Tuamotu

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.