Stories About ‘Surfing’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Surfing’.

Free Surfboards

Saturday, June 16th, 2012, by . 6 Comments

Garuda lets passengers bring their sports equipment at no extra charge.


Sumatra For The Intrepid

Thursday, May 12th, 2011, by . 11 Comments

Intrepid Travel launches a new tour in Indonesia, covering the highlights of (northern) Sumatra.


Mentawai Earthquake & Tsunami

Thursday, October 28th, 2010, by . 9 Comments
Australian media story about surfers in Mentawai

Australian media story about surfers in Mentawai

The chairman of the Travel Association (ASITA) of West Sumatra, Asnawi Bahar, worried that early reports from the earthquake/tsunami disaster area on Mentawai Island were too bold in speculating over the fate of foreign tourists, especially surfers, in the area.

He said:

"It sets a bad precedent and West Sumatra will be seen as an unsafe area for visiting and surfing. I really hope that the media does not give the wrong impression about West Sumatra."

A 7.2 strong earthquake, and consequent tsunami, struck the Mentawai Islands district, specifically Pagai island, on October 26th, killing at least 300 people, with another 100 or so missing.

Premature reports of 'missing' tourists
Premature reports of 'missing' tourists

Bahar worried that a number of already booked foreign tour parties would cancel their plans to visit the area, because the media was so willy-nilly in reporting on the possible fate of foreigners in the district.

Every year 10,000 surfers visited West Sumatra, prior to this week's disaster, and they spent on average $1000 each during their stay. If they stayed at the Makaroni and Kandui resorts, they spent even more money, he said.

If they are influenced by the bad news it will have a long term negative effect.

He hoped that news agencies would be more responsible in their reports, and check the facts first with the relevant agencies, and that "regulations" regarding these matters be tightened. [1]


Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights

Saturday, March 13th, 2010, by . 20 Comments

A discussion of Indonesia's finest, according to Indonesia's best travel guide, Lonely Planet.


Hot Indonesian Surfer Guys

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008, by . 17 Comments

Indonesia's hot surfer guys being used to draw tourists.


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