Sure, you may lose a bit of street cred in the eyes of the bearded bohemians soul-arching their way down the point, but the price you pay for fashion may just be some skin.
DO explore – You’re up before the sun, zinced up, waxed up, psyched up.
It is easy to be distracted by the “sand this, sand that” internet chatter surrounding Sri Lanka’s east coast, however cuts and bruises at the main break are common.
The savvy will pack their booties, as entering and exiting the lineup can be touch and go if there’s a bit of swell.
If it all comes together, you may just score your own little Kirra-comparison to yourself.
DON’T drop in – The locals can surf, who knows how they’d go on a left but at Main Point they have it dialed.
DO prepare for a crowd – Any lazy googling of Arugam Bay will soon have you pining.
Promises of sand-bottom perfection down every path, pictures of pristine walls aching to be torn apart, and prices that won’t puncture your pocket. The crowds at the main breaks are dense, and the comparatively mellow surf makes for a melting pot of skill levels.
Basis this, we estimate unaccounted cash in the economy to the tune of Rs./4500 billion, of which a certain significant proportion will make its way to the banks, thus boosting deposit base as well as financial savings: The season for Sri Lanka’s east coast is fast approaching, and if right-hand points are your kind of thing you will be privy to its treasures.
Here are a few handy tips for a smashing time surfing the subcontinent.
DO brave the wind – Throughout my stay in July you could just about set your watch to the wind: a light morning offshore, followed by an often-stiff cross-onshore wind towards lunch and then a glassy evening.
If you are searching for solace at the main breaks your best bet is the midday session.
Being hard pushed to raise funds to repay foreign loans, the GOSL had to act swiftly.