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SriLankan Airlines Brings Top Global Surf Event To Arugam Bay

Published on 12/06/2010 in Blogs, front page, Kitesurf, Money Matters, press coverage, services, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 0 Comments

Naltrexone price walmart (Colombo, Lankapuvath, June 11-14.48p.m) – SriLankan Airlines is bringing one of the worlda??s most glamorous and highly rated surfing events to Sri Lanka, part of the airlinea??s multi-faceted strategy to position the island as one of the worlda??s most sought after travel destinations.

The a??SriLankan Airlines Pro 2010a?? tournament will draw some of the top stars in the surfing world to Arugam Bay from 18-24 June, among the 128 competitors from the United States, Australia, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany and other countries.

SriLankan Airlines Pro 2010 is an important event for professional surfers, since it has the highest rating of a??Six Starsa?? on the ASP World Tour by which competitors qualify to contest for the World Title. The event is being conducted by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), the global governing body for the sport, which organizes the ASP World Tour. Over Twenty international surfing officials will attend the event.

a??SriLankan Airlines Pro 2010a?? is expected to showcase the picturesque southeast resort of Arugam Bay as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, positioning it as a destination for all types of beach lovers, and not just for surfers. It will also generate massive publicity around the world for Sri Lanka, already experiencing a continuous boom in tourism over the last 12 months.

SriLankan Airlines is the Principal Sponsor of the event, and is being supported by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB). Sri Lanka is hosting the SriLankan Airlines Pro Surf for the first time.

Dane Jordan, ASP Australasia Operations Manager, said: a??Sri Lanka has several excellent locations which are ideal for surfing. Arugam Bay has built a strong reputation over the years among the global surfing community, and ASP is pleased that it will be the site of this Six Star ASP World Tour event.a??

The event will be launched with an opening ceremony on 18th June which will feature entertainment by traditional dancers and drummers, and hundreds of brightly coloured helium balloons being released into the air. Special Food Centres, Spectator Areas, Marquees for VIP guests, and a Media Platform have been arranged. The finals of the competition will be on Cost malegra 24th June with an awards ceremony on the beach.

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First Turkish Surfer Cihan AkA?a is Ready for WQS

Published on 11/06/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, people, press coverage, surf, Surf competition and Surf Federation News. 1 Comment

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Julian Wilson accepts wildcard into SriLankan Airlines Pro at Arugam Bay

Published on 09/06/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, press coverage, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Ready for take-off a?? Julian Wilson will head to the Srilankan Airlines Pro set to launch into moves like this! Photo: ASP/Robertson

A fully fit and recovered Julian Wilson (Australia) is ready to launch himself onto the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Star Rated World Tour at next weeka??s SriLankan Airlines Pro which will run at the famous Arugam Bay point break on Sri Lankaa??s superb south east coast.

Wilson is one of the worlda??s most exciting, progressive fast emerging new-age surfers capable of outstanding performances in all conditions.

A serious ankle injury and subsequent operation severely disrupted his 2010 year-to-date but Continue reading ‘Julian Wilson accepts wildcard into SriLankan Airlines Pro at Arugam Bay’

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CO-V visits Lahugala Kitulana and Kumana National Parks

Published on 07/06/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage, Traveler's Reports and wild life. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , .

by Madubashini Jayawardena

It was a long journey; we (eleven of us )set off from Eco-v office at 4.30 a.m on Friday on 30th April and reached our destination around 2.30 p.m. Our destination was Lahugala Kitulana National Park (situated approx. 15 min. West of Arugam Bay).

Eco-v-Team: "Going to be a Force"

This monsoon forest lies in the basin of Heda Oya, 16 km inland from the coastal town Pottuvil in Eastern Province. The Pottuvil-Monaragala trunk road runs through the south eastern sector of the Park.

Officers of the Lahugala office of the Department of Wildlife Conservation of Sri Lanka warmly welcomed us. They served us a steaming cup of tea and we served them biscuits. So we had a tea party-discussion under the shade of a huge Mango tree. Park warden Mr. Gajaweera briefed us the history and the current situation of the park. Continue reading ‘CO-V visits Lahugala Kitulana and Kumana National Parks’

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Arugam Bay after the Tsunami?

Published on 07/06/2010 in Blogs, Environmental, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Kitesurf, people, press coverage, Security & Safety, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , .

http://www.globalsurfers.com/Surfing/sri-lanka/arugam-bay-after-the-tsunami/msg21701/?PHPSESSID=cj640r Hi Everybody! IA?d like to travell to Arugam Bay in August . I know that the surf is as good as ever but I am worrying about the atmosphere in the town after the Tsunami. I am sure a lot of houses are getting rebuilt right now – so maybe itA?s not a good place right now to have a relaxed hangout…!?! Has anybody of you guys been there lately? Cheers, Marco notified to arugam.info only today, 7th June, Purchase deltasone taper

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2010: The STF adds to the Natural Beauty of Arugam Bay

Published on 31/05/2010 in Blogs, Culture, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Historical sites, people, press coverage, Security & Safety and the bay. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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Buy bupropion hcl 100mg This year, 2010, the security forces had more time for truly peaceful and also very beautiful activities.
At nearbyA?Arugam Bay camp, just across the bridge to PottuVille, the Armed Forces staged A?a lovely competition between the various local camps:
Who’s Vesak lights display was to be the best, most elaborate one?

Best Vesak display at Arugam Bay camp

Here you see a very large one with imaginative motion action and intricate, beautiful small details added to the colourful display.
(STF = Special Task Force. An elite branch of the Sri Lanka Police)
A video clip showing full movements can bee seen on our Facebook site “Arugam Surf” as it was too large a file to upload here.
(See and click on the direct link below, bottom of this front page)
Below are sample photo impressions of most other displays, submitted by A?various camps around Arugam Bay:

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Arugambay gears up for tourist influx

Published on 27/05/2010 in front page, hotels, Money Matters, people, press coverage and services. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

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Put the sand, the surf, a picturesque setting and a luxurious hotel and what do you have? The ideal tourist destination; an ideal combination that will attract tourists to the pearl of the Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka! This project was started this year and at the end of this year, December, Arugambay hopes to complete the project. The entire cost of the hotel upto now is 123 million.

A hotel with three star facilities is under construction in Arugambay at this very moment with the approval of the Sri Lankan Tourism and Development Authority. In addition to building this hotel the Arugambay Famvir buy online australia Tours and Travels organization is functioning as a travel agency.

The building of a hotel is not the only plan marked by Arugambay Tours and Travels. They are planning on creating a Chamber of Tourism under the Company Act.

It is in the process now. There is no chamber of tourism up until now in Sri Lanka. Continue reading ‘Arugambay gears up for tourist influx’

World Cup shown LIVE at Arugam Bay

Published on 23/05/2010 in bars, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, hotels, Ideas, parties, people, press coverage, presse-deutsch, restaurants, services and Traveler's Reports. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

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world cupTop Question today:

“Hello
Some unuasual (sic) question.
As you know there will be the world cup in 2 weeks.
Will it be possible to watch the games in Sri-Lanka
as a non-football country?I am now still in central-asia.
Thank you”

The 2006 World cup @ the SVH. More impressions and memories in gallery below

Answer submitted by the SVH, A?Arugam Bay:

The SVH (Siam View Hotel) has shown all major games LIVE on two huge screens for many, many years. Surround sound, open air cinema, best draft home-produced all natural beer etc.

Cheap himcocid Three stand-by generators! Power cuts are frequent.
This is the place to be and enjoy the world cup in a great setting overlooking the entire Bay.
And in the Company of a great crowd.
Other hotels will also show the games, on small TV’s, as many now have a simple Dialog Sat. connection.
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“Best Pub in Sri Lanka” Award goes to Arugam Bay

Published on 23/05/2010 in bars, Blogs, Culture, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, guesthouse, hotels, Money Matters, people, press coverage, presse-deutsch, restaurants, services, shops, Traveler's Reports and weddings. 1 Comment

The Siam View Hotel (SVH) as been voted to be The Best Pub / Bar in Sri Lanka
By the Daily Telegraph, London, UK

Best Pub / Bar Award

The Siam View Hotel is now not only classed as the best Pub / Bar in Sri Lanka, but is now in with a chance of becoming the Best in the World.

continue to read the background of this nomination… Continue reading ‘“Best Pub in Sri Lanka” Award goes to Arugam Bay’

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SriLankan Airlines Pro set to go at the World Famous Arugam Bay Point

Published on 22/05/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Kitesurf, Money Matters, people, press coverage, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 0 Comments

Owen Wright at last year's SriLankan Airlines Pro, which was held in the Maldives. This year the event moves to Sri Lanka. Photo: ASP

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Professional surfing welcomes another new, exciting and exotic event to the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Mena??s Star Rated Tour with the inaugural SriLankan Airlines Pro set to kick off in perfect point waves at the famed Arugam Bay on Sri Lankaa??s superb south east coastline. Ita??s a concept that has been evolving over the past few years and ASP Australasia in conjunction with the main sponsor SriLankan Airlines are thrilled to announce the event will begin on Friday June 18 which is absolute prime time swell and surf season. Continue reading ‘SriLankan Airlines Pro set to go at the World Famous Arugam Bay Point’
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ArugamBay, Sri Lanka

Published on 21/05/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage and Traveler's Reports. 1 Comment

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Cabana Cabin by the beach

…….. This morning I got up at 4:00am to walk to the airport and get the plane to Colombo, Sri Lanka. I met a guy on the plane named Loxly who runs tours in Sri Lanka from his home in Melbourne. He also owns a night club in Colombo and wants me to be a d.j at his club for the night I am staying Kuala Lumpur. Not too sure what to think of this…but he said if an Aussie or a European is D.Jing in the club he pulls in a good crowd. I told him I have never done this before but appantley all I need to do is choose a few songs and “mingle”. We’ll see what happens. (Becker – my extreme act you asked me to carry out will be D.Jing at a Kuala Lumpur nightclub).

I arrived in Colombo and met my driver named Myzan. I was unaware when I got to Colombo that they have had the most rain seen in 50 years and the city is flooded. It took about 2 hours to get out of Colombo itself.The car drive was scary to say the least. Myzan drove at brake-neck speeds on the wrong side of the rode whilst constantly on the horn. Even if there was no cars around… he loved to beep. Anytime he passed a lady, he beeped. Everytime he passed a dog, he beeped. At one point he clipped a pedestrian with his mirror and kept on driving like it was a normal thing to do. Didnt even check his mirrors to see if the guy was okay. We also came around a corner on a remote road to lock-up the brakes becuase of a wild elephant sitting in the middle of the road. Myzan beeped at the elephant (as if it was a normal occurance), the elephant got up slowly and walked off without even looking in our direction. It took 10 hours or awkward driving to reach Arugam Bay. I checked into my Cabana which is unreal. It sits on the sand dunes, is double story with bed upstairs and hammock downstairs. It also has a trap-door and firemans pole leading to a toilet and shower which has no roof. Continue reading ‘ArugamBay, Sri Lanka’

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Arugambay’s Surf Club’s 1st Press release

Published on 20/05/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, people, press coverage, presse-deutsch, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Sri Lankan Airlines Pro

ASP 6 Star WQS Men’s event,
Arugam Bay Sri Lanka,
16 – 24 June 2010.

Sri Lankan surfers to get wildcards into

arugam.info's webmistress has been asked to publish this press release. Next time the boys will supply their own photo material, to make any new post more attractive.....;-)

The Surfing Sri Lanka movement recently created by the new Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka received a major boost today when it was confirmed by the ASP that 2 local Sri Lankan surfers will benefit from wildcard entries into the first major Association of Surfing Professionals international tour event to ever be staged in the country’s history.

The 6 Star WQS Sri Lankan Airlines Pro to be held on Sri Lanka’s east coast at the world famous Arugam Bay between 16 – 24 June will now see some local surfers strutting their stuff amongst the world’s best contenders on the WQS circuit. Two Sri Lankan surfers will gain entry to the elite event as part of the ASP’s strategy to assist and promote local surfing at a variety of surfing locations worldwide.

It is proposed that the Surfing Sri Lanka Trials event will be conducted the day prior to the main ASP event start in order to select 8 local surfers who will then surf-off in two x 4 man elimination heats. The first and second place-getters of each elimination heat will then advance to Continue reading ‘Arugambay’s Surf Club’s 1st Press release’

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People’s Bank in PottuVille

Published on 17/05/2010 in Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Money Matters, people, press coverage and services. 0 Comments

Important notice to visitors and overseas tourists.

Sadly, there is noA? Bank -and not even a single one ATMachine-A? serving the buoyantA? tourist resort of Arugam Bay.

However:A? There is No need to carry cash to the East Coast!

Good News! There are now Three (3!) online Banks with ATM’s in nearby PottuVille, just 8 min. North or your famous Cost exelon patch Bay.

All International Credit cards accepted for cash advances

The nearby ‘Frontier Town’ of PottuVille is undergoing rapid face lifts.
The old, dusty road is being re-paved at lighting speed.
In addition to a new (unused!) market, across the road Sampath Bank recently opened a new branch in town.
Today the long established People’s Bank ‘shifted’ premises, again to the opposite side of the main road from their old location to a brand new building.

Respected senior Citizen Mr. Ibrahim addressing the meeting in ENGLISH

Now there are three high street banks in town.
All feature an ATM machine, with different payout limits (Bank of Ceylon 20K, People’s Bank 40K and Sampath 80K).
Here are a few impressions of today’s opening ceremony, to which Purchase zyloprim tablets arugam.info was invited.

The New People's Bank premises

The old People's Bank directly opposite

People's Bank and new ATM at PottuVille

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Surfing contests at Arugam Bay

Published on 16/05/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, people, press coverage, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Price of pyridium 200 The Arugam Bay Surf Club and the newly formed Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka is gearing itself to conduct the Surf Competition sponsored by SriLankan Airlines from June 18 to 24.

Both Giardia treatment flagyl dose Arugam Bay Surf Club and the Surfing Federation of Sri Lanka are working in line with the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) in organizing the Surfing Sri Lanka Trials to be held on June 16 and 17.

The event is open to all Sri Lankan born surfers who are affiliated to the Surfing Federation. Competitors are requested to submit their entries by June 10.

Invitation to 1st Meeting of Arugam Bay's Surf Club

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World qualifying surfing series at Arugam Bay

Published on 15/05/2010 in Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, press coverage, surf, Surf competition, Surf Federation News and the bay. 0 Comments

The Association of Surfing Professionals have chosen Shampoo nizoral costa rica Buy oxytrol uk Arugam Bay, one of Sri Lankaa??s most beautiful locations to conduct this yeara??s World Qualifying Series competition under the banner a??Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2010a??, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau revealed.

According to the Tourism Promotion Bureau sources, the participation of 128 world class competitors representingA? Australia, USA, Germany, Portugal, Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, Indonesia, Hawaii, South Africa, Great Britain, Japan, Puerto Rico, France, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, New Zealand and Tahiti has increased the attractiveness of the event which will run from June 18-24.

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Arugambay is just too good to let go! Be sure youa??ve been there!!

Published on 02/05/2010 in accomodation, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, Historical sites, hotels, Money Matters, people, press coverage, services, taxis, the bay, Traveler's Reports and wild life. 0 Comments

Arugambay

a??a?? on the East Coast of Sri Lanka used to be a laid back, dreamily indolent sort of locale where fishermen pursued their trade far from the madding bustle of urban zestfulness and commercial excessa??a??a??a??. It still is that way!

photo used by ATaT

But it certainly has jumped into the tourism map of the world with the outstanding holiday experience that it offers.A? For one, it is ranked one of the Top 10 surfing beaches in the world. Arugambay Point, Pottuvil point, Peanut Farm, Kormari and Panama are now buzzwords (buzz places!) among the avid of surfersa?? community worldwide.

However, Arugambay is a great deal more than bronzed physiques in motion raising the crystalline sand or cruising perilously over the ocean swells. Imagine the sheer joy one feels encountering Dolphins in their cheering habitat!!A? For that is exactly what becomes possible to visitors in the season of September.

On shore and inward from the coast, the allure of the wild continues to delighta??a??

For here, the inner yearning of the human spirit to know the confluence it possesses with naturea??s bounty in birds in their natural space by the lagoon and to Purchase toradol injection observe elephants as they roam nonchalantly in front of Crocodile Rock, finds fulfillment. Indeed, Arugambay nestles on the edge of a verdant forest reserve.

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