On the 5th of July, Rip Curl is once again going on the Search for Indonesia´s hottest Grom. The location for Rip Curls GromSearch stop number 4 is Cimaja, West Java. A beautiful set up on the coast that offers beautiful waves and great conditions. Being the home of surfers like Dede Suryana, current top 10 ISC Surfer, the western coastline is a promising location for the … [Read more...]
Quiksilver’s King of the Grom Surfing Comp Set for July 9-12 at Kuta Beach, Bali
From July 9-12, Halfway on Kuta Beach Bali will witness the return of the 2009 Quiksilver King of the Groms junior surfing competition. 16 year old and under surfers (better known as Grommets) from all over Indonesia and as far as Thailand and the Philippines will be competing for the local crown . The winner will receive an all expense paid trip to France in September to … [Read more...]
Raditya Rondi Over Rahtu Suargita in Thrilling Finish to Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009
26 June 2009, Taliwang-West Sumbawa: In the waning afternoon light somewhere in West Sumbawa, 20 year old Raditya Rondi put the final stamp on his first ever Indonesian Surfing Championship tour win by racing his way through three barrel sections on his last wave, just inches above the razor sharp reef, to post the highest score of the day, a 9.25 out of a possible 10, besting … [Read more...]
I Gusti Nyoman Lempad – The 116 Year Old Balinese Artist
I Gusti Nyoman Lempad was a Balinese artist that lived to approximately 116 years. It's not know exactly when he was born, but it was around 1862 and he died in 1978. The way he died is quite remarkable, it is well documented that he chose the day on which he was going to die months in advance and on that day he called his descendants together, asked them to bath and dress … [Read more...]
Suryana into Quarterfinals over Wilson – Made Lana Takes Masters Division Win at Rip Curl West Sumbawa 2009
23 June 2009, Taliwang-West Sumbawa: In the last heat of Round 4 today with 4-5 foot righthanders pounding onto the reef, the Number 1 and 2 ranked Coca-Cola ISC tour pro competitors battled it out for a spot in the Quarterfinals, and at the end of the 20 minute heat it was last year’s champion Dede Suryana who emerged the heat winner over 2007 champion Lee Wilson. With 5 … [Read more...]
Lay Day Today at Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009
22 June 2009, Taliwang-West Sumbawa: The expected increase in swell did not materialize today, so after giving the Indian Ocean a few hours chance to wake up Contest Director Pete Matthews called a lay day for today at the beautiful and scenic Scar Reef beach. There is currently a local volleyball tournament going on as well as a Battle of the Bands, so the contestants and … [Read more...]
Aerials and Big Turns Get Top Scores on Day 2 of Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009
21 June 2008, Taliwang-West Sumbawa: Day 2 of the Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro saw the exciting action continue above the razor sharp coral reef of Scar Reef in West Sumbawa, with 4-5 foot waves on offer to tempt the Round 4 Coca-Cola ISC tour competitors into going big with a combination of aerials, big turns and massive floaters, and when pulling them off being rewarded by the … [Read more...]
Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009 Opens With First Day Action at Scar Reef
20 June 2009, Taliwang-West Sumbawa: The Rip Curl West Sumbawa Pro 2009 rolled into action today at scenic Scar Reef in 3-4 foot waves, giving the opening round Coca-Cola ISC tour competitors their first go at challenging the world famous and aptly named razor-sharp reef break. The third stop of the Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour, this is the second year for … [Read more...]
Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day 2009
Plenty of girls and waves show up in force for the Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day presented by Clean and Clear Double Six Beach, Bali, Indonesia – How do you put an end to a stubborn flat spell? Gather a small army of eager women surfers on the beach and simply watch the waves roll in. Nearly 100 women surfers showed up Sunday at Bali’s Double Six Beach for RipCurl’s sixth … [Read more...]
Ekkarat Sriden Takes Men’s Open Win at Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series
15 June 2009, Phuket –Thailand: Ekkarat Sriden of Kamala Beach used his small wave prowess to full effect in a challenging final at Kalim Beach on Sunday to take the top spot in the Men’s Open division at the first contest of the three event Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series in the beautiful world class tourist destination of Phuket. “I knew if I got the right waves I could … [Read more...]
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