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Beautiful Arugam Bay

Published on 01/07/2010 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, Kitesurf, Surf competition, front page, surf and the bay. 0 Comments

We went to watch the ASP surfing event but the winds picked up and we could watch no longer. We had to kitesurf. Amazing waves…Frauke and Sky see you soon in Sunny Sri Lanka!

Main Point Arugambay

Flying high above Arugambay

around the corner of Arugam Bay towards Croc rock

ready for action. The Arugam bay Kite crew

http://kitesurfsrilanka.blogspot.com/2010/07/beautiful-arugam-bay.html

Warning! Kite Surfers might steal the show at Arugambay ASP Pro Surf Event!

Published on 16/06/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, Kitesurf, Surf competition, front page, people, press coverage and surf. 0 Comments

While the surfers pray for ideal conditions, the kiters pray for WIND.

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Ok, lets come to compromise…wind in the afternoons at least in Arugam Bay. Pretty excited to witness a star studded event in Arugam Bay this weekend. Its epic and great for Sri Lanka. Hope it might not bring too much publicity or else we might have to share the waves with every Tom, Dick and Harry! Life….

In other news, be prepared for a Fun Kiting Event powered by Faith Kiteboarding to be held on the 26th of June in Kalpitiya.

Got to pack the bags now, see you guys in heaven – AKA Arugam Bay!

source:

http://kitesurfsrilanka.blogspot.com/2010/06/warning-kitesurfers-might-steal-asp.html

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Making friends in Arugam Bay. Kitesurfing

Published on 02/06/2010 in Blogs, Facebook Fan Club: Arugam Surf, From our own Correspondent, Kitesurf, front page, people, surf and the bay. 4 Comments Tags: Arugam Bay, Arugam Surf, Arugambay, Facebook, Kitesurfing, surf.

The gamble paid off, but was there a gamble afterall, the winds are a sure thing during Vesak.
Beautiful conditions for Kitesurfing; sideshore wind, waves, scenery and nice blue skies.
The sessions were epic.
Was more fun with fellow kitesurferTom Ring in the scene all the way from England (or Dubai was it where there’s a bit more wind). Tom’s still there and we are sure to do a couple more sessions soon.
Enjoy the remainder of Arugam Bay Tom, envy envy!

http://kitesurfsrilanka.blogspot.com/2010/06/another-vesak-weekend-kitesurfing.html

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Arugam Bay or Bust!

Published on 15/07/2009 in Blogs, From our own Correspondent, Historical sites, Kitesurf, front page, people, surf, the bay and wild life. 1 Comment

: AbaY Rock Climbing Team

: The AbaY Croc Hunters

: AbaY Monkey watchers

: AbaY Cave Explorers

The bay of Arugam, a place I call heaven continues to marvel and offer new experiences each time I visit. I’ve continued to stress that Arugam Bay is not just for the surfers and beach bums, its for nature lovers, food critiques as well as those interested in history.

July 2009, saw the three of us, Curt, Shanil and myself load the ‘Abay or Bust’ jeep with surf boards, kitesurf gear and our big ‘ball’ – a sphere which one could get inside and bounce around – alas, we made a fatal decision riding the waves at Main Point when we decided to let some local boys have a go at it – one nick on the coral and kaboom! Oh, well, these things happen, its all part of the experience. Continue reading ‘Arugam Bay or Bust!’

Faith Kiteboarding cruises in Arugam Bay!

Published on 30/05/2009 in Blogs, Kitesurf, front page and surf. 1 Comment

Very well air borne

Three kitesurfers brave a long journey to cruise in Arugam Bay. Was it worth it? Definitely. With an early morning surfing session under our belt, the wind stared to pick by 11 AM enabling us to pump our kites and rock on when the rest of the bay were relaxing.

It truly was beautiful, the turquoise blue water, the waves and raw scenery of Arugam Bay gave us a glimpse of heaven. The ideal wave riding conditions were exploited to the maximum by us.

We did also glimpse another French kitesurfer who went down winder over the bend at Pottuvil Point. No sure how he got back . The winds did pick to around 30 knots in the evening. Our 9M kites seem to utterly overpowered in those strong winds.

Special thanks to Fred from SVH. Enjoy your hospitality and support.
Arugam Bay – its paradise – not just for the surfers – but kitesurfers as well! Until we meet again, Hangloose!

: Getting ready

: Nearly airborne

: Up up and away

: Good winds at AbaY

: Excellent Blowjob…

: Good speeds

: Very well air borne

: Elevating rest

: Surf & Kite Surf

: Sunrise viewed from Elephant Rock, AbaY

Arugam Bay Continues to Marvel

Published on 25/05/2009 in Blogs, Kitesurf, front page, guesthouse, hotels, parties, people, restaurants, surf and the bay. 2 Comments Tags: Arugambay, Kitesurfing, surf.

It was the first time for our gang to Arugam Bay - Dinesh, Keshini, Shanil and Magda. What a wonderful experience we had. Arugam Bay is not a place just for the surfers – it’s for everyone – it’s truly paradise.

Highlights

ü Surfing in the wee hours of the morning with just paradise around us

ü Waking up on a hammock in the afternoon and realizing ‘it’s windy’ and we can kitesurf on the turquoise blue ocean

ü Walking through the night to reach Elephant Rock and take photos of the most amazing sunrise

ü Spending time ad sharing a beer with our local surfer Richard at his humble yet very welcome surf pad at the main surf point

ü Midnight sea swim under full moon

ü Heading to Muhudu Maha Viharaya in the night, chatting with the lone Buddhist monk and marveling at the structures built over 2,000 years ago

ü CChilling and watching Surf Movies with Fred at SVH; Saman, Minna and having their awesome pizzas; Ramesh, Liz having their out of this world homemade chocolate ice cream and chocolate fudge cake

It’s certainly raw, but it is beautiful. Arugam Bay, that’s where I want to be… in a couple of weeks perhaps…again, we’ll be there.

Dilsiri Welikala

Muhudu Maha Viharaya

Published on 23/05/2009 in Blogs, Historical sites, Kitesurf and front page. 0 Comments

Protecting Our Past

Ancient site nr. Arugam Bay

The Muhudu Maha Viharaya situated near Pottuville is over 2,000 years old. According to the resident monk, not much emphasis has been paid to protect this very ancient structure. There has been immense encroachment and much of this wonderful monument could be lost forever. Could it be that this Buddhist Monument is in the middle of a Muslim Community or the relevant authorities just don’t care.

The background to Muhudu Maha Viharaya could be found http://www.nation.lk/2009/03/01/eyefea1.htm

We need to protect these treasures. Its history, it’s part of Arugam Bay and its things like these that make the place so wonderful and appealing to all people.