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comment by Anonymous, 2009-09-01 19:55:28

So called localism
It amazes me how angry most of the local ''surfers'' are here I just dont get it... I to enjoy surfing, I live in a small surf town, I work at the local surf shop and have see our areas here go from maybe 5 surfers in the line up to 30 surfers. There is a difference between us though, You spend most of your time complaining with both of your hands held out and open... And what I mean by this, is Im sure some of you have now started up surf shops, surf schools, Bars, Guiding companies, Hotels, Your renting out your house to tourist...... All of these things provide you with money to live, to feed yourselves.....But then you tell people not to come, Not to bother surfing in your areas.... and what your really saying is, Dont by wax or a board from mine or my buddies shop, Dont come and explore our beautiful area while paying me to show you around, Dont stay at my mothers hotel and please dont come here and support our economy because we dont like to be able to earn a income so we can provide for ourselves or our families. I dont think most of you who are complaining actually remember what it was like before tourism came to your area....what it was like not to have money to buy food, To have to fish and harvest your own food so complaining is easy for you....But think about it for a sec, could you do that? would you like to spend your day fishing and doing manual labour because you have to instead of surfing? I see this happen is so many places and it really upsets me because you dont see the big picture! Absolutely childish!! Anyway I didnt come on here to point fingers so I wont, but think about when you travel after a season of making money off the tourist you treat like crap and hassle when they get there, Do you want the same treatment when you come to my home break? Its a small world what if you you paddle out one day and some guy you gave shit to is out with his crew? I would hope he does not give you the treatment you give out. you get the point Im trying to make? Im coming to your area this winter, I hope to make some good friends and surf some good waves, I will respect your areas and I hope in return you respect me... if I saw you in my break I would smile and welcome you to my home. Stoked that you were supporting our locals and helping our area grow so that my friends have jobs! Life passes by to fast......Dont spend most of it in a bad mood.

See you in the water.

comment by corey, 2006-10-25 15:13:49

sosua
been there a few times now, all three times there was decent surf, tough to get out there though, 15 min paddle. Locals can be difficult to get along with so be respectful of them and you should be fine. lots of sharp rocks and coral, so STAY ON YOUR BOARD!

this is a real spot, i could also see what the "snorkel guy" was talking about, sosua is a huge bay with awesome views, the surf spot is very small but effective, maybe you didn't see it???? it is very consistent.

comment by el chulo, 2006-10-02 08:16:59

yeah right!!!!
I was in caberete 2 years ago surfing encuentro. I went to sosua one time, and the only thing you'll find on that beach is a bunch of locals hasseling you to by their trinkets. that reef is calm, glass. I suppose the guy who left feedback on this one thought he was on WANNASNORKEL.com. It would be great if you like to snorkel! Not surf. Whoever is posting these bogus surf spots needs to stop.

comment by theyeti68@hotmail.com, 2006-04-06 09:22:20

what to expect in april?
hey guys hows it goin?,,,im headin to peurto plata on sun 9th april,,,,is it worth bringin a board with me?,,if yes would my 68" b sufficient,,,my wife says we'll b stayin jus 15mins out of sosua at a resort which i dont remember the name,,(as usual),,so if ne1 has the time to fill me in id really appreciate it,,,,im hopin to meet some of the local rippers,,,,is wax easy to get there or should i stock up?,,,well here's a thanks in advance,,,hopin to have a session real soon,,lookin foward to meeting the local talent,,,,
tnx again
the yeti

comment by anonymous, 2006-02-07 17:24:49

United DR Locals
The times of free waves & good vibes are over in the DR, localism is now in full effect!!!, visitors who dont respect the rules (drop ins & trying to get a wave over a local) will be imediately expeled from the water, if you try and talk shit and act like you own the place we will beat you down, 100% guaranteed. A piece of advice: RESPECT THE LOCALS AT ALL SPOTS IN THE DR!!!

comment by anonymous, 2006-02-07 12:59:40

Unted DR locals
The times of free waves & good vibes are over in the DR, localism is now in full effect!!!, you mother fucker visitors who dont respect the rules (drop ins & trying to get a wave over a local) will be imediately expeled from the water, if you try and talk shit and act like you own the place we will fuck you up, 100% guaranteed. A piece of advice: RESPECT THE LOCALS AT ALL SPOTS IN THE DR!!!

comment by anonymous, 2006-01-13 09:12:39

Hi there, I'll be in the dominican the first week of February and have a stay in Sosua. Hope the surf will be what I expect. What are good spots?
And can you get there quick by bus or taxi from Sosua
many thanks in progress
Greeting from holland

comment by peacfulwarrior@optonline.net, 2004-12-27 18:42:01

Other killer breaks in sosua
I grew up surfing the waves in sosua and the main beach is one hell of a break....When it breaks. Fortunatly there are more great breaks within a 20km radius, then you can shake a stick at. The closest to sosua beach is La boca it's on the poor side of town and the water can be a little dirty sometimes, but a good storm usualy cleans everything right out, then you get to see some realy nice rights, 3' to 6', kinda short ride but nice and hollow. the next closest is el canal. it's about a 10 minuet drive twords Cabarete on the highway, then you have to find a dirt road that leads to the beach. Once you get there, there are two breaks, the one on the left hand side, is a beach break, that breaks right 3' super hollow tubes, nicknamed baby pipeline. The second is to the right and breaks left, beautiful faces, 3' to 8'
The next spot is a few more kms down from El Canal, simillar dirt road situation, it is called El Encuentro. Now el Encuentro is a truely epic beach it has three breaks one right in front with beautiful lefts 3' to 8', be careful of the current when you first swim out or you will end up all the way down the beach, the next is off to the right and breaks right anywhere from 3' to 12' can get a little squirlly on big days. Now the truely epic break is to the left and is rarely surfable but when it is its f...in amazeing, they call it the destroyer, its huge and scarrey as hell and if you go to far to the left you'll rip the fins off your board and get stuck in the shallows that are full of sea urchins all the way to the beach, other than that it rocks, you can go left or right, the left is better but, like I said, the shallows. Last but not least, it breaks from 6' to 16', it kinda fells like what I imagine it must feel like to ride down a mountain on an avalanch. These breaks are just a few of the manny and probably the best known, but with a little searching you should be able to find many more, like Cangrejo..........good luck

comment by mcanavan@bellsouth.net, 2004-02-06 15:38:27

Sosua Bay
Surfed this spot in 1988. Waves were small but very powerful. Friendly locals, cheap hotels, pretty girls, what more can you ask for? Encuentro is also a great break if you catch it early, before the trades begin to blow. Great memories of Sosua.

comment by anonymous, 2003-09-22 01:16:06

miguel
this beach is only working with a northen swell and when EL Encuenro is over 10 or 12, good spot , is too crowd and is only one break...in the ceneter of the bay reefs, good spot not for beginers