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Some trips are memorable for the breathtaking nature, for the experience, the people Ð or for the combination of it all. Some others for how it all flows so that every moment is heaven and it only seems to get better. This is a story of both Ð an unforgettable escape to paradise in the Indian Ocean.
As a travel writer for water sports magazines, I was on the lookout for a remote, paradisiacal place to shoot for some projects. I was looking for a place that hasn't been too exposed, is beautiful and picturesque with good consistent conditions and a fascinating culture. Madagascar popped up as the perfect locationÉ it has been on my bucket list for a while, so it was about time!
I needed a photographer to join me to capture it all, and since I didn't have a travel buddy to join me, I considered Chiara Socin, also a rider for the Duotone team and a talented young photographer, hoping that she would like the plan. Me: "Hey Chiara, nice to e-meet you! I am going to Madagascar for a month to shoot wingfoilingÉ It's beautiful and windy every day! Do you want to join me?" Chiara: "Madagascar? One month wingfoiling? I'm in!" And that's how it started. We were two strangers heading together into the unknown, ready to have a blast in what we thought was likely to be paradise. The ocean connection is powerful and the love for the wind and the wild had us connected before we knew it.
The adventure begins
We met in Diego Suarez, the closest city to Babaomby at the northern tip in Madagascar, surrounded by the Emerald Sea. We both had long trips with transfers, and board bags, and we were pretty tired, but our excitement levels were very high. We were really looking forward to meeting, so we went out for dinner in Diego, and soon the wine and laughs were flowing back and forth! This was the perfect welcome, we were dialed and ready for whatever was to come.
The next morning, we were packing all of our board bags in a pick-up to then go by boat to Babaomby. Arriving at the launching area we were looking for a motorboat where we could load our gear, but there were only some colorful wooden traditional fishing boats with sails. We were about to discover what was going to be one of the major highlights of this tripÉ
The traditional Malagasy fishing boats with their beautiful sails are found all around the coast. And these boats aren't just used for fishing; they are the primary means of transportation for both goods and taking tourists on scenic trips. As soon as we got on the boat, we were handed raincoats Ð in the midst of calm seas and 27 degrees. We exchanged skeptical glancesÉ
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Source: Foiling Magazine |
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