Monthly Archive for October, 2010

Weekly fair at Panama

Published on 27/10/2010 in From our own Correspondent, Money Matters, front page, press coverage and services. 0 Comments

A weekly fair has been started in Panama, off Puttuvil.

Just 10 miles South of Arugam Bay

Panama Point. Overlooking the lagoon. Arugam Bay in the distance

This fair will be a great boon to farmers in the Hulannuge, Lahugala, Korullanpokuna, Masavva, Panama, Ragamvela and Veveyaya areas.

Eastern Province Education Transport, Land Development and Cultural Affairs Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake said the fair will act as a mode for farmers to sell their produce.

Maize, Chilli, green gram and brinjal, ground nut are cultivated in a large way in the Lahugala Divisional Secretariat. These cultivations have a ready made market at the Paanama fair.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/10/26/news17.asp

Arugam Bay: Your Dream Destination

Published on 19/10/2010 in Blogs, Traveler's Reports and front page. 0 Comments

Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s southeast coast. The bay is located 320 km due east of Colombo. It is a popular Surfing and tourist destination.

Arugam Bay is listed as one of the top ten surf points in the world . it is also a great place to unwind, eat seafood and enjoy a mellow party scene. At any time of year the surrounding region offers some superb opportunities for viewing wildlife.

Lovely Arugam Bay (aru-gam-beh) is the east coast’s most traveller-friendly destination If you’re after remote rural life with all the atmosphere of jungle and adventure this is the place for you. Arugam Bay is a place for surfers, watersports freaks and wildlife aficionados with cheap to reasonable priced hotels and guesthouses. Continue reading ‘Arugam Bay: Your Dream Destination’

Just another normal Arugambay weekend

Published on 16/10/2010 in From our own Correspondent, front page, people and the bay. 1 Comment

more than 600 visitors from one inland destination alone came to AbaY

At normal weekends, like today,  Arugam Bay receives about 2,000 visitors. Most are day trippers at this time of season.

The next long , Poya  Weekend (23rd.) will be much more busy.
In total, the Bay seen more than 10,000 foreign tourists and surfers this year.
In 2011 more than 100,000 are expected to visit popular Arugam Bay
More facilities and specially good quality rooms are needed now!

Paddle4Relief @ Arugam Bay

Published on 15/10/2010 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, Blogs, Money Matters, front page, people and services. 0 Comments

Pimp my (Arugam) ride

Published on 10/10/2010 in Blogs, Humour, Traveler's Reports, front page and people. 0 Comments

Another long delay between posts – must get into the habit of blogging more frequently! In our defence, Stu and I have been on full-time tour guide duty recently, first hosting our friend John from London for a fortnight and then my parents for just over a week.

They don’t like cricket… they love it!

It’s been great having the opportunity to catch up with news from home (not to mention getting a vital resupply of gin and books). We’ve done a fair bit of touring around the country, along with showing off some of the sights that Arugam Bay has to offer. We’re both really loving being here right now and having people here to go ooh and aah at the beautiful beaches and great food has reinforced just how lucky we are. Continue reading ‘Pimp my (Arugam) ride’

My destination? Arugam Bay, the country’s surfing capital

Published on 08/10/2010 in Blogs, Traveler's Reports, accomodation, cabanas, front page, guesthouse, surf and the bay. 0 Comments

Becky Lucas tours Sri Lanka to reach the world’s new surfing hotspot

Arugam Bay: Sri Lanka's Surf Capital

I’m sitting in the back of a rather bespoke mini-van: fur lines the floor, stickers speckle the ceiling, and Boney M rocks the stereo. The car has already been stopped by the police twice – though not for the crazy interior. Rather, I’m in Colombo, heading from the airport to the train station, and, 16 months after the end of the civil war, police stops are as much a part of getting around as horns and dodging stray dogs. My destination? Arugam Bay, the country’s surfing capital. I’ve tried the sport in Dubai, though not mastered it, mainly due to the flatness of the Gulf – as well as the early starts. Instead of hiring a limo – an affordable option, no less – I’ve chosen to brave the 10-hour train journey from Colombo right to Arugam on the east coast.

My first lesson to impart: book ahead. Continue reading ‘My destination? Arugam Bay, the country’s surfing capital’

Arugam Bay: The 4th Best Surf Spot in the World

Published on 07/10/2010 in Arugam Bay Surf Club, Arugam Surf Club, Arugambay Surf Club, Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, Kitesurf, Wind Surf, front page, press coverage and surf. 0 Comments

Abay is now on place 4 !
With so many good surf spots around the world, a perfect wave is breaking somewhere right now. What makes a surf spot better than another? Most surfers would agree that the quality of the wave has to be very high. To be the best, it has to break consistently and provide a barrel section where the wave goes hollow. Also, the longer it goes for, the better. Here’s our list of the best surf spots in the world.

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

south africa jeffreys bay surfer surfingWaimea Bay, Hawaii

hawaii north shore Waimea Bay surfer surfingTavarua, Fiji

Tavarua Fiji cloudbreak surfer surfingArugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay Sri Lanka surfer surfingBells Beach, Australia

australia bells beach surfer surfingMundaka, Spain Continue reading ‘Arugam Bay: The 4th Best Surf Spot in the World’

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Air Taxi to Arugam Bay

Published on 03/10/2010 in front page. 2 Comments
SriLankan Air Taxi takes to the skies again

SriLankan Airlines will re-launch its domestic float plane service – SriLankan Air Taxi – commencing December in time for the winter tourist season.

SriLankan’s Head of Worldwide Sales Mohamed Fazeel said ” We will shortly be adding a new dimension to domestic travel, enabling travellers to reach most parts of the island within 40 minutes. International visitors arriving in Sri Lanka can go straight on to their destinations with convenient connections.”

SriLankan is planning to acquire two Twin Otter aircraft for the operation, each with a capacity of up to 15 passengers.

These twin-engined aircraft are currently being sourced. “SriLankan Air Taxi will supplement the country’s existing land-based domestic air services, as there are many parts of the country in which aerodromes are not conveniently located, but there are plenty of rivers and lakes that can serve as waterdromes. Continue reading ‘Air Taxi to Arugam Bay’

Arugam for all ages

Published on 03/10/2010 in front page. 0 Comments

From 3 years to 100: Surf is a sport for all!

The world oldest surfer may be near 100 years old.
The youngest to stand upon a board might be around just one year.
Arugam Bay welcomes them all!

source:
http://www.surfingforlife.com/surfers.html

Legendary surfing pioneers, Rabbit Kekai (79), Woody Brown (88) and John Kelly (81). Photo credit: Bernie Baker

Locals Surfing at Arugam Bay

Published on 01/10/2010 in front page. 0 Comments

Locals surfing Arugam Bay from Mumu on Vimeo.