Ayampe, Ecuador December 2015

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by yankee, Jan 12, 2016.

  1. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    The boat ride from hell.

    Cap'n: Seldom Seen
    First Mate: NYNJ
    Navigator: SIsurffdawg
    Poet Laureate: Riled Up Martin
    SUP Manager: DPSUP
    Surfboard Manager: Gaffer
    Water Toys Manager: TLoKlein
    Guy-we-throw-overboard-to-slow-the-pursuing-pirates-down: burry, & chucka-boo-boo in latex
    Armaments & Explosives: Carter & Blasters
    Videography / Photography Manager: Mitchell
    Chef: can anyone cook? no - - outside hire for this critical position
     
    Last edited: Jan 13, 2016
  2. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    How could I forget? I'll buy a yacht and hire a full-time captain, chef, bartender, and get 100lbs of herb, and whores for those in need.

    A 3 hour tour? Hahaha good stuff!
     

  3. Betty

    Betty Well-Known Member

    Oct 14, 2012
    I can cook!! Picke me!

    What a great write up of your surfing adventure. It's so colorful and concise. You coulda easily puffed up how you were scoring DOH waves with ease. Your honesty and descriptions just made the whole essay wonderful. And you took the time to share it. Gotta respect you for this.
     
  4. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    +1, and you're on the boat for sure!
     
  5. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    You just made the team, Betty. If anyone gets out of line or swipes food from the galley, let the cap'n know & discipline will be meted out!
     
  6. CBSCREWBY

    CBSCREWBY Well-Known Member

    Feb 21, 2012
    I'm still gonna hit up Canoa, Ecuador for a couple a weeks this summer. Going to drive to Destin, Fl to see my son when he's back from his Honduras deployment first, then fly into Quito. Canoa looks really laid back.
     
  7. littlerhody

    littlerhody Well-Known Member

    443
    Jan 16, 2009
    dont feel bad i went to equador and got mediocre waves also. it actually is not that consistent. the best waves are from northern swells and it is a long way for those to travel. they do get souths which hit playas but those waves are pretty ordinary. best surf was at the navy base got in with a local a fun point break.
     
  8. Losttsol

    Losttsol Well-Known Member

    517
    Feb 18, 2013
    I heard the same thing from others who have gone to that area of Ecuador. Major paddle battles getting out at the beach breaks.
     
  9. ukelelesurf

    ukelelesurf Well-Known Member

    403
    Apr 25, 2007
    Thanks for all the info on Ecuador. I was thinking about going there next year for the holidays and yours is some good info to consider. we have been to a lot of the same places. I have done most of SE ASIA incl Indo, Western Europe, Surfed every country in CentroAmerica except honduras and Belize, Peru, PR DR, and Mex.

    Of all my traveling experiences, Mexico is still my favorite place. The waves are of course insane, but the people, food, drink, weather, music, language, really add to it all for us. My wife and I will be retiring there. The cost of living is soooo cheap and yes there is violence there but if you follow standard traveling rules you are very unlikely to see it. Really it's the same as the US in that regard. Drove the whole pacific mainland coast this summer it's insane how many waves aren't being surfed. Lots of great waves with a mellow crowd too. ...... lots of "secret" or empty spots to hit down there still. Cheers hope everyone is good.
     
  10. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Herrrmano! Fantastic thread, this is proper reconne and a resource we could all benefit from.
     
  11. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    gracias senor ! :cool:
     
  12. Clowns-r-Us

    Clowns-r-Us Well-Known Member

    107
    Nov 18, 2015
    Great write-up yank, indeed a proper reconne.