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Mentawai Surf Charter Boat

Mentawai Surf Charter Boat

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Howdy Folks, Been a while since I threw out a newsletter so here's an update and current happenings in our crazy part of the world here in Sumatra.

 

Well you've no doubt heard about the two 8+ magnitude quakes that happened this week. As usual we were taken by surprise but kept our composure and headed to higher ground. Fortunately the seismic movement wasn't conducive to a catastrophic tsunami and all's well that ends well. It was a good test for us to reinforce out evacuation techniques. We are even better prepared now for such events when they happen again.

 

On boat news we've had a long break this off season which has given us plenty of time to fix, repair and generally improve everything so as to keep our high standard of service and flawless mechanical history intact. The old girl is looking better than ever with a full paint job from top to bottom. Even our 350hp speedboat got a facelift and refurb.

 

Our first trip starts in a couple of weeks and the crew and myself are itching to get things going. As usual we have our staple of WA lads coming this year along with the Batemans Bay Boys annual pilgrimage and our big eating, hard surfing LA wharfies and firies. Also quite a few newcomers this year so we're looking forward to showing them our part of the world up here.

I've been gettin a lot of late enquiries this year to try and get on board. If you're thinking of getting a group together for 2013 the schedule  is up so now is the time to put the word out and get a date locked in. www.huey.com.au/schedules

The off season was a great one this year so if you're looking for less serious waves and virtually no crowds think about November through to March. We did a 5 day trip for a television production called Manly Surf in February. We scored big time with no one out and great weather. Lookout for the airing on Channel 9 towards the end of the year.

 

For all you AFL fans we have Indovision on board and the last couple of years have been popular to book a trip around finals time. Its a great day when you can surf and fish in the morning then slip down to the new surround sound TV room in the arvo and watch a live coverage game with no ad breaks.

 

We still have 3 spots available for our August 22 trip up to Telos, Nias Banyaks. That trip is a 12 dayer and finishes in Sibolga. We did this trip last year and scored big time. Hit my inbox for more details.

 

The whole Facebook thing has gone crazy and we also have a page setup so friend request us at Huey Surf Charters so you can receive updates and photos during and after our trips. The new 7D Canon produced some epic shots last season.

 

Ok folks thats enough gibbering from me for now.

Hope all is well in your part of the world

Peace, Love and Barrels,

Sooly, Mel, Pat and the Huey team.


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Welcome!

The Mentawai Islands offer some of the best and most consistent waves in the world. Huey has been operating in these waters since 1999 providing surfers with a variety of waves to suit all levels of ability.

Our charters go for 10 days and 11 nights leaving Padang around 9 or 10 pm and arrive in the islands at dawn the following morning. During the tour we travel mostly at night so as not to waste valuable surf time. On the last day we surf till dark, prepare Huey for the run home and arrive back to Padang in the early hours of the morning.

During the trip you will be looked after by our trained and highly skilled staff.
Steve, (aka Sooly) the owner of Huey will be your Captain host and surf guide. With over 20 years experience traveling through Indonesia and its waters he’ll be sure to get you the best waves on offer.

Amril, our Indonesian Captain is a born and bred Padang local and also has over 20 years experience at sea. He knows these waters like no other and has been working on Huey for since 2002.

Khairul our Chef and all round good guy will provide the food. His cooking is second to none. After finishing his trade certificate in Bukkitingi he started work on Huey in 2000 and has been with the boat ever since.

Arry is our kitchen hand and maintenance man, he’s been with Huey since 2007.'
Amon is our youngest member of the team and also started in 2007. He has since completed 2 levels of schooling and will become a fully qualified Captain within the next 2 years.

All our crew are certified with Seacom, Indonesias Governing body for ocean going vessels.