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04/07/2010 in
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Kitesurfing is an extreme that has just got off the ground in Sri Lanka. The sport itself is just over 15 years old and numerous developments have occurred increasing the performance and safety of kites. Faith Kiteboarding are a high quality brand that has constantly redesigned kites on a yearly basis to suite the requirements of today’s riders.
The ‘Jump Event’ was more straight forward where Kiters had two opportunities to Jump the longest distance. There was no restriction on the kite size. The results for the respective events are as follows; Continue reading ‘Kite Friends of Arugam Bay’
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I’ve seen the Full Moon rising….
A beautiful Full Moon above Arugam Bay.Night, 25th June2010
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April Fools Day!!!
Obviously, the Corona / Caruna Beer post has been a Fools Day joke.
Did YOU really fall for it?
The German tourists can now visit tourist landmarks in the Eastern Province such as Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara and Arugam Bay as Germany has eased its travel advisory further.
German Ambassador Jens Ploetner, just back from an Eastern tour of tour states that the East has its own charm and has vast tourist potential yet to be tapped.
German Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Herr Jens Ploetner
“Following extensive travel in the Eastern Province we have discovered that no specific security threat exists for tourists anymore,” he commented and added that he witnessed large-scale ongoing infrastructure development work. However, the economic conditions of many residents especially of former IDPs still remain bleak, Ambassador Ploetner stated.
“I hope development of tourist-industry in the Province will create new job opportunities substantially.”
Making an observation of the overall increase of foreign travel to Sri Lanka Ambassador Ploetner said “the numbers of German tourists have increased over 50 percent in comparison with last year. This no doubt is due to the dawn of peace. I am hopeful that Sri Lanka could once again be a prime destination for German tourists.”
source:
http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/03/18/news13.asp
Arugam Bay 'City' Centre and view to Main Surf Point
This is a rare photo taken from a new Telecom Tower.
(Credits to Alex – Facebook)
Shown is Arugam Bay’s ‘City’ Centre.
The #50 SVH can be seen in front
The sand bank behind and lagoon formation is an annual event.
And has since disappeared.
Main Surf Point is shown in the top rhd corner
Arugam.info hopes to have a permanent Surf/Weather Web Cam installed on this brilliant viewpoint location
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We’ve found it! Here it is!
Found it! The M.P. "Holy Grail"
A Green and Happy place on Earth.
A true, unspoiled ecological sanctuary.
Just North of famous PANAMA!
A place where Green issues still count
A place with zero Carbon emissions
A place of unique Biological diversity
A place for tolerance of social divisions
A place with strong social networks of friends, families and neighbours
“A place where people say they have a simpler, less materialistic life, more in tune with nature.”
Could this paradise be Arugam Bay?
Too good to be true….
Because this place also is:
- A place where Money is poured into books and education. Not Bullets
- A place with Fair and peaceful Presidential Elections
- A place with no Army at all. Ever since 1949
- And, perhaps best of all: A forgiving place where….
- ….A popular piece of philosophy… says:
- “No argument or quarrel should last more than three days”
Here the 6th Parallel seems to end ;-(
What is the BBC talking about, if not Sri Lanka and the peaceful East?
Here is the answer, and perhaps also a model for all of us: Continue reading ’6° 50′ 60 n of Panama: And on a Parallel with Arugam’
Sri Lanka: a small universe with great potential
Welcome to your new post, Herr Botschafter!
– German Ambassador Herr Jens Uwe Plotner -
With the security situation in the country rapidly improving with the collapse of the LTTE in May this year, Germany has further relaxed travel restrictions imposed on German nationals visiting Sri Lanka.
The German Embassy said that a long standing travel advisory had been eased enabling German tourists to visit Yala National Park and Arugam Bay. Continue reading ‘Germany mentions Arugam Bay (!)’
Bank of Ceylon limits ATM transactions in PottuVille to 20K Rs./
Automatic Teller Machine @ BoC PottuVille
Bank of Ceylon opened the refurbished PottuVille branch this morning
Good news for the nearby resort of Arugam Bay!
The first ever ATM machine in the South East! Better still:
It even seems to be working!
More photos from the opening ceremony and same same afternoon, see below:
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Bank of Ceylon limits ATM transactions in PottuVille to 20K Rs./
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The star of the BoC show: A new ATM
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BoC PottuVille and local school girl
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BoC Customers
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PottuVille branch opening ceremony
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Automatic Teller Machine @ BoC PottuVille
related articles:
Uptown Top Banking. The Bank of Ceylon’s old, original BoC branch in PottuVille
Take a look at the old, historic ledger photos:
http://www.arugam.info/2006/11/18/uptown-top-banking/
Did YOU know?
The Bank of Ceylon actually HAD one Branch at Arugam Bay. Until 2004. When they simply ‘checked out’ without paying for outstanding rent and damages. Tsunami affected reported at the time, Asian Tribune etc. carried the story:
http://www.arugam.info/2007/05/14/no-more-abay-bank/
Not our new web cam, but this is what AbaY beach looks like today:
2nd August 2009, 13:00hrs.
UK Mission
The British government has relaxed some travel restrictions on Sri Lanka. British High Commission Dr Peter Hayes said UK no longer discourage British holidaymakers from enjoying leopard-spotting at Yala National Park, surfing at Arugam Bay or admiring Trincomalee harbour, one of the world’s deepest natural ports.
“We’ve taken this decision based on our assessment of the improving security situation in these parts of Sri Lanka.,” he said in a press release. Continue reading ‘Britain relaxes travel restrictions on Sri Lanka’
Day One
After a four year absence the UK PRO SURF TOUR returns to Arugam Bay.
The tour was the first to return after the Tsunami, and now is returning after the civil conflict has ended.
For the first day of the event the surfers were treated to 3-4ft excellent surf.
The stand performances came from all the top surfers, with Johnny Fryer scoring the highest points in the second heat of the day.
The locals were not to be outdone with Asanka creating the upset of the round. Defeating an on form Toby Donachie and Danny Wells to progress to the third round of the event.
Asanka said;
“ It’s great to welcome back the UK Pro surf tour to Arugam Bay. I love to watch the UK surfers and hopefully try to learn from them. It’s also great for the local economy and promotes tourism”
Johnny Fryer who had the highest scoring wave of the day (9.33 out of a possible 10)
also commented;
“ I’ve always loved this wave and stoked to be back here this year. The heat was so much fun, felt really relaxed. I feel confident I’ll do well.”
Tomorrow the swell forecast is to get even bigger which will provide an opportunity for another fantastic day of surfing.
Event organisers would like to thank SriLanka Airlines, Sri Lanka Tourism and Crystal Holidays for making the event happen.
June 2009 Poya Day Procession.
The Bay’s children and Young people had a great day
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Keep a safe distance! Show respect for the wild life.
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Don’t let this happen to you. Show respect.
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Elephants live longer than cars. Even VW’s
Republished article. Due to fresh, good Comment (click above box):
I just returned to Arugam Bay from Colombo. I left at 07:00am and landed around 16:00hrs. non stop in my rattling old rusty VW van. In the capital city interest in the East Coast has increased. Many guys asked to visit Arugam Bay in April. They have one full week off! Poya day (9), Good Friday (10), Easter weekend, Tamil & Singhala New year (13 & 14).
Driving along the A4 as usual I received a few calls from my new Colombo friends. The usual questions: Is it safe, what is the security situation like etc.
Therefore, here is one further word of advice:
All is VERY safe! Do come. We have NO problem here in the Bay or on its approach roads!
But: If oncoming traffic, day or night is flashing at you. Anywhere after Simbalanduwa.
No! There are NO speed checks at Lahugala!
(The last 40km are too bad for that anyhow)
It most likely is the odd elephant on or near the (unfenced) road, the main A4.
Back off. Show them respect: And all all is well.
They simply disappear into the forrest.
Above are a few shots to drive the message home
(No, the photos of VW safari couple have NOT been taken around here!)
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