Choosing the right boards and maintaining your composure when things get critical are two of the most important things to get right before coming to Mentawai.
The Mentawai Journal
Chronicles from surfers living in paradise
Explanation of surfing etiquette in Mentawai.
What is Surfing Etiquette in Mentawai? The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular…Read More
Surfing and safety tips over reefs.
Here at WavePark we’re always trying to keep the guests safe and having fun. Before they get barreled out on…Read More
“Island Guerillas” at the WavePark Recording Studio
posted in Stories
I’ve been recording music since I was 10 years old on my stepfather’s Fostex 4 track. It was such an…Read More
What is GodSpeed?
posted in Stories
GodSpeed – When you go so fast you see God. I was inspired to learn how to shape surfboards when…Read More
Is Mentawai for beginner surfers?
posted in Surf Travel
Is Mentawai suitable for me? I think I’m a beginner surfer? First of all, we need to describe what a…Read More
Choosing a holiday, with safety in mind.
posted in Stories
ARE YOUR HOSTS READY FOR DISASTER? “My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content…Read More
Wasabi’s bruised ribs.
posted in StoriesSurf Travel
A guest post by a WavePark guest and friend, Stephen “Wasabi” Hall. Christie cast his sympathetic gaze down at down…Read More
Surf stories and secrets from paradise
Welcome to the Mentawai Journal. My name is Christie Carter and I’ve decided to create this blog to share some…Read More