Bintang is an ocean going 110ft Schooner and it is the largest Western vessel in the Mentawai Islands which has been set up exclusively for surf charters. Bintang is owned and operated by Daryl Robinson and his two sons, Ashton and Carrick, all keen surfers and knowing where to find the best waves on a daily basis is their forte. Bintang comfortably sleeps 10 guests in air-conditioned comfort.
The 25 x 20ft saloon has a state of the art entertainment centre which includes TV, VCR, with digital and video play backs of days surfing. We also have a DVD / CD stereo surround sound system. On deck is spacious with a seating area for 12. You will find it perfect for those breezy tropical nights sampling the local cuisine and freshly caught seafood after a hard days surfing.
You'll be met at the airport by a member of the Bintang crew, with transportation provided either to a local hotel, (2 - 4 star), for you to unwind overnight, or alternatively, directly to the boat at Bungus Harbour which is 40 minutes from Padang. The boat normally departs the harbour between 1pm and 3pm and will have you surfing early the next morning.
Once on-board the Captain of the ship, Daryl or Ashton Robinson is responsible for all decision making.
2015 Departure Schedule
|
Trip |
Departure Dates |
Nights |
Spaces Left |
$USD PP |
|
9 |
23 May - 03 Jun |
11 |
Booked |
$3,300 |
|
10 |
08 Jun - 19 Jun |
11 |
10 |
$3,300 |
|
11 |
22 Jun - 03 Jul |
11 |
Booked |
$3,300 |
|
12 |
05 Jul - 16 Jul |
11 |
Booked |
$3,300 |
|
13 |
20 Jul - 31 Jul |
11 |
7 |
$3,300 |
|
14 |
03 Aug - 14 Aug |
11 |
Booked |
$3,300 |
|
15 |
17 Aug - 28 Aug |
11 |
1 |
$3,300 |
|
16 |
31 Aug - 11 Sep |
11 |
12 |
$3,300 |
|
17 |
14 Sep - 25 Sep |
11 |
Booked |
$3,300 |
|
18 |
28 Sep - 09 Oct |
11 |
12 |
$3,300 |
|
19 |
12 Oct - 23 Oct |
11 |
Booked |
$3,300 |
|
20 |
26 Oct - 06 Nov |
11 |
12 |
$3,300 |
|
21 |
09 Nov - 20 Nov |
11 |
12 |
$3,300 |
|
22 |
23 Nov - 04 Dec |
11 |
12 |
$3,300 |
|
23 |
07 Dec - 18 Dec |
11 |
12 |
$3,300 |
11 Night Charters 2015
Individual Bookings
$3,300 per person
Exclusive Charter
$30,000; 10 pax or less
Please contact Surf Travel for the days best price!
- Return Padang airport transfers
- Bottled water, hot drinks, sodas
- 3 hearty meals a day
- Use of Bintang's on-board equipment and facilities: skin diving, fishing rods & reels TV, VCR and a VCD home entertainment centre
Boat Specifications:
Registration: Indoneisa
Built by Classic Yachts, Fremantle, Western Australia - 1988
Gardiner 6XLB165 BHP 165 hp engine
Length: 110 ft. deck line, 100 ft. waterline
Beam: 25 feet
Steel hull construction
Cruising speed - 8 knots, 15 knots under full sail
Diesel cap. 10,000 lt. - Water cap 6,000 lt.
Generators: 110 -240v Power ; 1 Yanmar 3 ph. 20kw, 1 Dunlite 3 ph. 20kw, 1 Dunlite 1 ph. 5kw.
Boat Features:
SSB Radio: JRC
Autopilot: Coursemaster 1000
VHS Radio: Uniden
Radar: JRC - Range 30 miles
Fixed GPS - Portable JRC
Echo Sounder: JRC - 500 meter range
Emergency Position Finding Beacon - EPIRB
Lifejackets: available for 18 persons - Solas Ocean Type
Fire fighting equipment and extinguishers - procedures compliant with AMSA / USCG Standards
Powerboat: 30ft fishing skiff w/ 2x200hp engines
Tender: 14ft inflatable dingy.1x25hp
Bintang has a Western chef aboard who cooks up 3 huge meals per day. Enjoy a fusion of Western and Eastern cuisines which are a blend of seafood, meats and chicken. Included, as well are all snacks (chips, dip, fruit, and chocolate). All meals are guaranteed to keep your energy levels up!
Special meal requests can be catered for - just advise STC prior to departure.
Soft drinks, water, juice, coffee and tea are at your disposal and the crew will always ensure that there is a cold Bintang available! (Alcohol is not included but can be purchased in Padang prior to departure).
- Snorkelling
- Game Fishing
- Local Village Visits
- Island Exploring
Mentawai Surf Tax - paid locally prior to boarding the vessel @ $3USD per surfer per day
Video & Photography
US $1500 for 30ft speedboat capable of 30-40 knots to be divided by those travelling
Nearby Surf Breaks...
4 Bobs
Surf Skill:
2Break:
RightSurf Type:
- Funboarders
- Longboarders
- Shortboarders
Season:
Apr - OctJust across from Chubbies, 4-Bobs is a painless right that tapers into a deep channel giving it a fat, fun and short ride.
Find out more about this break
LessBank Vaults
Surf Skill:
4Break:
RightSurf Type:
- Gun
- Shortboarders
Season:
Apr - OctBank Vaults is a powerful, right hander that works in almost any size swell, sets arrive from anywhere when least expected. An extremely steep rise in the reef causes the lip to pitch thick and heavy
Find out more about this break
LessBatcaves
Surf Skill:
3Break:
RightSurf Type:
- Longboarders
- Shortboarders
Season:
Apr - OctA 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.
Find out more about this break
LessBeng Bengs
Surf Skill:
3Break:
LeftSurf Type:
- Bodyboarders
- Longboarders
- Shortboarders
Season:
Apr - OctBeng Bengs is a fun left reef that works when Ebay and others breaks arent quite working. A wave that offers fast sections with a couple of wackable walls to hit but not really a barrelling wave.
Find out more about this break
LessBintangs Right
Surf Skill:
3Break:
RightSurf Type:
- Gun
- Shortboarders
Season:
Apr - OctA punchy, dredging righthander located a few hundred yards from Lances Left. With a shifting peak it can be a fun. 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.
Find out more about this break
LessBurger World
Surf Skill:
2Break:
RightSurf Type:
- Longboarders
- Shortboarders
Season:
Mar - SepBurger World (Koriniki). Winding off a coral protrusion, this right-hander delivers a short punchy wave on any tide. It is located off Dodiki Island, a few miles west of E Bay.
Find out more about this break
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