Simon Hayward, 1507099906
Having visited Simelue in 2014 (and scored epic waves,) I question if the island is appropriate for WLS events and would be able to sustain & facilitate events requiring a high level of production? It also falls under strict Sharia law which may or may not lead to some problems with the circus that rolls on in? Beautiful island and we had an amzing trip, waves were very good!
Toppa, 1507106568
I visited Simeulue earlier last year. Great waves especially Dylans but not much else other than natural beauty and wonderful people. As Simon mentioned above it is a strict Islamic culture, ok if all you want to do is surf, get to bed early and up and at it again the next morning which suited me to a tee. Hopefully the crowds don't turn up en masse like they do in the Ments. Just back from Macaronis, wouldn't like to see Simeulue as crowded as that. Sadly it is probably inevitable as word gets out.
Horas, 1507114657
Hey Stu,do you know what dates they're talking about so I can plan my touring to avoid this.Other waves on the island but not keen to be anywhere near a comp..Will be elsewhere and cruise thru after.Cheers.
Horas, 1507114862
Sorry mate ,just saw dates at the bottom,had a blokes look.Cheers anyway.
lukas, 1507117320
sounds like a fantastic idea to me. if the Wsl, can set it up properly, the locals will love it. make a environmentally friendly, solar powered, locally sustainable comp, that shows the world, how it should be done. yep, on a global stage. it can be done like easy. mr Tesla will help ya's out. pull the finger out of your bottom's............ & pull that trigger............. clean ya hand's first, then....pull that fuckin trigger...............
eat-your-vegies, 1507122272
Damn.....meant to get there before now.
Might have left it too late.
t-diddy, 1507131392
as mentioned above, the shariah law will be a factor - technically no alcohol allowed on the island (or province). that's the oil of the contest machine
tidak_bagus, 1507159726
wow I find this mind blowing. I have done a few trips up there and its definitely an awesome wave but its also inconsistent and can handle a max of 4-6 people in the line up at a time. set waves will be the only waves worth taking and they will max at 3-4ft, will be a very slow and boring contest.
Horas, 1507167955
Agree tidak and a pretty short wave as well .It's not Indos premier destination but a beautiful island with a few waves scattered here and there.I like Aceh province,no pisshead/bogans.
Simon Hayward, 1507175468
This would be the spot to hold the comp in Simeulue !! http://www.charliecullenphoto.com/surfing#img7776-1483990
sunlover199, 1507175666
fly over and napalm all the islamic locals first
yocal, 1507178812
excellent selection of provocative words
Sharkfin, 1507184369
The locals there are beautiful people. They will help you if your bike breaks down. Invite you into their house and show you gracious hospitality, will be excited to speak English with you! Regardless of their Muslim beliefs they are great people. The nice thing about this joint is that many locals don't rely solely on tourism like Bali n the hassle factor is low. Dylan's n the peak are already becoming scurged IMO n it really wouldn't be great to host a world stage comp here... I love watching free surfers rip as its so inspiring, and it's great when spots are kept secret. Pro surfing is slowly ruining the ethos of what true surfing is all about : escapism/ freedom/ travel / good times.
Toppa, 1507189851
Obviously an earlier post reflects total ignorance of the Simeulue locals. If you had been there you would have been overwhelmed by their warmth, cheerfulness and simple lifestyle. We who live in 'the lucky country' can learn much by visiting and engaging with these wonderful people.
indo-dreaming, 1507191314
Scary how fast Indo changes ten years ago there was only one place aimed at surfers in Simeulue, Baneng Island resort (Dylans is named after the original owners son) for years although promoted by surf travel agents it was ignored by most, then Auora opened up and marketed heavily as uncrowded, then bang surf camp after surf camp now an ASC comp.
Same deal with Pacitian ten years ago totally off everyones radar then one surf camp opened now many places to stay and also an ASC comp there.
Same deal with Krui ten years ago only two places aimed at surfers to stay there, heavily marketed as uncrowded now countless places to stay and often crowded and an ASC comp.
Kind of scary, where to next? I think i know but I'm not going to say.
saltman, 1507239009
Dylan's is already a cluster fu** with the too many rooms to rent for the number of waves given the consistency
This will not help
Simeulue is a great place but doesn't have the surf capacity post earthquakes as other areas
geek, 1507245528
Stayed at SS in Krui around this time 10 years ago, didn't see another person in the water apart from our crew for 2 weeks. Magic times, but don't think I will go back.
memlasurf, 1507249877
No beer. No contest.
Toppa, 1507263384
As you travel around the island you can see evidence of the 2004 quake. One side was lifted almost two metres out of the ocean, whilst the other side went under. I was told that 'the peak' didn't exist prior to the quake, arguably the best wave on the island was created as a result of the devastating quake that hit Banda Aceh on boxing day 2004.
indo-dreaming, 1507275163
But according to the old guys like Willy better waves were lost.
dandandan, 1507285170
I think I know the place you're thinking of. So far the only thing holding it back is water. There just isn't any and even bores going down 60m are turning up nothing but completely brackish water. That said, land speculation is wild and most of the beach front land is in the handsof people waiting for it to begin.
The other place I am thinking of is just a mission, expensive,and fickle. I used to think that would turn people away. But considering how much people are willing to pay to fly all the way out to the Telos to possibly get nothing above shoulder high, I wouldn't be surprised if this place gets more and more boats. There's at least one Russian group running a boat there this season, and a German guy on a Bali Buy and Sell page has been pushing his boat too.
P.S I watched some of the Pacitan contest on live stream and it was bloody terrible!
rablex, 1507307929
not funny. get rid of this kook.
groundswell, 1507344275
a guy i used to email a lot lost his camp there to the Tsunami,well the waves nearby were destroyed so he left camp. i wonder how hes doing?? you might have known him Indo.
Robin Masters, 1507354621
I've been to Simeulue maybe 10 times now and find the people some of the nicest I've met in my life. Never felt a bad vibe. But in the last couple of years it's suffering under its own popularity. I haven't bothered to surf Dylan's because of the constant crowd. It's a great wave when it's on though. But fikle. Maybe Sunlover199 should spend a week there. You' d enjoy it. There' tonnes of waves if you look around. Aura and Mahi Mahi probably the pick to stay . Or Ricky's Camp Is a good place a bit cheaper.
indo-dreaming, 1507359783
Ha ha i emailed him a few times way back when too, he is an older Aussie guy called Willy his camp was damaged but repaired or rebuilt but he sold up, he said the reason he sold up was the best waves got ruined or lost quality and he go sick of taking people surfing to average waves (for Indonesia) also said he was over the strict muslim thing and hard to get beer.(as i mentioned above Dylans is named after his son)
I believe him and the guys from Mahi Mahi and Casuarina where among the first guys to regularly surf the island and other areas of Aceh.
WazzlePop64, 1507379016
Went there for first time last year, like all places, just ask the right people & things, Happen.
Sharia Law or Not!.. Islamic custom is what holds them together & they are happy people.
Great waves, uncrowded, other than Dylan's,
A bike ride away, a bay away, that's the Adventure of Simeulue................