Kuda laut 58’ wooden motor sailor Style Sail boat Surf Charter Mentawai

The Kuda Laut has been gracing the region for 20 years and has an experienced crew on board. This 58’ wooden motor sailor had a recent refit and is ideal for small groups looking to explore the Mentawai and Telo Islands. She houses 7 guests in a dorm style cabin, complete with flat screen TV, fishing gear and all the navigation and safety gear you’d expect. Certainly good value, each guest has 5 complimentary beers each day.

Kuda Laut is a comfortable boat with friendly and helpful crew that will provide you good atmosphere along the trip. The Chef will satisfy you with delicious Indonesian and Western food. You also get free soft drinks to refresh you after chasing the waves and getting barreled.

The Kuda Laut is one of the original Mentawais surf boats; a 58 foot motor cruiser built with Sumatran Ironwood, she oozes character and the pioneering spirit. Forget about over-priced floating gin-palaces, if you want a real soul-surfing experience the Kuda Laut is the way to go. With over two decades of experience plying the warm waters of the Mentawais, the crew know exactly where to go to find the best and least crowded waves in every condition. Depending on swell conditions and charter exclusivity it’s also possible to explore further afield, and to hunt out long hollow tubes with empty line-ups in Nias, Telos, the Banyaks and more. This is one of the most wave-rich parts of the planet; world class breaks are literally stacked up one on top of the other, just waiting for you to drop in.

Group Size: Max 7 / Min 5 guests
Number of Cabins: 1 large a/c cabin
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing / 11 nights on board
Destination: Mentawai Islands, Telo Islands
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Medium $$$$$
A/C: Cabin & dining area
Photos: Price on request
Beers: 5 beers pp / day included
Tender: 5.5 meter tinny 60 hp
Port: Padang, West Sumatra

The boat accommodates 7 people in comfortable bunks in a dorm-style cabin complete with flatscreen TV and DVD player. Communal areas and an upper-deck chill out area provide space to enjoy complimentary beers or fruit juices post-surf, whilst watching the sun set on another incredible Indian Ocean vista. If you need a rest from surfing during the day, extra activities like fishing can also be arranged. Packages are for 10/11 nights and are all inclusive. Airport transfers are provided to take the stress out of your journey, while 3 tasty meals (a mixture of Western and Indonesian food) and 5 bintangs per day keep you fresh and fuelled to make the most of every perfect barrel. Reasonable rates and excellent value for money make the Kuda Laut affordable for even the most dedicated surf bums.

Food & Drinks

Western and Indonesian cuisine
3 meal,tender boat,Free beers (5pp per day), soft drinks, juices, tea, and coffee to refresh you after chasing the waves and getting barreled,

What’s included

Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
12 nights on board kuda laut surf charter, 11 days surfing in the Mentawai islands
Single in an a/c cabin (7 guest cabins)
3 large, healthy delicious meals served each day – you’ll never go hungry!
Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks each day
Unlimited tea, coffee and water each day
Use of 1 tenders/speedboats shuttles to the surf from dawn ’til dusk, all day every day
Use of tender for fishing and exploratory trips ashore
cases of complimentary beers per group per trip
Use of all amenities – TV, DVD, snorkeling gear & fishing gear,
All necessary zone permits
What’s not included

Flights to and from Padang
Hotels if needed
Visa Fees and Departure Tax
Any additional cost resulting from late arrival or the need of early departure
Use of satellite phone
Tips for the crew
Photos & Video USD pp
Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 1,000,000 pp) approx. USD 70 / AUD 95

All interior areas, including the dormitory sleeping quarters, have air conditioning to escape the tropical sun. Most meals are usually served on the back deck but there is an interior saloon where meals can also be enjoyed, especially if there is a passing storm. The saloon also has a flat screen TV.

Although a relatively small vessel, she offers a good amount of space for it’s guests to enjoy a little privacy. Featuring 3 decks (1 front and 2 rear) – guests have shaded (and non shaded) areas to relax and watch the surf.

Kuda Laut features:

7 beds (A/C) – 1 dormitory cabin
Shower and Toilet
Inside dining area (A/C)
34” Flat screen TV / DVD Player
Large portable speaker
Outside eating area

Length Overall (LOA): 58’
Construction: Sumatran Ironwood
Marine Engine: 80hp Mitsubishi diesel
Style: Traditional Motor Sailor boat (Indonesian Flag)
Cruise speed: 8 knots
Generator: 12kVa Onan generator
Electrical points: 240v AC and 12v DC

Garmin GPS
Radar – Furuno 16 mile
Depth sounder – Furuno
Fish Finder
SSB and VHS radios
EPIRB
Life Jackets & Safety Rings
Fire Extinguishers
First Aid Kit (with trained staff on board)

Freqeuntly Asked Questions

When are the Mentawai waves at their best?

March and April: glassy conditions, a few more rights, less people but smaller waves.
May, June, July and September: Big surf – high season.
Late September and October: glassy conditions, a few more rights, less people but smaller waves.
November, December, January and February: Rainy but still good surface conditions and smaller waves with no one around. Clean waves.

How to get there?
Simply book a flight to Padang (PDG) with airlines like Emirates/Singapore Airlines/Etihad/ Sri Lankan/ Qatar ( free surf boards ) or Turkish Airlines / Tiger Airlines/ Air Berlin / Condor

Don’t forget your:

Surf equipment (+ repair kit)
Passport (at least 6 months valid upon date of return)
Visas. For Indonesia you get a 30 day free visa upon arrival.
Travel insurance
Board shorts, sunscreen and slippers
Music
Books

Contact me
handraharbi@gmail.com
+6281374006060