Let us introduce you to surfing in Papua New Guinea the perfect destination for those keen to surf uncrowded and newly discovered waves. Fly into Kavieng then straight onto the air-conditioned comfort of the ‘Exo’, a 50ft aluminium motorboat kitted out with all the mod cons and safety gear. Cruising along at a comfortable 8 knots, the Exo and her crew will ensure you have the charter experience of a lifetime. Leaving Kavieng your destination will be much further a field, to the many islands and reefs still being explored for surf. There are many known breaks that you will visit but many more that we have yet to discover.
Enjoy the flexibility of being on a boat and the knowledge of your experienced skipper/surf guide who will always take you to the best possible locations. Experience the diversity of Papua New Guinea in a region still relatively shy of tourism. Imagine the thrill of your first barrel in the warm tropical waters, hearing only the hoots of your few friends and the yells of delight from the local kids as they amazed by this phenomena that is surfing.

Hot/cold shower, basin & flush toilet
Air-conditioned wheelhouse and guest accommodation
1* 4 berth cabin (A/C)
1* 3 berth cabin (A/C)
Fully equipped galley (chest freezer, refrigerator, microwave, outdoor gas barbeque)
Air-conditioned and al-fresco eating/relaxing areas
Shaded rooftop area for relaxing on a day bed, or just watching island life pass you by
Plenty of storage space for luggage and boards
Flat screen TV/DVD player
Exo’s own huge music selection on Ipod (you are welcome to bring your own) with speakers in communal indoor and outdoor areas
Cards/poker set/ board games/ magazines & library

1*Skipper/Surf-guide
1*Hostess/cook
1*First-mate/engineer
1*Tender skipper
1* Deck-hand/kitchen-hand

Exocoetus Skipper
Name: Andrew Rigby
Nickname: "Undies"
Age: 28
Qualifications: Skipper & Tradesman
Background:
Andrew is from a family of five generations of fishermen from Port Philip Bay and Bass Strait in Victoria. A qualified skipper and engineering tradesperson he has spent many years on the water aboard trawlers, long liners, charter vessels and living on his own yacht for two years sailing up and down the East Coast of Oz.
Andrew spent grommet hood growing up surfing at 13th beach on Victoria’s South-coast. He’s a mad keen surfer and finding these epic waves in PNG has given him the buzz for surf exploration and charters.

Years in PNG:
Andrew first set foot on terra firma in PNG in February 2005. After a delightful motor on the “Exocoetus” across the Coral Sea hanging out with Cyclone Ingrid! He worked the boat as a lobster-trading vessel for under a year, all the while discovering and surfing a goldmine of wave potential. Thankfully the trading didn’t prove to be a fruitful exercise, so Andrew decided to pursue a more sustainable water activity with surfing charters. An awesome opportunity for a husband and wife duo…and a lifelong dream for Andrew.

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• 10 day’s / 9 nights Accommodation
• Airport and boat transfers
• 3 meals daily + snacks
• 3 soft drinks & 4 beers daily
• All bottles water
• All fishing and snorkeling gear
• Not included - $35 per person (Local fees – payable on arrival)

Design: Chris Williams
Length: 14.95m
Beam: 5.49m
Draft: 2.66m
Range: 800 nm - 4000 litres fuel & 3000 litres freshwater
Maine Engine: One 6 cylinder GM Detroit 671 Engine
Electronic Equipment:
VHF & HF
2* Handheld I com VHF
Radar, sonar, 1000m depth sounder
Integrated GPS/chart sounder
240v/3-phase power Water Maker
Safety Equipment:
2* 8-person life rafts
Offshore EPIRB, flares, lifejackets & lifebuoys
2* First Aid Kit
Satellite telephone & email access
Radio contact with Kavieng Base & Port Moresby
Survey: Full USL Code charter survey
Tender: 1* shaded 23ft fibreglass dory with 60HP outboard

The surf season for our area of operation in Papua New Guinea is from late October to April. This is taking advantage of the Northern Hemisphere swells coming from the northwest to northeast directions. During this period the wind is predominately from the N/NW. The surf generally ranges from 3-4ft; bigger swells see it at 5-6ft.
Here is a run down of just a few of the hidden gems up here…across there or wherever! Jump aboard and we’ll take you there.

SP's
A right – hander anything from 3ft plus this is definitely a more challenging wave. The skipper’s choice for a solid pit. No bottom turns required take off in the barrel and get spat out into the channel. No more said.

Gabe's Left
A quality rip able left hander, either log ride on the nose or line up for about 5 turns on a standard ride. A mellow option to SPs which is nearby.

Feeding Ground
A swell magnet looks smaller from the boat until you are in the line-up and a huge set comes through. A deep water left hander, a 50 m ride that has a lot of double up and link up sections to produce a gnarly barrel section or a carve able face. If you end up on the reef there will be plenty of kids on hand to offer a refreshing coollah (young drinking coconut).

Lookouts
A left for the more adventurous surfer- a not to challenging take-but then time the horse-shoe that bends around the knuckle in the reef, pull in and aim for our tender in the channel.

Rainbows
A classic long walled left hander that has the best of both worlds with a big long face to tear apart but a quick stall and your locked into a smoking pit. This wave needs a little bit more bite in the swell that many of the other breaks but is a quality left that will impress the most travelled surfer .

Bonsai
A fast hollow right-hander, that has a friendly weedy bottom. Good for all abilities sit deeper around the point and challenge the fast section or sit a bit wider and pick off the easier ones.