Sunday, May 29, 2011

The Pleasure of Surfing On The Beach Batu Karas

Long-haired man looked calm as he sat on the board selancarnya. He deliberately chose to be swayed by the waves, about 300 meters from Batu Karas Beach, Ciamis District. At that time the clock is shown at four in the afternoon. The man who was familiarly called Uping it was not long ago threw himself into the water.
He selectively choose who will ditungganginya waves. Occasionally his eyes dipicingkan toward the open sea. That was done to banish the reflection of sunlight that comes from surface water.

Not long after, a roll of water to a height of one meter comes mengham-approached. Deftly turning Uping selancarnya board toward the beach and started pedaling. Unfortunately, not to mention Uping choices are in front of the waves, the sea rolls were already beginning to break on the left. He also sat out the attack and again waited.

After maghrib, new Uping again set foot on a curved stretch of brown sand and menjad identity of Batu Karas Beach. "Every holiday I came here," said 34-year-old Uping that while panting after playing surfing.

He admitted that he fell in love with the beach after the first arrival, 17 years ago. According to him, the atmosphere on the beach which is about 30 kilometers west of Pangandaran Beach is perfect for him. In addition to quiet, the waves are indeed appropriate to learn surfing. "Winners were only about five years back," he said as he changed pants and black T-shirt wet.

Interestingly, again, a place that is losing prestige than their neighbors, Pangandaran Beach is fairly beautiful scenery. Brown sand that curved complement the existing charm of the rock on either side of the beach. The beach is gently sloping and free of rocks at the bottom to make the surfers happy to play there.

Soleh (46), a native of Kampung Batu Karas, Desa Batu Karas, District Cijulang said there surfing activities started around 1972. He's practically the first person to invigorate the sport at Batu Karas.

Introduction by David, a stranger from New Zealand to make Soleh started learning to play as smoothly. At that time, Batu Karas region is still fulfilled by the pandanus tree. "I just take him. Then taught, "he said.

Entering the 1980s, continued the father of two children, began to have local people to play surfing. Because many are happy, finally in 1986, stand Batu Karas Surfing Club. Soleh became its first chairman until 2003. "The beach here either to a new study."

Questioning to learn surfing in Batu Karas, Uping mengamininya. The reason, of the local surfers there also he could develop his ability to maneuver on the waves.

Each come there, Ipung more often stay in Pangandaran. If want to play surfing in Batu Karas, he would hire a bike or take a motorcycle taxi.

"If you want a bigger waves, usually ask for transfer to the beach in Cimerak Bulak Benda. From Batu Karas can be reached by boat as well. However, if you are here (Batu Karas) was great, no need to go there. The danger, "he said.

Lodging
Along with the development of the sport, Batu Karas region began to improve itself. Places to stay began to appear one by one, from which only houses up to the hotel rooms and cottage type. Until now, there are at least seven lodging there.

Matter of convenience, no doubt. Although not many in number, which is reasonably priced lodging price. Servant no less, especially lodging there promote a family atmosphere with the guests.

Batu Karas Beach geographically such as bay and sheltered by a stretch of cliffs on the right side.

The silence that characterized the sound waves there indeed be a tourist attraction for those who desire it. Soleh had already prepared himself to open with the visit of foreign tourists, who are more top-notch surfing at Batu Karas.

Soleh did want the area developed into a tourist area of ??interest in addition to Pangandaran. However, he added, should be organized.

This region can indeed be a favorite vacation spot, especially those who like to surf. Just imagine the cost of borrowing surfboard one day USD 50 thousand, with no time limit. If you are not yet proficient, just ask for help from instructors who were there. "At least $ 25 thousand it costs," said Soleh.

What are you waiting? If you really want to enjoy the beach atmosphere of Pangandaran Beach can be started first, then to Batu Karas. Make no mistake, there are many other attractions in between two beach.

Call it the Stone Sharks and Green Canyon areas. The latter it is a river on the left and right there is the soothing scenery eye. If've reached the end of the boat trip, we also can enjoy the fresh river water in a natural pond complete with stalactites at the top. Happy holiday to Batu Karas.

Article Source :potlot-adventure.com

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