(G-Land
Surf Camp) |
DAY
ONE
Flew
out of Kahului and after a layover in Honolulu
and Guam arrived in Bali 18 hours later and
lost a day (past over the date line) Arrived
at 9:30 pm and was picked up by the boys from
Bobby’s surf camp and headed straight
out to G-Land (eight hour van, ferry and boat
ride) Picked up J.D. and Brian on the way (hadn’t
seen JD for almost over 5 years but she still
looks great – not to mention that she
is an incredible surfer). Had a few beers and
tried to sleep. |
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Leaving
The Village |
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Home In
G-Land |
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Jaydee Getting
In Shape |
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Playing
With Rama |
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On The Beach |
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Secret Spot
- Un Riden |
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Fishy Fishy |
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DAY
TWO
Up most of the night and take the 1 and a half
hour boat ride to the camp. Met Jeff from South
Aus on the fairy the night before – I
was so tired I barely remember it. Once I found
out that he was a commercial shark fisherman
and he found out that I had brought fishing
gear for two – I new I had found my fishing
partner for the trip. He had just returned from
a two-week boat trip in the Mentawai islands
off Sumatra and was just looking to relax a
bit at G-land. The surf was 4 to 5 foot (8 to
10 foot faces) when we arrived and even though
I was beat tired I still surfed 3 hours. There
where 30 people in camp – and hooked up
my buddy Donny Potter. Had a nice nap then beers
and noodles. |
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DAY
THREE
Met Juan from Cabo, Mexico (now living on the
Big Island) and he, Jeff and I made the three
mile walk (1 hour and 10 minutes each way) to
the big pass in the reef for some fishing in
the morning. The tide was low and the wind had
not come up so the surf was only going to get
better. Fished for about 1.5 hours and Jeff
and I each caught a nice sized G.T. (travellie
/ulua) 8 to 10 pounds. Surf had cleaned up when
we made it back to camp – had some lunch
and surfed 3 hours 4-5 foot. Played music with
Rama from the North shore of Oahu and ate Sashimi.
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Lots Of
Action |
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Fishing
Was Good |
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We Ate All
The Travelle Raw |
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Adalai &
Buz |
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Adalai &
Puma - The Main Man |
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G-Land Guard
Cat |
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DAY
FOUR
Surf way down Jeff tried to get me to walk back
down to the big pass – but my sore legs
said no. Made deal with Buchy (indo –
boat driver) he took us to the big pass on the
boat and we lost four of our good lures, got
three fish – one of them almost 20 lb.
Much easer than walking. Back to camp by 11
am had some lunch, relaxed and read most of
the afternoon – no surf – beer and
sashimi. |
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DAY
FIVE
Surf camp up big! 6 to 8’ (12 to 16’
faces) had a new group of surfers come in camp
including my childhood friend Adlai Rust (now
living in L.A.) as well as Craig and Heather
from Maui. I waited for the tide and surfed
over 4 hours – got some incredible tubes
and long ass rides. Hit the bottom hard at Speed
Reef and cut my hand and feet and put some nice
holes in my 7’ board. Had beer and sashimi
– last of the fish. |
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Surf Combat |
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G-land Dining
Room |
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Sleeping
Well? |
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Music With
Rama & Eric |
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Abandond
Camp At G-Land |
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Eddie -
Wild Man From Aus |
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DAY
SIX
Rained very hard in the early morning –
still good-sized swell, 5-7’ with some
bigger ones now and then. Adlei sick –
Bali belly no surf for him. I surfed twice –
three hours in the morning and went back out
for two more hours in the PM. The afternoon
surf was heavy. Jeff and I paddled out to Kong’s
and it was so misty that we couldn’t see
the beach or any other surfers out at Money
Trees (main spot) It was so big and lumpy that
we had a hard time catching waves. Jeff told
me that if he caught one he was going to just
keep on going. That’s all I needed to
hear – I caught the next set and must
have road it 200 yds. I looked back and he was
gone in the mist so I just kept on going –
400 yds and two waves later I couldn’t
believe that I found a pack of 10 guys out at
Money’s – caught a few more waves
and went in a little worried about Jeff –
turned out he beat me in. Really starting to
feel like I am getting into good surfing shape.
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DAY
SEVEN
Surfed early today 3 hours on 4 to 6 foot peeling
tubes. Got some great waves on my 6’6”
board and really feeling strong in the water
now. Adlei is still sick. Played music with
Rama and Eric (he can sing unreal). Surfed another
3 hours until dark. |
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Speed Reef |
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Fishing
Off The Boat |
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Travelli
On The Sand |
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Pat Maus
& Da Boys |
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The Boys
From South Africa |
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Local Store |
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DAY
EIGHT
My buddy Adlai left camp today – to sick
to stay. It was really great spending some time
with him; in fact it was the most time I had
spent with him in over 20 years. Surf went way
down 2-3 foot surfed in the AM for about 3 hours
and spent most of the day reading. Got a load
of new surfers in camp but lost a lot (total
of 22 in camp). Went fishing on the boat with
Jeff and Buchy – rained real hard –
cold – no fish. Played music with Winston
from S. Africa. |
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DAY
NINE
Surfed Speed Reef with Jeff in the morning,
only ones out, for almost 4 hours. It was perfect
six foot barrels with a few bigger ones (12
to 15 foot faces). It was the best surf of the
trip so far and had some long ass tube rides
on my 6’6” board. Finished my 4th
book and had a long nap. In great shape now
and have lost at least 1” on my waist.
Surfed Speedies till dark by my self –
still good shape just real low tide. Pat Maus
from Carlsbad and some of the boys from the
North Shore came into camp and got good and
drunk. They ended up wrestling in the bushes
– oh to be a kid again. |
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Grey Snappers |
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Uku |
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Da Boys |
Jeff, Juan
& Buz |
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Light Tackle
/ Nice Fish |
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Buz
at Money Trees |
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Buz
at Money Trees |
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Buz
at Money Trees |
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DAY
TEN
Went fishing to the big pass in the morning
on the boat with Jeff and Bushy. Lost a huge
Ulua (30lb +) Jeff caught a killer 12 lb one
and I caught two perfect gray snappers (Uku)
one 10 lb and one 12 lb. Surf was about 4 to
5 foot and we surfed till dark. Juan’s
last night – went down early. |
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DAY
ELEVEN
Surf came up some to 4 to 6 foot at money trees.
Surfed in the am for two hours got some of the
best waves and big tube rides. Read most of
the day and surfed till dark – got one
of the longest tubes I can remember –
very low tide. New people in camp about 35 total
– most so far. My friend Lee from Aus
(visited me on Maui during the winter) came
in staying at Jolo’s Jungle camp with
his buddy Poo. |
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Buchi
The Boat Captain |
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Jeff
& Da Boys |
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Good
Raw |
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Fishing
& Catching |
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Low Tide
Money Trees |
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Uku - Grey
Snapper |
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DAY
TWELVE
Surf still good, about 3 to 5 foot. Surfed 3
hours mid day on the tide with Lee and Jeff
got some great waves. All the pro’s out.
Fished in the pm with Lee and Poo off speed
reef – no fish. Camel made it to camp
(G-land legend) and we hung out and had a few
beers. It was Pat Maus and the boys last night,
lots of drinking going on – Jack Daniels,
Jose Quarvo, and Mr. Myers all went down, I
watched for the most part and laughed my ass
off at Pat’s antics. |
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DAY
THIRTEEN
Waves about the same 3 to 5 – rumor of
a very large swell on the way, Donny called
and said he was heading in to catch it. Surfed
mid day for 3 hours – lots of great waves
and some better than average tubes at speedies.
Walked to the big pass (I was feeling like a
work out) with Jeff, Shannon (from Aus) and
Foxy (from Aus also – not sure of his
real name), no fish – Roberto (the Indo
fisherman) said that the water was just to cold
to catch many fish “catch fish –
thank you, no fish – it’s ok”
what a great attitude he has. We tried so hard
to catch one that we stayed to late and ended
up walking back in the dark. The stars were
bright but as soon as we got into the jungle
is was all about walking on your hands and knees.
Made it back just in time for dinner –
sore legs early night. |
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Jeff |
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Jeff |
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Beers With
Jeff |
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On The Long
Walk To The Big Pass |
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Women On
Break Grajagau Port |
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DAY
FOURTEEN
Surf came up a notch 5 to 7 feet – 20
people leaving came 20 coming in for the big
swell. Surfed 4 hours in the am – I really
kicked in on some of the larger waves and got
some outstanding tube rides. It is a great feeling
being one of the older guys and getting some
of the best waves. Bang Bang – one of
my old friends that lives in Bali year round
– came into camp and brought all the fixings
to make a huge “Afghan Soup” It
was unreal. After eating chicken, veggie’s
and rice for two weeks (with some fish added
in) I was wondering how many ways they could
prepare it (not many). Gregg (the co-owner of
Ridor wet suits) also came into camp. I had
hung out with his partner Pete during my last
trip to G-land so it was great getting to meet
him as well. |
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DAY
FIFTEEN
Surf came up big 6 to 8 with 10 foot sets (16
to 20’ faces) Had a 4 hour season in the
am then the tide went to low – I surfed
my 6’6” board and got some insane
waves but the big ones where very hard to catch.
I switch off with Jeff and tried his 7’1”
and could catch them but had a hard time turning
it (Jiffs and big guy and his board reflects
that), Willo, Spock and Hooky (all from Aus)
came into camp – Bang Bang made beautiful
spaghetti marinara and he and I played music
till 8:30. |
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We Ate Well |
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The Catch
Of the Day |
Check Out
The Sand - Perfect Round Grains |
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Jungle Trail
To Jolo's Camp |
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Hook Up |
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DAY
SIXTEEN
Surf is huge, 8-10 with some 12 foot sets –
I paddled out the back with one guy out and
got some bombs on my 7’ board right off
the bat – caught a huge wave at launching
pads (one of the largest waves in recent memory
for me) and got the tube of my life through
speed reed, I couldn’t believe it but
Lee actually saw the wave! Surf got packed,
about 30 guys on money trees with the tide going
out fast. Met Scardy from www.globalsurfguides.com
he is staying at the Jungle camp with Lee and
Poo. He is a friend of my buddy Brookies (Ausi
guy that visits me now and then) and a surf
legend in his own right. Willow and Bangers
last night – we played music and drank
Rum and Wild Turkey – not much for me
– the waves are way to big to be hung
over. |
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DAY
SEVENTEEN
Surf smaller today 4 to 6 with a few 8-foot
bombs. Surfed my 6’6” board and
got a full set on my 2ed wave – double
barrel all the way through speed reef (must
have been 200 to 250 yds long) waves were somewhat
inconsistent. Surfed 3 hours and called it quits
– started reading “seabisquit”.
Starting to feel like the trip is starting to
wind down and looking forward to getting home
– missing the family. Went down to the
Jungle camp (about a 1000 yd walk) and drank
beer with Lee, Poo, Camel, Scardy, Jeff, Gregg
and Dave (young guy from the north shore that
has spent 4 or 5 seasons at G-Land – he
rips) we had a great time watching surf videos
of the past few days – none of me. |
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Bali |
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More Fish |
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Classic
G-Land |
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Fishing
In The Mist |
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DAY
EIGHTEEN
Be very careful what you wish for – you
just might get it! 8 to 10 foot with 12-foot
sets rocking the point – very heavy surf
today. Paddled out the back and got worked (first
time I didn’t make it out the back) took
the tour of the reef down to speedies and finally
made it out – it was fully unloading –
very solid and lots of water moving. Fully 20
faces at launching pads and huge tubes at speed
reef – stayed out 4 hours and got 3 decent
waves – I guess I found my limit –
to big for me. Camel and Dave where just taking
the place apart and never missed a beat. I relaxed
all afternoon – my body felt sore and
old for the first time during the trip. Early
night – want to finish seabisqit. |
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DAY
NINETEEN
Today is my big boy’s “Ryan’s”
birthday. I am thinking about you son –
and love you tons! I have been trying to get
a message out but the radio has been down for
a week. Surf is smaller today – I am really
feeling ready to leave camp tomorrow for Bali.
Waves still 6 to 8 foot but the on shore winds
came on with the tide. Jeff surfed solo early
in the am – Gregg and I watched. Jeff
came in and decided it was a good day to drink
Wild Turkey and Coke – he did recover
and surfed in the pm though. I surfed at noon
for 3 hours and got some solid 6 foot waves
at launching pads, maybe a few a bit bigger
– I am packing up my things now for the
long trip back to Bali – my bag is lighter
as I have given away all my t-shirts to my new
friends, lost most of my fishing lures and eaten
most of my snacks. Its sad to leave but on to
the next phase of my adventure on Bali. I am
sure we will be drinking a few beers tonight.
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Leaving
Camp |
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Leaving
G-Land |
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Back To
Bali |
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From The
Hammock |
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Da Hammock |
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From Da
Hammock |
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DAY
TWENTY
Got up early and surfed Gregg’s 6’6”
(mine was packed up and sent off early) The
surf was 4 to 6 foot and very low tide. I got
in over 2 hours then took the boat and van trip
back to Bali with Jeff, Sara and Jeremiah. We
had some beers on the ride and were a little
sketched out because the Marriott in Jakarta
was blown up that morning. Jeff and I stayed
at the Melasti in Kuta and had a great dinner
next door at the Japanese restaurant. I had
eaten there three years ago with my buddy Simon
from Maui and it was still great – we
had a full feast of sushi sashimi and other
Japanese delights. Went out to the Bounty nightclub
for a few drinks and to meet up with Lee and
Poo – Poo is a wild man on the dance floor
(oh to be 22 again)!! |
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DAY
TWENTY ONE
Got up early and went with Donny to Nusa Dua
to order some bed spreads for my vacation rental
homes – he packed me on his motor cycle
and it was very exciting to say the least. I
spent the afternoon working on getting a large
cash advance on my credit card – not as
easy as it sounds – very frustrating.
Went to dinner with Jeff, lee, Poo, Sara, Jeremiah,
Craig and Heather to Jiberon Beach. It was a
great meal – a full seafood feast with
lobster, crab, prawns, fish and squid –
it was way more expensive than we expected but
tasted great. Every one got the shits about
2 hours after dinner. We drank some beers at
the “Surfers Bar” and tried to get
Sara to the bungee jumping – early night.
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Bali - Crying
Sari Club |
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Sari Club |
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Vbud Monkey
Forest - That Was My Friends Waterbottle
Removed In A Forceful Fashion - Sneaky
Little Bastard |
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Bali - Jimbaran |
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DAY
TWENTY TWO
Spent the morning working on the $ and finally
got a few thousand dollars to come through.
Jeff and I headed out to Ubud (the artisan village)
to do some shopping and have lunch. We went
via Nusa Dua and I paid for the bed spreads.
It was so beautiful up in the mountains with
the rice paddies and cool air. We had a great
lunch then bought a bunch of gifts and cloths
(I really needed them at that point as I had
given most of my shirts and shorts away). We
stopped at a stone statue place on the way down
the hill and checked the prices. Bang Bang made
us beer butt chick (call for recipe) for dinner,
Jeff Donny and I and it was great. It was Jeff’s
last night so I bought him a bottle of JD and
he must have drank half of it! He had to be
to the airport by 11:30 pm and I don’t
know how he made it. Banger and I played music
until late and at this point the trip was really
feeling over because my fishing and surfing
mate had left for Aus. |
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DAY
TWENTY THREE
Got up early to get some more $ and after 5
hours of working on it I finally got 40 million
rupe’s (about $4700 us). Donny and I headed
out to the stone guy and bought 16 nice large
statues and organized the shipping. Donny was
a huge help and we went back to the Japanese
place for dinner – flew out at 10 pm –
going home baby! |
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My Buddy
Jeff At Work Back Home In S. Aus |
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Here Fishy
Fishy |
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DAY
TWENTY FOUR
Flew from Bali to Guam, on to Honolulu then
to Kahului and home sweet home. Suzy met me
at the airport and she looked great –
it was so great to be home. The Kids looked
like they had grown 6” – such
little dudes. I ended up ordering a bunch
more stuff through Donny to fill up a container
myself – lots of cool things not real
useful though. |
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After a nice relaxing
long weekend with the family – I am now back
to work and loving it! I have some great memories
of perfect surf and great new friends.
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Let me know if I can
help you on your dream adventure into Maui real
estate – you will not be disappointed. |
HOME SWEET HOME
MAUI NO KA OI (Maui is the best) |
Aloha for
now from Buz Moffett your Surfing Realtor |
