What do I bring?

Just bring everything you think you might need: ideally, a couple of spare boards (including a decent-sized gun), extra fins, leg ropes, plenty of wax, spare booties and rashies, etc. Finally, malaria is rife throughout the Mentawai's - another very good reason to choose a boat charter, which helps to protect surfers from mosquito bites. But you still have to take full precautions, including repellant, long sleeves and pants at night, and preventive medication. Get the latest advice on anti-malarial tablets from the medical experts in your home country

Naturally, with these temperatures you can surf without a wetsuit, but you'll need at least a vest or rashie (long sleeves recommended) for sun protection. Bring heavy-duty sunscreen and stiff-soled booties for reef surfing. High ankles are safer than low-cut booties, since coral reefs are full of holes. And anyone wearing a helmet in the Mentawai's is a sensible person, not a wimp. When it comes to surfboards and accessories, don't take chances.

Charter Info

 Upon arrival in Padang you will be met at the airport  and taken to a local hotel to relax and  unwind before departure in the evening. 

  After everyone has arrived you will be taken to the boat and briefed on all safety aspects about the vessel and will travel over night so you can have barrels for breakfast.

  On board is fishing equipment, rods and reels, snorkeling gear, TV, DVD, stereo etc. Please feel free to use these as you wish.

  Travel insurance is mandatory and should include Medivac option, this is to cover lost days of charter due to emergency or unforeseen circumstances.

  The vessel has a comprehensive First Aid Kit.

  PLEASE NOTE; All people entering Indonesia must have at least six months remaining on  there passport and a entry visa if required.

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