Today with the tides being high in the afternoon there was a chilled relaxed vibe at the camp all morning. Everyone slowly woke up, enjoyed a long breakfast. Some watched The Simpsons, some lounged around the pool while others went back to bed for a morning nap. When the time came we all loaded our … Read More
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Over to the other side
Today the swell was bigger, with a morning check of Padang there were 2ft sets on the low tide. There was a strong rip and a medium cross-shore wind blowing. With beginners having surfed Padang the past 2 days and wanting something fresh after checking Padang on the full tide the decided to head to … Read More
B E A Utiful Day!!
Today the camp awoke to a beautiful day with the sun shining and a cool breeze in the air. After a hearty breakfast the beginners were the first lot to head out. With two carloads full we headed down to Padang to check the swell. Today the swell in Padang was slightly smaller then yesterday … Read More
Clean 3 footers all-round
Today the swell still had some size to it after yesterday giving clean 3 ft sets. On the mid tide Padang looked a little on the small side, but, once the high tide came in there were 3-4ft beauties rolling in. Our beginners today decided for a change of scenery, with some client’s last day … Read More
Surf n thai
Today the camp had yet another early rise with a 6am breakfast, leaving for surf at 7am. First choice of surf spot was Penang, however rumours around the Bukit were that the swell had returned. As we drove over the bridge to check the surf we saw four to five foot sets smashing into Penang … Read More
Sunrise surf session
Today with the way the tides are moving we were back to the good ole 5am wave up call for a 5.30am surf. First few times are a little tough but when your sitting out on your board watching the sun rise over the cliffs of Padang- it’s totally worth it! With Bali summer on … Read More
Big swell is here
Today with the tides high in the afternoon the beginners had the morning to relax. After a late satisfying breakfast the guys chilled around the pool- reading books, soaking up the sun and enjoying their holiday. The swell, as predicted had gotten significantly bigger today with Padang giving 4-5ft sets on the high tide and … Read More
Surfin' all day, nasi-goreng at night
This morning at the camp we had clients leaving and clients arriving with some sad goodbyes and some new faces to meet and mingle with. Breakfast was a social occasion with everyone introducing themselves and where they’re from. We have an array of clients from all over the world at the camp at the moment … Read More
Mexican, Bonfire and Kuta!
Today the guys had, yet again, sore heads this morning at breakfast. Luckily with a late tide today they were able to sleep in and enjoy a late breakfast complete with kit-kats and coca-cola to ease in the hangover. Thankfully after this Kuta outing everyone returned home. The night was divided, after we had a … Read More
Padang Party
Today we had a few late risers with a late night Kuta venture happening last night. We had one Aussie girl leaving the camp today so in true Aussie fashion we took her out for a night on the drink in Kuta. A good night was had by all, with one partier not returning until … Read More