About Nomad-Best Of Sumatra Charters

Todd Roesler and the well known ‘Nomad’ of Panaitan Island have relocated to his new home in Sumatra. Todd has joined forces with Matt Cruden of ‘Mangalui Ndulu’ to offer guests a surfing adventure of a lifetime. Between Todd and Matt they have over 25 years charter experience in Indonesian waters and are very well regarded among their peers.

Trips are flexible and can start in Padang, The Telos (combined with Resort Latiitude Zero or Nth Sumatra,  Trips can be full 11 or 14 nights or shorter 7 night trips combined with 7 nights at Resort Latitude Zero for the Ultimate Sumatran Adventure. 

CLICK HERE TO READ A RESORT LATITUDE ZERO/NOMAD REPORT BY WORLD SURFARIS STAFF  

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With an abundance of world class waves in the region this surf adventure will reward those who seek uncrowded perfection.

Nomad is a classic traditional 60ft sailing Phinisi. Purpose built for surf charters alongside her sister ship the Mangalui. With legendry skipper / surf guide Todd Roesler at the helm and in constant communication with the Mangalui you will be in the best possible hands.

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Nomad has a capacity for 8 surfers. Get a group together or travel as an individual.

 Profile on Nomad owner/operator Todd Roesler.

Todd spent 1989 hanging in Bali and Java and the in the Early 90's roughed it throughout North and West Sumatra, surfing and discovering.

Todd did several trips with Moose (expat Kiwi Indo veteran) from Nias to the Mentawais before the charter industry in Sumatra kicked off.

In the mid 90's Todd, helped Matt Cruden and Greg Spindler build the famous charter boat 'Mangalui Ndulu' in Sulewesi and after delivering the Mangalui to Sumatra with Matt Cruden he went back to Sulewesi and built the 'Nomad'. After another year or so in Sulewesi, Todd set sail on 'Nomad' on a big surf and search trip to Sumatra via Sumba, Sumbawa, Lombok and Java. He didn't get past West Java however. He loved the waves of Panaitan island and married a local javanese woman. Todd and Nomad have spent the last decade running charters in West Java.

A decade later the Nomad is venturing into the Sumatran waters for a new adventure.

Todd has completed his international skippers tickets Master 5 and MED II in 2004. His crew have been with him many years - Kadir, Habibi and Agus and know the needs of travelling surfers.

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