Addiction is owned, operated, and skippered by surfers for surfers. The luxurious 24-metre (80ft) high-speed catamaran and their experienced crew will take you on the surfing adventure of a lifetime. With over 15 years of combined experience in West Sumatra, Addiction crew are there to get you into the best possible waves on every trip.
What we love
Luxurious 24 metre (80ft) high speed catamaran
Max 10 surfers
Discuss your surfing preferences with the skipper, who will plan an itinerary that matches
Great crew
superb lounge area
What you love
Excellent!
We had a heap of queries about ensuring we were on the right boat for the Mentawais. Gina was exceptionally patient and her personal knowledge allowed us to take our time to make the right decision. I think the best testimonial was when guys from other boats came on board and raved about the standard of product on MV Addiction.
The trip was wonderful
Dickinson and the crew did an amazing job for us. They act like a well oiled machine. Perfect site knowledge, good timing every day. Delicious foods all day long and nice fellows on the board. We had more rain than I expected but warm weather. The surf was considered better than last year but sometimes too BIG for me. I guess I need some improvement in my surfing to enjoy Mentawai properly. Next time back to the Maldives …
Perfect Wave & Addiction are a great combination for a surf trip.
Everything ran pretty smoothly before departure and once on board Addiction and out to sea it was first class as usual. Telos has a great vibe and good waves. This combined with great food and a crew who really look after you, good buddies to surf and enjoy a beer with made for an excellent trip. Thanks for putting it all together.
We had a great trip and was enjoyed by all.
Hopefully get the chance to do a similar trip some time.
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.
Addiction trips and schedule is based on 12 nights / 11 days surfing.
(Longer trips can be offered & trips may be extended for 2 days at extra cost.)
Most trips are booked on a full group basis. Groups can discuss their surfing preferences with the skipper, who will plan an itinerary that matches their wishes to the prevailing conditions.
INCLUSIONS:
Transfers to and from Padang airport.
Use of tender for fishing and exploratory trips ashore.
Use of fishing and snorkling equipment.
Three gourmet meals per day.
Snacks and fruit.
Non-alcoholic refreshments such as bottled water, hot drinks soft drinks and juices.
20 cases of Bintang per full charter of 10 pax.
Use of onboard entertainment systems including DVD video and stereo.
Use of all MV Addiction onboard equipment and amenities.
Extra costs
Photo Service (always available US$200/person).
Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) – northern Sumatra trips are subject to a US$3,600 fuel surcharge.
Insurance with medivac coverage (mandatory at your personal cost).
Satellite phone use.
Souvenirs.
Ding repair.
Alcoholic Drinks other than Bintang described above. (You are welcome to stock up on beer at local prices prior to departure).
Tips for the crew.
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.
Type of vessel: Catamaran 24m (80ft).
Beam:7.9m (26ft).
Draft: 1.7m (5.6ft)Top Speed:26 Kts laden.
Service Speed:24 Kts laden.
Built: 1997 by Sabre Catamarans, Australia.
Complete refit: 2006.
Designer: Sabre Catamarans.
Construction: Aluminium.
Flag:Australian Flag.
Main engines: 2 x MTU 8V M92 (Brand new in 2008).
Power:2 x 965 Hp (720 Kw).
Auxiliary:2 x Perkins.
Generator:2 x 30 Kva.
Fuel Capacity:4 x 2500 L.
Water Capacity:900 L.
Water Maker:100 litre/hr.
Tender 1:4.2 m (14ft) RIB with 60hp mariner engine and centre console steering w/ power trim and oil injection.
The Boat
Addiction is owned, operated, and skippered by surfers for surfers. The luxurious 24-metre (80ft) high-speed catamaran and their experienced crew will take you on the surfing adventure of a lifetime. With over 15 years of combined experience in West Sumatra, Addiction crew are there to get you into the best possible waves on every trip. Addiction is among the very top vessels to cruise in the area. Addiction is among the fastest and stable boat in Mentawaiis. A luxury you can only realise after having a trip on such boat but which makes the whole difference with classic charters. Speed means less time crossing, checking waves, stressing about missing sessions and more time surfing, exploring, enjoying. Addiction standard trip is for 10 people only
Activities
Fishing and snorkelling equipment is available free of charge on Addiction. Passengers are welcome to bring their own additional equipment
Surfing
Since the discovery of waves by hard core explorers in the 1990s the Mentawai Island chain has revolutionised surf travel. The 70 or so islands off the West Coast of Sumatra pack more perfect waves per square mile than any other surf destination. There are 50 recognized quality breaks, with Hollow Trees, Macaronis, Rifles and Green Bush are known as some of the best in the world. Being isolated and spread out over 100 miles it was discovered early on that boats were the best way to access the breaks.
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