Hi all,
My name is Jeroen.
Originally from The Netherlands, but living in Bali since 2000. I came here for surfing, but my first passion is windsurfing. I started kitesurfing in Bali to fuel my wind addiction.
Each year around May, the South Easterly trade winds reach Indonesia. This marks the end of the raining season and the start of the dry season, or as we like to name it, the Windy Season.
Where in Bali we have come to accept these trade winds will hardly ever blow over 15 knots, in East Java and in particular at Bangsring Breeze, it?s a whole different story.
These same South Easterly trade winds get funnelled through the narrow strait between the islands of Bali and Java. Add the mountainous terrain on both sides of this strait and the temperature differences between the land and ocean surface temperatures and you will have the perfect recipes for strong, constant wind.
As a cherry on the pie, right there where the trade winds are the strongest and most constant, lays a small uninhabited atoll enshrined with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, named Pulau Tabuhan.
Pulau Tabuhan is described as a picture perfect flat water spot for those who love free riding and throwing their latest tricks in super smooth water. Beautiful untouched scenery, combined with steady trade winds of up to 25 knots between May and November, certainly will make this the newest kite -and windsurf destination in Southeast Asia.
Looking forward to be joined with some fellow kite surfers here! Greetings Jeroen