SEA CREATURE - Surf Charters(Mentawai Islands)

From $US 2550

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Launched in late '99 The Sea Creature has been continually upgraded by the owners and was originally designed exclusively for upmarket surf charters.

The skipper lives year-round in West Sumatra and has excellent local knowledge of swell and wind direction. Being a surfer himself, he works hard to find the best uncrowded spots, and he motors while the surfers sleep in order to get you the most time in the water.

The crew will be up at dawn preparing your breakfast down below while you get out there on the dawn patrol. The food is plentiful and very tasty. There is a good variety of Western and Asian style dishes. There is always salad and fresh fruit. There is plenty of water, juice, and beer.

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Captain and Crew
Skipper - Captain Oyon has long history of driving and working on boats in local waters and across Indonesia. Before joining Naga Laut, 1999, he captained Kuda Laut, one of the local inter island ferries.
Mechanic - Nasir: Both Oyon and Nasir have worked on boats together for the last 25 years. 'Bang Nas' is Padang born and bred and grew up alongside the beach close to where Naga departs. Nasir is the least visible crew member as he will often be tinkering out of the sight in the engine room.
Surf Guide - Yanto: Yanto is one of the most experienced surf guides in the Mentawai Islands. In the 90's he was already there discovering surf spots with the pioneers of the Mentawai. He worked for Great Breaks International and SKM on different boats. Yanto does a great job as surf guide as he really knows the conditions and is able to get you to the right places with low crowds. He also has a digital CANON with 300 zoom so will spend part of his time getting photos.
Cook - Boy: At the end of 2003 Naga Laut were fortunate to have Boy join the boat. He is an adaptable and dexterous cook and you can expect to be served meals ranging from fresh baked focaccia to roast chicken dinner to a full Chinese spread. He does a great job producing a variety of meals to suit varied tastes. After dinner however, you will often find Boy and Nasir sitting on the back deck concentrating seriously in a fishing duel!


Guest Manager - Anton: Anton is always on the spot to make sure the needs of all guests are looked after whilst they are onboard. Anton is really helpful and keeps everything tidy.
Boatman, Deckhand - Hamzah: The ever smiling 'Da Am' is always on standby to drop you on the peak and ready to give you a ride back to Naga when you are done surfing.

Accommodation
5 x Twin share individual cabins with air conditioning
The interior is beautifully finished in polished local timbers with a spacious living area it provides all the amenities of home - including full air conditioning, satellite phone, E-mail, TV, DVD, VCD, fridge, & freezer.


Specifications
- Length: 72 ft
- Beam: 17 ft
- Draft: 6 ft
- Speed: 8-10kn
- Engines: Hino EM x 220 hp
- Generator: 220-380 V Stanford 28 Kva
- Auxiliary: ISUZU 220 V 25 kva
- Air conditioning: All cabins & saloon
- TV: Panasonic 21in
- DVD player
- Satellite phone - available at cost
- SSB radio
- VHF radio
- Life raft: Inflatable 25 passengers
- Plotter: Garmin
- Sounder: Garmin
- Radar: Furuno 24
- 2 GPS: Garmin
- Fuel: 5000
- Water: 4000
- Tender: 5.2m Aluminum 'Tuff Duck' with 85hp Yamaha
- Full range of safety gear
- 10 days/11 nights onboard Naga Laut (unless otherwise specified)
- All transfers to/from Padang Airport to/from port.
- Air conditioned single berth on board Naga Laut.
- All meals, drinking water, hot drinks.
- Sodas, juice & 4 beers per day.
- All necessary zone permits.
- Use of basic fishing and snorkeling equipment, spear gun & shore excursions.
- US$ 3 a day Mentawai Government Tax.