Sunday, September 7, 2008

One palm point

This is a legendary left point break. This point break, marked by a single sentinel palm, is one of Indonesia's lefthand wonders. Waves here peel perfectly from outside to inside, barrelling the whole way over a shallow bottom that inspires paranoia but creates record-time tube rides. Indeed, this is not a place for timid or inexperienced waveriders. One Palm Point works best on a good-sized swell, a southeasterly and offshore wind, and at a more medium than low tide. It is ridiculously shallow here, so wear any protective gear you can find - which is excellent advice for any surfer heading for the epic waves of Java.

everything about the whole place is heavy. it's the most difficult wave i've ever surfed. half the takeoffs are late and the barrels are supertight as you pull in so you need to stay real high which isn't easy if you're airdropping half the time... you want a longer board to get in early, but then a shorter one to maneaver in the pocket. i settled for my 6'6 pintail, but i wish i had dave's 6'4. little bit wider than the standard 6'4 potatoe chip everyone rides so it paddles well and a nice little pintail to tighten it up in the barrel. but back to the wave... it's really just shallow everywhere and runs forever getting more and more shallow (if that's possible) the further you get. incredibly difficult backside wave

Panaitan island


Panaitan island, or Pulau Panaitan, is a large and clawshaped island-nature reserve that sits by itself in open seas about 10 kilometers northwest of the Ujung Kulon National Park and just off the southwest tip of West Java. Panaitan is a bonafide no-man's island, except for a few Indonesian forest rangers who patrol its shorelines and isolate its population of wild deer, tigers, panters, snakes and numerous other forms of rare and endangered wildlife.

Situated just off the coastal of west Java and only 8 hour from Jakarta the capital of Indonesia. Panaitan island host 7 exellent surf sport including legendary One Palm Point and Apocalypse has been popular by all surfer from all over the world

Panaitan’s hills rise from pristine forest with wild life comprised of deer, wild board, monkey, bulls, large monitor lizar, black leopard, phyton and a wide variety of bird life. This beautuful trofical island is the background of one the most incredible surf spot in the world and now you can surf its world class waves in warm, clear blue water and away from crowds. Panaitan is part of Ujung Kulon national park (world heritage site).

Panaitan island

Rhino wooden boat

Ocean wooden boat is 20 m long and 3 m wide and sail of Tanjung Lesung 4 hour drive from Jakarta the capital of Indonesia and only every time cruising from some of the pristine surf you will ever find, she is perfect for you tell adventures and you are guarranted be look after..!!

A perfect destination for groups or surfer in search of waves far away from the madding crowds. This beautiful tropical island is rich wild life in great waves and clear blue water will take you far away from the hustle and bustle of everything

Situated just off the coastal of west Java and only 8 hour from Jakarta the capital of Indonesia. Panaitan island host 7 exellent surf sport including legendary One Palm Point and Apocalypse has been popular by all surfer from all over the world

Panaita island

Panaitan’s hills rise from pristine forest with wild life comprised of deer, wild board, monkey, bulls, large monitor lizar, black leopard, phyton and a wide variety of bird life. This beautuful trofical island is the background of one the most incredible surf spot in the world and now you can surf its world class waves in warm, clear blue water and away from crowds. Panaitan is part of Ujung Kulon national park (world

The trip

The trip star from Jakarta air port or Jakarta city, we pick you up for meeting service with our representative, than transfer by comfortable car to tanjung lesung port take 4 hour drive then we board for cruising to Panaitan Island take 4 hour by the sea and could feel how reach marine and jungle, as usually from morning until afternoon you will surf and free surfing

Note :

A. If you arrived at Jakarta airport in the morning at 6: 30 A.M, we can directly to Panaitan island but if you arrived in the day/afternoon/night at Jakarta air port you can overnight at our hotel in Carita beach before we board the boat for next morning directly to Panaitan. Jump out and surf up..!!

B. If you have some program to go some where in indonesia Bali, Nias, Krui, 7 wave, Cimaja, Lombok, Sumba etc. we can help organize the flight ticket

C. We offer you to stay on the boat or camping close to the point but all the day our boat will stay for pick and drop you up to the point. Jump out and surf!

D. the return trip in the day after morning surf for about 2 hour and then you leave in much same way as you left except that you are surfed out and probably had a few insane barells to Tanjung lesung port and than transfer to Jakarta for next flight . End the trip

D. All surfer are accompanied by an expert local guide, captain also crew will help you until the trip

E. Passenger on the boat should be a group 4 – 5 Person ( 1 group)

F. The tour itinerary depending on The weather conditions may make change occordingly

Surf spots :

One Palm Point : A long hollow left hand point that spin freight train like barrels up to 800m long, most perfect, dangerous shallow left-hand barrels reels across a reef point. You need a sturdy board to get into that waves as early as possible. Then set a rail and go for maximum speed. Mid tide seems best and the waves starts to work at just 3 ft or more of south swell.

Napalm : Probably the most frequently surfed wave at Panaitan, and with good reason. The left-hand reef here delivers barrels with mechanical perfection, and they are more make able than One Palm thanks to a defined channel. Take-offs are straight-forward, then a lined-up wall leads to a full-on barrel before tapering off into deep water. Higher tides are best if you want to avoid the shallow second section.

Illusion : world class epic right reef with a smooth take off, workable walls and barrel section

Indicator : A fun workable right hander

Apocalypse :Indonesia’s back door pipe, a top to bottom right hand barrel

Crock & Rolls : A left that has been described as little Padang-Padang (Bali) due to channel separates crock & roll right makes this set up simple

Pussy’s : An easy with fun workable walls breaking into deep water

And : a secret spot on mainland the park

The price all inclusive :

· Coach (all transfer)

· Boat

· Meal (bf, lunch, dinner)

· Fruits

· Snack

· Aqua

· Permit

Price

A. Package 5D/4N

4 person ( 1 group) = 400 US $

B. Package 6D/5N

4 person (1 group) = 450 US $

C. Package 7D/6D

4 person (1 group) = 500 US $

Note : All the price excluded Air Ticket from some where you depart

Travel Insurance :

With any overseas traveling we advice that you take out full travel and medical insurance

We tale no responsibilities but take every step to ensure you have a safe surfing holiday

Schedule trip : Star from March to October

Scedule

5D/4N 6D/5N 7D/6N

March March March

01 Mart – 05 Mart 01 Mart – 06 Mart 01 Mar - 07 Mart

09 Mart – 13 Mart 10 Mart – 15 Mart 11 Mar - 17 Mart

17 Mart – 21 Mart 19 Mart – 24 Mart 21 Mar - 27 Mart

25 Mart – 29 Mart 28 Mart – 02 Apr 31 Mar – 06 Mart

April April April

02 Apr – 06 Apr 06 Apr – 11 Apr 10 Apr – 16 Apr

10 Apr – 14 Apr 15 Apr – 20 Apr 20 Apr – 26 Apr

18 Apr – 22 Apr 24 Apr – 29 May 30 Apr – 06 May

26 Apr – 30 Apr

May May May

04 May – 08 May 03 May – 08 May 10 may – 16 may

12 May – 16 May 12 May – 17 May 20 May – 26 May

20 May – 24 May 21 May – 26 May 30 May – 05 Jun

June June June

05 Jun – 09 Jun 08 Jun – 13 Jun 09 Jun – 15 Jun

13 Jun – 17 Jun 17 Jun – 22 Jun 19 Jun – 25 Jun

21 Jun – 25 Jun 26 Jun – 01 July 29 Jun – 05 July

29 Jun – 03 July

July July July

07 Jul – 11 Jul 05 Jul – 10 Jul 09 Jul – 15 Jul

15 Jul – 19 Jul 14 Jul – 19 Jul 19 Jul – 25 Jul

23 Jul – 27 Jul 23 Jul – 28 Jul 29 Jul – 04 Aug

August August August

08 Aug – 12 Aug 05 Aug – 10 Aug 08 Aug – 14 Aug

16 Aug – 20 Aug 10 Aug – 15 Aug 18 Aug – 24 Aug

24 Aug – 28 Aug 19 Aug – 24 Aug 28 Aug – 03 Sept

28 Aug – 02 Sept

September September September

09 Sept – 13 Sept 06 Sept – 11 Sept 07 Sept - 13 Sept

17 Sept – 21 Sept 15 Sept – 20 Sept 17 Sept – 23 Sept

25 Sept – 29 Sept 24 Sept – 29 Oct 27 Sept – 03 Oct

October October October

11 Oct – 15 Oct 02 Oct – 07 Oct 07 Oct – 13 Oct

19 Oct – 23 Oct 11 Oct – 16 Oct 17 Oct – 23 Oct

27 Oct – 31 Oct 29 Oct – 25 Oct 27 Oct – 02 Nov