About Mangalui Ndulu - Sumatra Charters

The Mangalui Ndulu has been operating in Sumatra since 1995 and is highly regarded as being one of the finest charter operations the region.  Second to none in regards to finding the best breaks each day as conditions change rapidly in this volatile equatorial area with swell and wind directions, tides and weather patterns.  The crew of the mighty Mango are dedicated to getting you maximum surf time with minimum crowds.

Captain and chef

Glen Brumley, Mangalui's Co-captain who holds the reigns when Matt is'nt on board is an experienced surfer/captain from Western Australia. Glen has been on board with Mangalui since 2004 and is proving himself to be invaluable to the Mango team with repeat clients requesting him onboard.  Glen has already sniffing out a few secret waves for himself with keen sense of adventure, enthusiasm and fresh outlook. Glen is an internationally qualified Master Class IV Captain and has quite a few years under his belt and running a ‘whale shark watching’ charter operation out of Exmouth in West Oz.

Mangalui's fully qualified Australian chef has a wealth of restaurant experience and will certainly ensure those western tastebuds are satisfied.  From freshly brewed coffee and home baked fresh breads in the morning to a wide variety of simple gourmet dishes throughout the trip.  The chef will cater to any dietary requirements or preferences- please contact us before boarding if you request anything special from the cook.

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BOAT DETAILS

Mangalui Ndulu is equipped with the following safety and communication requirements to ensure your maximum surf time; well-being and home interests are OK while you're on holidays.

• Weather fax

• Satellite Telephone (email / fax) - additional cost

• HF Radio (long distance)

• VHF Radios

• Radars

• GPS x 2

• Depth Sounder

• First Aid Kit (SOS Emergency standards)

• EPIRB

• Life Rafts x 2

• Life Jackets, rings and flares

• Internationally approved evacuation program (in case of medical or political emergencies)

• Extensive fishing gear (trolling and bottom fishing)
• Snorkelling equipment
• Dive tanks (for Certified Divers only)
• 4m fibreglass dingy (surf taxi)
• 7.3m aluminium, centre console speedboat with 175hp, 'The Foxy Lady' and capable of doing 30knots +. Ideal for surf exploration, fishing and an emergency evacuation alternative. The 'Foxy Lady' is also equipped with shade canopy, VHF radio, depth sounder, GPS and a marine tape deck.

The sleeping quarters are air conditioned and comfortable with plenty of stowage.  Guests sleep in dormitory style bunk beds with room for 10. 

A large saloon/media room, comfortably seating 10 guests, is equipped with TV, DVD, quality sound system, playstation and a recharging bay. (voltage, regulated and protected for both 110 and 220 volts).   This is the ultimate place to chill out in Air conditioned out of the hot Sumatran sun and watch a latest movie with awesome surround sound. 

Package inclusions:

All drinks including soft drinks, bottled water and COLD BEER are included in the charter price package.  All transfers from Padang airport, Motel, Boat harbour and return are also inclusive.

Resort Latitude Zero/Mangalui combo packages also availabe – 14 nights

Enjoy 7 nights in our luxury resort via guaranteed fast transfer from mainland Sumatra (Padang) to the islands, where you’ll be surfing good quality waves for all types of surfers every day. Then jump from the resort onto the deck of the well known charter boat ‘Mangalui’ for another 7 nights of surfing either north to the Nias region or south to the Mentawai islands before arriving into the port of Padang on day 14.

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History

 

The Mangalui Ndulu was built by well-travelled surfers for the sole purpose of sailing the wave rich coastal islands off Sumatra.  Matt Cruden and Greg Spindler have a wealth of knowledge of this area and have designed a comfortable vessel capable of doing those extra miles if required, to give you that little bit of uncrowded extra in your Sumatran surf voyage.

 

The boys were involved with Dave and Jan Hallet's yacht 'Katika' in 1993,94 and 95 with the delivery from Australia to Sumatran waters and its first few seasons of operating in the Mentawai Islands.  This was basically the birth of commercial yacht charters in Sumatra with only two or three boats along the entire coast.  Greg and Matt joined forces to make a surfers dream a reality - to build a custom surf vehicle to go searching and surfing in August 1995.

 

For over a year, Matt and Greg lived in small primitive village on the Eastern side of Indonesia, on the Island of Sulawesi.   Working closely with the Bugis boat builders to bring together some Eastern and Western knowledge, to create the 82ft sold ironwood and teak wood motor sailor.

 

The Bugis men are well-known sailors and pirates of Indonesian history.  Their sailing vessels largely influenced by the Dutch trading vessels of previous centuries; during which the Dutch moved into the area to reap the benefits of the 'Spice Islands' trading.

 

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After a six-week mission of launching the Mangalui Ndulu across the ribbon reef lying offshore (using many hands, block and tackle, tug boats and hundreds of 44 gallon drums), she set off for a two-month journey around Indonesia for her test run with a few mates.  Arriving back into Sumatran waters late October 1996.

 

Mangalui has been operating out of Padang in West Sumatra since then doing surf trips up and down the coast, from Panaitan Island in West Java up to the northern islands off Aceh (North Sumatra).

 

We are now proud to say that we can enjoy the benefits of all our efforts in building the Mangalui and its operation with many friends from all parts of the world.  Her reputation speaks for itself with our high percentage of return guests who come to enjoy her mellow, relaxed vibe, memorable times and taste the epic waves Sumatra has to offer.

 

 

Detailed surf report below;

Optimal conditions for the Mentawais 
Swell: Sth or SW

Wind: Any type of east

 

 

 

 

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