After a long period of uncertainty, the Maldivian government has finally decided to take a stand on the question of the privatisation of waves around Thamburudhoo (see our article: “The Republic of the Maldives, a country, not a country club“). Public enjoyment of the area was being threatened by a real estate project, which would…

There are a lot of great surf destinations.  Like a lot.  But each surf spot has different qualities—you might say a different flavor.  In selecting the location of a surf trip, your decision making process begins with the basic needs (incredible waves), but slowly builds and takes shape around additional desires and/or restraints (travel time,…

“Surfing the Maldives on the FCS Boat” is a contest organized by FCS in partnership with Surfatoll offering 10 Europeans (each from a different citizenship) the opportunity to win a holiday aboard a luxurious yacht, surfing the best Maldives surfing spots for an entire week. Click to win on www.surffcs.com. Incredibly comfortable, the Oasis Yacht…