i will be travelling through west java in a couple of months and was wondering if its possible to reach panatian island by fishing boat for a day trip rather than a surf charter boat ?

there is a new surf camp that should be open on panatian in a couple of months, thats probably your best bet.

cheers mate

The new camp opens up in May, so check that out

fukn indo indo indo,everyone is so obsesed with the place, yeah its perfect often but its done man u aint gonna discover shit, i have been shown a few breaks in remote places in indo and told to keep em under my hat only to open a fukn world surf guide years later and see it there all spelled out i am sik of it im going elsewhere. as for panatin i aint been there, looks good , enjoy the crowds.

Whats the web address to find out more about the surf camp on panaitan island ?

What are the crowd factors like ? and  How consistent is it ?

Whats an Aussie doing opening a surf camp in a World Heritage Area in Indo? Indo has a total of 3.  We should be putting all efforts in to their conservation not exploitation. Its all about money.  Mr. Matt wants to make money and he wants exclusive use of the waves so he can make as much as possible.  Going in making deals, chopping down rainforest, bringng in 40+ surfers, owning waves and creating tension is real tidy. But business is business! Lets hope he finds a way to treat the grey water, the shit, rubbish, disturbance to wildlife, coral and other associated muck his enterprise creates. We all look forward to the helipad, pontoon, surf contests, pollution, the us v them anger in the surf.  Go hard Matt.  Your just what surfing and Indo needs.

hey,give the aussies a brain! I live in bali,you want to see some cluesless people look no further than your fellow countrymen bro!!!

yeah

The Panaitan camp was built illegally. By staying there you are funding the distruction of the island. did you think about were your poo's go after you flush? did you even care? what about all the fuel in the water?? as for "everywere will be developed, get over it" what kinda of attitude is that? How "eco" was the colection of deisel generators?  a few months back kids who arrived by fishing boat were threatend with guns and told they would be shot if they surfed. Sounds nice?? sorry to make such a gernal statement, but if you stay at O.P.P. camp you are a fuggin prick and need a smak. I would happily povide the service. I live in Tuban and will meet anyone anytime. mail me