ELamb has covered well over 200,000 nm since her arrival in Indonesia.
In 1982, eLamb won her class in the Darwin to Ambon International Yacht race setting a mono-hull record of 84 hrs that stood for over 8 years. Best days run (24hrs) was 252nm under sail.
Rick later released the secret behind her amazing performance in her first race..... beer ballast!
She was carrying the race committee's stash of kegs for the post race party all stowed under the starboard bunks. The wind blew hard from the SE for almost the entire race and EL astounded race officials by finishing only 1hr 13 minutes behind a 50ft crowther catamaran "Wimbral".
Electric Lamb pioneered surf breaks in Sumba '81, Lombok '82, South coast Java '82, Panaitan '83 and Sumatra '93 till today.
A true veteran among surf charter yachts. These days the sails are more a back-up and her rig has been modified to better suit her charter boat role. She is one of the most fuel efficient boats in the Mentawais burning only 1.2tons per 11-12 night trip. Most other boats burn 5-7 tons.
Location:
Mentawai Islands. Indonesia
Highlights:
A true veteran among surf charter yachts. 8 passangers
Level:
Intermediate to advanced
Products:
Surf Boat trip
Open:
May to Nov.
Photos
THE BOAT
Lamb has been constantly upgraded:
• New Mitsubishi main engine - 85 hp for all-weather 8.5 knot performance
• New enclosed wheelhouse and covered teak laid deck saloon.
• New air conditioned saloon with carpet, lounge and teak table.
• New 6.5 Kva Vetus generator
• Alloy duck with 15hp outboard.
• Galley upgrade
• New TV - entertainment center
THE
SURF
El archipiélago de Mentawai es uno de los destinos de surf con unas de las mejores y mas consistentes olas del mundo. Su exposición al Océano Indico crean unas condiciones perfectas para que las islas reciban un swell potente con gran frecuencia. Durante la estación seca, de Abril a Octubre, el Océano Indico se transforma en una poderosa maquina de fabricar swell, hondo y potente. Durante esta temporada, los barcos charter de surf ofrecen al surfista con sed de aventura la oportunidad de surfear las mejores olas de su vida.
2007 Rates (6-8 persons):
from US$1,950* per person 12 nights, 11 days in Mentawai.
Includes:
• 3 healthy meals a day
• Airport transfers included
• Tea, coffee and aqua free.
• Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment
+ Mentawai taxes
+ Accommodation in Padang extra as required.
+ Beer, soft-drinks and spirits for sale aboard
LOCATION
Bali Surf Spots
Bali has over 20 top-quality breaks on the Southwest and Southeast coasts of the island and around the Bukit Peninsula. Some of these breaks like Padang Padang and Uluwatu are world class barrelling reef breaks. Others range from good fun, like the beach breaks around Kuta and Sanur, to serious tubular waves. Bali gets the full force of southern ocean swells directly from the Antarctic, its south-west and south-east coasts being littered with surf spots. The dry winter months (June-Sept) are preferred for their perfect surf conditions. However, this means that these are also the most crowded times. The Monsoon, or wet season (Oct-May) still offer good waves. Bali, unlike other areas of Indonesia where all spots are heavy reef breaks for experienced surfers, actually has a lot of beach breaks accessible to all.
The Island
Bali may no longer be the "last frontier" surf destination it used to be, but it still lies at the heart of the Indonesian surf experience, the quality of its waves and the "Bali Hai" lifestyle attracting surfers from all over the world. Bali has over twenty top-quality breaks on the Southwest and Southeast coasts of the island and around the Bukit Peninsula. Bali is an island of high volcanoes, rice fields, majestic temples and beautiful beaches which has maintained its traditions very well alive, but you will equally find McDonalds, surfshops, cheap restaurants, bars and plenty of nightlife in Kuta.
Climate
Tropical. Warm waters all year long ! Dry season from June to Septembre - Wet season from October to May
THE TRIP
The boat sails from Bali
Gateway to the Mentawai is Padang (Sumatra)
Bali Denpasar International Airport (DPS)
Garuda, Singapore, Qantas + major airlines
No need for vaccines. There is no Malaria in Bali. A one month visa is necessary for most countries.
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