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Since commencing charters in April 2005 Tengirri has taken hundreds of surfers throughout the islands off the West Coast of Sumatra. Here is some feedback from a few past guests...
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2011 season)
"Phil,
Well done on a great trip. We all had a ball. Great crew, great skippering, love the surf videos you made for us. Thanks again."
Tony Bannon (Sydney (Australia), November 2011)
"Hey Phil,
Just a note from all of us. It was another unbelievable trip, and hard to leave your island paradise. You got us to great waves and always first, you fattened us up and put up with our humour. We will be back and already planning it.
Anthony thanks for your help as well, can you put all these guys on your mailing list. Many thanks."
Paul Callender (Perth (Australia), October 2011)
"Hey Mr. Phil,
Thanks for everything. Cannot thank you enough. Awesome boat, excellent crew, life changing experience, decent group of guys, most of them... ;-). You're a true entertainer my friend. From perfect breaks, to perfect meals, and everything in between. Looking forward to next year! I want to join you in the barrels for sure. Cheers,"
Paul Borrud (Sydney (Australia), September 2011)
"Hi Phil,
To surf the Mentawai waves with you was really a nice experience for me and my friends, and i thank you for your commitment and also congratulate you for your knowledge about the spots !
(you were always right about conditions...). Be sure that i'm thinking about another indo surf trip with you!!! Your friend,"
Dr Marcelo Malta (Brazil, June 2011)
"Phil,
Compliments to you and gratitude for an excellent trip with impeccable judgment calls on where/when/how to move.
Thank you for your professional expertise and making the trip EPIC! You and the Tengirri are an excellent demonstration of what a properly managed vessel can handle on the high seas."
Sam Iler (USA, July 2011)
"Hi Anthony,
Phil has the Tengirri working well & the small improvements work a treat, I think this was our best trip yet."
John Murray (Sydney, Australia, May 2011)
"Phil,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say that I really had a great holiday. I have come back so relaxed and feeling great. The surf was amazing, the service gets better every year, as does the video footage (haha). I will have to book another one soon."
Gavin Bishop (Sydney, Australia, May 2011)
"Hi Rhonda (The Perfect Wave Travel Agent)
Would guess the other guys have probably been in touch by now but I just wanted to drop my two cents worth in regarding our trip onboard the Tengirri.
Where to begin? Right from the start with the pick up at the airport the guys where more than accommodating taking me into town to pick up some gear before dropping me of at the hotel. The welcome onto the boat was great the crew keen and friendly. We were made to feel comfortable and at home right off the bat. Phil and the crew dropped us straight into the surf the next day and every day for the whole 11 days. Phil ever ready to motivate us oldies into the water. Fantastic waves, fantastic food and fantastic service. I doubt that there would be more you could ask for. The food a great mix of western and Indonesian and never the same twice - quite the achievement on a boat. I can recommend Donald’s sashimi ability to any one, the tuna a delight under the beer tent. I feel that I can speak for all when I say we would highly recommend travelling through the Mentawai Islands with the Tengirri Crew. I would appreciate you passing my thanks to Phil, Oscar, Donald, Inn and Benny for providing such a memorable holiday."
Brett Madalena (Perth, Western Australia, April/May 2011)
"Hi Rhonda,
Just wanted to thankyou for setting us up with Phil & his crew on Tengirri. Phil documented our trip with his camera & video which was nothing short of the professional. The boat was very comfortable with all the luxuriess you would ever need for a good trip in the Mentawais. Phil had us at the best surf with the minimum amount of guys in the water all the time. He was always keeping us up to speed with where we were going next and what to expect. Oscar the Captain is a Master 5 captain that comes from the Mentawais. Phil certainly has a the best Captain in the islands. Donald the cook blew us away with his cooking. Surfed my heart out and came back to Perth 1kg heavier. Inn & Benny the crew were always waiting close by to get us whatever we needed. After looking at the other top end boats I was happy to see that we were on the best boat out there for up to eight guys.
Thanks again for getting us onto such a good boat."
Rod Hernaman (Perth, Western Australia, April/May 2011)
"What an amazing trip, Phil runs a world class boat and the waves were great. Just got home to freezing water poor conditions 1-3' waves..ugh.."
Howard Spunt(Malibu, California, USA, April 2011)
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2010 season)
"Hi Phil,
Back in the office after the most awesome surf trip! Thank you, Andy, Donny and Ian for making our trip as special as it was. At no time was anything too much trouble and everything was done with a smile and good cheer. Upon reflection, I cannot find anything that I would have wanted different or improved. I can't wait to get back on the Tengirri and hopefully next year we will be back for more! I was hoping to lose weight on the trip, but blame it on Donny's awesome food, my wife recons I have put on a few kilos. Thanks again Phil and next time I got to come out of a few barrels!
Hope the boyz are getting waves!
Regards,"
Bruce Stafford (Sydney, Australia, September 2010)
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"Philthy,
Once again mate thanks again to you for your hospitality and the way you deal with an eclectic bunch of characters , can't be easy but you do a good job of it which i can tell you is quite a skill...
Hope to froth up again with you soon mate
cheers"
Simon Fossilo (Western Australia, August 2010)
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"Hey Filthy
Thanks again for the trip, you guys really stepped it up an extra notch, next trip you just need to eradicate the crowds for those two days we bumped into people as we will be striving for 100% 24 / 7 uncrowded perfection.....The boys were great and you have a fantastic team with an incredible attitude. Thanks again, cheers"
Brett Newman (Sydney, Australia, August 2010)
"My thanks to you Phil for making it such a great trip for me - the highlight and climax of 45 years of hacking in the surf. it was without a doubt the best 2 weeks surfing i have ever had, and much of the credit goes to you and the Tengirri crew for your skill at sussing out the range of competence of the group and finding waves that left no-one feeling unsatisfied. I couldn't believe that we had so many days to ourselves where I only had to occasionally pull out the seniors card to get a wave rather than having to endlessly struggle with brasilian frothers who couldn't give a toss about some old fart in the lineup."
Andrew Dix (Sydney, Australia, August 2010)
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"Dear Phil
Having been meaning to drop you a line and thank you very much for such a great trip.Can you also thank the crew as well.I've no doubt that the DVD of the trip has already been worn out with the boys showing their friends what a tremendous trip we all had and how good the waves were....a little big on occasions for some of us.
Best Wishes, Nick Wilcox"
Nick Wilcox (Sydney, Australia, July 2010
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"Dear Phil
I can't believe I am sitting back in my office reflecting and bragging to all my staff about the magnificent trip you have provided for the second year in a row!!
Your hospitality, local knowledge and easy going manner made us all feel that your judgement is never in question. Thank you once again to you and your staff for an outstanding two weeks and for all the time you and the boys put into creating such superb photographic and video footage of us.
Kind regards, Alfonz"
Alastair Craig (Victoria, Australia, June 2010
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2009 season)
"What a trip!! I have been saving for a Mentawais trip for over 5 years now thanks to the Tengirri crew this trip was everything I had been hoping for. I will be back again."
Ben Houston (Sydney, Australia, September 2009)
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"Many thanks to the crew of Tengirri, I have had one of the best surf trips of my life. Nothing was ever a problem. The hospitality was second to none. Great Food and Great times. I look forward to many more trips on board the Tengirri."
Andrew Harris (Sydney, Australia, August 2009)
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"Our 4th tour on Tengirri and the best so far. Great company , waves, magnificent food. We will be back for No5."
Wayne Chivas (Central Coast, Australia, July 2009)
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"Yeah Boiz, thanks for an amazing trip with the best waves and the best times. Thanks for taking our crap and still having a beer with us. See you all next time. PS thanks for the icelands BOMBS"
Gavin Glozier (Sydney, Australia, June 2009)
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"Hi Phil and Anthony,
On behalf of all the boys, I would like to sincerely say a huge THANK YOU to you and everyone on board for making our trip so fantastic. The expertise and local knowledge shared by you and your staff is truly commendable! We had a look at the video and photos last night and it was really terrific. Even Deb gave me the thumbs up to go again next year! Thanks again and we are now counting down the days until we do it all again! Cheers,"
Alfonz Craig (Melbourne, Australia, June 2009)
"I have eaten everything from Hamburgers, Roast Lamb, Nasi Goreng to CORAL! A magnificent trip with no mobiles and communication to the outside world. Admire your dedication and enthusiasm to live your dream running the Tengirri. Thanks for a great trip"
Booga (Melbourne, Australia, June 2009)
"Thanks to Team Tengirri. We have planned and looked forward to this trip for some time. You have exceeded our expectations with your knowledge, skills and friendliness. Thanks for a great trip and hope to see you all again next year."
Dave Laidlaw (Melbourne, Australia, June 2009)
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"My 6th trip on Tengirri and my best yet. 11 days of pumping waves, 3- 8ft plus perfection. Started way south and finished at smoking Rifles. Thanks to the crew of Tengirri.
Jack Murray (Cronulla, Australia, May 2009)
"Thanks Phil, Jeff, Donal & Inn for yet another great holiday. Trip No 4 and it just keeps getting better. Avery professionally run business. You make everyone feel right at home and enjoy there holiday. Thanks again!"
Pistol Pete (Cronulla, Australia, May 2009)
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"Philth, Jeff, Donal and Inn,
Cheers boys for giving us a trip of the lifetime. With the first proper swell of the season arriving on our first day few days we were really blessed with uncrowded perfection we had been dreaming about for the best part of a year! Empty Telescopes and Scarecrows, perfect mechanical Maccas and a sweet couple of wind down days in the Playgrounds to finish off. The boyz could not have had it much better. Talking to other boat guests and even crew from the land camps, the Tengirri is clearly a little slice of luxury in these parts, keep up the good work and we will see you again.
The West Oz Crew,
Simon P, Jeremy P, Aaron, Andrew C, Blandy, Al and Marty Fish (West Australia, April 2009)
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"This boat is an extra touch of class. I hope to return soon. I haven't been this happy in years."
Jason Tool (USA, T04:20 March-1 April 2009)
"Crip trip boyz. Cant beat uncrowded Maccas. I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Aloha, Shasha"
Shasha Fesharaki (USA, T04:20 March-1 April 2009)
"Thanks Phil, Jeff and Crew. Had the best time of my life. The boat was super epic, food was broke da mouth and it stuck to me ribs. Could not have asked for a better trip."
Matt Dwyer (Hawaii, T04:20 March-1 April 2009)
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"Masters of the Sumatran Surf Universe. 12 days of blue bliss...kicked off with a 100kg Marlin by the big skipper, followed by day after day of good food, beautiful tropical islands and polished perfection in the surf. The Tengirri was run like a well oiled machine. As professional as it gets. Thanks for a great holiday."
Clay Youngkin (Sydney, Australia, T01:Feb 2009)
"Great 12 days guys, thanks for the variety, not a dull moment. Great waves and THAT marlin!! Hope to do it again"
Anton James (Sydney, Australia, T01:Feb 2009)
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2008 season)
"Sick waves and sick boat. Great trip. Thanks for dialing us up for sick Maccas at 6ft for 3 days with no boats. Yeah Boizz!!"
Brodie Carr (Gold Coast, Australia, T05:12-24 April 2008)
"Thanks for a great trip guys! Sick Maccas and the best birthday ever!!"
Dave Prodan (T05:12-24 April 2008)
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"Thanks for another great surf trip. That makes it 3 in a row. Hope to make it 4. Great food, service and surf."
Peter Greig (Australia, T03:14-26 Mar 2008)
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2007 season)
"Jeff, Phil, Donal and Inn,
Second trip back. Absolutley sensational you guys have got it nailed. Excellent food, awesome waves. Looked after better then home. See us again soon."
Nigel Benn, Paul Broughten, Paul Forrest, Glen Jameson, Greg Calder, Jamie Trickey and Barry Reid (Victoria, Australia, T17:12-24 Oct 2007)
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"Thanks for the experience Lads,
Best skipper on the high seas and the best crew to back him up. Look forward to another high seas adventure soon."
Peter Dron (Australia, T12:3-15 Aug 2007)
"Cheers Boys. All bases covered. 11 breaks in 12 days. Couldn't ask for anything more!!"
Rod Dahlberg (Angourie, Australia, T12:3-15 Aug 2007)
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2006 season)
"Massive thanks to the boat crew of Tengirri, Jeff Davies, for skippering the 47 foot turbo charged Catamaran throughout the island archipelagos chasing waves (the biggest larrikin out here, a man who lives off Tim Tams and beer - no joke), Filthy Phil Kiem for putting up with our crap and owning the boat, Donald the chef for daily masterpieces - best food in the islands (ever), Titus the mental Timorese-Portuguese boat engineer who sleeps in his rashie (even has a special rashie he wants to be buried in), and all the other surfers on the boat for allowing me to drop in on them when not shooting. If you're interested in a 12 day tour like this around the Sumatran islands, I recommend this zippy 47 footer as you get to places fast, the food is awesome and carrying 6 surfers you're not an instant crowd."
Eugene Tan www.aquabumps.com (Sydney, Australia, T8: Jul 2006)
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"Thanks for a great trip. Excellent boat. Cooking up a storm. See you all again next year!!!"
Michael Miller (Sydney, Australia, T8: Jul 2006)
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"Phil, Jeff,Titus, Donal,
This trip exceeded all my expectations. Thank you for being such a great crew. We had excellent waves, food and lots of laughs. Hope to see you back again next year."
Guy Lake (Sydney, Australia, T8: Jul 2006)
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"Tengirri,
Good times all round!! Great to be on a boatthat was ready to hunt for waves. The food was fine, the crew were a bunch of champions. Looking forward to coming back and surfing Aquabumps right again."
Simon "Roundhouse" Ranson (Sydney, Australia, T8: Jul 2006)
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"Captain Bazza and Team,
Thanks for am excellent trip. Many happy memories of good waves, great food and general shit giving."
Tim Kelley (Sydney, Australia, T8: Jul 2006)
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"Just wanted to pass on my thanks for a stunning time with Captain Bintang and Phil. The organisation was fantastic and the boys went the extra mile to ensure we surfed great uncrowded waves. As I spend half my life hamming around the world eating and drinking, I can honestly say the food and service were better than most of the five star establishments I frequent! Can't wait to the next trip and I wish luck with your future ventures. Thanks again for an amazing experience."
Muir McCallum (NZ, T5: Jun 2006)
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"Hey there anthony, just want to get this back to you. Our trip was insane. Absolutely no complaints or hassles. had an absolutely great time. Phil is classic and the captian Jeff is legendary."
Yiannis Venieris (USA, T4: May 2006)
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"The boat and crew were awesome. Absolutely first rate and professional. We will be back, in 2008. Donnel was an outstanding cook. Titus was classic. Jeff and Philthy took great care of us. I consider them all friends now, and will miss joking around with them and that fridge full of Bintangs."
Erik Jones (USA, T4: May 2006)
Testimonials for Tengirri Boat Charters (2005 season)
"The trip was very well organised. It is the first time travelling where I
really didn't have to worry about anything. There was always someone to
pick us up, explain what was happening and take us to the best areas. It was a very relaxing trip that allowed us to focus on enjoying
every moment. The crew were all very friendly and easy to live
with...important on a boat."
Laura Spencer (Australia, T15: Late Sep 2005)
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"That trip was 'hot as, bullshit, sick',... It was incredible. Thank you for the invite Laurent & Ernie. I thank all of you."
Bill Burbage (USA, T14: Early Sep 2005)
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"I would just like to thank u guys, on behalf of all of us, for making it a trip we will never forget, your professionalism in the way u guys operate, your organization, the speed of the boat, the quality of the waves, was second to none. We'll be definitely trying to get back onboard next year. Had a great time thanks heaps from all of us."
Nigel Benn and co (Australia, T13: Late Aug 2005)
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"Max,Jeff, Phil &Titus,
Thank you! Thank you! Thankyou!
I had a great trip. Great food and good waves even with the stormy weather. You guys made the trip happen with your knowledge and heads up attitude. With luck I will see you again."
Mike Curtis (USA, T12: Aug 2005)
"Final Night Boyz. Trip was unreal!
You guys managed to find us fun waves even with the lack of swell. The food was unreal. Absolutely beautiful islands out here and I cant wait to come back and let you know how its all done . Best of luck you guys.
Keep it Real, MATE!"
Brian Atlee (USA, T12: Aug 2005)
"?Quo Noa Vatos?
What can I say? You guys rip! Unreal vibe on the boat.
Starting with unreal tubes @Lagundri and ended with a dream barrel @ da Boot, and everything in between. Tequila night with the captain, Big Bawa, Reeling Asu.
Wheeeweee, Gracias Portodo."
Mexi - Mike (USA, T12: Aug 2005)
"This is the 6th trip to Indo and my 5th boat trip. This has been by far the best run boat, I have been on.
Thanks for the hospitality."
Gregory (San Diego, Cal USA, T12: Aug 2005)
"You guys are the best! Very customer friendly.Thanks for a great trip."
Ken Atlee (USA, T12: Aug 2005)
"Just a quick note to thank you guys for the trip. We had a good time and
most importantly got some good waves. Steve and Phil were awesome hosts and
made sure we were well fed and got the best of what was on offer with the
waves. All the transfers, flights and hotel bookings went really smoothly
which we are all are happy about as it is organised kaos at those Indo
airports. Also Phil's photos of us surfing was an added bonus. From the moment we landed in Medan, we were looked after throughout the time we were there. Our boards turned up on time and undamaged, transfers ready on time, and were helped out at the airports. All meals, beers and drinks were in plentiful supply on the boat too. Stoked.
Thanks again for everything, if any of us come up that way again, you guys
will be first on the list to call."
Chris Forsythe on behalf of everyone (Australia, T10: Jul 2005)
Many more testimonials to come! Who knows? It might be you...
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