Sibu Expedition 2014.

We prayed that the NE Monsoon will end before our inaugural trip to Sibu island, Malaysia.

We checked the weather forecast daily before our event and there were bad news. The monsoon was still in full force! We were facing the possibility of headwinds between 10 - 20 knots and we had anglers coming back from the area reporting really bad choppy waters! The smaller kayaks might be in for a tough journey.

Our accommodation were booked and fully paid for and there was no turning back.

There was an option for anyone who is not keen to attempt kayaking over, to take the resort’s ferry and leave their kayaks behind. Nobody took the ferry option! Everyone was keen to go on an  adventure of a lifetime and hopefully return to with a tale to tell.

There was a small window between 10am -12pm when the head winds was at it’s weakest, after studying the weather pattern but it was still a challenging 10-12 knots, on the average. We targeted to make the best of this “sweet zone” as the afternoon wind could exceed over 18 knots! We had to be on the water by 10am and cover as much ground as possible. 

There were 11 kayak anglers with 10 family members. The supporting family members took the ferry over.

The Hobie Adventure Islands and Tandem Island acted as the mothership. They followed closely behind the smaller kayaks, conducting wide sweeps behind. Tacking and enjoying the windy condition. 

We completed the crossing in less than 3hrs.

As we landed on the soft beach of Sibu Island, big smiles and high 5s where everywhere as we celebrated the accomplishment.

With the toughest part of the journey over, we went on to one of the most relaxing and best kayak fishing experience.