 NaMotu
Island, Fiji is the one of the best destination
surf trips around. I have had the pleasure of enjoying
this magical spot 6 times and I plan to return for
many more trips. My wife, who doesn’t surf,
has joined me on two trips and thoroughly enjoyed
every aspect of staying on a beautiful atoll island
in the South Pacific. A trip to NaMotu is a surf
trip where all the details have been take care of
so all you have to do is enjoy your week. “Waterways
Surf Adventures” takes care of everything
including a friendly send off from LAX to make sure
that every last detail has been addressed. The minute
you arrive at the airport in Nadi the Fijian team
takes over to make sure your trip is 100% stress
free, unless you stress out about surfing too much.
Porters handle your luggage and surfboards so you
don’t have to touch them again until you are
in your Bure on the island unpacking for your first
surf session.
 There
is not much thinking that has to be done on this
trip. Everything is taken care of for you. Once
you are on the island it is time to relax, surf,
snorkel, scuba dive, island hop, collect sea shells,
take a nap, get a massage, eat great food, drink,
play darts or pink pong, or just hang out with
your friend on a beautiful South Pacific Island.
You don’t have to organize any of it. It
is all there for you to enjoy!
As far as the surf goes, some of the best waves
of my life have been on the surf breaks surrounding
NaMotu. We laugh at how some of the lousy days
surfing on the island are better than many of
the good surf days here in CA. Crystal clear warm
water with no crowds except for your friends and
four different surf breaks to choose from make
this island a magical surf spot.
 And
if the surf doesn’t cooperate there is no
better place to hang out than on NaMotu. The Fijian
staff is so friendly that it’s contagious.
The worst part about the trip is coming home and
catching the “NaMotu Fever”.
“NaMotu Fever"
by Pat Lenihan
"Bulla", "Vinaka", it all
sound the same, Sounds of NaMotu ring in my brain.
"Hello", "Thank You" in their
native tongue, Memories of "Wilkes Pass"
highlighted in the setting sun.
My life is full of material possessions, But
I would trade it all for some un-crowded sessions.
Don't get me wrong, surf at home is not bad, The
problem is I've been poisoned with what I've already
had.
It gets in your system like a deadly disease,
Relentlessly tormenting the minute you leave.
Like many, my life if now full of friction, I
return for more to feed my addiction.
Each day on the island my sickness becomes stronger,
Life away on the mainland grows longer and longer.
I feel helpless and weak away from this force,
My only purpose in life is to return to the source.
Hi Sara,
 I
wanted to take a minute and write to you about my
experiences on trips to Namotu. It is difficult
to put into words how truly enjoyable the trip really
is. Scott and Mandy go out of their way to make
everyone feel welcome. The Fijian staff is unbelievable
friendly and by the end of the first day knows everyone
by their first name. The lifeguards and other none
Fijian staff are constantly asking what they can
do for the guests. The food is like going to a 5
star restaurant. Even the most picky eaters, like
myself, are accommodated.
 I
have been fortunate to surf all 4 breaks under many
different circumstances. As a regular foot surfer,
I cannot think of a better righthander anywhere
than Wilkes Pass. I have surfed Swimming Pools as
a waist high fun peeler to an overhead sucking out
reef break. Namotu lefts is fun at any size, but
at overhead or better on a clean day, the ride seems
to go on forever. What would a trip to Namotu be
without a trip to the heart thumping grinders of
Desperations.
 I
am 50 years old and have been surfing for a long
time. I ride 7'6 to 10'. I have taken many different
boards to Namotu and have ridden them all at various
times. I cannot think of a better trip for any surfer.
It is well worth the money. By the end of the trip,
the only thing I want is to stay longer. Upon my
return I start immediately planning for next year.
 Thanks
to you, Wendy and Sean for giving me the opportunity
to go. I hope to go back every year for as long
as I can.
Kindest regards,
Rob Buchanf
Lucky Group
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