Wave of Compassion is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the everyday surfer to make history. Two grand prize-winners will win an all expense paid boat trip with Brad Gerlach, Will Tant. Dane Ward, and Chris Waring on a surf/cultural expedition to the Mentawai Islands and North Sumatra for 10 days. The winners not only get a chance to surf the Mentawais and North Sumatra with four legends for ten days, but they will also have world famous surf explorer Martin Daly guiding the way, with acclaimed videographer Sonny Miller behind the camera for a FUELTV special. The entire trip will also be photographed and covered by an A-List editorial crew from Surfline including acclaimed photographer Steven Lippman who will provide live updates to their audience of over one million surfers strong throughout the duration of your adventure.
Did we mention the trip is on one of the most incredible surf charter boats in existence - the Indies Trader III?
The trip encompasses an upriver visit to a Mentawai village to learn about the Mentawai people and their culture, a look at a traditional Nias cultural celebration, a visit with Dr. Dave Jenkins to witness and participate in Surf Aid's frontline efforts to combat malaria and disease on the islands; an intimate look into the areas directly affected by the recent string of earthquakes and tsunami activity; and of course, we're striving to intermix great surf sessions with four of the best surfers on the planet participating, the most experienced surf charter captain in the world making the calls , and one of the best cinematographers capturing it all.
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We will also be giving away a variety of additional prizes supplied by sponsors at a huge Wave of Compassion announcement party at a location in downtown San Diego (details available soon) at the start of September. If you win, get ready, because the trip is from October 18 - 29 and worth over $8000 per person! Good luck!
The Line-Up: Wave of Compassion>2006
Reef's Brad Gerlach is one of the most popular and recognized surfers in the world today. Former top ranked surfer, big wave aficionado, Carveboard master, NSL Game founder, SurfAid ambassador - Brad is more active than ever and amped to participate in this years event!
Will Tant is one of the most giving and hard working professional surfers in the world. Hailing from Florida Will can rip the small stuff but truly comes to life when the waves start to pump. He is a perfect addition to this years line-up and we're honored to have him on the trip!
Ocean Minded's Dane Ward is the third installment in the line up of pro surfers participating in the Wave of Compassion sweepstakes. Dane will bring a youthful perspective to the Wave of Compassion trip and the cause behind it.
No Fear's Chris Waring is our final added surfer to the event. He's intent to make the move from standout amateur to highly regarded young professional, yet at the same time he's enthusiastic to be a part of this trip to benefit the people of North Sumatra and the Mentawai Islands.
Indies Trader Marine Adventures Owner and Captain Martin Daly essentially created and developed the concept of a "boat trip"; remarkably, he's still out there finding new waves today. He'll be your Captain and guide on the Indies Trader III this October.
Sonny Miller is one of the most distinguished and acclaimed surf cinematographers in the world today. From "The Search" days to his recent expolits with Laird Hamilton Sonny's body of work speaks for itself. It's a given Sonny will add some energy to the trip!
Steven Lippman, a former pro surfer and pro skateboarder, will be onboard capturing the heart and soul of the trip with his camera for Surfline. Steven's imagery evokes a clean and progressive attitude that is uniquely American and we're excited to have his tremendous talent onboard!
We've got one grand prize winner from the United States - how would you react if you won this trip - and won it by making a donation to a non-profit organization like SurfAid?
What more can you say about Surfline? By far, the most popular and recognized surf related website in the entire world, and only getting better! We are excited to have Surfline onboard promoting the trip and documenting it this October for their viewers!
The team at FUEL TV are ardent supporters of SurfAid and are even running an event right now called "FUEL TV matches your gift". This is the third SurfAid related FUEL TV show and we are excited to show them another incredible experience!
The Indies Trader III is basically the benchmark for high quality surf charter boats. Be prepared to travel in style, eat like a king, and visit places you never thought actually existed...this boat is beyond comprehension!
The grand prize winner and their guest not only get a chance to surf the unparalleled Mentawai's with four unbelievable surfers for ten days, but the entire trip will be photographed and covered by an A-List Surfline editorial crew. The winners will be the featured attraction alongside Brad Gerlach, Will Tant. Dane Ward, and Chris Waring in the Surfline article(s) and FUEL TV special.
The good folks at Surfline have also agreed that if one of the grand prize winners scores a prize-winning photo they have a realistic chance at getting their shot on the homepage of Surfline.
The trip will include an upriver visit to a Mentawai village to learn about the Mentawai people and their culture, a look at a traditional Nias cultural celebration, a visit with Dr. Dave Jenkins to witness and participate in Surf Aid's frontline efforts to combat malaria and disease on the islands; an intimate look into the areas directly affected by the recent string of earthquakes and tsunami activity; and of course, having your mind utterly altered for 10 days of perfect surf with four of the best surfers on the planet giving you pointers.
Winners will be chosen on September 1, 2006 and announced on September 7, 2006; actual trip dates will be October 18 - October 29, 2006 on board Indies Trader Marine Adventures' Indies Trader III vessel. The winner will have roughly six weeks notice before the trip's departure. Click here for official rules and details.
In addition to the Grand Prize give-away we will also be giving away a variety of insane donated prizes. These prizes will be chosen on the last day of the sweepstakes period and be distributed during the month of September.
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Donations are tax-deductible in the United States and can be purchased as a gift for a friend, family member or anyone who might be interested in helping a great cause and winning a surf trip to the fabled Mentawai Islands of Indonesia.
Wave of Compassion would not be possible without the incredible amount of help support we've received from Robin, Dave, and the entire Surfline crew. Surfline's commitment to our efforts and willingness to help us promote this event on their website has been a huge factor in our overall success. From all of us at Surf Aid, Terima kasih! Check out their website: Surfline.com
