January
Traditionally not a great month to surf in Phang Nga however there has been a constant 1-2ft groundswell running and light offshore winds with a few better days thrown in, so at least there's been something to play around in everyday. Perfect conditions for learning to surf on a longboard or stand-up-paddleboard.
Libong
Not quite working right on this small swell but the north end rock outcrop has a little river mouth which seems to create a bank.
Kon-Tiki
The facinating story of Norwegian explorer, Thor Heyerdahl and his team in their 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean from Peru, South America to the Polynesian islands to prove it possible - by using only materials and technologies available to people during that particular time period - that people from South America could have settled Polynesia in pre-Columbian times, thus also bringing traditional fishing methods known to include wave riding (surfing) skills using the Caballito de Totora with them.
Surf Betty's
From a male perspective, there's nothing like watching a bunch of chicks charging heavy waves and ripping it up to deflate your ego and shame you into improving your surfing skills.
Surfing In Burma (Myanmar)
If you've tried searching you'll quickly discover that there's very little information available on surfing in Burma. What is known, is that Burma receives good swell and is notoriously difficult logistically due to travel restrictions imposed on foreigners, making it one of the last unexplored frontiers of surfing. The only real info I could find was a Surfer Journal's article "On the Edge of Burma" published in 2001 documenting surfers Randy Rarick and Tor Johnson's search for waves in northern Burma. Considering recent developments and if you're interested in this fascinating country, it's well worth a read.
Yoga For Surfers
Probably the best thing any surfer can do to immediately improve their surfing ability is to increase flexibility and range of movement. Not only does it help surfers contort their body into the different surfing positions but it also helps prevent injury. Consequently yoga is a compulsory part of the training regime for most surfing teams and professional surfers. This vid seems like a good routine and Ester is kind on the eyes.
South Pier
Undoubtedly the best beach break in Phang Nga, on a clean swell with an offshore breeze to open up the wave Natai can serve up some sweet little barrels.
