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July sixth 2009 saw the return of some great international surfing atA? Arugambay. The UK Pro Surfing Associationa??s Sri Lanka Surf
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Championships (UKPSA) was an event that showcased the surfing location to surfers from all over the world. a??Hats offa?? to the UK Pro Surf Organisation for their decision to hold the event in Arugambay, a decision based on the quality of the surf and the charm of the location. Arugambay was embedded in the memory of these surfing enthusiasts since their last visit and it was that memory that made them determined to get back there as soon as possible. Well done! There is talk of this surfing championship becoming an annual event.
A brief scan of some pro surfing websites indicate that Arugambay is fondly called a??a-baya?? by the surfing community, and is reportedly one of the ten top surfing locations in the world with well documented 5 to 6 footer waves and a 400 metre a??ridea??. The relatively isolated rural location, balmy tropical weather, spectacular sunrises, great sea food and budget accommodation makes this place the free spirited surfers dream. Continue reading ‘Arugambay: One of the world’s Best Surf Beaches’
ArugamFoto@Gmail.com has received the following photos from Mr. Kerry. Thanks for sharing your impressions with us , mate!
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- Looking North towards PottuVille dunes
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- Towards famous Surf Point
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- With the yearly newly created sandbank in front
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- Taken at int. Competition time
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- July 2009
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- ..is not too ovwercrowed as yet
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- Colourful as the Bayn itself
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- A future Kite Surfer?
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- Overlooking famous Surf Point, South
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- The so-called “A-Team”
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- Having a day off at the Beach
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- All in Pink
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- When the marine lagoon forms, a perfect calm fresh water pool is created
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- In their traditional ‘Swimsuits’
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- Progress has not displaced wild life as yet. Snapped on the #50 SVH terrace
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- Seen on the roof of the #50 Siam View Bar & Restaurant
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By Charitha Fernando
Arugam Bay in eastern Sri Lanka is coming to life after the end of a 30-year war in Sri Lanka cleared the way for surfers from around the world to ride its waves again.
Hotels in the area were packed to capacity this week when surfers flocked to the town to take part in a contest dubbed a??Champion of Championsa??.
a??We had a fantastic event. Wea??ve seen some great waves and spectacular surfing,a?? says Dave Reed, a tour director for UKa??s Pro Surf organization. Continue reading ‘Surfers ride Sri Lankaa??s Arugam Bay waves. again’
By Charitha Fernando
Surfers ride Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay waves again
July 6, 2009, ARUGAM BAY (LBO) – Arugam Bay Price of cleocin in eastern Sri Lanka is coming to life after the end of a 30-year war in Sri Lanka cleared the way for surfers from around the world to ride its waves again.
Hotels in the area were packed to capacity this week when surfers flocked to the town to take part in a contest dubbed ‘Champion of Champions’.
“We had a fantastic event. We’ve seen some great waves and spectacular surfing,” says Dave Reed, a tour director for UK’s Pro Surf organization.
“We chose Arugam Bay because its one of the best waves in the world.” Continue reading ‘Wave Ride AbaY’
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UKPSA Sri Lanka Surf Championships-Arugam Bay
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 3 July, 2009 : – – For the second day of the event competitors were greeted with perfect 4-6ft pumping waves at Arugam Bay. Round 2 started off this morning with some exciting action from all the top surfers. Of the Sri Lankan surfers K Dulip performed the best advancing into round three.
Round three was set for a great start with the swell continuing to increase and a feel good atmosphere at the contest site. From heat one the standard of surfing was some of the best seen for a British event. Highlights included stand out performances from Lee Bartlett Newquay in heat one
Lee Bartlett; a?? The best thing about this event is being able to surf Arugam Bay with just three other guys. I hope to keep going and surf as many heats as possible!a??
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Micah Lester Australia, Sam Lamroy Newcastle and Mark Harris Newquay also progressed with some exceptional surfing. But the surprise of the round was Lewis Clinton defeating Alan Stokes. (who both progressed to the quarter finals)
Lewis commented on his heat; a??The waves were really fun, some super good ones. I was struggling to find a good wave but managed to get a rhythm going and picked off a good wave to get an 8.33a??
The biggest upset of the contest came in heat seven with Mitch Corbett and Andrew griffin putting in solid performances to knock out hot favourite Reubyn Ash. .Sri Lankan Airlines are contributing a free return ticket for the surfer with the highest wave score, currently held by Johnny Fryer.
The solid swell is forecast to continue through into the final day of the event tomorrow. UKPSA Sri Lanka Surf Championships-Arugam Bay Sponsors of the Sri Lankan Champion of Champions Surf Competition are the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Crystal Holidays and SriLankan Airlines.
A keen contest will be witnessed at the 2009 Champion of Champion Surf contest which commenced at Arugambay Buy myambutol classification on (Wednesday) with 42 surfers fighting it out to become the ultimate champion including some of UKa??s professional surfers, International stars and local Sri Lankan surfers.
In view of the Championship Surf Contest organized by the Ministry of Tourism the tourists resorts Arugambay Flonase inhaler price and Ulle are a hive of activity with full of tourists and almost all the tourist hotels are full with surfers and their fans.
A large number of Foreign Surf competitors along with Sri Lankans were seen in action preparing for the competition until Tuesday in the sea of Arugambay and large number of spectators were present to witness this pleasant competition.
According to the Program Co-Ordinator of the Tourism Ministry M.I.M. Ibrhim Sri Lankan competitors numbering 26 participated in the competition out of which 16 are selected to face foreigners. Continue reading ‘Arugam Bay Surfing Championships’
Day One
After a four year absence the UK PRO SURF TOUR returns to Arugam Bay.
The tour was the first to return after the Tsunami, and now is returning after the civil conflict has ended.
For the first day of the event the surfers were treated to 3-4ft excellent surf.
The stand performances came from all the top surfers, with Johnny Fryer scoring the highest points in the second heat of the day.
The locals were not to be outdone with Asanka creating the upset of the round. Defeating an on form Toby Donachie and Danny Wells to progress to the third round of the event.
Asanka said;
a?? Ita??s great to welcome back the UK Pro surf tour to Arugam Bay. I love to watch the UK surfers and hopefully try to learn from them. Ita??s also great for the local economy and promotes tourisma??
Johnny Fryer who had the highest scoring wave of the day (9.33 out of a possible 10)
also commented;
a?? Ia??ve always loved this wave and stoked to be back here this year. The heat was so much fun, felt really relaxed.A? I feel confident Ia??ll do well.a??
Tomorrow the swell forecast is to get even bigger which will provide an opportunity for another fantastic day of surfing.
Event organisers would like to thank SriLanka Airlines, Sri Lanka Tourism and Crystal Holidays for making the event happen.
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source:
http://www.sunsetsurf.co.uk/releases/2009/07/ukpsa-sri-lanka-surf-championships-arugam-bay/
Thursday, July 2, 2009
In 1 hour 30 minutes…we leave for Abay
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We head to paradise! Arugam Bay. Yahoooo. Hope for nice waves in the morning and then windy afternoons. Surfing in the morning, Kitesurfing in the afternoon.
- Somlak – must try your thai cooking
- Fred – the local brew
- Richard – perhaps some surf lessons for Curt
- Saman and Minna – mmm, the pizza
The crowd from MAS, now dont stay indoors, go out in the sun and get tanned! Ah, Sri Lanka Rocks!
source:
http://kitesurfsrilanka.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-1-hour-30-minuteswe-leave-for-abay.html
Arugam Bay’s traditional Mid-Year walk from end-to-end of AbaY:
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Do you like to try your luck and spot any “progress”:
Here are links to the same-same walk of previous years:
http://picasaweb.google.com/arugamsurf/AbaYWalk2008#
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Note:
There are changes and various improvements 2009.
Now we show not only the road/street sign.But also at least one impression of the establishment as well.
This years walk was conducted by Mr. Tavis Fu, a volunteer from Taiwan.
Links and introductions on this page (arugam.info), shown right below will be updated asap. Please allow 1 week.
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2009/06/28/new03.asp
by Ananda KANNANGARA
The Tourism Ministry will launch hotel construction projects at selected locations in the Northern and Eastern Provinces to attract Trileptal generic vs brand Cheap tenormin dosage over 100,000 foreign tourists during 2010.
Deputy Tourism Minister Faizer Mustapha told the Sunday Observer that the ending of the 30-year war and the emergence of peace in the North and the East has encouraged the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Board and private sector hoteliers to recommence their business activities in the region.
a??In addition, several tour group operators will reactivate operations between the South and the North,a?? he said. Referring to the official launch of the new brand for Sri Lanka Tourism at a ceremony, held in Colombo on Tuesday, Deputy Minister Mustapha said the aim of the launch was to position our country as the premier tourist destination in the region.
He said a team of officials was sent to the Northern and Eastern regions to identify suitable locations to construct hotels and to study ways and means to develop tourist attractions.
a??Nilaweli, Arugam Bay and Kuchchaveli in the Trincomalee District are the main places, we have already identified to construct large hotel complexes,a?? he said.
The Minister said the number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka from UK, USA, France, the Maldives, Germany, Japan, Russia and Australia will be doubled during the forthcoming season, especially due to the end of the war. Asked about sending local tour groups to the North and East, especially those who have never visited these regions, Minister Mustapha said that priority will be given to promote local tourism in these regions in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism.
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Around 40 surfers from Cornwall are heading to Sri Lanka for a special UK Pro Surf Tour Champion of Champions contest that starts on 1 July. Surfers will travel to Aragum Bay, renowned as one of the best point breaks in the world. The event coincides with a visit from Cornish-based charity ‘Surf Relief’ who are going to revisit projects they have set up in the local community. Surf Relief was formed in 2005 to help people affected by the Asian tsunami. UK Pro Surf Tour director Dave Reed said helping rebuild communities affected by the 2004 tsunami and recent civil war is an important part of the trip.
“It was questioned as to whether or not we should go back after the tsunami,” Reed told BBC Radio Cornwall. “But we did because they really wanted to use us a tool to develop the area and show they were still open for business.” “There was a lot of devastation because of the tsunami, a third of the population of Aragon Bay was actually lost.” Continue reading ‘Surfers off to Aragum, Aragon, Aragoon & also Arugam Bay’ |
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An informal get-together Local surfers meeting the UK professionals Surf Movies on a BIG screen Local Arugam Bay Information evening Draft beers by AbaY Natural Beer Co. Fine …
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