The Crew
find out more about the crew looking after you on your trip
The Barrenjoey is one of the longest running and most respected charter boats in Indonesia.
The Barrenjoey sets off from Padang Harbour in Western Sumatra in search of the best, uncrowded waves each trip. The charter owners, John and Belinda are supported by a professional team of long serving staff ready to make it a “trip of a lifetime”. With over twenty-five years experience hosting surfers from all over the world they enjoy a tried and tested formula and look forward to welcoming you to Sumatra.
Meet The Crew
John
Owner
John has been surfing since a sprog, growing up at Sydney's Bondi Beach, traveled the world extensively and worked on boats for the last 35 years.
Belinda
Owner
Belinda has previously worked in the surf industry, 'taken care of Barrenjoey business', and brought up two sons.
Selamat Dachi has worked with John for the last 22 years. He holds a current Masters Certificate recognized by the Indonesian Maritime Safety Authorities.
Captain Selemat
Selemat
Captain
Selamat Dachi has worked with John for the last 22 years. He holds a current Masters Certificate recognized by the Indonesian Maritime Safety Authorities. He will watch over the vessel, passengers and crew with a diligent and professional eye.
Captain
Elvis
Aroziduhu “Elvis” Waruwu has been working on the Barrenjoey when it was first sailed from Australia. Elvis has worked as the cook, engineer and now holds a Masters Certificate recognized by the Indonesian Maritime Safety Authorities.
Coma
Engineer
Coma has been working on the Barrenjoey for over 12 years. He keeps the engine room spotless and laughs long and hard with the guests.
Linus & Bambang
Cooks
Linus and Bambang will prepare so much food of such variety you will be asking for less and less.
He worked for 5 years aboard Cray boats off Geraldton, Kalbarri, and the Abroholos Islands in Western Australia where he earned valuable experience and enough sea-time to allow him to attain his Captain’s License. He then worked as a captain aboard a 45ft tugboat doing waterfront construction, demolition, and barge work around Sydney Harbour. He was also in charge of various charters and towing jobs along the NSW and QLD coast.
In 1995 he captained Nusa Dewata doing surf charters in Timor during the fledgling years of the Indonesian Surf Charter Industry. From 1996 to 1998 he captained Katika in the Mentawai Islands. In 1999 he skippered the Indies Trader 2, and later in the year he captained the Indies Trader 1 on the Quiksilver Crossing campaign in the South Pacific. 2000 and the 21st Century found him still on the Indies Trader 1, searching for surf.
John began 2001 on the Indies Trader 1, prior to the purchase of the Barrenjoey.
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Life on The Barrenjoey
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