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'MV ADDICTION'
'MV Addiction' is operated by Addiction Surfing Adventures. It is owned, operated and skippered by surfers, for surfers! They offer you guided surfing charters to the Mentawai Islands and North Sumatra giving you all the opportunity in the world to surf the kinds of waves you want.
From all the world class breaks of the Mentawai's, to deserted perfection pumping daily at rarely surfed desintations in the vast expanse of island chains to the North. Come aboard this luxurious 24m catamaran and let the experienced crew take you on the surfing adventure of a lifetime. With over 15 years of combined experience in West Sumatra, the crew will get you into the best possible waves on every trip!
'MV Addiction' is capable of 28 knots and for you that means more surf time. If you wake up in the morning and the swell has dropped you don't have to travel most of the day at 10 knots to get to a new break. Before you've finished breakfast, the crew will have you on a new wave picking up swell from the other direction.
Tons of space onboard - 24 metres long and 8 metres across the beam means that this vesel is amongst the 3 largest vessels in the Mentawai's. There are 5 guest cabins onboard each with a double bed and single bunk, a large gourmet galley, dinner seating for 12 and a saloon/lounge area to die for. There are also 2 large outdoor lounge and dining areas to just kick back and watch the surf, or enjoy dinner as the sun goes down! Most importantly - board storage - there's rack space onboard for up to 40 boards and that's in the shade!
'MV Addiction' is a commercially constructed catamaran and has all the safety features to go with it. Unlike most others we have no accommodation in the hulls of the boat (the hulls are set up as watertight bulkhead compartments that offer maximum protection in the unlikely event of a hull breach). The engine rooms are fitted with air cut off switches and a CO2 fire suppression system. The safety of our passengers and crew are all the more important to us because of the remote areas in which we operate.
Nothing offers comfort like a large catamaran. No need for gyro controlled stabilizers here because we use the best stabilizing system around - 2 hulls and an 8m beam! Whether flying along at 20 knots or just sitting at anchor, 'MV Addiction' will be the smoothest ride you ever get!
MV Addiction is a super luxury surf charter boat without the super price tag. If you value your safety, enjoy a bit of extra space and comfort, but don't want to pay top dollar, then this is the charter for you!
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2010/11 SEASON CHARTERS
25% deposit is due at time of booking
Prices vary throughout the season
Prices per person are based on 10 pax
2010/11 Charter Inclusions:
Ground & Surfboard handling
Padang Airport transfers
12 nights air conditioned accommodation onboard (dependant on dates booked)
3 Gourmet meals a day + snacks & fruit
Bottled water, hot drinks, juice and soft drink
Use of onboard equipment & amenities
** Group specials available **
* Rates include $3 USD per person/per day Mentawai Surf Tax
Additional Extra's:
** Northern Sumatra expeditions:
Fuel Surcharge of US $3,00.00 per trip **
Surcharge is based on today's fuels prices, but MV Addiction reserves the right to increase the fuel levy if the price of fuel increases.
MV Addiction has a photo/video service which is paid in cash during your charter
MV Addiction Satphone is US $5 per min & must be paid prior to disembarking
MV Addiction sell alcohol onboard at a reasonable price
MV Addiction T-shirts are available for sale
MV Addiction's crew do ding repair for a small fee
Souvenirs are available in the islands for purchase from local islanders
Tips for the crew (not obligatory)
Food and drinks in Padang before and after charters.
*The crews that are employed on our surf charter vessels work extremely hard to provide good customer service. Getting you into the best waves, cooking up great meals and keeping you entertained isn't an easy job. Whilst tipping in Indonesia is not expected or obligatory, it is certainly appreciated. The general rule of thumb is to present the captain or host with any gratuity tips at the end of the charter, with all monies being divided up equally amongst the crews.*
Surf Aid International - helping the indigenous people of the Mentawai's
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| Maximum Passengers |
10 - Groups up to 12 |
| Dates |
2010 Charter dates
Only Available Dates Listed
07 Aug - 19 Aug - 2 spots
18 Sep - 30 Sep
09 Dec - 23 Dec (AUD $3246 per person)
2011 Schedule
08 Jan - 20 Jan ($3,764.80 per person)
22 Jan - 03 Feb
05 Feb - 17 Feb
19 Feb - 03 Mar ($4,000.00 per person)
05 Mar - 17 Mar
19 Mar - 31 Mar ($4,353.00 per person)
02 Apr - 14 Apr
16 Apr - 28 Apr ($4,470.60 per person)
30 Apr - 12 May ($5,000.00 per person)
14 May - 26 May
28 May - 09 Jun
11 Jun - 23 Jun
25 Jun - 07 Jul
09 Jul - 21 Jul
23 Jul - 04 Aug
06 Aug - 18 Aug
20 Aug - 01 Sep
03 Sep - 15 Sep
17 Sep - 29 Sep
01 Oct - 13 Oct
15 Oct - 27 Oct ($4,694.20 per person)
29 Oct - 10 Nov |
| Food |
Gourmet healthy meals are served 3 times a day onboard 'M.V. Addiction' - you are guaranteed never to go hungry! Snacks and fruit are also provided for you throughout the day, should you feel a little peckish!
Nicole your chef is experienced in all types of western food, and Asian-fusion type cuisine, and Tony can whip you up some Indonesian if you so desire!
And of course, any special meal request can always be catered for!! |
Breaks Accessed
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4-Bobs
Just across from Chubbies, 4-Bobs is an painless right that tapers into a deep channel giving it a fat, fun and short nature.
Arrik's
Excellent left with workable sections which can handle plenty size
Bank Vaults
A powerful, weighty right hander that works in almost any size, with sets arriving from anywhere when least expected. An extremely quick rise the reef causes the lip to pitch thick and heavy.
Bat Caves
A long breaking righthander, this wave is considered a mellower option than surrounding waves and breaks along the outside of a deserted tropical island. It has an open faced walls for carving and is a fun long wave.
Bintangs
A quality punchy, dredging right located a few hundred yards from Lance's Left. With a sometimes shifting peak it can be a fun wave or a test to your ability. This will all depend on wind and swell direction. The outside bombora, about 100m from the break itself will indicate when a set is approaching.This place can hold big swells and is worth checking out.
Burger World (Koriniki)
Winding off a coral protrusion, this right-hander can delivers a short punchy wave on any tide. It is located off Dodiki Island, a few miles west of E Bay.
Chubbies
This wave wraps around the island of Penanggalan and appears much like its name.
E-Bay
This wave pushes up onto a curved reef to create a perfect, fast hollow barrel over 50-100yards.It wraps around the west point of Masolut Island land,off the south tip of Siberut.
Greenbush
South of Maca's, a very hollow left hand barrel with seemingly no exit. A make it or break it type wave. Avoid the lip and you might be able to negotiate a safe exit off the wave. Advanced surfers need only apply here.
HT's
This wave is located off Katiet. It has one of the best and hollowest barrels in the world although not always the longest. A sucky face and extremely shallow coral make this a wave with dire consequences.
Icelands
A heavy, inconsistent left that wraps into the western bay of Pototoga Island and rises out of deep water up a steep sloped reef. This causes the wave to pitch in a swift, unpredictable manner.
Katiet Beach Breaks
Located in Katiet's western bay at the southern end of Sipura Island. This beautiful bay is lined with white sands around its entire perimeter, creating a spectular and remote beach. Shifting "A" framed peaks move along the shores breaking over sandbanks creating fun waves. Great for any style of surfer these waves are user friendly and offer a break from the typical reef orientated area.
KFC's
Found opposite to Macaroni’s, this wave wraps into a curved section of reef on the west side of this sheltered bay.
Lance's Left
Found at the edge of Katiet’s western bay, this left-hander is a consistent and frequently surfed crowd-pleaser, with the ability to hold big swells and offers barrelling tube sections.
Lighthouse Rights
A sick right hander that works best around 2-8ft, best at low tide and west or no wind.
Macca's
This is the most famous wave in the Mentawais, located at the northern edge of Betumango bay on Pagai Utara. It sits in a sheltered bay and thus needs a solid swell to fire, preferably of the south-southwest variety, but produces a mechanical left that barrels on take off & then provides a long, extremely wackable wall.
No Kanduis
Although a wave of various moods, when it’s on this is an ideal left-hander with breathtaking barrels.
Pit Stops
A right-hander just around from E Bay, which breaks over reef and sand.
Pussies (Nipussi)
A consistent, welcoming right-hander, which breaks off a second reef east of Bank Vaults. This wave can be fun but don’t omit the possibility of getting barreled or held down.
Rags Left
Sitting opposite Sabojet on the island of Petojet Sabu, this wave projects left-hand barrels that wrap endlessly around the reef on the north side of the island.
Rags Right
Although it does not appear everyday, this wave propels a heavy right-hand barrel over a shallow reef. It is a dangerous wave and can be found off the southeast edge of Petojet Sabu.
Rifles
Situated off the east edge of Karangmajet Island, this is an extremely long, fast right-hander that bends and can throw out unexpected tubes or shut-downs.
Scarecrows
Although not the most perfect wave in the Islands, it is a beautiful left-hander with sufficient chances to get barreled. The takeoff has to be judged properly as it has a shifting peak and sometimes sections. This wave is positioned off a neighbouring island of Pittojat Island.
Suicides
A well named shallow left-hander over live coral heads. A ride involves a steep takeoff under a shifting peak, followed by entry into the barrel and a short fast drive to a deep channel. It is located around a fringe reef of the northern end of Sipura.
Telescopes
Located a couple of miles south of Suicides, off Cape Kinilok on Sipura. This wave wraps left along a curved reef and is one of the most picture perfect waves in the world.
The Hole
Thick, heavy left hand barrel from take-off!
Thunders
This is a powerful left-hander which heaves up in open water providing a great wave when everything else is small and can be found off Sibigau Island. A right-hander can also appear if timed right.
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