Hope everyone is happy and healthy in your neck of the woods, wherever that may be. For us, it’s been a great early season. We’ve enjoyed calm seas, warm weather, and unusually quiet lineups the last few months. And while we have had any HUGE swells yet, we have had consistent waves in the head-high+ plus range with our guests surfing every day. Scuzz even emailed me from the islands on Monday to say that Maccas was “quiet and well overhead”, and that the previous day was really good as well.
All three of our boats have done quite a few trips already this year, and the modifications and upgrades completed at docking have turned out really well. We’ve also been having a bit of a resurgence on the fishing, with one Mahogany trip landing 18 fish on the troll alone.
So, we’re having a great time as usual, and we’d love for you to join us in 2018. As an incentive we’re offering a promotion on Southern Cross and Budyadahri: for any groups that get all their deposits in for a 2018 trip by April 15, we are offering 10% off the trip cost. Southern Cross and Budyadahri are great boats with quality, experienced crews that are already top value at their current rates. Factor in 10% discount to put the trips in the $225aud – $250aud/night range, and this really is an offer worth taking up.
We’ve heard that the Indian Ocean diapole rating for this coming year is a slight positive, meaning light and variable conditions, tending slightly more to light northerlies than the trade like southerlies mid-season. This pattern is favorable to more spots, giving our crews more options to seek empty lineups, and it’s already been less crowded in the peak and late season for the last few years. So, if there was ever a time to lock in a dream trip for you and your mates, now is the time to do it!! We’ve still got lots of gaps on the schedule, so I’m sure we can fit something to your desires.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you in paradise soon!
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TESTIMONIALS
G’day Scuzz,
Am back at home and at work (L) and trying desperately to hold the buzz of the trip. Just a quick note to say see ya and thanks as we obviously didn’t catch up before we left. The trip was a blast. I had ridiculously high expectations and they were comfortably met. Can’t wait to get the pics and vid from Grant – will no doubt spend hours replaying it all.
Gawd knows what the future will bring but I seriously hope I get to do another trip on the mahogany in the years ahead. The whole trip was a great reminder that life is about experiences not stuff – and experiences don’t come much better than two weeks on the ‘Hog’!
A personal highlight for me was on the second last day finally feeling 25+ years of cobwebs and limited surf time get washed away – I seriously haven’t surfed like that in decades!!
So thanks Scuzz, you and the guys provided a fantastic experience – it was grand to ‘live the dream’ for two weeks.
Cheers,
Been on many many trips, this my friend was the absolute best ever in every way crew, boat, food, totally honest my friend you have a terrific company, from all the boys, thankyou thankyou thankyou.
Once again SS has delivered a great trip. Got to surf some unreal waves that will remain nameless. Josh did an outstanding job getting us to the best and least crowded breaks. Also his photography is outstanding. Want to give a shout out to all the crew. Captain Jap is a master seaman. To Arman, Nas, and Rizky thanks for looking out for us and always having a smile while taking us to surf in the tender. Bujang is a legend, constantly in motion, fixing dings, keeping an eye on everything and taking me fishing. We caught a lot of fish. Potato you are a master in the kitchen. Best food yet on any SS charter I’ve been on! Can’t wait to go on a trip next year.
thanks again for a ripper trip. i loved it. the hog is such a good boat mate. you should be so proud of it. the crew were such a pleasure to hang out with. it was great to hang out with you and travis(he’s a great bloke). have a ball in the snow and hope your new guest are having a blast!
I just wanted to say thanks for an incredible experience on the Mahogany mid january 2016. We had some great waves and great times while aboard. The wave forecast was fair, but Scuzz put us in the most ideal spot everyday. We scored! Uncrowded days at Maccas, Greenbush, Rag’s etc. Amazing.
The crew killed it too. Captain Chap, Shugu, Uncu, Randy, Yanto, and a few others made it easy to transition from surf stoke to bintangs to dinner. We ate epic food courtesy of chef Yanto. It was my first SS mentawai boat trip, but will not be my last!
I just wanted to thank you for an amazing trip on the Mahogany last week. Your professionalism, experience, knowledge and desire to get everyone the best waves possible made the trip fantastic and I came home stoked refreshed and wanting to book again for the same time next year. It was also a pleasure to meet your wonderful family and I wish you and them a sensational Xmas and a healthy and safe 2016.
Thanks again Scuzz and I will talk with Turtle early next year about planning our next trip.
Dear Scuzz and Danny ,
I express my sincere gratitude for the multisensory experience of our trip. 21 days (Oct.- Nov) of pure surf, comfort, joy and entertainment. Thanks to Matt, Chupacu (Ozz), Rhoddd, Zeus Chewbacca, Fefeugono, Dr. Loko, Dudu Calvin Klein, Mano and Albino to cooperate in our happiness, “muito puta – xupaxana” . Congratulations to the whole team, strong crew (Randi , Bud, Uncu, Surju, Captain and Masters of Kitchen), memorable hospitality and care. True alliance that formed a beautiful family . Thanks to Federico (liquid barrels) for the disposal, whim and professionalism, inside & outside . Big hug to all, and God willing other trips like this happen. ” PARADISE ” – Right understanding,
Cordial Greetings,
Hi Danny and Chris, just a short note to thank you both and the rest of the crew for an awesome trip, thanks very much and see you guys next year, Eugene and AK were the best , the Indo crew also were very good and the food was great and plentiful.
Regards,
Just like to say thanks for an awesome trip and all the hard work you did to make it so special for our group. As far as the crew are concerned they were sensational every one of them worked so hard to make it unforgettable and they did achieve this. Special thanks to Josh our guide the way he played chess was like no one else he just kept winning for us THANKS AGAIN JOSH. To cap you sailed the waters like no one else thanks for your great work and for keeping us all comfortable and safe. Spud well what can I say but the food you served us everyday was 1st class onya Potato your the best. Bushan, Anam and Bruam not sure of spelling for there names but they know we can’t thank them enough as they worked so hard looking after us and for the chats we had it all makes the trip so special. Well it’s nice to be home (not lol) but can’t wait to see you all again soon as you guys run one of the best charters out there and I cant imagine going with anyone else as my expectations would be so high after the Budy experience again.
