SUPPORTERS
Welcome to the Official Website of West Sumatra Boat Charter Association (WBC) - Selamat Datang di Situs Asosiasi Kapal Pesiar Selancar Sumatera Barat (AKSSB)
QUIKSILVER
Since 1994 the boat charter operators who are members of the WBC have provided our industry with safe and reliable access to some of the best waves in the world.

This unique access and logistical support has enabled our athletes and photographers to create movies and marketing material which have been broadcast via print, DVD and TV shows worldwide.

While our products and brand have been marketed in this manner, the Mentawai Islands have also been presented in this positive imagery along side Hawaii and Tahiti.

The Quiksilver Foundation has made substantial donations directly and through Surfaid to assist the people of the islands off West Sumatra after the Tsunami, recent earthquakes and most recently with a health clinic in Katiet Sipura.

Our Company fully supports the efforts of the WBC to find a fair and reasonable solution to the present licensing issues so we can continue our enjoyment and promotion of surfing in the Mentawais.

Bob McKnight
President CEO
Quiksilver Inc


HURLEY LLC
To whom it may concern.....
My name is Bob Hurley. Our company, Hurley is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike Inc.

Since 1998, I have visited the Mentawais aboard charter boats that are members Of WBC. Usually I visit twice a year. My company has done video and photo shoots during these trips with great results.

I wholeheartedly support the efforts of WBC to find a solution to the current Licensing issues, and am looking forward to some more great trips this year.

Sincerely,

Robert M. Hurley
Chairman and Founder
Hurley LLC


SURFAID
"SurfAid International is a not for profit that was established by surfers who came to the Mentawai and stayed on to assist the people improve their health and wellbeing. Over the last 8 years the assistance SurfAid has been able to give the people has grown rapidly and recently included a large and effective humanitarian response to the earthquakes of September 2007.

SurfAid fully acknowledges that our work has been greatly assisted by many of the people and businesses involved in the local surf industry and therefor a fully cooperative and collaborative Mentawai surf industry joined by the international surf industry and the surf media is essential for SurfAid to continue its work."

Dr Dave Jenkins
CEO - SurfAid International


RUSTY
My name is Rusty Preisendorfer. I am the founder of a major surf brand known as " Rusty ". I have been traveling to the Mentawais since 1999.

I would have never considered staying in a land based camp but the opportunity came up to join in on a boat trip. Since my first visit, I have returned every year with my own charter groups aboard boats that are within the WBC.

From a personal standpoint, exploring the Mentawais by boat in search of perfect, uncrowded, waves has been an incredible experience. It is an experience that I passionately share with as many people as I can.

From a business perspective, several times a year, my company sends professional surfers to the Mentawais. We use photos and video footage of the trips to tell the story of every surfers dream: surfing uncrowded perfect waves. These images are run in magazines around the world and on the internet. The images are used in feature editorial articles along with advertising. These images reach and touch millions of surfers.

Having a good experience is a positive catalyst that stimulates the desire to reciprocate or try and give back in some way. The surfers in my charter groups, the professional athletes that my company employs, and other people that work in our industry feel compelled to give back in some way. We have industry fundraisers and also directly donate to various aid groups in an effort to help the people of the Mentawais.

The boat experience gives a broader experience and ultimately allows surfers to see more of the entire inland chain. I believe this leads to more of a big picture viewpoint and is a more compelling incentive to see the Mentawais as a group of islands rather than a particular destination.

I fully support the efforts of the WBC to find a amicable and intelligent solution to the current licensing Issues.

One final observation: as the people of Sumatra are painfully aware of, natural events supersede man made borders and powers beyond our control always have the final say. The ocean, its energy, and the waves that are created by these natural forces are always in transition.

Learn from this
Respectfully
Rusty Preisendorfer
West Sumatera Boat Charters Association (WBC) - Asosiasi Kapal Selancar Sumatera Barat (AKSSB) is an independent organization  and the majority of surf charter boat operators based in West Sumatera. AKSSB was formed in Padang on 4th January 2008 and inauguarated by the Governor of West Sumatera on 7th April 2008.  WBC main goal is to unite the boat charter industry and to help the government of West Sumatra and Mentawai in order to promote and develop tourism in the area. AKSSB has 22 boat members.  Please join us for more information and update about West Sumatera and Mentawai

Aim Zein - Chairman


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For more information please contact:

Aim Zein
Chairman of AKSSB
Radio Pronews 90 FM
Jl. Belanti Raya
Lolong Ulak Karang
Padang, West Sumatra
Indonesia
email: aimzein@akssb.org


The membership of AKSSB is open to any surf charter boat operates in West Sumatera. We welcome you to join us.
 
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Best regards,
Aim Zein
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MENTAWAI TSUNAMI
AKSSB and its Members support the Indonesian Government. SAY NO TO DRUGS !! - lets have a Clean Tourism in West Sumatra
Nusa Dewata can be translated from the Balinese language as ‘Island of the Gods”. The KM Nusa Dewata is a beautiful 68’ (14’ beam) wooden sloop rigged motor sailor commissioned in Lembongan back in 1992 by previous owners and operators Mark Coleman and Albert Taylor from Australia. ….. they know what surfers wanted!. She has all the survey required safety equipment which includes a 15 man life raft, flares, life jackets, fire fighting equipment, Icom SSB radio VHF radio, 2 hand held radios, EPIRB, GPS, depth sounder and an extensive first aid kit for all sorts of emergencies. We supply extensive game fishing equipment and snorkelling gear. We specialise in budget small group, family, and father and son charters, longboarders and all girl trips. Visit our website at www.nusadewata.com
We accept your donation to help Mentawaian People


BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)
Acc no.: 0139 815 892
Name: Assosiasi Kapal Selancar Sumatera Barat
Branch: Ahmad Yani
Bank Address: Jalan Ahmad Yani 18,Padang, Sumatra Indonesia
Bank Phone: +62 751 33037
Swift Code: BNINIDJA

Thank you very much for your help
The recent tsunami event in the Mentawai Islands, October 25th, 2010, caused tremendous damage to the people and infrastructure in the low lying southern Mentawai Islands.

Assosiasi Kapal Selancar Sumatera Barat (AKSSB), charter boats operating out of Padang, West Sumatra, are doing their best to help by transporting aid donations, volunteers, media, doctors, etc to speed up the relief operation. We are supporting and working together with SurfAid, Indonesian Red Cross, Mercy Malaysia, Kogami, RAPI, Volunteers Indonesia, ShelterBox and more.

We welcome donations and appreciate all the global prayers being sent our way.

May God bless all our efforts.


West Sumatra Boat Charters Association (AKSSB)

Aim Zein
Chairman
aimzein@akssb.org