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Surfing in Ireland….
Who said there wasn’t surf in Ireland? Most of us know the land of Ireland as green rolling hills with cold weather and a lot of local pubs. Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Irish Sea on the other. It...
Surfing Terminology
Blown out – wind is usually blowing hard on-shore making the surf choppy and un-ride able. Shralping –to surf well, also called “ripping†or “shreddingâ€. Thruster – a three-fin surfboard (designed by shaper Simon Anderson). Tombstoning – it is when you...
Surf Travel during the Fall Months
Many of us think of taking surf vacations only during the summer and winter months, either to beat the heat or get out of the cold. What we don’t realize is, some of the best surf is during the fall months (September – November). We all know that California...
This Week’s Top Tweets
Namotu_Island Got some swell .Looks like we will finally get rain after 4 months which is great for Fiji and our water tanks. Mark__Visser Just landed in Fiji. Waves are a day behind us... This could be a good one 🙂 #Namotu #CloudBreak #Fiji OrdinaryTravelr RT...
Namotu Island Resort, a November Getaway
The seasons are changing and fall is upon us. Leaves are falling and the weather is turning. Do you need one last escape before you throw on your winter coats? One more beautiful beach, warm crystal clear water, and one more island escape? Look no further then...
Swell Alert – Central Peru
Come and surf the longest wave of your life and what some consider the longest point break in the world! Surfline report shows an epic swell approaching Chicama point on September 22nd and it could be all yours! Surf heights are looking to be in the 8 to 11 foot...
Fiji Swell Alert!
Winter has officially ended in the southern hemisphere, but that doesn’t mean the large swells are out of season! There are several more South West swells expected to pound Fiji in the future forecast. The vicious storm in the Tasman Sea last week sent powerful...
Six Weeks Left for Salina Cruz Season – and less crowded than ever!
Within the past month, travel down to Salina Cruz in Southern mainland Mexico has changed. Mexicana Airlines, Mexico's oldest air carrier, recently suspended all of their flights due to a restructuring of the company. This includes their less expensive domestic...
New Video: Mark Visser Diaries- Fiji
Fuel TV Presents FillerUp Diaries with Mark Visser. In this episode, Mark travels to Fiji, and scores at Namotu!
Best swell of the year about to hit Fiji
A killer swell is scheduled to hit Fiji this coming Saturday (September 18th). There is still some space available on Tavarua and Namotu islands. The boatmen there, who we all know can predict these insane swells are psyched and saying it could be one of the "best...
Tavarua is now open for all to enjoy!
Yes the time has finally come where all ocean enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful island of Tavarua, Fiji.  The Mother of all world-class surf camps, Tavarua is now open to the general population and WaterWays Surf Adventures has been appointed as Tavarua Island...
Save 10-15% off on our Nusa Dewata Yacht Charter
Nusa Dewata means “Island of the Gods†in Bahasa Indonesian, which is appropriate because this 68’ (stern to bowsprit), Indo-built, wooden sailing sloop is made for exploring islands that were designed by Gods who love surfers. For a limited time we are...
2011 Special on our Melaluca Mentawai Charter
Book and deposit on a 2011 Mentawai charter by Nov 30th and receive the 2010 price! If you want to save a few dollars, feel more comfortable and cooler touring in a locally-made boat, and have a larger group, then the Melaluca yacht is the way to go. Eighty feet long...
Surf etiquette while traveling
Surfing Etiquette and respect for the locals are two very important things to learn before you travel anywhere to surf. Having the understanding that you are on someone else turf and making sure to respect their break is not so much “rules†as it is proper code...
How to Pack your Surfboard for Travel
Packing your surfboard bag properly for travel can be the difference between a killer trip and one with no board to surf! It is very important to protect your board from potential damage while traveling and flying so that you don’t arrive at your destination with...
Maldives Special: Late Season Savings!
Great news has just been released! Waterways Surf Adventures is now offering a new special late season rate valid from November 7th - December 20th at their Dohnveli surf resort on the Island of Chaaya in the Maldives that will save you over $400 per person! The...
El Salvador Quick Strike
James Ferguson sent in a few photos from his recent trip to El Salvador while staying at the Miraflores Surf Lodge.  The simpler things in life call for a simple review, and an even simpler surf trip: Had a great trip Mike, short and sweet. Surf wasn't very big...
Costa Rica’s Premier Surf Resort: “The Blue Surf Sanctuaryâ€
Costa Rica is the home to a diverse line up of surf spots: from hollow beach breaks like Witch’s Rock, to long, barreling point breaks like Ollie’s and everything in between: perfect river mouths, reefs, jetty breaks, rights, lefts, wedges and A frames. Costa...
New Namotu Photos!
Riley Cooney recently visited Namotu Island, Fiji and shot these great photos. These photos show how fun it is to surf these Fijian breaks, even when the waves aren't big; and some of the other great activities you can participate in while you're there! [gallery...
JetBlue’s “All you can jet†Deals are back again!
Back by popular demand from travel enthusiasts, JetBlue just announced their “All you can jet†travel special. This deal is for a limited time only and includes two different package options. The AYCJ-7 is allows you to fly anywhere you like as often as you...