Hunters back with the series ‘Daily Exports’ which stems from exactly that, he’d send us loosely edited videos with random songs or audio after going through footage after a day of surfing and sometimes they have more character than the tightly edited end product.
Sri Lanka, an island nation nestled in the Indian Ocean, is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries in South Asia. The small island is only about 65.000 square kilometres big but it boasts a rich and diverse cultural tapestry woven over millennia, exciting wildlife, a diverse landscape and above all amazing surf.
The year-round warm climate is mainly influenced by 2 monsoon seasons that create ideal surf conditions, dry weather with almost no rainfall and mild 23-32C temperatures along the south / southwest coast from December to April and along the east coast from March to September.
Beyond the waves and coastal beauty, Sri Lanka is an island of diverse wonders with many national parks and amazing spots for whale watching and snorkelling.
Surfing is at the heart of Kima Surf and has been for over 25 years. It all started with organising surf trips in Bali and has now expanded to 4 surf camps and retreats in Bali and Sri Lanka.
Kima offers surf lessons for beginners, surf guiding for experts and a wide variety of activities around their beautiful locations in Bali and Sri Lanka. With the help of well-experienced surf guides, you’ll turn the island upside down to discover the best waves.
Surfing with Kima also means getting advice and feedback that will help improve your skills to the maximum. The surf camps are designed with practicality, authenticity and comfort in mind to create the perfect atmosphere for your surf getaway. Connect with like-minded people who are stoked to explore the waves and turn your surf vacations into an unforgettable experience!
In Sri Lanka you have the choice of two stunning Kima Surf camps … here’s the low-down on both …
Hidden between palm trees and lush green vegetation, just a few steps from Weligama Bay, the Kima Surf Camp in Weligama beckons you to experience a unique surf holiday.
Housed in a charming Sri Lankan colonial homestead, it offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your preferences: cozy private singles, twin rooms, double rooms or spacious dormitories with single and bunk beds. Some rooms even have access to a private pool!
A real highlight is the luxury one-bedroom villa with a fully equipped open-air kitchen, a living room with dining table and sofa beds and a fantastic private garden. Perfect for couples looking for more privacy and extra comfort.
Right at the doorstep of the camp, you’ll find Weligama Bay, a gentle beach break that is the perfect spot for those who want to learn how to surf and beginner surfers. For more advanced waves, a short Tuk Tuk ride will take you to a number of thrilling surf spots. But it’s not just about the waves, the camp offers a yoga and workout area, a volleyball court, a spa where you can enjoy relaxing massages and a spacious pool area with sun lounges to hang around and chill.
From unique surf adventures to unforgettable Sri Lankan experiences, Kima offers an all-around carefree package for surfers of all levels at both the Weligama and Hiriketiya surf camps.
At both locations, their package includes two guided sessions a day which are adapted to your skill level and the weather conditions on the day. Beginners can join a 5-day Learn-to-Surf-Program with experienced guides (Weligama camp recommended for this) which includes video analyses to help you understand and improve your technique, daily surf theory classes and pool sessions to refine your paddling skills.
You are what you eat – which is why Kima offers a healthy menu, fresh ingredients every day and avoids refined sugar, starch and flour in most of their dishes. The three-course breakfast is included and on 5 evenings a week Kima Surf Sri Lanka offers complimentary family dinners. These family dinners and other social activities like BBQs, beach volleyball, quiz nights, sunsets and more create a special social atmosphere in the camp.
To make your vacation a complete experience, Kima offers several cultural day trips to explore the beautiful culture and landscapes in Sri Lanka. Plus for a small extra charge you can book a trip to the famous Yala National Park or a Whale Watching Tour in Mirissa.
For more information on the stunning Kima Surf Sri Lanka surf camps, head to kimasurfsrilanka.com.
17 year old Ned Hart takes on his first mission to the West Australian South coast. In this clip Ned truely lays it all on the line in order to start earning his strips as a true West Australian Waterman. Watch as he experiences his first waves at Red Beards, his first two wave hold down and his first absolute cracker at the Right. Backed up and coached by big wave heavy weight Zac Haynes, supported by talented charger Noah Hasset and filmed by Cian Salmon.
You Should Have Been Here Tomorrow, Team O’Neill travels south of the equator in hopes of scoring some of the best left-handed point breaks this world has to offer.
Revealed: First Look at Lost Shore, Scotland. On opening it will be the largest wave pool in Europe in size, length of ride and in terms of wave producing modules (52)
New pictures give a first look at the world’s first inland surfing resort in Edinburgh. Lost Shore Surf Resort will be Scotland’s newest premier tourism and leisure destination. Complete with luxury lodges, premium accommodation pods, restaurants, spa and shopping, it is set within a 60 acre country park and will open in September.
Images released to the public for the very first time, show the resort and the stunning accommodation pods that will be available for people wanting to enjoy the surfing at a wave pool three times the size of Wembley football pitch.
Coming to Scotland.
With a beachfront stretching for 250 metres, the surfing lagoon is going to be the biggest across all of Europe, but it is also going to be one of the most advanced on the planet. The cutting edge wave technology, developed by Wavegarden, is capable of producing up to 1000 customisable waves per hour, from 52 software driven modules.
Rides of up to 22 seconds, and with more than 20 different varieties of waves, there are opportunities for all abilities.
Lost Shore Surf Resort will be the largest wave pool in Europe both in size and in terms of wave producing modules (52).
This allows Lost Shore to maintain the size of the wave for a longer time, offering rides that will be on average, 30% longer compared to other facilities and producing waves that last as long as 22 seconds.
This latest iteration of Wavegarden’s Cove technology features a new Delta shape and depth that apart from increasing the beachfront area, also improves the currents in the pool and therefore the wave quality.
Thanks to the fact that it is a software driven technology, Lost Shore will be able to push any waves that already exist in Wavegarden’s wave menu, air section included, and any other waves that might be created in the future.
South Korea uses the more traditional shape of pool (same as Bristol and Melbourne), the Scottish wave pool will be using the new Delta shape and be one of the first parks with this new design.
Korea has 56 modules, which is the most in any Wavegarden facility in the world. When Lost Shore opensit will be second to them with 52.
Work is well under way. First waves ridden expected to be September 2024.
Beginners will be able to benefit from expert tuition from surfing instructors. Included in the price is the use of surfboards and wetsuits from leading brands. More experienced surfers will be able to book sessions well in advance knowing that the waves will always deliver high quality surfing. The state of the art wetsuits will ensure that surfers will stay warm regardless of the weather, with heated indoor changing rooms to use before and after.
There will be a dedicated surf shop on site, which will have a board shaping room attached – the only one in Scotland. Giving visitors the chance to browse a broad range of surf hardware and wetsuits, they will also have the opportunity to test products in the surf cove, before committing to buying them.
Bosses have revealed that vouchers are now on sale to celebrate the first look for the public, and the launch of the new website.
These limited vouchers for surfing and accommodation are at huge discounts. For expert tuition or a session in the surf lagoon, multiple session vouchers are on sale from £100 meaning each hour-long session can be as little as £25 including surfboard and wetsuit hire. This is considerably cheaper than other inland surfing locations anywhere in the world.
Overnight pod stay vouchers can be purchased from as little as £100 for two people.
Ben Larg has hailed the new resort as a game changer for Scottish and British surfing. Scottish big wave pro surfer and Red Bull athlete, Ben Larg, said: “As a pro surfer this is incredible. Lost Shore is going to push up the level of Scottish surfing, bring so many more people to the sport, and, who knows, maybe get some Scots in the Team GB squad for the Olympics.
“It can be really difficult to access surfing in Scotland sometimes, but this is going to deliver reliable waves all the time. If I had access to this sort of facility when I was young, I would be such a better surfer now. That’s why Lost Shore will be so good for the next generation.”
Andy Hadden, founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “It is so incredibly exciting for us to share these new images. Bringing the world’s first inland surfing resort to Scotland is such a huge addition to the world class tourism that we already have.
“Our surf lagoon will be the largest in Europe when we open and one of the most advanced on the planet. Scotland has some incredible waves, but our resort will deliver high quality, customisable and reliable waves every day of the year.
“To celebrate our new website, we are offering amazing value on our vouchers, allowing you to be one of the first to enjoy the surf lagoon. Start planning now and buy your surf experience at the best price they will ever be.”
Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “This spectacular resort is going to be a real game changer for Scottish tourism. Not only will this attract people from all over the UK, but from right across the world.
“To have an asset like this just 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and on the doorstep of an already world famous tourism destination is fantastic. These new pictures show what an incredible place this will be. I cannot wait to see it open in September.”
The new website with full information and voucher details can be found at: https://www.lostshore.com/
