Hi All,

Justin one of our consultants has recently returned from a PNG Christmas. He came back with a few good yarns and a tonne of images. Staying at Nusa Island Retreat and Rubio he scored some great waves.

Captain Andrew Rigby (Captain Undies) of the PNG Explorer was also able to catch up and he had great dinner onboard with all the crew including their new chef (also Andy’s sister and a very skilled chef) Justin puts it down as one of the highlights of the trip.

Captain Undies also handed over some pics and a small blog see,  below and enjoy

PS- The PNG Explorer has some availability left for 2012 and looking ahead into 2013 it’s getting full. This is one trip that should be on your bucket list a real ‘must do’.

WS

Christmas update for 11/12 season by Captain Underpants

Just about to kick off the sixth trip for the 11/12 season bonanza of uncrowded perfection in a remote part of the world thats actually really easy to access, weird isn’t it! The Legendary PNG Explorer and her crew have been roving around the PNG outer islands giving the term “taking the piss” a new meaning. Pumping empty waves, more yellow fin tuna than one can poke a stick at, awesome food and of coarse the coldest beer in PNG.

We got really lucky for trip five this season when Danni Gitsham an Australian Doctors International volunteer joined us. Danni has been working with ADI doing clinics around New Ireland Province to treat people who cannot access proper medical attention. In Particular Danni ran a clinic at Ungalik Island where she treated 54 people diagnosing three cases of diabetes, saved one lady’s life by treating a severe abdominal infection, diagnosed and supplied the correct antibiotics for all kinds of things. A truly amazing person.

Another point worth noting is just when you think every wave has been discovered another pops up! Can you believe this! Check out the images below. PNG Explorer and her crew has found that many waves in PNG now were running out of names. If anyone has any suggestions please send them in!

All the best for the new year.

Captain Underpants

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Hi All,

Andrew Rigby (PNG Explorer captain and frothing surf pioneer) has started filming their trips and posting them on Youtube. This last one came through and it looks like SOOOOOO MUCH FUN. Not macking, gnarly waves but clean, fun and NO CROWDS. I challenge anyone on the East  Coast  to find a similar wave with no-one else on it but your mates in this miserable wave drought we are currently Suffering. Ahhhhh…. we need to escape summer frustrations.

Enjoy WS

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Hi All,

          The following pics have come in courtesy of PNG Explorer captain (and avid surf enthusiast) Andrew Rigby. He’s been recording the summer so far with a lens and as you can see he hasn’t missed a moment.  The images have had us drooling since they came in and we couldn’t keep these little surf porn gems hidden any longer.  Andrew will be submitting some words soon. But in the meantime look at the images and imagine, that’s what we’ve been doing in at World Surfaris HQ. It doesn’t make for an efficient workplace but we’ve pencilled in a couple of PNG surf trips for 2011/2012 summer. You might want to join us – Click here and get it started.

Enjoy

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The PNG 2010/11 season is approaching quickly. If you want to surf PNG this summer you need to get onto it NOW! Spaces are limited and flights are filling if not filled already.

The below is a selection of great shots from the PNG Explorer and if you were looking for some motivation to get planning and get going then look on.

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Check out the itineraries for these awesome adventures now doing 2 x Manus Island trips.

Sample itinerary for 10 night charter on board PNG Explorer for islands of New Ireland.

(Note: Itineraries for these trips are not rigid, we are flexible according to wind and swell conditions, also group preference and guide recommendations.)

Day 1

The evening flight into Kavieng Airport lands just before sunset, when you will be met by your hosts Andrew and Jude. From the airport it is just a short 10 minute drive through Kavieng town to the harbour to board the PNG Explorer.

 With bags unloaded, and cabins assigned we will convene for some refreshments (a nice cold SP!) and a welcome and safety talk by your skipper Andrew. Followed by your first delicious dinner of fresh fish or lobster. Then it’s just time to relax into to your first night aboard. We will start steaming for our first surf break in the early hours of the morning.

Day 2

Depending on the swell and weather conditions your skipper/surf guide will take you to where the surf is at its best. This may be at our first surf break on sunrise otherwise we will have a further short steam for our next option. During any daylight steaming this is an ideal opportunity to troll a lure. The fishing is fantastic and with our huge selection of lures and two game rods you are likely to hook up several times. Or jump into the dory and speed off to check breaks as the “PNG Explorer” steams on to her next safe anchorage.

Back on board for lunch then a chance to rest or check out the nearby reef and its treasures with a mask and snorkel. Alternatively, jump back into the speedboat to check out the local breaks. A sunset fish with a beer is hopefully a fruitful affair, topped off with some cultural singing and dancing with a traditionally prepared local meal on the island.

Days 3-8

Each day will vary according to the current conditions and forecast (every day we get an up-to-date swell and weather report). Your skipper will take you to islands with the best surf whilst allowing ample opportunity for fishing for that night’s dinner!

 On anchor, take time to explore the islands, to make friends and appreciate the unique environment & culture of PNG. Witness a traditional ceremony performed to summon the big seas … and hopefully more surf for us!

Days 9-10

Enjoy the final day at whatever island we may be located at. In the evening we will commence our journey back to Kavieng. Alternatively, it may be only a short steam back to town so we will pull up anchor and start steaming early on Day 10. Either way, we will allow plenty of time in Kavieng to check in for your flight back to Port Moresby.

Sample itinerary for 10 night charter on board PNG Explorer for islands of New Ireland and Manus

This itinerary is as is for Trip 8 and for Trip 9 in reverse i.e. fly into Manus and fly out of Kavieng

(Note: Itineraries for these trips are not rigid, we are flexible according to wind and swell conditions, also group preference and guide recommendations.)

Day 1

The evening flight into Kavieng Airport lands just before sunset, when you will be met by your hosts Andrew and Jude. From the airport it’s just a short 10 minute drive through Kavieng town to the harbour to board the PNG Explorer.

 With bags unloaded, and cabins assigned we will convene for some refreshments (a nice cold SP!) and a welcome and safety talk by your skipper Andrew. Followed, by your first delicious dinner of fresh fish or lobster. Then it’s just time to relax into to your first night aboard. We will start steaming for our first surf break in the early hours of the morning.

Day 2

Depending on the swell and weather conditions your skipper/surf guide will take you to where the surf is at its best. This may be at our first surf break on sunrise otherwise we will have a further short steam for our next option. During any daylight steaming this is an ideal opportunity to troll a lure. The fishing is fantastic and with our huge selection of lures and two game rods you are likely to hook up several times. Or jump into the dory and speed off to check breaks as the “PNG Explorer” steams on to her next safe anchorage.

Back on board for lunch then a chance to rest or check out the nearby reef and its treasures with a mask and snorkel. Alternatively, jump back into the speedboat to check out the local breaks. A sunset fish with a beer is hopefully a fruitful affair, topped off with some cultural singing and dancing with a traditionally prepared local meal on the island.

Days 3-5

Depending on the swell and weather conditions, we will make our way towards West Harbour in New Hanover. Your skipper will ensure you are in the water where conditions are at their best, not forgetting having ample opportunity for fishing for that night’s dinner!

On anchor, take time to explore the islands, to make friends and appreciate the unique environment & culture of New Hanover.  

Days 6-9

We will depart in the very early morning from New Hanover for an overnight steam to Rambutyo Island, Admirality Islands. Spending these days exploring this area for new surf breaks.

Day 10

Departing early in the morning for Hayne Harbour on Manus Island in plenty of time to check in for your midday flight for Port Moresby.

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