- Description
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Let us introduce you to surfing in Papua New Guinea, the perfect destination for those keen to surf uncrowded and newly discovered waves. Leaving Kavieng, your flight destination, you will go much further afield to the many islands and reefs still being explored for surf. There are many known breaks that you will visit but many more that they even have 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.
Solidly built, this spacious 23-metre charter vessel has been refitted to ensure the absolute comfort and functionality for the ultimate uncrowded surf charter experience in the perfection of tropical PNG. Providing fantastic service is a top priority for PNG's most experienced duo in surf exploration with Captain Andrew Rigby and wife Jude. Together with their experienced crew, they aim to maintain and expand on the great hospitality & PNG experience they have provided over the past three years of surf charters.
Built to survey the super sea worthy PNG Explorer provides air conditioned comfort, a must have in the tropical climes of Papua New Guinea. The large shaded deck space allows ample room for outdoor relaxing, dining & board storage. Not forgetting the amazing cuisine ranging from locally caught shellfish and fish to locally reared beef. Accompanied by a selection of Aussie beers & wines not forgetting the local favourite – SP!
Captain & Crew
Andrew Rigby – Captain
Andrew is from a family of five generations of fishermen from Port Philip Bay and Bass Strait in Victoria. A Master V Skipper and fitter and turner by trade, he has spent many years on the water from trawlers to charter vessels and living on his own yacht for two years sailing up and down the East Coast of Oz. Andrew spent his younger years 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 & charters.
Judith Rigby – Boat manager & Chef
Jude is from Northern Ireland, her background is in Environmental Protection though she has many years experience in hospitality and tourism. A hostess on boats in France and Australia, this has given her the credentials for a high standard of guest care and to ensure your daily menu has an inviting selection of locally inspired and western cuisine.
Glen Kroening – First Mate
Glen from Emirau Island, is a qualified PNG skipper (CFO 2*). He has worked with PNG Surfaris for over three years now. *CFO is commercial fishing operation – which is a recognized PNG maritime qualification.
Lynelle Nennek – Deck, galley-hand & house-keeping.
Lynelle started with PNG Surfaris in 2007. She has her CFO 1 qualification and is from Mussau Island in St Matthias.
Audrey Inani – Deck and galley hand & house-keeping.
Audrey started work with PNG Surfaris in 2008.
She has her CFO 1 qualification and is from Mussau Island in St Matthias.Gabby John ‘Junior’ – Tender skipper and deckhand.
Junior started working with PNG Surfaris in late 2006. After a short break he has returned in 2009. He is undertaking his CFO 1 qualification and is from Kavieng and New Hanover.
- Specifications
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Accommodation
Accommodation is air-conditioned for 12 guests in total with four single/double cabins plus two twin cabins.
- Cabin features – a wardrobe & drawer for clothes storage.
Each berth – two pillows, a light blanket and cotton sheets with personal reading light & fan. Towel provided.
Laundry service available.
Electrical sockets – 240v power for charging batteries.
Hairdryers available on request.
The amenities- 3 hot showers plus fresh water duck-board showers.
- 3 toilets with basin vanity and shaver power point.
Entertainment & communications- Interior lounge area with DVD & entertainment system with video/camera and IPOD plug in.
- Access to our choice DVD, music and book library. Voice & text email via satellite phone.
Unique vessel features- 23m steel motor vessel.
- Two fold down duck boards for easier water/tender access.
- A large lower deck space for board, dive & camera preparation.
- Comfortable upper & lower deck day beds for relaxing.
- Indoor (air-conditioned) dining & lounge.
- Outdoor upper deck dining table & barbeque area, with side drop down clears.
- Large number of racks for safe and shaded board storage.
Specifications
- 2B Survey for 12 plus crew.
- Main engine - 3412 turbo caterpillar.
- Auxiliary engines - 4 cylinder caterpillar with 110 KVA alternator.
- 4 cylinder Cummins with 40 KVA alternator.
- Water capacity – 11,000 litres.
- Fuel capacity - 38,000 litres.
- Cruising speed - 9 knots continuous.
- 2* GPS integrated with chart plotter & PC C-map.
- 1* 48nm Furuno Radar.
- 1* Sounder Furuno 600m.
- 1* HF.
- 2* VHF (plus 2 * waterproof handheld VHF).
- 1 * autopilot Tokyo Keiki.
- 25 * lifejackets.
- 1*25 man Life raft.
- 1* EPIRB.
- Plus all the usual flares etc. so you are safe at the sea!
Equipment for use
- 1 * 24 foot tender (high speed) with 2 * 50 H.P Tohatsu.
- 1 * 23 foot tender with 50 H.P Tohatsu.
- 2 * kayaks.
- 1 * stand-up paddle board.
- 1 * mal.
- Shimano TLD 25 game rigs plus egg beaters.
- 12 mask/snorkel/fin sets.
Equipment for Hire
- 14 Dive tanks, weights for 14 divers, BCD & Regs for 5 divers.
- Cabin features – a wardrobe & drawer for clothes storage.
- Inclusions
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- Airport transfers in Kavieng/Manus.
- 3 fantastic meals a day plus snacks.
- Soft drinks, bottled water & 2 beers/day.
- Island cultural experience – traditional dance display & meal.
- Use of all snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, kayaks & stand-up paddle board.
- PNG Surfaris t-shirt.
- Surf Association of PNG kit including t-Shirt & DVD.
- Surf fees - NASA recognises that the communities who live in areas close or adjacent to surf breaks are custodians of the marine environment. Under the management plan, NASA collects a levy from visiting surfers which is then dispersed between the resident communities and NASA. NASA uses the fees for local area surfing development programs, including but not limited to member equipment needs, national and international competition participation, training programs and club facilities. Fees payable are AU$10 per surfer per day payable to NASA. In addition to the NASA Fees, there is a once only Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea (SAPNG) levy of AU$50 per visiting surfer to New Ireland. PNG Surfaris isan endorsed corporate member of NASA and SAPNG.
- Diving (on request) - PNG Explorer is fully equipped for diving and can be organised on request.
- Remedial massage (on request) - Relax after a hard days surfing with a professional massage from your very own Masseuse.
- Surf instructor (on request) - Take your surfing to the next level with your own qualified surf instructor.
- Extra fishing trips – there will be a fuel surcharge per trip (these are for fishing expeditions on-top of what we offer as part of a standard charter)
- Alcohol - Spirits & wine and Aussie beers.
- Satellite phone – for voice & email.
- Photography – photo disc of your charter highlights.
- Pricing / Schedule
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Schedule last updated: 30 January 2012
- Normal price breakdown for 10 nights – Surfers - $3510pp / Non-Surfer price is $2490.00 pp.
- Normal price breakdown for 9 nights – Surfers - $3161pp / Non-Surfer price is $2141.00 pp
- Normal price breakdown for 7 nights – Surfers - $2910pp / Non-Surfer price is $1890.00 pp.
- Price is a per person price in AUD and subject to foreign exchange fluctuations
- Please click "Enquire Here" to email us or call us on 1300 00WAVE to speak with one of our friendly surf experience specialists.
Disclaimer - This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with The Perfect Wave Travel Co. The Perfect Wave acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. The Perfect Waves' obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. The Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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