The Santana Laut is a 21-metre ex-trawler converted to a premium surf charter boat in 2015, so all amenities are clean, modern and comfortable. With 8 cabins, 6 with double beds, air conditioning and a large shaded outdoor area the Santana Laut can accommodate up to 21 guests but limits surf trips to 10-12 surfers. Mentawai legend Doris Eltherington heads up the operation along with veteran Australian Captain John Shawcross and a dedicated, experienced crew. The Santana Laut delivers everything you’ve come to expect from a killer surf charter, while adding something a little more “boutique” for guests. The culinary realm is where the Santana Laut really shines, they are passionate about health and this is reflected in the amazing food served on board.
Surfing Highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
EXTRA GUESTS: AU$2,000 per person – approved upon request
EXTRA DAYS: AU$45,00 per day – approved upon request & availability
INCLUSIONS
12 nights and 13 days
Airport Transfer to and from the boat when arriving in Padang
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepared by an onboard chef
All snacks
Soft drinks and fresh juice. Let us know your groups preferences here.
Full use of fishing and snorkelling gear
Epic memories that will last you a lifetime.
EXTRA COSTS
Mentawai Surf Tax
Beer – Beer order to be finalised 60 days prior to trip departure.
The boat itself is relaxing and comfortable, with plenty of room.
8 guests cabins on board capable of accommodating up to 18 people.
- 4 x double berth
- 2 x double berth + single berth
- 2 x 4 single berths
Very relaxed lounge area equipped with TV, DVD, sound system, media player and marine air-conditioning all throughout the boat, boasting a spacious outdoor dining area.
Santana Laut
What awaits you on board Santana Laut is lots of space including 2 dining areas, 8 comfortable a/c cabins, plenty of chill out space and a talented, excellent chef cooking up a storm after each surf session. Upon request, the team can also deliver a masseuse, a yoga instructor or even a total organic food / holistic package.
Activities
Access Banyaks, Telos and the Mentawai island chains, blessed with world-class surf, on board this fantastic, spacious vessel. What's even more exciting is the fact that one of the owners, Doris, has been surfing these waves since 1974. You hardly could be in better hands.
Surfing
Best quality waves in the world. The Mentawai Islands and the wider regions expanding up to Nias and further south has one of the best wave fields in the world. Open to all the amazing long period swells generated from the south indian ocean’s roaring 40’s, yet nestled away on the equator with lighter winds and weather systems. This combined for perfect swells, perfect weather and amazing barrels.
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