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Tea for Two at AbaY

Published on 07/12/2009 in Blogs, Culture, front page, people, press coverage, stop over Ideas, surf, taxis and Traveler's Reports. 2 Comments

Tea for two in Sri Lanka, the emerald isle with the sunshine coast

By Jenny Coad

Sleeping in the back of a Sri Lankan taxi is no easy task. Buses roar into view, their smiling drivers beeping blithely. Bicycles ignore cars brushing their backsides, pedestrians saunter across the road and dogs lie in the middle.

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Exotic: The beach at Unawatuna, near Galle, Ski Lanka

A bus aptly emblazoned with, ‘Jesus save us’ passes within a whisker. But the hair-raising driving is not the only reason to stay awake.

The ever-changing scenery provides more thrill than fear, from congested Kandy with its temples, great white Buddha and daring tuktuks, to the textured tea plantations in the Bogawantalawa Valley, a quilted landscape with sheer drops, lush vegetation and barrow loads of king coconuts.

I was last in Sri Lanka in 2002 with my friend Jess, who was studying in Kandy. We surfed in Arugam Bay, cycled the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, took long bus journeys and drank lots of milky tea (a ‘hug in a mug’). The people and the place left an impression. Continue reading ‘Tea for Two at AbaY’

…singing fishermen from Arugam Bay …

Published on 28/11/2009 in Culture, front page, Music, people, press coverage, services, surf and the bay. 1 Comment

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...The Laya Project does not dwell on the tsunami itself, nor is any footage on the DVD of it included.

Project takes a fascinating musical journey across tsunami-affected communities

The 2004 tsunami caused havoc across Asia, affecting many coastal communities from the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to the Indonesian archipelago. We know of the horrors of this tragic event from the news media which showed the awful devastation. But what of those who survived? How have they survived?

The Laya Project shows the incredible spirit and resilience of the coastal peoples.

A team of producers, filmmakers and musicians from the Chennai-based EarthSync music label travelled for two years across the tsunami-affected region, visiting coastal communities and recording the music each one played. The aim was to produce a part-documentary, part-music video and part-travelogue that would show the incredible spirit and resilience of these coastal peoples. The result is a wonderful package, the Laya Project, which includes two audio CDs of studio and field recordings, produced by Patrick Sebag and a film (DVD) directed by Harold Monfils. The film has already received worldwide airplay and has garnered many awards. The Laya Project does not dwell on the tsunami itself, nor is any footage on the DVD of it included. Continue reading ‘…singing fishermen from Arugam Bay …’

Arugam Bay images (almost) live, taken today

Published on 28/11/2009 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, front page, Kitesurf, surf, the bay and wild life. 0 Comments
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visited Pottuvil Temples, worka??

Published on 21/11/2009 in Blogs, Historical sites, Money Matters, services, surf and the bay. 1 Comment
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visited Pottuvil Temples, worked on School Book Project, went fishing and ate Banana Rice Pudding!
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Two kite surfers jump over pier

Published on 17/11/2009 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, Kitesurf, people, press coverage and Security & Safety. 0 Comments

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The kite surfers jumped in winds gusting at more than 40mph

Two kite surfers from West Sussex took advantage of strong winds on the south coast to realise an ambition to jump over Worthing pier.

Jake Scrace, 25, and Lewis Crathern, 24, had been planning Monday morning’s jump for three years but had to wait for perfect weather conditions.

They took off from ….. Continue reading ‘Two kite surfers jump over pier’

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Water-Sporting Sri Lanka

Published on 09/11/2009 in Blogs, front page, people, surf and the bay. 4 Comments
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For an island surrounded by water, and well-knownA?for ita??s ifA?not world-class, at least great-for-ameteurs surfing spots,A?its inhabitantsA?are surprisingly lax atA?engaging inA?water sports.

Expense is probably a factor. But maybe not a big one.A?Sporting as a leisure activity is mostly only common with a country that has a growing mid-incomeA?classA?population. The poorA?tend to get their thrills out of their jobs itself and the rich are far too lazy most often to engage in active sports, and the proportion that do are far too small to figure. Continue reading ‘Water-Sporting Sri Lanka’

Windsurfing Arugam Bay

Published on 27/10/2009 in Blogs, Ideas, Kitesurf, people, surf and the bay. 3 Comments

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Sri Lanka is blessed with the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, which lap the entire 1,585 kilometres of the coastline. This, together with the two seasonal monsoons that hit each side of the island at different times of the year, means that water sports such asA?Windsurfing can be indulged in at any time.

Windsurfing began in America sometime in the early 70s after the discovery that a mast located on a swivelling pivot could be used to steer a small sailing craft by using body weight instead of a rudder. The first boards made their way to Sri Lanka in the late 70s, when a group of Swedish holidaymakers decided to try to bring them along on vacation. After this more and more tourists started bringing boards, some of which were intentionally left behind. It was these boards that west coast locals used to learn the sport for themselves. Continue reading ‘Windsurfing Arugam Bay’

Games to play at Arugam Bay

Published on 25/10/2009 in Blogs, front page, Ideas, Kitesurf, people, press coverage, surf and the bay. 1 Comment

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Keshini Hapugoda might be Sri Lankaa??s first female kite surfer. The 28-year-old IT consultant loves to surf and dive, and kite surfing is her latest passion. A few weekends with an instructor in Negombo have helped her learn the basics of kite surfing and while shea??s sticking to the shallows now, shea??s hoping to head into deeper water soon.

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Dilsiri Welikala is already comfortable out at sea. a??Ita??s an amazing feeling, harnessing the power of the wind to propel yourself along,a?? he says. He talks of skimming along the water for hours at a time and of chance encounters with pods of dolphins. Though he needs a little help getting his 10 square metre kite up, once thata??s done and the lines and harness are secured, hea??s good to go.

a??Your kite becomes like an airplane wing,a?? says Dilsiri, explaining that he controls the direction of his kite by changing the angle of his board. Kite surfers are slaves to the winds and will drive many hours to catch the right kind. As a result, this group has been all over the island, from Puttalam to Arugam Bay. Continue reading ‘Games to play at Arugam Bay’

Former AbaY Surf Club Chairman died

Published on 23/10/2009 in Blogs, front page, Money Matters, Security & Safety, surf and the bay. 1 Comment

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Experience Surfing at Sri Lankaa??s Arugam Bay

Published on 18/10/2009 in Blogs, front page, surf and the bay. 0 Comments
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Arugam Bay is situated 314 kilometers from Colombo, and is the most ideal place for surfing. This place is perfect for various water sports activities and also underwater photography. This bay is a fishing village that is in the southern part of a town. Arugam is a place idyllic for surfers that are on a tight budget with the baya??s low priced accommodations.

Due to the Arugam baya??s remarkable fame, thousands of divers come to visit here making the place really crowded. The waters in Arugam bay are with tropical waves that are what surfers search for, making it a dream place for every surfer. Perfect waters can be found meters away from the breach coast. Continue reading ‘Experience Surfing at Sri Lankaa??s Arugam Bay’

Experience Surfing at Sri Lankaa??s Arugam Bay

Published on 01/10/2009 in Blogs, front page, people, surf and the bay. 0 Comments
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Sri Lanka is a very wonderful country that is packed with lots of beautiful places to visit and to do various sports activities. Sri Lanka beaches are very ideal for surfing activities. The best place in Sri Lanka to do surfing is in Arugam Bay.

Arugam Bay is situated 314 kilometers from Colombo, and is the most ideal place for surfing. This place is perfect for various water sports activities and also underwater photography. This bay is a fishing village that is in the southern part of a town. Arugam is a place idyllic for surfers that are on a tight budget with the baya??s low priced accommodations.

Due to the Arugam baya??s remarkable fame, thousands of divers come to visit here making the place really crowded. The waters in Cheap reminyl manufacturer Arugam bay Order noroxin 400mg are with tropical waves that are what surfers search for, making it a dream place for every surfer. Perfect waters can be found meters away from the breach coast. Continue reading ‘Experience Surfing at Sri Lankaa??s Arugam Bay’

A lone Kitesurfer in Arugam Bay

Published on 12/09/2009 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, front page, Kitesurf, people and surf. 1 Comment

It was a windy day in Arugam Bay, Steve who jointly run’s Rocco’s clicked the pictures. Wish one had kited a bit longer or closer to the seas. Alas, it was offshore wind so the fun actually happened at Main Point. Perhaps in October Steve, the kitesurfers will be back, this time with onshore winds!

Pictures courtesy of Steve.The journey, the destination, being lost, just looking, whichever way you look at it you learn – Travel Life. www.lookinglost.com photos from around the world by Steve Jones.Steve@Lookinglost.com.

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Kitesurfing in Arugam Bay

Published on 10/09/2009 in Blogs, front page, Kitesurf, Security & Safety, surf and the bay. 5 Comments

Ploomer’s Arugam Experiences

Published on 05/09/2009 in Blogs, front page, guesthouse, people, surf and the bay. 1 Comment


Sept 2nd, ’09
I arrived at Arugam Bay, a few kilometers below Pottuvil. Most of the tourists that make their way here are surfer types as this is reputed to be the best surfing in Sri Lanka. From what I have read it is best suited for the beginner to intermediate level crowd. I thought about giving it a shot but not this time. If I start surfing I want to devote some time to the exercise rather than spending a day twisting and drowning in surf.

After viewing a number of guesthouse/hotels I finally settled down at the Surf & Sun. A fairly nice place but it does feel a bit overpriced as does all the accommodation in the area. Everything is much more expensive in Sri Lanka than most might think but perhaps the prices are justified due to inflation, taxes, etc. ($20 for one night). There is no hot water (not that it is particularly necessary) and the food in the restaurants is pricey as well.

I do like random and the Surf & Sun has a bit of that. One of the owners is a woman from Iceland (been here for six years) and they have a pet owl. I was told that a member of the Sri Lankan Navy found the baby owl when it had apparently fallen from its nest. It was injured so he took it and gave to the owners of this hotel. I have to admit that I am quite taken with the bird as it is a beautiful creature. Every day they let it out for a bit of exercise but she never ventures very far and, according to Ms. Iceland (Mina), she will not fly away even though it is healthy and capable of doing so. They used to leave it out for long periods of time but a recent attack by a nefarious gang of ravens prevents her from being free all the time.

While sitting in the restaurant one evening I happened to spot a rather gigantic scorpion milling about. Continue reading ‘Ploomer’s Arugam Experiences’

Arugam Surf Moll Dairy. Prt.2

Published on 01/09/2009 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, front page, people and surf. 0 Comments

Dear Moll diary,

I was surrounded by Israelis. All eyes were glued to our computer screen, viewing and reviewing and checking again the pictures I had (grudgingly) taken of them surfing that afternoon.

I was bored.

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Surfers are obsessed with images of themselves surfing. Once they have access to some they will view and review with several different audiences producing several different discussions, all really saying the same thing (that was an awesome wave trick!! You are awesome, surfing friend!!)

I was really bored.

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So I reached over and began to flip through the only reading material available in Order lioresal injection medtronic Arugam Bay (Sri Lanka). Continue reading ‘Arugam Surf Moll Dairy. Prt.2’

Back to Arugam Bay Sept 03rd – 7th ’09

Published on 30/08/2009 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, Kitesurf, people, surf and the bay. Closed

At the 4 th time this season and the wind looks good in Arugam Bay! Even if Windguru is wrong, at least we will have some nice waves to surf on. Either way, the long weekend is set to be a blast! You’d probably see us if you are there – come say hi! Perhaps you can have a go kitesurfing – not, haha.

September '09: A Stormy long weekend?

September '09: A Stormy long weekend?

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