Taking a surfboard on a holiday in Mauritius

Mauritius is a natural destination for surfing. Known for the “Tamarin” wave, Mauritius is another surfer’s paradise in the Indian Ocean. The main surf spots in Mauritius are concentrated on the south and south-west side of the island. The size of the swell in Mauritius is generally around 1 m smaller than that of Réunion, which is attributed to the shallower drop offs of the coral reefs and the fact that Réunion blocks the swell moving in a north-easterly direction from the southern oceans. The best months for surfing are between April and September.

With this in mind, it is only natural that surfers want to bring their own surfboards to experience the Mauritian waters. So instead of worrying throughout your flight about how your surfboard is doing and whether or not the vacation ahead is going to be a good one, packing your surfboard well is the answer.

There are a number of ways to protect your board, so you can arrive ready to disembark and head straight for the surf on your Mauritius holiday.

Buy or borrow a sturdy board bag of the right size. Have a bag that is six inches or 15 cm longer than your longest board. The extra length leaves room for cushioning. You may want to get a bag on wheels to make it easier to carry with you through long lines at the airport and to and from your accommodation. he receives a damaged board at the other end of his flight.

Remove the fins from your board. If you have removable travel flaps, it makes sense to remove them to avoid the possibility of them getting caught on surrounding objects. Wrap the removed fins in a towel and store them with your board, along with the fin key. If you forget the flapper key, your efforts will be wasted, so check to make sure it’s there before you zip it up.

Don’t forget to remove the old wax from your board. Skipping this step will usually cause the cold water surf wax to melt all over the board bag when you land in the tropics.

Protect dent-prone areas of your board, like the nose and tail. Do this by taping off items you’re already riding with, such as wetsuits, towels, and clothing around the dash. Bubble wrap is also a great option, as it is lightweight and absorbs impact well. Bubble wrap with larger bubbles works best for this purpose.

Finally, write “top load” or “fragile” on the bag with a marker or acrylic paint. He is ready to go, arrive and enjoy his vacation in Mauritius with the one piece board.