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comment by Tommy, 2009-05-26 21:33:31

Don't Spray
Wow, lots of spraying going on here. I have been on Chris and Moana's boat. I spent 6 days on the Cascade a year ago. It was an incredible trip, great surf, spearfishing, fishing, fun every day. Great hosts, including the crew. Tons of food and fresh fish. To top if off, as the swell died we all went to Teahupoo. Flew one afternoon, then woke up and took a van to the spot (day 7 & 8). Chris arranged all of this. It was 25' and tow-in the day we flew. By the time we got there it was just overhead and fun. Thankfully. But, Chris arranged for this at no extra cost, but van ride down. He also was a gracious host showing us around his property, taking us out to the line up, and generally going way overboard in hospitality. So, keep spraying your hate. All I can say is I was on the boat, surfed there, saw no threatening sharks and it was an incredible trip. Don't listen to the blowhards. Check yourself.

comment by Golla, 2008-12-05 20:36:26

cruising from Marquesas to Tahiti via Tuomotus
Hi guys I need a bit of help with choosing which Tuomotus to cruise to...I am just one surfer with my wife and kids, sailing from Marquesas, I will leave Marquesas around mid April and be in Tuomotus by May and June. I am not anything to do with charters, i just would appreciate some pointers. I have been checking out all the motus with western passes that face down to the south swell...so i have some ideas. If you wish you can send me a personal mail on my yachts sailmail, 2ave4@sailmail.com If no-one wants to part with any info thats fine too haha I am going anyway, cheers Golla on yacht shimmi

comment by Take this advice, 2007-05-26 18:35:01

DON'T GO!
My bros went on this trip with these guys and got skunked, which happens when you only have 7 days. But they MOORED less then 100 yards away from the other boat, and despite constant harassment, the captain refused to move the boat to another location just to be a little isolated. They had lots of excuses why they couldn't leave, but in the end, it was all about the gas money. 8 guys HIRED this boat for 7 days, and they had no control over the itinerary, which ended up being a 7 day floating hotel at a permanent mooring less then 100 yards away from a HUGE boat holding 12 surfers. You can guess what happened the one day it was surfable? Yep - cat fights in the water. JOKE! These guys are crooks and know nothing about the service business.

comment by grant@tahitianbluewaterdream.com, 2006-12-22 13:38:19

surfing the Tuamotu Atolls
The surf in the Tuamotu Atolls can be absolutely epic with long lefts and rights. It's a very remote region connected to French Polynesia which makes it a little expensive. We think our boat trips offer pretty good value compared to staying in Tahiti in general with good atmosphere on the boat and a good relationship with the local Tuamotuans. Chris and Moana always try to find the best waves and have a good knowledge of the place. Check out www.tahitianbluewaterdream.com.

comment by my amp goes to 11, 2006-07-05 11:01:26

surfers are selfish and arrogant
i rarely surf anymore . Tired of bumping rails and dodging stinkeye and attitude. I(38 yrs. ) grew up in so. cal . Now I travel remote and unpopular places a few times a year just to avoid "butthole surfers". Reading about people fighting over waves in the middle of nowhere is weird. Funny, that's the type of place you'd think would be empty . P.S. not all surfers are s & a. but too many are . Whatever ,I'm done crying.

comment by oba, 2006-01-25 20:14:34

When did you go?
I am curious when you went on the trip. I am assuming that the one wave was not worth the $$.

comment by won't be going back, 2006-01-21 00:54:13

Money money money
One of the most expensive charters in the world takes you to one good wave! Secret spots? Yea, but you will end up at the same right hander everytime. Ask them how often they actually go chase their "secret atol" before you sign up.

comment by oliviermothe@mail.pf, 2005-11-14 19:48:15

Avatoru, and not Avatura
Hello,

the name of this pass on the island of Rangiroa is Avatoru and not Avatura.

The best wave of the Tuamotu islands is Tikehau. Often visited by Kelly himself

comment by f.o.a.d., 2005-09-19 04:41:13

F.U.
1000+ square miles in area, hundreds of islands...countless reefs and 3 boats are going to destroy it.

Get a freakin' life...

comment by Not a sellout, 2005-09-10 18:35:55

Checking the status
A while back I wrote an angry note to Chris O boat bro (that I had the webmaster delete). I'd just like to say that I haven't been back to the area but from what I hear it's nowhere near the pristine area it once was. I understand that it's helping the local economy and the local surfers, but I still think guys like Vetea D and Raimona and other less known guys really didn't understand the long term effects of attracting all these surfers to their waves. And these waves, or we should more accurately call them "resources", are being exploited mainly by these non-native surf industry sharks that have the connections to bring massive amounts of exposure to areas that haven't had time to balance the influx of people with the environment. It would have been much better for the locals to slowly figure out how to create an industry of surf tourism which would have slowed the pace of exposure and kept the money for the natives. Now the Natives are resentful of other Natives who joined forces with other surf industry sharks that see the potential for exploitation for profit and the ability to surf perfect waves consistently. If you don't believe there is infighting between the natives as a result of this then you will when you get down there. Are you really proud of yourself Chris O Callahan? Don't worry about getting Vetea to beat me up(read prior post), hide behind your money, you'll never see me there again.