Who say we can only surf at overseas? or Hawaii?

For us, Johorean, we can try to surf at Desaru beaches. Seriously, I have no idea at all that Desaru is a location for surfers until I read local newspaper few days ago mentioning it. I haven’t had the time to read the entire article, so I researched about it in Google.

There are some surf activity within the Desaru beach in Johor. Beginner level. Mostly locals and some Singaporean for breaks in weekends. Surfed there once – long baords and boogie boards. Secluded area. Adopted from http://www.globalsurfers.com/read_thread.cfm?ForumID=General&ThreadID=21277&Thread=4658

Well, you can surf actually go straight away to the beach by car and exit at Golden Beach resort. According to some people, the wind in Desaru beaches are good and strong for surfing but the wave is not strong. But, who cares…that’s just a comment from 1 person…

If you are serious and would like to try surfing, I would recommend you to contact Bigfoot Industries. So, who is actually Bigfoot Industries?

Bigfoot Industries was created in 2005 by enthusiasts of extreme sports such as skateboarding, surfing and dirt biking. Sharing a common interest and passion for these sports, these people decided to pull some resources and expertise together. Their professional team has 4 members. And each of them has vital skills that contributes and compliments the team.

Their mission is to help nurture the young and help create an opportunity that was once a dream. In this short period of time, together with the local government, they have created programs and planned events which benefited both the young and the local community. Situated in the heart of Kota Tinggi, Malaysia, they have created a shop that not only stays true to our passion but also contributes back to the community. It has become a popular haunt for the young and upcoming talents in the world of surfing, skateboarding and motocross.

Bigfoot is in other word the company that you can trust to teach and guide you to surf at Desaru. You can get your boards from them either rent or buy it. I’m not sure on further details but if you are want to get wet and rough, call them:

Bigfoot Industries Flagship Store
Kota Tinggi, Johore, Malaysia
Contact : 0177498332  (Shahir)

Bigfoot Industries Authorised Dealer :
RASKAL
137A Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact : 0162046046 (Nazry)

SAGE@Interstate Boardshop
Excelsior Shopping Center 02-12

www.sage-affaire.com
Contact : 90116944 (Ajill)

Check out this blog: http://passivepro.blogspot.com/2009/01/surfing-in-desaru-malaysia.html. This guy shared his story and experience surfing in Desaru. He caught some fantastic photos as well using a water proof camera that he found…haha…  Traveling to Johor? Don’t forget to drop by at Desaru.

Date               :      Nov 22, 2009
Venue           :     2nd Link Bridge (Tuas West Road – Start & Finish points), Singapore – Johor Bahru Johor
Organiser     :     Singapore Sports Council, Johor State Govt. & Johor Tourism Action Council.
Contact         :     Singapore Sports Council
Phone            :     63457111
Fax                 :     64409205

Contact        :     Johor Tourism Action Council
Phone           :     07-224 9960 / 224 1432 / 223 4935
Fax                :     07-223 7554
Email            :     info@johortourism.com.my

# A competitive Run was first organized by Johor in 2000
# Promote sports, tourism and foster closer bilateral relations
# Promote social integration and community bonding
# The non-competitive 4-kilometer walk will stretch from Tuas West Road towards the Second Link Bridge
# Participation Targets: 5,000 participants

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Situated about 20km from Johor Bahru city centre, it is accessible via North-South Highway,  Railway Links and a network of highways such as 2nd Link and Pasir Gudang highway.

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