Subject: Re: South Africa
Date: 1999/03/11

Author: Nick Holway I am planning a trip to J-Bay. How much are surf boards there? Has anyone ever > gotten trouble from the locals?

FYI Orca surf (publishers of 360 and Carve - UK surf mags) have a travel page at http://www.orcasurf.co.uk/travel/index.html There is a bit on South Africa that may be of help.

Subject: Re: Travel
Date: 1999/06/10
Author: Mongolian Horde <ghengis_khan@my-deja.com>


"Salako" <alanjt@globalnet.co.uk> wrote:
> I'm going to spend the next few winters snowboarding and in the
summer i'm
> hoping to do some surfing. I need ideas on where to go. I am still
basicly
> learner and i'll also be looking for somewhere thats has cheap
accomadation
> and food.
> I was thinking maybe Australia or Morocco. Any ideas, advice or
experience

Morocco is not a summer surf destination I don't think (although I could stand corrected, and the various breaks are a bit hard to get to. However, in Australia Coff's Harbour and North to Frazer Island have some world class beach breaks that switch on for tropical Cyclone season. Some of the best sand covered point breaks in the world on this stretch of coast.

And things are relatively cheap by UK standards. I would also reccomend the North Coast of Scotland for summer surf.

There are also good tidal bores in Mongolia.

Subject: Re: Travel
Date: 1999/06/09
Author: David, Seattle <hirshd@hirshd.seanet.comnospam>


Travel in Morocco is exciting and fun, but not for the uninitiated. Getting to all but the most mundane beachbreak for surfing is difficult unless you have a local contact with knowledge. Accomodations are not cheap but food is moderately priced depending on where you eat, and your tolerance for risky dining. The beer is outrageously overpriced, watered down and comes in small bottles. If you drink in nitespots, you will be deluged by beautiful moroccan women who will want to sleep with you if you buy them a drink.

The snowboarding in Morocco that I saw (Middle Atlas) was unexciting. I visited the King Hassan Deux Ski Park and the slopes were buggered up with rich kook moroccans on tobaggans! Nobody was skiing! I wish I has a scanner because I could send you some hilarious shots of the ski rental! I understand that there is far more exciting skiing in the High Atlas as featured in some U.S. skiing mag last fall.

The coolest thing about travel in Morocco is city life in places like Fez and Marakech. The medinas, or marketplaces in which people still reside like they did 2000 years ago are thrilling and challenging (often mistakenly called "casbahs"). The smells and sounds are just plain exotic. I you know how to do a deal, you can absolutely steal a beautiful killim or rug. Also, look for the women with henna tattoos on their hands. Exotic.

David, Seattle

From: "Roscoe Rautenbach"

Subject: Surf report : Durban South Africa

Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 17:53:19 GMT

 Well we've had a solid ground swell running for about 4 days now with the east pushing through for the last few days. It's 8:00pm now on Saturday night and I can hear the thunder coming from the south. Hopefully south - westerlies push through slightly to clean up the surf for a solid 5-7 foot session up the coast. See you in the water dudes!!

From: nefcytom@aol.com (NefcyTom)
Newsgroups: alt.surfing

Subject: Re: SURFING IN MOROCCO?
Date: 5 Jan 1996 07:56:54 -0500

I spent a year in Morocco in '79-80 it was way beyond fun...

Agidir is a resort town with lots of accomodations. Good food. Good surf. Anchor Point is a beautiful right when it goes off....

North of Rabat (capital of Morocco) is Madia Beach, just south of Kenitra. Great outer sand bars set up by the huge jetty at the north end of the beach separating the river mouth from the beach. The jetty is about 1,200 meters long and wide enough to drive your car out on. This is very convenient when its big: drive out, climb down, surf....

There are no thieves in Morocco. Only not so bright tourists that leave valuables lying around. Islamic law requires you to guard your valuables so as to not tempt the weak. Disreguarding this is an invitation to get ripped off. It also helps to pay the dirham or two (50 cents US) to the local watchman found on any street or camp ground. You pay him to watch and you don't get robbed while you surf. You don't pay and you most certianly will get robbed.

Just got to honor the local traditions.....

From: Jose Salazar Newsgroups: alt.surfing Subject: Re: Surf in Morocco? Date: Thu, 03 Jul 1997

Well, as far as I know, there are zillions of good spots between Casablanca and Agadir (my destination next August). Probably you already know this, but If you like long rights check out Ancre Point, about 8-10 miles North of Agadir. Take any old surf material. There are no Surf Shops in Morrocco and the locals 'll give you what they can for your old board. For the same reason (no SurfShops) take a good repair kit. If you go this summer, take a simple short john (the water temp is about 21 to 23 C). Beware of the sun and the strong heat, and avoid the strange dudes that come out of the desert. Better stay next to the sea.

If you know anything more about it, tell me. Have a nice trip Salazar

From: Didier Parise Newsgroups: alt.surfing Subject: Re: SURFING IN MOROCCO? Date: Wed, 03 Jan 96 09:37:51 PDT Organization: Groupe ESIEE - PARIS

> > I would be very grateful for any info on surfing in Morocco, > specifically in Agadir(atlantic coast). If anyone knows > anything about the surf down there please e-mail me or post a > reply in this group. > Thanks, Dan Saoul

> From Agadir you 'll find waves going up north or down south. Try to meet "Mohamed" the local surf instructor at Royal hotel Agadir. He knows perfectly the area and will tell you the best places to go. Going up north from Agadir you will see a lot of spots from the road ! Anchor point is the most famous, but there is a lot of other spots along the way.

No waves to surf in Agadir bay, but if it get windy try some windsurf !

Didier dparise@schamp.ccip.fr

From: tkeener@connectnet.com (Thomas Keener) Newsgroups: alt.surfing Subject: Re: SURFING IN MOROCCO? Date: 1 Jan 1996 23:07:10 GMT

In article , Daniel Saoul says:

> >I would be very grateful for any info on surfing in Morocco, >specifically in Agadir(atlantic coast).

A km or so north of Agadir is Anchor Point, so named because of all the large anchors stacked there. There are 3 breaks there, 2 points & a reef. Anchor point itself is an excellent right. (There was a pic in a recent american surf mag.) The place can get crowded with Euro's & Aussies. There are a bunch of other good breaks in Morocco. Explore.

Beware! Ripoff artists are plentiful & very talented! I've known guys who woke up to find their tents & sleeping bags cut open & money belts gone.

From: tkeener@connectnet.com (Tom Keener) Newsgroups: alt.surfing Subject: Re: info on Marocco????? Date: 10 Nov 1995 09:25:24 GMT Organization: CONNECTnet Internet Network Services (service provider)

>Does anybody have any info on surfing in Morocco.

Spent two months there in '78, so this is taxing the memory, but... just north of Agadir there are several breaks: Anchor Point, Killer Point(?) & a reef in between. There are some beach breaks up north, especially near Kenitra. I'm sure there are lots of other spots, but my Alzheimers is kicking in.

Date: 6 Jul 1997 Hey fellow surfers, Check out this site http://users.iafrica.com/c/cr/crawford/index.html It works best with internet explorer for some reason. Cheers, R.