Boat description

Haira is luxury at its best –only just built for 2007 season.  She requires a minimum of 10 passengers for an exclusive charter, and can accommodate up to 18, but prefers to charter with a maximum of 16.  She is very spacious with 3 levels of rooms & entertaining areas.
There is a restaurant, bar & lounge – with a state of the art entertainment system including large flat screen TV, DVD player, and connection for your Ipod.
On the next level there is a funky disco bar with dance floor & open terrace/sunset deck. For those keen on soaking up the rays there are sun decks out the front on the second level and out on the roof.

Accommodation

4 cabins with 1 double & 1 single bed                                      
2 cabins with twin single beds
1 master cabin with a double bed
1 double cabin (2nd level)
All cabins have separate personally controlled air conditioning units and portholes if you prefer the natural ocean breezes.  They also boast spacious ensuites with shower & toilet and hot & cold running water. Fresh cotton linen & towels are provided, beds are made daily by your crew.

Captain & Crew

At the head of 7crew, you’ll find a licensed captain. He is ultimately in control of the safari. Hiara’s captain has decades of experience boat chartering in the Maldives. He is supported by a second in charge, boat boys, and a full time chef. One boat boy will be in charge of guest services and one will be a dinghy boy and in charge of anchoring. The crew are all local Maldivians so know the area extensively and you can be confident of their skills & expertise.
Haira also has a full time Australian surf guide, Brian, on board to ensure you have the best surf trip of your lives.  Brian has been surfing himself for over 40 years and has 6 years of experience surf guiding in the Maldives.

Inclusions

• Return Male airport to boat transfers
• Luxury air conditioned cabin accommodation
• All meals and snacks
• Australian Surf guide
• FREE DVD of photos of your trip.
• Masseuse on request - cost $35 per hour

On arrival at the airport you will be met by our local representative who will direct you to your transfer boat to take you to your waiting safari boat which is anchored in a nearby harbour. The transfer takes approximately 10 minutes.
At the safari boat your luggage will be taken aboard by the crew and a local style welcome drink will be on offer.

On Haira you can expect a fine dining experience. Meals are all-you-can-eat and are a mixture of Maldivian, Sri Lankan and western dishes. The chef is also willing to adjust the menu to suit individual needs if required. 
Breakfast is tea, coffee, fruit, juice, toast and a mix of jams and omelettes of your choice.
Lunch & dinner is a banquet of five different dishes with daily variations including fresh fish & tuna dishes, curries, rice and pasta dishes, vegetables and salads.
Evening meals are followed by dessert and lunch is followed by a fruit dish. Tea and coffee is served after all meals.
A hand of bananas ripe on deck, and tea, coffee & other snacks are available at all times.

A full complement of alcohol is available for purchase.

Boat Specifications

The dinghy is available at all times to guests. On a surfing safari, primarily it is for getting surfers to the breaks, however it is also used for fishing, snorkeling, island visits and any other purpose guests may wish. Haira is also accompanied by a Dhoni. This is a 30 ft tender boat used for storing surfboards and anchoring very close to surfing points. This boat can also stay in the channel until dark as navigation lights are fitted.

Surf breaks

From the harbour near the airport the surf points of Nth and Sth Male Atolls are very close. 30 minutes to the north, Jailbreaks, Honkys and Sultans and another 30 minutes on to Cokes and Chickens. These are the most popular points of Nth Male.  South Male Atoll surfing points are about the same travelling time to the south.

The surf points are all quality breaks over coral reef. They all hold surf up to 8 ft  and range in length from 100 mtr to 250 mtr rides. The wind during the surfing season, which is from May to October, is consistently from the west and the swell is always between 2 ft and 8 ft. The best conditions are with a Sth East swell and a light west wind.

During the day cruising between surf points is no problem. The captain will endeavour to anchor close to the surf points for guests to view the surf when not in the water. All the surf points break on the reefs which surround the islands. Due to the close proximity of the islands it is always possible to go ashore at anytime. At about 5.30 pm the safari boat is shifted from it’s anchor in the channel to the nearby harbour. These harbour anchorages are only 5 minutes away from the channel anchorage. Every morning at 6 am the boat is shifted back to the channel close to surf points. All of the channel passes have two surfing points, a left on one side of the channel and a right on the other. The channels are about 4-500 mtrs wide.

All safaris are totally flexible. The crew and guides are there to go when and where you would like within North and South Male. The boat can also move to other atolls such as the Central or Southern/Outer Atolls if guests are happy to pay a nominal fuel surcharge.

Chickens - Eastern reef of North Male Atoll, this long, excellent left-hander that has two sections with an enjoyable thin peeling racing lip. Best winds are NW-NNE (offshore). It was named because of the poultry farm on the island and is only accessed by boat.
Cokes – Also at the eastern reef of North Male Atoll, this wave is a  short but intense ride, that is perfect for barrels a steep barrelling takeoff, then a very shallow inside section that opens up even more than the takeoff. Ideal on a straight south swell and winds NW. Named after the Coca-Cola factory on the island, beautiful view of palm fringed beach from the surf zone with access by boat only.
Lohis – Right out the front of Hudhuran Fushi Island Resort on the eastern reef of North Male Atoll  - Good and hollow left-hander with two sections. Need big SE swells and high tides to work well. Best during NW-NE offshore wind
Piddlies/Ninjas - North Male Atoll break out the front of Kanifinolhu Resort this slow right-hander is good for beginners and long-boarders. Best on W-NW winds with a moderate S swell. It was named Ninjas due to the Japanese riders that love the break.
Honkey's - One of the most consistent waves of North Male Atoll off the island of Thamburudhoo which is Uninhabited. This is an excellent, long, world-class right-hander. The take-off is a steep outside peak called 'Phantoms', which slingshots into a very long, walled, super fast section called the 'Pinnacles’. Rides are 100 to 150 metres it is best on high tide with any wind from W to N and is only accessed by boat.
 Tomb Stones – Also of the island of Thamburudhoo and adjacent to 'Sultans' on the eastern Reef of North Male Atoll. This long, left-hander starts small and increases in size and intensity as it wraps 90 degrees around the island. A six feet wave on the take-off will end up at least eight feet on the end section, called 'Fred's Ledge'. Best winds, ENE-N as this is the only wave that works on a ENE wind.
Twin Peaks - Iyaru Faru which is near the inhabited island of Gulhi on the eastern Reef of South Male Atoll. This great left picks up more swell than most of the breaks in South Malé Atoll. Best in North winds, the higher the tide, the better and is only accessed by boat.
Quarters - Gulhigaathuhuraa, uninhabited island attached to Palm Tree Island Resort. Eastern Reef of South Male Atoll  - Really nice, fast little right-hander that picks up less swell than most other places. It is best in winds W to NW and is named after the resort workers' quarters on the island.
Kates – Boduhuraa is near the Palm Tree Island Resort on the eastern Reef of South Male Atoll. This small short left is best in winds NW to N.
Riptides – This small reef in the middle of the channel on the southern side of the island is a fast right-hander and  one of the best waves in the area. The area is subject to strong currents and is best on W to SW winds.

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