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(+)MEXICO (+)VENEZUELA (+)EUROPE IN SUMMER Portugal and Ireland (+)JAY ADAMS PICTURES (+)LONGBOARD SURF PICTURES (+)SURF COMPETITIONS SPAIN (+)CANARIAS SURF (+)FIJI (+)BALI (+)BAJA HOUSE for RENT (+)WINDANSEA PACIFIC BEACH STORM DRAINS (+)SCOTLAND (+)IRELAND (+)COSTA RICO (+)SAVE MA'ALEA HARBOR (+)GUATEMALA and HONDURAS (+)BAJA NORTH in the Spring (+)South African coast (+)PHILLIPINES (+)FRANCE (+)FRANCE Cote d'Argent (+)GREAT LAKES (+)GREAT LAKES USA (+)VIETNAM (+)THAILAND (+)Surfing Article in San Diego paper (+)NEWFOUNDLAND (+)Sydney Australia (+)GULL BASHING (+)RYNCON RYDERS (+)BOGUS BOARD MAKERS (+)NOVA SCOTIA and CANADA (+)Sea Lice (+)BAJA Housing (+)BAJA in April and May |
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The Yucatan & the Pacific? That's a hectic week. If you insist, Puerto Escondido is the classic break in southern Mex, but it can be intense, both in & out of the water. You could stay in Puerto Angel down the coast and commute. I'd suggest San Jose del Cabo in Baja. ----------------
My personal favorite ocean side town in Mexico is Zihuatenejo in the state of Michoacan. My wife loves this town. Zihuat is an old fishing village surrounded by the Sierra Madres. The hotel Via Del Sol is quaint and top notch with great food and lush surroundings. There is a left point within walking distance from the hotel off of Los Gatos beach. The town has great restaurants, markets, and clubs along cobblestone roads. Another great Mexico town is Lazzaro Cardenes. But this is not a honeymoon town. It's an industrial port town with some of the biggest, meanest, scary waves in all of Mexico breaking on a series of jetties. Anyone surf there? Did you get spooked? Did you get the biggest barrels of your life? Did you dance the night away with a transves..., never mind. - jb (200lbs of Fang pleasing surf muscle) ---------------------- I agree with jb on this call. If you do end up here, get a jeep and drive up the beach for about an hour north of Ixtapa. A very sweet left point break. I surfed it 12 years ago for a week and it was one of the longest waves I ever surfed. A couple guys had been camping out in the palms for a month, and they said it never quit breaking. If memory serves, it was fall. One of the local fisherman I talked to said the waves were good out there most of the year though. You can take that for what it's worth. I can't recall the exact mileage, but if you drive north for an hour or so up the poor excuse for a road that divides beach and the palm groves, you can't miss it. It'll be on your left ;-) We hit a few killer beach breaks south of Zihuatenejo as well. Definitely worth exploring further. Bonzer ---------------------------
Bonzer, The place that you are talking about now goes by the name of "The Ranch". -jb ----------------------------
Interesting . . . when I was there, some guys called it turtles. Just up the beach, there were literally thousands of turtle shells spread around in the sand. They were being processed after being bagged by the locals. The shells, as I understand it were being allowed to rot out after most of the carcass had been removed for meat. Probably none even left there now. It was pretty sick, although I couldn't blame them. It's easy for us to foist a moral burden upon third world countries now that we have ruined our own. Bonzer ----------------------------
Lazaro Cardenas is amazing. If you tried to design a surf spot that could handle any swell, any crowd, that would be it. Funny thing was, everybody else was at the smallest wave, El Faro. The other dozen or so peaks were empty. I went out at the 3rd or 4th peak and it was double-O. Spooky yes, but awesome. I was too exhausted to go dancing with the boys. Tom Keener keensurf_at_cts_dot_com ---------------------------
I would think twice about bringing my girl to Mex but If I did I'd stay in the nicest resort I could find. It would still be reasonable and probably Safe ! Don't ruin your honeymoon by having son=me mexican hassle turn it into a nightmare, All those stories you here about mex are true! I spent 6 weeks there and the surf was awesome but ther rest was a horrorshow. It's totally third world. You and your new bride on a trip: Just write please rob me on the back of your rental car! I don't mean to bum you out but I'd hate to read about you in the paper. Be safe HAve fun TheThe CHEFED ---------------------------
Let's insert a disclaimer here: This poster is giving advice about Mexico after his first trip down there. Please, if Mexico scared you, it's only because it shocked you. There is a differnece. This was your first time out of the USA and it sacred you to see a differnet country. -jb ---------------------------
WHy not look in the LA or SD paper on Sunday- they have heaps of package tours for Cabo San Lucas or San Jose Del Cabo. I went there on my honeymoon and stayed at the El Presidente in San Jose Del Cabo. That way you can stay at a nice/safe place and still surf. There are some nice places in Mazatlan and Puerta Vallarta but maybe that is too touristic for you? I noticed some of the surf travel companies in Surfing and Surfer (no financial connection here) have special Mexico trips. Since you have to buy a ticket somewhere, why not call their 800 number advertised and give them a try and tell them exactly what your criteria are? All the best, Dr Alvin G Donovan III ------------------------------
Go to the new four seasons that happens to be right in front of Punta Mita. SIC talk about the good life. Punta Mita fires left and right and the four seasons resort is as ggood as it gets. I'm sure the place will be finished by Aprl. ~Chia~ ------------------------------
Well I think the most romantic spot on earth (which just happens to have insane mayan architecture) is Tikal, in Guatemala. Not quite Mexico, but close. If the temples don't blow your mind, the rainforest will. Remember that little bit at the very end of Star Wars where Tie fighters fly over a rainforest to a base inside a bitchin' Mayan pyramid? That's Tikal. If you're committed to Mexico and the Yucatan, Chichen Itxa is the place to go. I've never been there, but it's legendary. Probably almost as cool as Tikal. Good luck, Surfer Bob -----------------
Thanks to all the providers of this info. -----------------------------------------
For those of you who are unaware, the proposed development plans for the Ma'alea harbor expansion has been fully approved and is pending a federal lawsuit or hearing (I beleive). I'm not sure of the exact details but I will get them and post them here if enough people are interested.
Maalea Harbor is on the south shore of Maui in the state of Hawaii. There are at least two main surf breaks there that would be totally destroyed if the harbor expansion goes through. One of them is one of my favorite breaks on the whole island called "Freight Trains" (check out http://www.fly.com/Fly/Wml/maalea.jpg). It's a world class right hander that goes totally off several times per summer and is one of the best kept secrets on the island when it's smaller.
The lawsuit is contesting the development plan on the basis that it could possibly threaten the migration, breeding, and feeding patterns of the Pacific Grey Humpback Whale populations that frequent the immediate surrounding waters. From what I understand, the attorney who is fighting the case is an environmental activist and surfer. While certainly a noble cause, I understand that economics usually wins over environmental concerns unless rock-solid evidence exists to justify a delay or win a judgement to halt the development. Many people feel this is unlikely especially at this late date.
I don't know what else can be done to save Ma'alea but I'd like to try to rally worldwide support from the net so let me hear from you. I have images in my mind from the films I've seen of Dana point, the once classic California point break since turned into a parking lot and deisel filled cesspool harboring hundreds of boats.
On Maui there was and still is a grass roots "Save Ma'alea Harbor" organization that had been taking donations and winning support of the island's residents and non-residents for some time. At one point they were able to delay the development plans until additional hearings could be held. I'm beleive this was only a temporary victory and unfortunatley the death bells for Ma'alea are ringing loud and clear once again.
I don't know whether or not posting this is a waste of time or if it will generate any good suggestions or discussions but I'd certainly like to try. Write back or post here and let me know what you think.
Aloha,
-Gary
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I wish everyone was able to experience Ma'alea the way we did that day... Then maybe when the State makes decisions to dredge areas like Ma'alea we would get a better turn out at public hearings protesting the damage that would be done to our surf spots. I understand the need for boat harbors, I'm a fisherman also, but I believe that we have enough harbors here in Hawaii and we need to look at the damage that we are doing to our fragile marine enviroment/reef.
The Flyn' Hawaiian
* Soul-surfing in Paradise *
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When I was on Maui last summer, several locals said that the original development plans from our friends at the Army Corps of Engineers had been modified to include a marine park which could save the break. Supposedly the revised plans were drafted by surfing Mauians that had become involved with the developement as a direct result of the Save Ma'alea drive. Does anyone have more details?
BTW, the situation is not similar to Dana Point, as Ma'alea Harbor already exists and is one of the main ports serving small commercial boats (fishermen and dive boats) while Dana Point was built from scratch to serve primarily recreational boating. Seems to me there must be a compromise possible that can protect the essential interests of the Maui seafaring population and still avoid destroying on of the world's most unique waves...Ma'alea's "fastest right in the world".
| Mother, Mother Ocean, I have heard your call,
| | wanted to sail upon your waters
| | since I was three feet tall
| | (Jimmy Buffett, A Pirate Looks at 40)
| | \m/ aloha! | -----------------------------------------
VENEZUELA
Ok
A todos los que le interese the wave tienen que conocer una playa que es arrechisima y se llama CUYAGUA, es la mejor playa aparte de PUI PUI en Venezuela para surfear. visiten este links venezolano http://www.cyberven.com/zonaradical
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EUROPE IN SUMMER Portugal Ireland
"Its flat."
I think I totally agree on that. July is the month where all the beaches in France are crowded and the surf isn't great. But I got lucky once where a regular 3 foot poured during 3 days (the time I was there) after a lake period. If u surf early in the morning and late at night u may have a good time The water is swimmable with wetsuits for ur friends. By the way I'm talking about Anglet Biarritz and sometimes when it's flat there it's ok north in Hossegor. Portugal has cold water but usually a good swell Spain works usually like France (Guethary) But as someone said get urself a Stormrider Guide and u'll know everything ..............
The most swell in Ireland during this time of year is on the south west of Ireland as the low's predominately track lower across the Atlantic, sort of level with the Dingle Pinisular
Southern end of Portugal is not too bad either this time of year, and the waters a bit warmer !! You should check to see where the tour is going to be and then go else where, as the surf will be flat or blown out there !!
Andy Http://www.barnsley.ac.uk/~fishy
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Want to see some pictures of Jay Adams ripping? I just scanned in some that he sent me the other day. You can find them at www.shaped4speed.com/jay.htm.
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LONGBOARD SURF PICTURES of the BILLABONG PRO 1997
The URL is:
good address...........
http://planning.ucsc.edu/IRPS/DWH/SWH_HOME/SURF/BBPRO97.HTM
da scarlet hulk
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neal
http://www.iav.com/~sponge/
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Now you can see the official page of the Playa de Tapia European surf Contest in http://www.netcom.es/goanna . One of the most important EPSA surf competitions in the North of Spain. -------------------------------------
My web of Surf -----> http://surf.home.ml.org
The Surf in Canarias, the best waves canarias, pictures, beachs, ect... 100% Canarias SURF
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......... 12 day boat trips are availiable @ good sumateran surf tours. phone: (415) 355- 5567, fax(415) 359- 5586 , p.o. box 266, pacifica, ca. 94044. tell em paul sent you.
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As far as we are concerned the unquestioned experts in this field are:
Peter Neely
http://www.peg.apc.org/~indosurf/index.html
Ketut Suweteri
Bali Community, South Australia
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There have been a lot of questions on Bali recently and instead of answering every question, I will attempt to give a basic answer on getting started there. This might be longer than expected. All quotes in US$ and have been adjusted slightly. I suggest for how to choose a room and other places on Bali, buy the Lonely Planet guide to Bali and Lombok - it is seriously brilliant and includes a section on surfing.
1. Where to stay?
I enjoy Kuta, which is about a $4 taxi trip including a board. Kuta is popular with budget travelers and has loads of guest houses with rooms starting as low as $10. If you do not know where to go, I suggest you go to Kentucky Fried Chicken on "Pantai Kuta". From there you will be able to walk around and find a place. KFC is about 100 metres from the beach. One suggested place - "La Rose". Rooms start at about $15 incl. breakfast. Kuta has loads of great restaurants. If you like Mexican, try TJ's. It is kind of hidden away.
2. Kuta Beach Activities
This is a good beach break and the place where you can get a boat to Kuta Reef. The locals are simply wonderful people if you can get past all the hawkers. Do everyone a favour and do not patronise or even talks to the people selling crappy fake watches and jewelry and trashy artwork. There is no reason to say you feel sorry for them. It is not your fault, it lays with the government in Jakarta - enjoy your holiday. By being there you are helping the country.
In the afternoons Kuta beach is the place to kickback with a beer, enjoy a run in the sunset or join in a soccer game.
3. Surfing season.
Don't go in December - there's wind and loads of crap like palm trees, fishing nets etc. in the line-up. The Northern Hemisphere winter is good. Be prepared to share the waves with all the members of the United Nations. And guys who hate bodyboarders might think again when they see some of bikini clad creatures from Japan in the line-up. (Hey I have tried not to be sexist, but if you were there you would know exactly what I am talking about - but don't tell my wife!) Some of Indo surfers are awesome. If he's in town, Rizal Tanjung can be found at Kuta. There are other breaks and you will be able to find out about them from the locals.
3. Transport
I am big on walking, but you can take metered taxis. Hiring a motorbike is fun, but be careful. Crashing a vehicle in a third world country can be hell and can surely wipe out a holiday.
More info:
Contact the Indonesian Government via a search on the Internet or in the phone book.
I hope this has been useful... based on my experiences from several trips there since 1992.
Bali's a great place - enjoy
Salamat Jalan
John Patkin
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--------------------- THE FOLLOWING MAY or MAY NOT BE FACTUAL ITS UP TO YOU TO FIND OUT
Did you know that the Indonesian government (president Suharto) leads a policy of repression and human rights violation? It's true! Every fu¦+in day the common citizen of East Timor get's up bearing in mind that he can be the next one to be murdered, beaten or arrested! As this isn't enough he also has to protect his own family from the constant attempts of men slaughter led by Suharto and his own little army...
So, the next time you're planning a surf trip, please remember this and tick Indonesia out of your map! If you go there anyway remember that the money you are giving them is spent on just another little massacre of innocent people, in just another mind crime... Think about it...
Anyway, the world is full of good waves bro!!!
I'm countin' on ya!
Write to: nop06451@mail.telepac.pt
FOLLOW UP NOTES.....posted by Peking Duck.
This is such an important issue regarding Suharto. Walking the streets of Bali, one is accosted by dozens of beggars and some tourists hand over cash. But isn't this a problem for Jakarta to settle. I think the problem is when it is known that tourist dollars go straight to the government and there is forced labour like in Thailand. There are arguments for positive engagement as the Clinton administration chooses with China despite its oppression of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, the 1989 movement and even the withdrawal of democracy in Hong Kong. Of course there will be other opinions and most lives will not be affected, but oppressive governments are selfish and some suffer needlessly. I figure if I was surfing I wouldn't worry as much!
John Patkin
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I'm a surfer from Queensland Australia, but I was born in Fiji and my parents live there. I go over quite a bit - at least once or twice a year! Ok so surf spots in Fiji, where do I start.
* You must have heard of Tavarua Island and the world famous Cloudbreak, and Restaurants (both filth lefts). But my opinion is don't stay at Tavarua Island - the reason being that they claim to have an agreement with the local villagers so they own the exclusive surfing rights of Cloudbreak. This is absolute bullsh*t! Coming from Fiji myself I know as well as any reasonable native Fijian that no one owns the water and therefore no one can sell exclusive rights!
* If you want to surf these breaks stay at Sea Shell Cove Resort on the mainland (mainly a backpackers resort, and not really a "resort" resort), and they will take you out to all the breaks in that area (they will take you to Cloudbreak, but you might get hassled by the Tavarua crew). If you want to stay away from any trouble you can go to other filth breaks such as Nomotu (mainly left but also right), Wilkes (right), Desperations (left and right peaks when the swell is small), and many more if you do some searching!
* Then further east along Vanua Levu's Coral Coast you can surf a filth beach break and rivermouth setup! (Sigatoka River) The waves can be epic in size, shape and of couse location! (uncrowded too). To surf this area you can stay at a backpackers type place - Club Masa (F$18 per night including breakfast and lunch) and it's right behind the sanddunes - about a minutes walk when you wake in the morning to find filth waves, go for a suf , then come back and breakfast is waiting for you - at Christmas they were installing electricity and hot water, so it may have gone up in price but it will still be worth it!!!!
* Still travelling east along the Coral Coast there's Hideaways Resort with a break (Hideaways - righthander) just out the front. It can get filth but can also be dangerous! I heard that two English tourists died there during the cyclonic swell a couple of months ago!
* Then east again there are many breaks along the caost - some exploring will unfold many excellent waves!
* Then there's Frigates Passage, which you can get to from Pacific Harbour (east) - similar to Cloudbreak - backbackers / camping accomadation.
* Then in Suva the capital city there's Lighthouse rights, as well as other breaks around the harbour!
Hope I was of some help, email me for more info or with question - and ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY!!!!
Mick - Aussie / Fijian surfer! ------------------------------------ BAJA HOUSE for RENT.............
I have a one bedroom house with attached trailer for rent at knm 39. Will sleep lots. Looking to rend by the day, week or long term. If you are responsible and interested email me
Chuck Moore
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WINDANSEA PACIFIC BEACH STORM DRAINS
Well, the war is not over, but we won a small battle for ocean water quality in San Diego. After a year of badgering by Donna Frye and her Surfers Tired of Pollution group, the Surfrider Blue Water Task Force, and the WindanSea and Pacific Beach Surf Clubs, city officials held a press conference on Monday, March 24th, at Tourmaline Canyon Surfing Park, to announce a plan for installing low-flow diversion systems on *all* city storm drains over the next several years. The $2.2 million project will be phased, with the first $560K going to the 7 "hottest" storm drains, including Tourmaline and Bonair St. (WindanSea), to be funded in this coming budget cycle (meaning, within a year or so). The other 23 drains within city limits will be diverted before the year 2000, they say. This may help eliminate many of the dry-weather beach closures we have experienced here.
With an astonishing 7 out of 10 people here who believe that the storm drain system is tied into the sewer system, and therefore anything they dump in the gutter winds up at the Pt. Loma sewer treatment plant (and not on the beach, which is the actual truth of the matter), this move will obviously help improve the near-shore water quality. It still does not address the urban runoff problem totally, though, as the low-flow diversion system is bypassed during storm "events", as massive influx of storm runoff into the sewer system would overload the treatment plant. We are still likely to see beach closures around such rainy periods. A massive public information and education program obviously needs to be undertaken as well.
It does show, however, that concerned people, banding together, can have some influence over the local political process, still. The WindanSea Surf Club funded the local Blue Water Task Force water testing program, as did P.B. Surf Club, and their results helped point out to the city and county that we had a problem here. Donna Frye twisted arms until the Environmental Health office started doing regular testing, which revealed bacterial levels at 10-300 X healthful body contact standards. We made phone calls, we wrote letters and faxes. Articles were published in the local press. WSC also collected over a thousand signatures in the local community on a petition for clean ocean water that simply said:
"We, the undersigned, are frequent, recreational users of La Jolla beaches and we are very concerned about the quality of the near-shore ocean waters along this beautiful coastline. We feel that continuing degradation of water quality due to urban runoff and "non-point-source" pollution poses a growing threat to the public health as well as the economic and recreational life of the village of La Jolla."
I think this is an example of "localism" at it's finest. People caring about their beaches. Try it in your area, if urban development stresses are deteriorating the ocean environment. If the big-money interests steamroll ya, like happened with Kobayashi and the Sunset Beach problem, then get up off the mat and get in their face again. Declare the beach a sanctuary. Sue 'em, if ya hafta. As a last resort, call in the Sandman's expeditionary forces to make them an offer they can't refuse. It'll cost ya, though.... Tom Tweed La Jolla, CA e-mail: tweedt@ucsd.edu or
tweedt@aol.com "Don't let your mouth write no check that your tail can't cash."
-- Bo Diddley bajachuck@mindspring.com
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All I would say Rik is that Ireland is one big swell magnet (second largest wave pattern outside of Hawaii, so I'm told) Just spend an hour driving around anywhere on the coast and you'll find surf.
Doolin Point is not really Southern Ireland more like West, Dingle peninsular is in the South and picks up more swell in the summer. The prevailing lows in the summer track across the southern part of Ireland, in the winter the lows tend to pass higher up and then Doolin and Easkey get the swell more.
As a good starting point get hold of a copy of the "Storm riders guide to Europe" or if you can get a copy of "Storm Riders" (an earlier edition) it has more breaks in and better descriptions.
Regarding Dooling point and Shark Island, I have surfed this break and I know what its like, its a very serious wave so take care, it's a small Island 50 yards off shore, no more than 400 yards in circumference, very rocky. The wave breaks straight onto the Island with two distinct peaks, get caught out by one of the peaks (i.e. the one your not trying to catch) and you'll end up as crab food.
Since Mountain Man has already broadcast the place to the world I might as well add that it also has some highly underrated rights the come of a flat reef bed in the same bay and Hugh wave breaks on big swells along the cliff face further around the bay. Lots of swell is drawn into this bay.
Finally Ireland is undeveloped place the people are generous their, their pubs unique, the water is crystal clear though cold, the locals are friendly, but take care the Guinness is a killer and has undone many an early morning session.
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Http://WWW.barnsley.ac.uk/~fishy
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I've put a guide to some of the Scottish breaks on the London Surf Club web pages: http://www.unl.ac.uk/surfing/guides/scotland/scotland.htm
James
London Surf Club
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The common answer to this is to get "The Stormrider Guide", it contains all you need to know and more. It is available from all good European surf shops.
It is published by Low Pressure Publications: 186 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 1EF. +44 171 792 3134.
Also available by mail from SAS. Check out www.sas.org.uk.
HTH Ric. --
European Surf forecast links and alt.surfing FAQ:
http://www.discoveryinternational.com/ric/surf.htm
PGP public Key ID: 0766ABE5
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Costa Rica has some very cool places, but unfortunately Jaco is not one of them. Having just spent half a year living at Playa Escondida, I feel reasonably secure in saying that unless you are a spent-out surf bum, Jaco is not the place to go to surf. However, Jaco can be a good place to get information seeing as though everyone seems to go there. If there is a good south swell, check out Boca Barranca. But be wary, the water around the Puntarenas area isn't the cleanest.......... pete
Costa Rica has some very cool places, but unfortunately Jaco is not one of them. Having just spent half a year living at Playa Escondida, I feel reasonably secure in saying that unless you are a spent-out surf bum, Jaco is not the place to go to surf. However, Jaco can be a good place to get information seeing as though everyone seems to go there. If there is a good south swell, check out Boca Barranca. But be wary, the water around the Puntarenas area isn't the cleanest.
pete..........
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the best left is boca barranca. it is 2 hrs from san jose just south of the port of punta rena. it is easily seen but is not on the main highway that goes south. it breaks a long way out and needsa big swell to work but it is spectacular when it is on, also can get crowded since it is close to san jose. playa hermosa is about 1 hour south. it is a beach break with poweeful waves. it is jsut south of the town of jaco. be careful in both spots of people breaking into your car. playa tamarindo in the north is 5 hrs from san jose and has good waves. costa rica is crowded these days due to its exposure in endless summer 2. july is the rainy season. nov to march is the best. good luck
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MOVING TO MEXICO...........
I will be moving near Puerto Escocdido, Mexico soon. We are going to be building a resort between Puerto and Huatulco. I am looking for someone to travel with me and help me move. I will pay all expenses. Surf whenever you want, I will join when I can. I am 38. You must be 18+ or have written parental consent. Stay as long as you like. I will have to make several trips over a 2 month period. You will be welcome on 1 or all. If we become friends, you can stay or visit whenever you like. If interested, email scott@hawkpci.net for more info. ----------------------------
I was sitting on the hill above Twang this morning, checking the surf, eating some jammed bread, when this grey seagull dives in over my right shoulder and grabs for the bread in my hands with his grubby feet! My grip was pretty good though, so he flew off empty handed. But then the cocky bastard flew around for another pass. He's coming in fast at eye level, targeting my bread, but this time I'm staring right at him. When he got about one foot away, I punched the fool in the belly. I didn't hit him hard enough to hurt him, but he didn't make a third pass.
Don't mess with my breakfast.
-Garrett
Hey Leo, what was your protagonist's name again? He would have been proud.
.-===_ A.Garrett Lisi ^+^ gar@lisi.com ------------------------------------ GUATEMALA and HONDURAS
There's not much surf in either country. Your best bet is to drive south to El Salvador which has some unreal surf. The most popular spot being La Libertad. It's a nice place and picks up a lot of swell. The other option is to head north to Mex and surf. The closest place across the border is Tapachula, there are some decent beach breaks. While your in Honduras if your into Scuba diving go check out La ceba it's one of the most killer diving spots in the world and tanks are cheap
Mamo from Rome
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> Desperately seeking informations about spots in guatemala or honduras.
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> Can anyone tell me what the conditions are like in April/May in Northern > Baja? Temp, wind, etc.
So I wrote:
Well Shepard, in a word, it sucks.
You might luck out, more likely with an early south swell than a late
northwest swell, but in general that is the weakest time or year,
swell-wise. Winter's over and summer hasn't yet begun. To make things
worse spring is the windiest time of year in Baja, which is one of the
most ungodly windy places I've ever been.
Water is always cold in northern Baja and spring could be low to
mid-50's. I'd bring at least a 2/3 mil fullsuit, with booties.
I'd say bring a longboard and a shortboard, plus a fishing pole and lots
of beer. Leave your big gun at home. If you were a windsurfer, you'd be
stoking. Think about some kind of sturdy portable windshelter.
Of course, the most important thing to bring on any Mexico trip is a
good attitude.
Good luck,
Surfer Bob
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Generally, it is quite breezy, cool and not much surf. But no crowds
either.
Have fun, yet respect the citizens. Treat them they way you would like
to be treated. In other words, remember your manners. Don't further
taint the already strained international relations.
The further south of Ensenada you go, the less likely you will have any
problems with the "rougher" element.
What ever you do, do not take drugs or guns. The Federales are really
cracking down hard.
unknown author.
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South African coast. April 8, 1997
A mega swell is running of the South African coast. The TV news report last
night put the swell at 6m (18ft), but my guess after checking out Nahoon
Reef yesterday that some sets are a little bigger.
The parking lot at Nahoon Corner at high tide yesterday was swamped with
waves, the harbour is closer, as it is just raging swell right over the
harbour breakwater.
J Bay must be going OOOFFFF, especially today now that the wind has backed
off.
No surf in East London as all spots are totally maxed out.
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Malcolme Logie
Please visit the BESC homepage at:
http://www.ru.ac.za/departments/law/SAenviro/consult/besc.html
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PHILLIPINES
if i remember well (its been about 4 years since i 've been there), it
was called catanduanes- closest consistent break to Manila. it can take
a day, a few buses and a boat ferry- but it kicks ass. get the lonely
planet guide to the pines- a must on what to avoid and how to travel
about....
the only thing that's better than surfing in the philippines is the 13
year old prostitues.... no, that was a terrible joke- the only thing
that kicks ass over surfing is diving and checking out some serious
world war II wrecks- check out Coron bay. It will blow you away!!!!!!
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FRANCE
>> There is excellent surf in France. Biarritz is THE surf town of France.
>> Hossegor, Lacanau. A lot of the main beaches are crowded, so you'll have
>> to search around and you'll find some insane breaks. Why do you think
>> the ASP stops there?
>> SurferGirl
>
>Cause France is easier to pimp than say... Mexico
..........
I've been at the Cote d'Argent (Coast between Bordeaux and Biarritz) at the
end of May last year. During two weeks there was always a decent swell, only
sometimes too severe for not so experienced surfers. But the conditions are
better than in July/August when there often was not enough swell in the
last years. Will be there this year from 8th of May till end of May.
Crowds - if you avoid the few wellknown beaches at Biarritz, Hossegor, Laca-
nau, Mimizan and dont mind to walk a few steps from the parking places or
camping sites you should always find a lonely spot; especially at this time
of the year.
Good website to visit (I think it's from the french TRIPSURF magazine):
http://www.viewsurf.com/beach/meteo/meteo.html (in french)
http://www.viewsurf.com/beach/meteo/meteo_uk.html (in english)
You get exact information about the current surfing conditions in 7 different
french spots, four of them including videos (updated twice a day) from
beachcams, among these four are beaches at Lacanau and Anglet(near Biarritz).
Quite useful for surfers at the french coasts.
Happy surfing!
georg
e-mail: georg@earthling.net
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FRANCE
> I am going to south-west France for 1 month in July and I would like people's
> opinions ...
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