Atoll Travel - Surfing adventures in the Maldives, Samoa, Tonga, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Surf some of the world's most remote and exciting waves on an 11-night charter from Padang, Sumatra. Groups of up to eight people cruise in comfort on board the Barrenjoey, a sturdy sail and motor cruiser fully set up for surf charters. Highly experienced skipper/surfer John McGroder guides trips around the Mentawai islands and further north, seeking out the best breaks available.

West Sumatra Surf
The full force of Indian Ocean swells hits the islands off the west coast of Sumatra - Nias and the Mentawai region are well known, but numerous reefs and islands have similar exposure and awesome surf.

All the best spots can be accessed by live-aboard boats, and a larger, long-range boat will open up the biggest range of possibilities. Ideally, the live-aboard boat is accompanied by a smaller speedboat, to check out breaks quickly and access those in shallower water. (Indonesia Surf)

Tour Packages «
All clients are met personally at Padang Airport and transported by private van directly to the boat. Most trips go first to islands in the Mentawai group, then set the itinerary from there depending on the conditions, the wishes of the group and the advice of the skipper, who has extensive experience with the currents, swells, tides and winds.

At the end of the trip, clients are transferred directly from the boat to the airport. Atoll Travel packages include airfares via Singapore to Padang with Singapore Airlines, Garuda or Malaysian Ailines, all transfers, 11 nights accommodation on board, all meals, surf guide, fishing gear, snorkelling and other activities.

About Barrenjoey «

	Barrenjoey is an Australian registered, 70ft ketch-rigged, steel motor-sailor, built to Lloyds of London specifications. She has a range of 1,500 nautical miles, and is fully equipped as a seagoing charter vessel, with ICOM 710 HF Radio, EPIRB, Depth Sounder, GPS, lifejackets, flares, fire fighting equipment, 16 man life-raft, and an extensive medical and first aid kit. Two generators supply 240v AC, 24v DC and 12v DC. An Iridium satellite phone is available if required (an extra charge applies for personal use). Accommodation, all air-conditioned, is in two, private double cabins, plus a larger four-bunk cabin with its own TV and DVD player. Facilities include toilet, hot and cold fresh water shower, and an additional shower outside. The spacious, air-conditioned saloon has dinner seating for eight people, and is a great place to escape the equatorial heat. There's also a comprehensive library, TV, video, DVD, and a drinks fridge at hand.
Charter packages include a healthy selection of tasty Asian and Western meals, snacks, 30 cases of beer, soft drinks and bottled water. If you have any special dietary needs, please inform us beforehand so that we can cater accordingly. , use of all on board equipment, transfers to and from the airport and harbour, harbour clearances and permits.
The Barrenjoey is serviced by a brand new, 7.3m aluminium support boat powered by two 140 Hp Suzuki 4 stroke outboards and capable of a least 20 knots. It has plenty of room for 10 surfers and their equipment. It will have plenty of scope for reconnaissance of the myriad waves amongst all the nooks and crannies of the archipelago, and will be able to speed ahead or catch up to the mother-ship. It can also be used for diving trips and game fishing and, in the event of an emergency, will be able to quickly transport passengers to where they can get professional aid.

Charter Dates«

Barrenjoey is available for eleven-night surfing charters in 2008:

Charter Dates

01 March - 12 March
15 March - 26 March
21 June - 2 July
25 Oct - 05 Nov

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