It has been a windy late season but there are always days like this on the end of the road. Mitchell pictured by Mitchell. Mid March, 2013, Pohnpei
The Village Hotel. Pohnpei, Micronesia.
Not everyone that came to Pohnpei went fishing, diving, surfing or to Nan Madol, but everyone had at least one stop at The Village.
A really sad news for anyone who has been there. The Village Hotel will be soon closing its doors. A Pohnpei landmark, tourist attraction, great service, food and bar, not to mention the view. Thank you for the Arthurs and all their staff for years taking care of us. You will be very missed! I my self will never forget the location, the crew who ran it and the good memories. Thanks again. Allois
Cover of the Current Issue of Surfing World Magazine. Tyler Wright at Palikir Pass, Pohnpei, Micronesia, 96941
Biggest swell of the season, January 18th, 2013.
The wind is up and so are the fish in Pohnpei.
The wind has been up with a surf here and there. Between windy surf sessions we had a really rough fishing tournament day on the 23rd with a lot of fish and good results.
Great deals and surf for late season (March and April) at the Pohnpei Surf Club.
Late Season for Surfing in Pohnpei Micronesia.
The month of March and April (late season) had good to epic surf during the past years.
Just check our Captains Log ( http://www.pohnpeisurfclub.com/captains_log/ ) or our Best Month to Come ( http://www.pohnpeisurfclub.com/gal_feb-april.htm ) to see how the surf was during that time of the year in past seasons. As today the Pohnpei Surf Club is almost empty after March first and looking at very uncrowded conditions. Our travel agents have got the best rates to fly from Pohnpei from Cairns, Australia, Hawaii or the mainland USA. Add the best airfare to great late season discounts to stay with us. For booking from the USA please contact henry@wavehunters.com and for Australian bookings please contact david@worldsurfaris.com or for more information about any specifics in Pohnpei please e-mail us directly at pscsurfclub@yahoo.com
For the last month the winds were on the strong side but as we approached mid February winds have dropped a notch and swells are still marching down to Pohnpei. Not only the biggest and most perfect day ever witnessed on the island was in March not to mention empty and perfect line ups until around late April.
Here are some pictures of Mid February at Palikir Pass, Pohnpei, Micronesia.
Mid February 2013. Pic by Kotch.
ESE winds and north swells making Palikir a perfect destination. Pic by Kotch.
Five to fifteen surfers on island and lots of waves going unridden. As the surfers number drops, well, you guess. Pic by Kotch.
Pohnpei best day in a month. February 18th, 2013
A 10 out of 10 day.
For the last month we had a lot of swells but conditions were not as good. Suddently all elements came together for a perfect day.
Not a bad second day for the crew who has just arrived in Pohnpei.
A day ago I posted a note about late season and how good t can get. Just one day later we got a 10 of of 10 day. Here are some pictures.
Palikir Pass. March 01st, 2003
Late season in Pohnpei? I am in. Easy to say for me. I have no where else to go!
This was the time I came to Pohnpei year after year before I opened the camp. February 28th was the chosen day to depart Hawaii every year. This time we arrived on a big swell. Next day it dropped and was absolutely perfection. On this picture myself and Akos, my Hungarian friend paddling out and his brother Bence shooting from the boat. Early and late season are still my favorite times of the year to surf in Pohnpei. There is usually no one here before November and most leave by early March. The same late period (March and April) has seen some of the biggest and best surf I have ever experienced in Pohnpei. I really look forward to that time of the year which at times I had to e-mail friends just so I could have someone to surf with before we finish the season, dry dock the boats and start getting ready for the next one. No hurry during the flat periods. There is always that perfect day on the end of this road.
Sylvi Bodi 2013 Calendar.
Here is a picture of our guest and friend Sylvi Bodi. Not only a great surfer but also a lot of other beauty titles under her belt. Miss Hungary, Playmate, FHM covers and many more.
Here is a picture of her duckdiving the pass for her new 2013 calendar. Most pictures were shot in Pohnpei . For more info on her calendar go to her fan club page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bodisylvi/app_513892471974467
Sylvi at the Pass. Pic by Kotch.
The best place to be on this last Janaury 18th swell in the entire Pacific was Pohnpei. All pictures by Rich Kotch.
Felipe.
Scardy
Noel
Felipe
Gordo. Swell of the season.
Felipe
Felipe
Felipe
About to double up.
Gordo
Gordo
The best place to be on this last Janaury 18th swell in the entire Pacific was Pohnpei. All pictures by Rich Kotch.
Gordo, charger from Rio in Pohnpei.