SURF, TRAVEL, ADVENTURE WITH SAM GEORGE

Waterways Surf Adventures is pleased to offer exclusive guided travel with surf adventurer/writer/filmmaker Sam George. Available for select Waterways packages, Sam will be adding his over 30 years of surfari experience and travel expertise to our already comprehensive itineraries, assuring that your dream trip will turn into a classic. Providing premium services like custom, pre-trip travel consultation and exclusive, original written coverage of every trip, as well as unmatched storytelling and perspective, Sam brings unparalleled value to every Waterways tour he accompanies.

Sam is one of the sport’s most experienced surfers, with over 40 years in the waves—thirty of those spent traveling the globe in search of surf. He has explored the coastlines of over 40 different countries, from surf travel mainstays like South Africa, Indonesia and Central America, to exotic, far-flung locales like Gabon, Kiribati and Scotland. Sam has first-surfed breaks in wild places like Sao Tome, Madiera and the Andaman Islands; he’s ridden his bike along the coast of Ghana towing his board on a trailer, solo-paddled a kayak (towing boards again) to desert islands off Baja and ridden oil tanker wakes in Galveston Bay.

But while plenty of surfers have committed themselves to surf travel, what sets Sam apart has been his desire to share the experience. During his years as a surf journalist, magazine editor, historian and filmmaker, Sam has established himself as one of the sport’s premier storytellers, helping to put the surfing experience into perspective for over 25 years.

Waterways believes this combination of practical expertise, perspective and personality makes Sam the ideal surf tour leader. Part guide, part entertainer, part chronicler, Sam will be available to assist with everything from airport transfers to board selection to “surf movie night” choices. He’ll provide fascinating backstory and history for virtually every destination you might visit, but more importantly make sure that your story gets added to the timeline. As an exclusive Waterways feature Sam will produce an original, full-length article about your trip, to be provided for your own personal use and enjoyment.  Sam will also be available for comprehensive pre-trip planning consultation.

We’re stoked to add Sam George to the Waterways team, and for the opportunity to give you the chance to travel with one of the sport’s most renowned surf adventurers.

“I just want to tell you how interesting and absolutely cool Sam made the Timor boat trip. It was an awesome experience, and the guided tour of Bali was a great way to spend the day before traveling home…”

Will H. Simi Valley, CA

“When I heard Sam was going to be joining I was a bit skeptical, but George was a class act. It was great to travel with him. Thanks, Sam, for showing me what a real surfer/waterman is…”
                                                          Rob R. Bakersfield, CA

To see the film trailer of Sam’s latest adventure off the coast of West Africa go to: www.rushhd.com/thelostwave

EXPEDITIONS NOW ON OFFER

RING OF FIRE EXPEDITION - INDONESIA
October 28 – November 14, 2007     2 spaces remaining
March 15 – April 1, 2008                           9 spaces remaining
9 passengers maximum
Package Price Per Person: $5830

Includes: Round trip air from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Bali, domestic air between Bali and West Timor, one pre and one post charger night hotel accommodations in Bali, 14 nights aboard Mahalo II chartering among the wild islands of Southern Indonesia/Nusa Tenggara including Timor, Roti, Savu, Rajua, Do’o, Ndao, Rajua, Sumba, Flores, Sumbawa and Lombok.
 
Not all islands will be visited; final itinerary will be based on time allowed and decision of the group as recommended by the captain.  Each trip will have rare land excursions organized to remote Indonesian villages or to possibly view the Kamodo dragons in their natural environment. This is not just a surf trip but a complete adventure.  Each passenger will receive personalized documentation with words by Sam George and photos by Jeff Divine for life long memories.

Various travel options are available for upgrades, extended stays or alternate routings.  Call Sean Murphy at WaterWays for customized packages.

Given the limited amount of space available, and possible one or two time nature of the operation of each trip, extra effort is being made to make sure that each group consists of “like minded” individuals who are interested in the trip not solely for the surf potential, but for the overall adventure and experience.

A BIT ON THE PEOPLE INVOLVED

Captain Gary Burns is one of the most experienced surf charter skippers in any ocean, having been sailing around the world in search of waves for over 30 years. A superlative navigator, great surfer, unmatched story-teller and enthusiastic host, Captain Gary is the ideal leader for the Ring of Fire Expedition and Mahalo II is the perfect vehicle to charge the way.

Put simply Jeff Divine is one of the legends of surf photography. His amazing career behind the lens has spanned five decades—much of what you know about surfing and the surfing world, you’ve learned from looking at photos with the Divine credit. Generous and curious at the same time, Jeff has shot everyone from Gerry Lopez to John John Florence and on the Ring of Fire Expedition he’ll be focusing his lens on you.

www.jeffdivinesurf.com

Sam George is one of the most experienced surfers in the world. Pro competitor, surf journalist, TV host, SURFER magazine editor, filmmaker, surf explorer: when it comes to the surfing life there isn’t much he hasn’t done and written about. The consummate surf traveler, Sam has searched the coastlines of over 40 countries and has the stories to prove it. Gregarious and endlessly stoked, Sam is bound to turn the Ring of Fire Expedition into another classic surfing tale.