked.
Andi, whose partner Philmar Alipayo is a surfing champion and coach, also reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing the next generation of surfing talent.
“We’re committed to supporting our young surfers as they learn, train, and find their own path in the sport and we’re super proud to play a small part in that,🌊🇵🇭🫶🏼” she said.
Andi Eigenmann celebrates Philippine surfing milestone as WSL Championship Tour comes to Siargao
During her interview with WSL, Andi also reflected on the growth of surfing in the Philippines, expressing hope that the event would inspire more young Filipino surfers to pursue their dreams.
“Actually, I am not sure if it’s something that everybody knows but surfing here in the Philippines is still quite young, I would say. But this one definitely is a milestone for all of us and I can see so many other kids and so many surfers from the younger and next generation just being so inspired by this whole event,” she stated.
Andi hopes the milestone will encourage aspiring Filipino surfers to continue honing their skills and eventually make their mark on the international stage.
“I hope that this gives them the courage and the motivation to keep going and to keep pushing. And maybe soon enough, we will be frequently seen on the world stage,” she said.