Funky Fish Beach Resort- Malolo Island - Fiji

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zondi

QLD

34 posts

zondi

QLD, 34 posts

17 Jun 2008 4:58pm

Hey guys

Just wondering if anyone has been to Funky Fish and what the kiting conditions are like? I am thinking of going in August

Cheers

smurfo

VIC

106 posts

smurfo

VIC, 106 posts

17 Jun 2008 7:20pm

The owners are awesome, spent some time there a few years back, they will definitely look after you.

Is right next to plantation island. There are a few options for kiting,
really depends what you are looking for...

RAL INN

2897 posts

RAL INN

SA, 2897 posts

17 Jun 2008 7:58pm

We rock into Nadi airport Saturday Morning 16th, maybe I'll spot you there.

oops, that;s Nadi Airport not Funky fish.

www.google.com:443/maps?ll=-17.296109,178.218327&spn=0.012702,0.027895&t=h&z=15&key=ABQIAAAAsBEPsRtR_U9Dm7c44PhyVBSY_Uwab5VJd74Okz7QCxlQTpNVZhRSG7tvUcQxZ3x99i1d3YXxJHLJJA&oi=map_misc&ct=api_logo
how this map works, first zoom out to the 9th step of the ladder.
once on it note that the manaluca Islands are stringing out from the left hand side of the island going Northwest.
The Trade winds are SE which is coming from bottom RHS of picture heading to top LHS.
the Main Island is Hilly and has a definate dry side (Nadi) and a wet side (Suva).
due to the wind in many respects.
Enjoy your Holiday.

nokins07D

QLD

39 posts

nokins07D

QLD, 39 posts

17 Jun 2008 9:52pm

Hi Andy,

I've just got back from the Mamanuca Group in the Fiji Islands and can't wait to get back over there asap, the wind and water was awesome and now that the Trade Winds are back on schedule I may have to head back before summer starts :o)
The Fijian trip was the best kiting I've had in my 8 years of this sport, I'll be making it an annual trip

Bulaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

Ian

My best side

wonnakite

40 posts

wonnakite

NT, 40 posts

17 Jun 2008 10:08pm

Ian,
you got some great photos there mate! Well done. That first pic looks sweet as and same with the one thats got half under water and half above.

nokins07D

QLD

39 posts

nokins07D

QLD, 39 posts

17 Jun 2008 11:31pm

Thanks mate,

I must say it is very hard to stuff up a photo in Fiji , its a great place to experiment with some new photography techniques

, I'm looking forward to the next trip over there

Thanks again Mitchell

Cheers
Ian

zondi

QLD

34 posts

zondi

QLD, 34 posts

18 Jun 2008 10:20am

Hey Ian

Kurt sent me your pics yest!! looks awesome. Booked to go 1st week in August!!!

molteb

NSW

45 posts

molteb

NSW, 45 posts

18 Jun 2008 8:21pm

Bula

I am also going Fiji, Malolo Lai Lai =Malolo smal smal

( in the Mamanuca Island group), going to stay at Lomani Island Resort.

Going to stay there for 1-3 months.

Landing in Nadi (3:25pm), Tue 15 Jul 2008.

What kite size are you bringing? And kite surf board? or just Twin tip?

Something that I should specially think of when going there?

Cheers Thomas The Norwegian,
we should def meet for a beer or a kite session.

nokins07D

QLD

39 posts

nokins07D

QLD, 39 posts

18 Jun 2008 8:59pm

Bula Thomas,

Since you are staying so long at Lomani , I would take both a Kite Surf Board and twin tip, you are only 6 odd kms away from Cloudbreak ( location of the last ASP round) so the surf is there if you want it.
If you head to Namotu Island for a Kite have a chat to Jason from Plantation Island to see if you can get permission from the owner of Namotu to rig up and ride there, we tried to organise a Session at Namotu followed by a Downwinder back to Malolo Lai Lai but the wind dropped off on our last days, next time.

As for kite size I would recommend a 12m SLE as your most used kite and a 9m SLE incase it really cranks up during your 3 month stay, look out for Jason's Pink and Black Helix.

Here are some good links to help work out tide times and of course wind

~~http://wavewatch.com/Surf-Forecast-Region.php?RegionID=36~~

Tide times for Lautoka

www.met.gov.fj/index.php?id=246

Vinaka

Ian

Namotu Island viewed from Malolo Lailai

Tavarua Island viewed from Malolo Lailai

nzkiter

3 posts

nzkiter

3 posts

19 Jul 2008 2:28pm

Hey Thomas and crew,

We're New Zealand kiters heading to Lomani island Resort for the 26th July to 2nd Aug. Sounds like you are there too, we should hook up and kite.
Look for slingshot kites Rev 13 and Turbo D yellow.

Thanks crew for the great info and forcast looks most excellent.

jason T

nzkiter

3 posts

nzkiter

3 posts

19 Jul 2008 2:56pm

Ian,

Do you know of any other spots around Lomani (mololo lai), and what other winds etc?
jason

nokins07D

QLD

39 posts

nokins07D

QLD, 39 posts

19 Jul 2008 5:58pm

Hi Jason,

The info I've posted is all I have at the moment after another trip next year I'm sure I'll hunt down some other spots around the Malolo Islands

If you track down Jason who lives in the Lomani resort he will be able to give you more info on kiting locations, he drives a roofless golf buggy with a Porche bonnet emblem he bought of ebay

Have a great time

Cheers
Ian

nzkiter

3 posts

nzkiter

3 posts

20 Jul 2008 3:56am

Thanks bro,

Will post up when back to let you know what spots we found. Pictures you provided are spurring us on as it looks amazing.....

ta, JT

molteb

NSW

45 posts

molteb

NSW, 45 posts

28 Jul 2008 10:39am

Best weather link for Malolo Island:
nadraki.com/

I am staying at Lomani/Plantation to 14 of sept flying a yellow Best Nemisis, driving a pink buggy, don´t hesitate to take contact. Or just ask the staff for the Norwegian and they will point you in my direction.

Cheers Thomas the Norwegian

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