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Forums > Stand Up Paddle General

Maldives - Hudhuranfushi

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Created by Gandalf > 9 months ago, 3 May 2017
Gandalf
WA, 86 posts
3 May 2017 1:57PM
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Like Suporator and his Nias trip, I finally got to the stage of my life where I had the time and the money to travel to one of the world's iconic surf spots. Unfortunately hip problems have ended my shortboard days but SUPs have kept me in the water.

I chose the Maldives Hudhuranfushi trip through WorldSurfaris because my wife was coming along and I thought that there was less likelihood of her being bored on an island as opposed to a boat charter. I need not have worried about boredom - yoga, snorkelling and the day spa kept her well-occupied for nine days while I satisfied my thirst for waves at Lohis, Sultans and Jailbreaks.

The surf team on the island, led by Richard and Amy with local guides 'Smiley' and 'Hoobs', have created the most friendly and inclusive atmosphere. I was only SUP rider in the surf but never had any aggression or ill-feeling and even scored a few hoots and whistles at the waves I picked up. The crowd size varied from zero to twenty at Lohis, depending on how close it was to mealtimes. I had several sessions in clean conditions without anyone else in the water! If you're a surfer who has turned to SUP riding then this is a good place to go. If you're a standup paddler learning to surf - forget it!

So in summary, a great surf trip, friendly vibe, lovely people, good food, plenty of drinks, suitable for partners and whatever you do don't forget your snorkelling gear!








Pando71
NSW, 137 posts
3 May 2017 5:56PM
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Nice one!!!!

stehar
NSW, 598 posts
4 May 2017 9:25AM
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Hi - went ten years ago on a pure surf trip with three mates. Two days ago I got a quote from world safaris for 10 days ( my wife and I ). It was to fly out of Brisbane with Singapore airlines - did you have any problems with SUP size on this airline? What size do you ride? On another tack - you did not mention " Coke's or Chicken's " or " Honkeys " - from memory you could paddle over to Honkeys from Sultans - are these off limits now?
Steve

Gandalf
WA, 86 posts
4 May 2017 8:36AM
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stehar said..
Hi - went ten years ago on a pure surf trip with three mates. Two days ago I got a quote from world safaris for 10 days ( my wife and I ). It was to fly out of Brisbane with Singapore airlines - did you have any problems with SUP size on this airline? What size do you ride? On another tack - you did not mention " Coke's or Chicken's " or " Honkeys " - from memory you could paddle over to Honkeys from Sultans - are these off limits now?
Steve


Hi Steve,
No problems with 9'2" SUP on Singapore Airlines. Didn't get to Cokes, Ninjas or Chickens as waves were better at the others. They're still on the daily boat trip list though. Definitely not off limits. Hope you decide to go!

DHUSOUTH
WA, 123 posts
4 May 2017 6:30PM
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No damaged boards this trip Gandalf
Stoked to hear you had a great trip with an awesome vibe
Another destination for my list
Cheers



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