Last Day. Jurassic’s, Beachies, Skate Park

You have to love all the colourful names given to the surf spots in the Telos and Ments. Today’s were no exceptions and not intimidating like ‘surgeons table’ and ‘meat locker’. First stop today for the one quick surf was Jurassic, such a picturesque corner where a glassy left hander peels off the rock on the point. A beautiful photo of Claire was taken here on a previous trip. Tim and Lee sustained some battle scars inside in the shallows while the Peruvians tried their hands on the SUPs. Next stop on the same Island was the sandy beach break of ‘Beachies’ where only the younger Heroes participated, the only sand bottom surfed on the trip. This was a shifting peak according to Scotty, who self confessed to getting ‘munched’ and ‘tombstoning’ as the super sandy water churned all around. He surely made some fast breaking peaks too. Last stop of the day was back to ‘skate park’, marking the end of an incredible trip.

I am sure I can safely say that all Heroes got all they were hoping for on this trip; you couldn’t get a more concentrated 11 days of quality surf. Needless to say the in-form Heroes ripped - Jack, Bill, Tim, Scott, Michael, Tommy and German while the senior members Bob and Peter were stoked to catch some memorable waves.

The last day finished with a spectacular sunset over the doldrums, the usual gourmet dinner and a Happy Birthday cake for Tim for his 50th.

Back to Church, plus more

 Another superb morning at Pulau Sibaranun, Telo Island group, aka Churches or Missionary or Mishos. There are several different names given to many surf breaks up here. Michael named this place Snakies yesterday after a sea snake dropped out of a wave and could have landed on his head. Similar equatorial conditions to yesterday, with one or two bigger ones with all Heroes participating. A few of the older Heroes, the real heroes, copped several sets on the head while Michael sadly hurt his bad knee. Again, carvings, shells and trinkets were on offer for purchase at the back of the boat off the locals Sibaranunians. This little island is destined to become more and more populated as it caters for surfers. Second stop was a fast tubing right hander close to shore right in front of a village Lee called ‘Village Rights’. Cruising south mid afternoon for an hour or so you could see several little flying fish scooting over the smooth blue water for  50 - 60 metres. Arrived at Twin Palms or Twin Sisters or Easy Peasy or EPs (whoever you’re talking to) close to 3pm to join the Lat Zero boat and the Mangalui. They all soon left and the Addiction enjoyed the perfect late afternoon.

Equatorial Churches 💒

Once again, Captain Lee got us to our planned spot in time for a few of the heroes to hit the surf before we saw the sun. this time it was as close to the equator as we got, 0.0975° south just 10km away. Churches. surprisingly few people were there apart from us, a couple of good Kiwi dads and their lads. all the heroes revelled in the beautiful, 4 foot conditions. Just being out there, sitting on a natural aquarium, watching the black and yellow striped fish swimming around your board is so nice. A few more people came along, just a few, so we set off in search of a right-hander, stopping at La Barre. You couldn’t find a more picturesque surf location; clear blue water, white/yellow sand, palm trees, and a small right-hander breaking along the shore line. you just had to be quick exiting when it was only a foot deep. Nevertheless, Tim lost a fin, Bob and Peter lost some skin. Still a nice way to spend the afternoon what. Evening routine is a real treat: sundowner Bintangs on the upper deck with sashimi, dinner at 7. Pre-dinner ceviche is the biggest hit. The day ends with videos of the days surfing then early bed.