Indo Satu is a brand new boat, built and run by the owners of D’Bora. She has the vibe of a traditional Phinisi timber boat but with the latest navigation gear, electronics, and safety features plus the service and wavehunting tactics that has gained D’Bora such a great reputation.
What you love
Perfect.
Everything was explained well prior to the trip, and if I ever had questions regarding the itinerary or trip in general, my agent Charlie was knowledgeable and prompt with answers.
I recommend it and hoping to come back
The surf and boat: good boat, space, Wade the surf guide put us in good spots, plenty of waves, variety’s and different types. Crew, attention and food were good.
I’ve been really stoked.
Wade is rad, really mellow and has put us in the spots the last two years surfing great waves with low crowds. Also, tons of great photos. I actually wanted to take the D’Bora again to see the difference of the two boats, but have been liking the crew and Wade too much on the Indo Satu. Wade has been the best guide/photographer I’ve had.
Indo Satu
We toured on the Indo Satu in July/Aug 17 and couldn’t fault the service. Nick the guide was awesome and the crew were a well oiled machine. Nothing was a problem and Nick’s knowledge of the area and of the language and culture added another dimension. The boat was very comfortable and the best looking boat too. Highly recommended for a magical trip to the Mentawais.
It was absolutely phenomenal.
Every detail of the trip was meticulously designed and the crew was exceptional. It was a privilege to be on that trip. I’ll be back next year as my knee injury does not require surgery (MCL sprain and a lateral bone bruise). Hopefully we’ll get as much swell and you’ll be back aboard! Thank you very much and a job well done!
Surfing Highlights
Cobras
A short distance up the reef from Lance’s Left, you will find this intense left-hander. It gets really shallow on the low tide and prefers a bit more water. Due to the shallowness it is normally relatively uncrowded. On a South swell and East wind it is a non-stop barrel from the takeoff all the way to the channel where the wave spits you out. Therefore appropriately named, The Cobra.
Bintangs
A short and hollow right across the channel from Lance’s Left. As the wave approaches the reef, the bottom drops out before barreling towards the channel. When conditions are prime, Bintangs delivers amazing, round barrels and extremely fun, rippable walls. A major advantage of Bintangs is that on the days when the dreaded North wind blows out most spots in the Mentawais, Bintangs is offshore and pumping.
Lance’s Left
This left-hander is a consistent and frequently surfed crowd-pleaser. Lance’s Left has the ability to hold big swells and can offer up rippable walls and some little tube sections. It can also handle an onshore wind and still have fun waves. Facing Southwest makes this spot very consistent however its nature become more serious when there’s a large swell running.
Hollow Trees
One of the worlds greatest right barrels, HT’s has been all over the surf mags and videos over the last decade. The main takeoff spot is up the point where most of the waves start barrelling and peel flawlessly down the reef. On larger swells it can be very shifty and hard to read. It can shift more to the end bowl where it can break, reform, then bowl again into the channel. The inside is very shallow and is often referred to as the “surgeon’s table” due to the many reef-cuts doled out to travelling surfers.
Telescopes
The most famous wave in the area its hard to beat this wave for its variations of sections. A long left with mutiple deep barrel opportunities, can hold real size. Made famous by the Young Guns 2 movie with Kelly Slater and Co having a load of fun with Indies Trader 4 and a helicopter!
Suicides
Aptly named, this high performance right off Awera Island is very shallow and can only be surfed on a mid to high tide due to the reef. However produces an amazing barrel and the locals love this break.
Iceland’s
The swell magnet for the area, Icelands is a left with many faces. An easy going west peak look fun but the main part of the wave loves the south swell angle produces a solid drop, barrel section and bowls at the end. Can be very heavy on its day.
Scarecrows
Breaks off of an island called Tugat Nusa just south of Telescopes. Great consistent left as exposed to South as well as SW swell. Best on a dropping high tide with the end section named the Curry bowl the pick of the wave for barrel riders.
Seven Palms
Not very well known wave which makes it a very good choice when conditions are right as not a lot of charter boats know this wave. A great walling left with occasional hollow sections. Tucked in a small bay in the middle of Sipora you have to know where it is to find it, but worth it when its on.
Ombak Tikus
Meaning Mouse Wave, this lesser known fun left is up the beach from Villa Mentawai. Ombak Tikus is a hidden gem and fun for most levels of surfer depending on the size. At 2-3 ft super fun and user friendly, however over 4-5ft it takes on a different look and feel.
Return airport transfers.
Air-conditioned accommodation in either private cabin or dorm.
3 hearty meals per day and snacks in between.
3 beers per day.
Juice, drinking water, soft-drinks and hot drinks.
Use of snorkelling and fishing equipment.
Zone permits and local donations.
Not included:
Every surfer visiting the Mentawai is required to pay the Mentawai Regional Government Surfer Tax of IDR 1,000,000 for 15 days surfing in the region. This is normally paid on arrival in cash (Indonesian Rupiah) and collected by the local operator before departing Padang. You will be issued a wristband with dates. Please ensure you have this for your entire stay in the Mentawai.
Length: 80 ft.
Crusing speed: 8-9 knots.
Engine: Mitsubishi 6D22, 285Hp
Generator: Mitsubishi 30KvA x 2.
Radio: Icom HF and VHF.
Radar: Raymarine.
GPS: Haiyang.
Sounder: Furuno.
25 person SOLAS liferaft.
Flares.
Lifejackets.
Fire Extinguishers.
TV, Hardrive with 1000 movies and bluetooth enabled stereo
Large foredeck area with tunes for chilling out & meals.
Tender 1: 7.2 mtr Maxcraft with Suzuki 175hp. Speed 35kts.
Tender 2: 12fr aluminium with 15hp Yamaha.
The Boat
Indo Satu is a brand new boat, built and run by the owners of D’Bora. She has the vibe of a traditional Phinisi timber boat but with the latest navigation gear, electronics, and safety features plus the service and wavehunting tactics that has gained D’Bora such a great reputation.
Activities
On board you'll find a shaded chill area and saloon not only providing A/C but featuring bluetooth sound system and TV station to hang out in the evening or during bad weather. Choose between 8 dorm bunks or the double VIP cabin.
Surfing
Explore the huge variety of world-class waves with all the flexibility and the support of a 24 foot aluminium tender to bring you closest to the wave. Maximize your surf time during your Mentawais trip on board the Indo Satu and surf from dawn 'til dusk and watch spectacular sunsets from your sundeck.
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