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Surfing is the most exciting water sport on earth, can
there be a cooler sport than Surfing? There is no doubt that the coolest
sport on earth, is surfing. It is a passion, a way of life and state of
mind. It is for those who want to live a natural uninhibited life that
revolves around the sun, sand, sea, surf and your surfboard.
The very first time you ride a wave, you will know why surfing is here to
stay and why it is the fastest growing sport worldwide. Taking your longboard or short board out on the ocean provides you with an opportunity
to challenge the elements and nature itself, although you know in reality
that it can only really be conquered for a moment. This is what keeps you
coming back for more. Surfing is cool, exciting, challenging and fun. The
dream of surfing inspires life styles, journeys and freedom, but you need
more than the right surfing gear in order to exercise this freedom wisely.
Surfing gives you the freedom to track and ride the perfect wave, to have
surfing lessons and develop your skills to their peak. Independence to take
risks, fail and rise again. The life of a surfer has a significant rhythm
and beat to it, which comes from the rhythm of the surf and of the wild,
motivating music he listens to.
Living on a surf boat is a great way to live or
retire. It is cheap and fun at the same time. Choosing the right dinghy/motor
combo is crucial to enjoying this way of life. We made every mistake you could
make in this area. Learn from our mistakes get started right. Remember once
anchored your dinghy is your only means of transport. Surfers
should try to visit the Mentawai island at least once in their lives, home to
many world class waves including Nipussi, HT's, Lances Left, Macaronis, Rags Left &
Right, Thunders, Telescopes, E-Bay, just to name a few. This area is well
documented in various travel books, magazines and videos and yes many web
sites.
The Mentawai Islands lie roughly 100 km off of the west coast of Sumatra in
Indonesia. They consist of 4 main islands with many smaller islands scattered
throughout. From north to south, the main islands are Siberut, Sipora, North
Pagai, and South Pagai. These islands block most swells from reaching the mainland
on Sumatra, but they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world. Access to
the islands is by sea only with regular ferries to the main trading ports, but
by far the best way to access the surf is by charter boat.
The Mentawai Islands are one of
the most consistent surf destinations in the entire world. The power of southern
Indian Ocean storms is turned by the prevailing SE trades towards these amazing
islands and amplified. The result is surf that is remarkably consistent and of
unsurpassed quality. During the southern hemisphere winter, (late April to early
November) the Indian Ocean is an over-active, groundswell machine.
The islands are inhabited by local villagers scattered throughout and the main
contact they have with the Western world is through the main ports, or
encountering traveling surfers aboard charter boats. The landscape is made up of
dense tropical forest sloping up from the coast to the high mountain ranges. Be
aware that Malaria is rampant on these islands and surfers should take full
Malaria precautions when visiting the Mentawais.
The Mentawai Islands have consistently high temperatures and humidity, with very
little change in temperature year round due to it’s proximity to the Equator.
The temperature ranges between 72 – 90 F degrees (22 – 32C). Water temperature
is fairly constant at about 80F degrees (27C). The dry season in this region of
Indonesia is from January to September, and the wet season is from from October
to December. Even during the dry season, you can expect regular rainfall,
usually lasting for 1-2 hours, but this usually occurs at night. In the wet
season, the rain is more frequent and a light rain jacket is good to have with
you. The winds are variable throughout most of the year. Since the islands are
very close to the Equator, they are less affected by any trade winds and most
winds are due to local storms or pressure differentials with many glassy days
during the surf season.
Indonesia is one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. The best
waves on these islands can be had from March to October, with the biggest swells
likely to occur in June - September. During these months the winds are variable
and it’s easy to find a break with offshore conditions since there are waves
facing almost every direction. The swells are from the South to Southwest and
are generated from the many low pressure systems as they move across the
southern Indian Ocean. During the peak months of June - September, the surf
ranges from head-high to double overhead, with larger swells at times, and
usually never drops below 3-4 feet. In the early and late season (March - May
and October - November), the waves usually average from chest high to a couple
feet overhead. This is a great time for surfers seeking less intense waves and
offers more options perhaps for intermediate surfers.
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