Oh my God is this guy an artist!!!

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Oh my God is this guy an artist!!!

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Bali buys 10,000 tons of rice

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by The Jakarta Post

Bali buys 10,000 tons of rice

Denpasar: To secure the island’s rice stocks for the coming month, the Bali office of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has procured 10,000 tons of rice imported from Vietnam and India.

Andi Abdul Rahman, head of Bulog’s service division, said that the agency now had 14,900 tons of rice in its warehouses.

“Bulog will buy a further 5,000 tons of rice from East Java in the near future,” Rahman said.

“Rice imports are an inevitable policy taken by Bulog to secure the island’s food supplies since local harvest yields have been decreasing over the last few years,” he added.

This has been caused by a substantial decrease in productive farms in Bali as they make way for various development programs.

In 1999, Bali had 86,071 hectares of rice fields. In 2011, this had reduced to only 39,022 hectares.

Balivillascafe says:  There are all kinds of tipping points and maybe this is another major one for Bali. As the number of people living here increases and the amount of farming land decreases, Bali now has to import rice. Sad situation and a big indicator along the 'progress highway'. Maybe in 50 years time Bali will have to import rice farmers from Thailand to stand at the edge of rice fields for tourists.

Solution: 1. Ban the sale of land to foreigners. 2. Ban the wholesale development of ricefields. 3. Make rice farming more attractive by subsidizing farmers.

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SMALL KID WITH BIG PLANS FOR A GREENER FUTURE: SURFER GIRL'S FIRST GREEN AMBASSADOR

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SMALL KID WITH BIG PLANS FOR A GREENER FUTURE:

SURFER GIRL'S FIRST GREEN AMBASSADOR

SURFER GIRL SPARKLE NEWS! The Happiest Brand in the World is delighted to introduce  Patricia, Surfer Girl’s official Green Ambassador 2012.

Last week it was with great excitement that eleven year-old Patricia Goeyardi, student of Taman Rama School, Denpasar was appointed as Surfer Girl’s first Green Ambassador,  The seventh-grader has an impressive list of environmental achievements in her bag and is the perfect role model to inspire young girls in Indonesia who want to be part of the Surfer Girl’s mission, ‘To make a positive difference through everything that we do’.

Patricia Goeyardi most recent notable achievement was at the ‘Bobo Awards 2012’ in the ‘Social and Environment’ category, conferred by Minister of Women Empowerment, Linda Gumelar. She was also recently nominated for the ‘International Young Eco-Hero Award 2012’ from Action for Nature, US with her specially designed sticker that calls for environmental protection.

As well as being a keen green crusader, Patricia is also an aspiring photographer and film-maker and has achieved great things in this arena as well, having won 2nd prize for ‘Young Photographer of the Year 2010’ from Digital Camera Magazine (United Kingdom), as well as getting 2nd prize for a video documentary “Kid Witness News 2011 – Panasonic” with her reporting on coral plantation and sea horses hatchery in Pulau Serangan, Bali.

Surfer Girl could not be more delighted in welcoming Patricia into the Surfer Girl Family and are sure that she will be an invaluable part of the brands current Green Practice and Care Share Respect programs in the months to come.

As Surfer Girls first ever Green Ambassador, Patricia will also be heavily involved with the exceptionally talented Surfer Girl Team Riders; Salini Rengganis (14 years old), Taina Izquierdo (11 years old), Puanani Johnson (14 years old), Kailani Johnson (10 years old), Dhea Natasya (11 years old), and Joniati ‘Cinta’ Hansel (11 years old) in discussing and spreading environmental awareness related to the ocean and surf.

The brand is confident that this remarkable group of young girls, as the true embodiment of the Surfer Girl core values, are the perfect role models for the Surfer Girl’s fans and hope to allow young girls from throughout Indonesia to be inspired and motivated by their stories and actions.

Surfer Girl Indonesia’s General Manager, Ni Made Rusmawati said, ‘We are very proud that as the most well-known girls brand in Indonesia, we could sponsored all these talented girls. Patricia’s addition to the Surfer Girl Family has further affirmed Surfer Girl’s commitment towards environmental preservation and we hope we could inspire our fans to do the same’.

ABOUT SURFER GIRL’S GREEN PRACTICES AND CARE SHARE RESPECT PROGRAMS:-

Surfer Girl has joined and sponsored many environmental activities in Bali and throughout Indonesia. The company’s green practices have started since it’s early beginning and have grew into solid company culture where employees take part in every activities. Starting beginning 2008, the company has implemented a waste separation and recycling program in its entire offices and retail shops in partnership with Eco Bali. Surfer Girl also regularly hold beach clean-up and a keen supporter of Save Orangutan Sumatra.

ABOUT SURFER GIRL BRAND:-

Surfer Girl is a lifestyle brand for young women. Inspired by “LOVE, NATURE, FRIENDS, & FUN”, our roots are in the beautiful island of Bali so we grew up with some of the best waves on earth. Today the popularity of “The Best All Girls Surf Shop in The World”, and our ultimate ambassador "Summer" (whose face is our now infamous logo) has led to the development of our home brand, 'Summerland' in Bali, the availability of Surfer Girl products in department stores throughout Indonesia, and the start of brand growth internationally. Our dream is to continue to be "The Best All Girls Surf Shop in The World," and ultimately, "The Happiest Brand in The World". We continue to try to make a positive difference with everything that we do. 

 

Bahasa Indonesia Version

GADIS KECIL DENGAN RENCANA BESAR UNTUK MASA DEPAN YANG LEBIH BAIK:

DUTA LINGKUNGAN SURFER GIRL

SURFER GIRL SPARKLE NEWS!

The Happiest Brand in the World dengan bangga menunjuk Patricia, gadis berusia sebelas tahun dari Sekolah Taman Rama, Denpasar, sebagai Duta Lingkungan Surfer Girl 2012.

Patricia Goeyardi merupakan Duta Lingkungan pertama yang ditunjuk oleh Surfer Girl sebagai perusahaan yang senantiasa berkomitmen pada pelestarian lingkungan. Gadis kelas tujuh ini telah mengantongi berbagai macam penghargaan bergengsi di bidang lingkungan baik dalam skala nasional maupun internasional, dan diharapkan dapat memberikan inspirasi kepada anak Indonesia untuk berbuat hal yang sama.

Patricia adalah penerima ‘Bobo Awards 2012’ di bidang lingkungan yang diserahkan langsung oleh Menteri Pemberdayaan Perempuan, Linda Gumelar. Dia juga baru-baru ini dinominasikan sebagai penerima ‘International Young Eco-Hero Award 2012’ dari Action for Nature US untuk stiker hasil desainnya yang menyerukan tentang pelestarian lingkungan kepada para pemuka dunia.

Selain menjadi aktivis lingkungan, Patricia juga merupakan seorang photographer and pembuat film yang berbakat dan juga telah mengantongi berbagai macam prestasi di bidang ini. Di tahun 2010, Patricia memenangkan juara 2 ‘Young Photographer of the Year 2010’ dari majalah Digital Camera (United Kingdom), dan juga juara 2 kompetisi video dokumenter “Kid Witness News 2011 – Panasonic” untuk reportasenya tentang penanaman coral dan penangkaran kuda laut di Pulau Serangan, Bali.

Sejalan dengan misi perusahaan untuk senantiasa membuat perubahan yang positif dalam segala bidang, Surfer Girl sangat berbangga hati untuk bisa menyambut Patricia kedalam keluarga besar Surfer Girl. Patricia akan menjadi bagian berharga untuk mendukung program aksi lingkungan ‘Green Practices’ dan juga program Care, Share dan Respect Surfer Girl.

Sebagai Duta Lingkungan Surfer Girl yang pertama, Patricia akan bekerja bahu-membahu dengan Surfer Girl Team Riders yang terdiri dari enam atlet surfer muda berbakat, Salini Rengganis (14 tahun), Taina Izquierdo (11 tahun), Puanani Johnson (14 tahun), Kailani Johnson (10 tahun), Dhea Natasya (11 tahun), dan Joniati ‘Cinta’ Hansel (11 tahun), dalam menyebarkan pesan lingkungan.

Surfer Girl sangat yakin bahwa gadis-gadis muda bertalenta ini, sebagai perwujudan dari nilai-nilai perusahaan, dapat menjadi panutan untuk fans-fans muda Surfer Girl dan memberikan inspirasi dan motivasi melalui aksi dan prestasi mereka.

General Manager Surfer Girl Indonesia, Ni Made Rusmawati mengatakan, ‘Kami sangat bangga bahwa sebagai merek ternama Indonesia, kami dapat mensponsori gadis-gadis berprestasi ini. Dengan bergabungnya Patricia kedalam keluarga Surfer Girl, perusahaan kembali mengokohkan komitmennya terhadap pelestarian lingkungan dan menjadi panutan positif untuk para fans kami’.

TENTANG PROGRAM AKSI LINGKUNGAN ‘GREEN PRACTICES’ DAN PROGRAM CARE SHARE RESPECT SURFER GIRL:

Surfer Girl telah mengikuti dan mensponsori banyak kegiatan lingkungan di Bali maupun di berbagai penjuru Indonesia. Aksi lingkungan perusahaan telah dimulai sejak berdirinya perusahaan dan telah berkembang menjadi budaya perusahaan dimana seluruh karyawan turut serta. Sejak awal 2008, Surfer Girl telah menerapkan sistem pemilahan sampah dan program daur ulang di seluruh area kantor dan toko Surfer Girl dengan berkerja sama dengan Eco Bali. Surfer Girl juga mengadakan acara bersih pantai secara berkelanjutan dan merupakan salah satu suporter dari Save Orangutan Sumatra.

TENTANG MEREK SURFER GIRL:

Surfer Girl adalah merek gaya hidup yang ditujukan kepada wanita muda. Terinspirasi dari “LOVE, NATURE, FRIENDS, & FUN”, kami tumbuh berkembang bersama ombak terbaik di dunia di pulau indah Bali. Sekarang, popularitas dari “The Best All Girls Surf Shop in The World”, dan duta utama kami "Summer" (dimana wajah tersenyumnya merupakan logo terkenal kami) telah berkembang luas meliputi berdirinya home-brand 'Summerland' di Bali, ketersediaan produk Surfer Girl di pusat perbelanjaan di seluruh Indonesia, dan dimulainya ekspansi ke dunia internasional. Tujuan kami adalah untuk menjadi "The Best All Girls Surf Shop in The World," dan pada akhirnya menjadi, "The Happiest Brand in The World".  Kami senantiasa berusaha untuk membuat perbedaan yang positif di segala bidang yang kami lakukan.

 

Best regards,

Nadia Bintoro

Head of Marketing Communication

081218926966

 

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Surf Memorabilia and Art Auction Raises Over $12,000 to help preserve Uluwatu

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Surf Memorabilia and Art Auction Raises Over $12,000 to help preserve Uluwatu

July 23, 2012

Uluwatu, Bali – On a historic night, Rip Curl and Uluwatu Surf Villas successfully raised over $12,000 for local environmental organization Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu (ESRU) during their surfing art and memorabilia auction on Saturday.


Mega Semadhi and his famous Padang padang picture taken by Jason Childs

Over 350 guests attended the auction fundraiser, expertly hosted by SurfTime Magazine Editor-In-Chief Matt George, and held at the beautiful Uluwatu Surf Villas overlooking the Indian Ocean. All proceeds from the auction will help fund ESRU clean-up projects and environmental initiatives at world-famous Uluwatu beach, one of the greatest surf spots in the world.

Among the prized items auctioned off Saturday night was original artwork by American artist Kevin Walsh, rare collectable surfboards, and historic surfing memorabilia. The two items fetching the highest bids of the evening were the Dream Sessions, where the winning bidders get to surf the world-famous waves at Uluwatu and Padang Padang for one hour with just a few friends. The Uluwatu surf session with lifeguard-enforced crowd control sold for an impressive 9.1 million IDR (over $1,200 US). The one-hour empty Padang Padang dream session fetched an impressive 15 million IDR.


Kevin Walsh working on a surfboard during the fundraiser

“We are proud to be part of such a successful event to help preserve the Island's most famous surf spot - Uluwatu,” said Rip Curl Southeast Asia's James Hendy. “The auction was a smashing success, both in raising money and in raising awareness about the work ESRU is doing to protect this spot.

A portion of proceeds from the sale of the Rip Curl Cup event merchandise will also be donated to ESRU, 'Were really excited and looking forward to seeing how many T-shirts and other event merchandise we can sell during the Padang Cup,” Hendy said, “so we can add to our total contribution to ESRU.

Curtis Lowe ESRU Project Manager commented - We were all there for the same reason and together we made big progress in raising the funds needed to make Uluwatu a cleaner place. We'd like to thank all the great people who came out and made it such a successful and fun night!


Uluwatu Surf Villas - the perfect setting for the fundraiser

About Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu

Started by a group of expat surfers in Bali, ESRU was formed when NGOs GUS Foundation and ROLE Foundation teamed up with the surf industry, local businesses and residents to address the pollution problems at Uluwatu. The ESRU mission is to work with locals to provide solid and liquid waste infrastructure that keeps Uluwatu clean and beautiful. We hope the world-famous surf break will one day become a pristine and healthy World Surf Heritage Area for the benefit of the Uluwatu community and future generations.

Right now ESRU is working to keep the newly installed solid waste and recycling system running. Next, ESRU will install a professionally designed and environmentally friendly liquid waste system to finally solve the problem of leaking sewage and kitchen waste water.

To learn more about ESRU or to make a donation, check out: www.ecosurfrescue.moonfruit.com.


About Kevin Walsh & Artist Of The Search

Based in the iconic California surf town of Santa Cruz, Kevin Walsh, 28, has been producing some of the surfing world's most prized artwork for over a decade. His unique ocean-inspired designs have graced everything from Maverick's guns to Jack Johnson concert posters. Now Bali's legendary surf breaks of Uluwatu and Padang Padang are the focus of Kevin's Artist Of The Search T-Shirt collection, designed right here on the Island of the Gods.

When you buy any Rip Curl Artist Of The Search merchandise, including the 2012 Padang Cup event T-Shirt, you are also helping to protect the waves at world-famous Uluwatu and Padang Padang. For every Kevin Walsh designed Artist Of The Search T-shirt sold, Rip Curl will donate a portion of proceeds to Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu (ESRU), the environmental organization creating sustainable waste management solutions at Uluwatu beach. Last year Rip Curl donated IDR 54 million (US$5,465) to ESRU from the sale of the 2011 Padang Cup T-shirt. Purchase your piece of surfing history and help us ensure that the perfect tubes of Uluwatu and Padang Padang are clean and healthy for generations to come.


About Uluwatu Surf Villas

Uluwatu Surf Villas is located at Jl.Pantai Suluban, Uluwatu on the Bukit, perched on the cliff top with expansive grounds and 180 degree ocean front views. The Villas have already played host to several film premieres, weddings, fundraisers for the community and private launch parties. The Villas are arguably the finest spot to be on the Island when the sun is setting, live music is playing, and the big screen is set up with the background of the Indian Ocean.

Uluwatu Surf Villas is committed to both directly participating in and educating the local community on sustainable waste management solutions. We are proud to be involved and assisting ESRU's continued conscious effort to protect the environment of Uluwatu and the greater Bukit area.

If you are heading up the hill from Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu, please ask your driver to head towards the famous Uluwatu Temple and follow the signs to Jl. Pantai Suluban. Full venue details, directions and maps can be found at the Uluwatu Surf Villa website at: www.uluwatusurfvillas.com or facebook.com/uluwatusurfvillas.

About the Rip Curl Cup

Now in its ninth year, the Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang is Indonesia’s longest-running surfing competition and the only ISC tour event featuring top international surfers alongside Indonesia’s best. The field of 32 surfers is split equally between 16 of Indonesia’s all-time greatest and 16 of the world’s best barrel riders. This invitational format, along with the allure of the wave at Padang and a $10,000 prize purse, makes the Rip Curl Cup the most anticipated event of the Indonesian surf season.

For 2012, Rip Curl has extended the event waiting period to a grand total of six weeks to ensure catching an epic swell for the “one-day, one-swell” event. This year's window will run from July 15th through August 26th and the contest will be run entirely on the chosen day. When contest directors see an ideal “Padang swell” in the forecast, they will give the green light and the 32 competitors will have 24 hours to make it to Bali’s Bukit Peninsula.

Real-time contest status and updates can be found at http://asia.ripcurl.com/padangcup12

The Fundraiser for Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu is sponsored by: Uluwatu Surf Villas, Rip Curl, Macbeth, Ombak Bali, Kevin Walsh (Artist of the Search), BAM, Bintang and Single Fin

Media Relations Rosanne Riemersma Rip Curl Jl. Sunset Road no.69 Kuta, Bali, 80361 INDONESIA Phone: +62 361 754455 Fax: +62 361 751745

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Bethany Hamilton receives wildcard entry into 2012 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational

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Bethany Hamilton receives wildcard entry into 2012 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational


July 25th 2012


Kuta, Bali – Hawaiian charger Bethany Hamilton has been awarded a wildcard spot in the 2012 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational. Hamilton, 22, from Kauai, Hawaii, will be the first-ever woman surfer to compete in the Rip Curl Cup (July 15 – August 26). The fearless goofyfooter, known for her exploits in powerful waves, is relishing the historic opportunity to surf against the best barrel riders on the planet at Bali's most revered wave.


“The Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang is the longest running surf event in Indonesia so I am really stoked to get one of the wildcards.” said Hamilton, who arrived in Bali on Tuesday night. “It should be super sick to just go and surf Padang Padang with three other guys. Even though that is a little intimidating, I am just really excited for one day of epic barrel riding."


Hamilton earned her invitation to the Ultimate Tuberiding Contest based on her solid credentials in big, hollow surf, and her several impressive freesurfing performances out at Padang Padang in recent years. Hamilton has also charged the treacherous barrels at Teahupoo in Tahiti, and is a regular at many of the lesser-known heavy reefbreaks near her home on Kauai.

“I only surfed Padang Padang for two solid swells but I immediately fell in love with the wave,” Hamilton said, “It's challenging but then once you get a barrel you are just so exhilarated.”




In 2003 Hamilton became arguably the world's most famous surfer when, at the age of 13, she was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing off Kauai’s North Shore. The attack left Hamilton with a severed left arm. Miraculously, just one month after the attack, she returned to the water to continue pursuing her goal of becoming a professional surfer. In 2004 Hamilton published a best-selling autobiography entitled Soul Surfer, which was later made into a major motion picture.

Hamilton has competed in many ASP Women's World Tour events since turning pro in 2007, but the 2012 Rip Curl Cup will be her first time competing against male surfers in a professional surf contest. In her opening round heat at Padang Padang, Hamilton will surf against Laurie Towner (Australia) and local surfers Mustofa Jeksen (Kuta) and Made Lana (Uluwatu).

Contest Director Pete Matthews also commented: "We're stoked to be in a position to award Bethany a wildcard spot into the main event, we've been discussing it for a few years now after seeing her charge the waves at Padang on each visit to Bali. With the opportunity of surfing with only 3 others in the water, I'm sure Bethany is keen to dominate the uncrowded line-up and with her incredible barrel-riding skils, she will be one to watch'.


WATCH BETHANY INTERVIEW AND ACTION AT PADANG PADANG - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGVO7i56nns

TV NEWSFEED: A full length TV Newsfeed is available for download at 1pm WITA Indonesia (Bali Time) at the following link:

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Watch All the Action

You don't have to be in Bali to see the best barrel-riding show of the year. Check the Rip Curl Cup website to see the official event status and find out when “It's On.” On contest day, Padang Cup fans around the world can watch round by round video highlights on the site. Also check the website for in-depth interviews with all the invited surfers and daily video features on all the hottest surfing, parties and happening in Bali during the waiting period. See it all at www.RipCurl.com.

About the Rip Curl Cup

Now in its ninth year, the Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang is Indonesia’s longest-running surfing competition and the only ISC tour event featuring top international surfers alongside Indonesia’s best. The field of 32 surfers is split equally between 16 of Indonesia’s all-time greatest and 16 of the world’s best barrel riders. This invitational format, along with the allure of the wave at Padang and a $10,000 prize purse, makes the Rip Curl Cup the most anticipated event of the Indonesian surf season.

For 2012, Rip Curl has extended the event waiting period to a grand total of six weeks to ensure catching an epic swell for the “one-day, one-swell” event. This year's window will run from July 15th through August 26th and the contest will be run entirely on the chosen day. When contest directors see an ideal “Padang swell” in the forecast, they will give the green light and the 32 competitors will have 24 hours to make it to Bali’s Bukit Peninsula.
Real-time contest status and updates can be found at http://asia.ripcurl.com/padangcup12

Media inquiries should be directed to: media@ripcurl.co.id

The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2012 is sponsored by: Beach Hut, Uluwatu Surf Villas, Smirfnoff Ice, San Miguel Light, GUS, with media support by Magic Seaweed, ASL (Australian Surfing Life), Surf Time, MAXIM, JUICE, IndoSurfLife.com & BaliBelly.tv

James Hendy Marketing Manager SE Asia Rip Curl Jl. Sunset Road #69 Kuta, Bali 80361 Indonesia Phone: +62 361 754455 Fax: +62 361 751745 Mobile: +62 81999473541	www.ripcurl.com GO ON ...... SEARCH !! Use of the RIP CURL trademarks by Rip Curl Pty. Ltd. under license from Rip Curl International Pty. Ltd.
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Lines #17 July 2012

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Lines #17 July 2012

Cover shot by Mick Curley: Bali’s Mega Semadhi burns through a Golden Hour glow at Macaronis, Mentawai.
Spread: So when the swell hits in a few days, “Where Are You Going?” Photo by Febrie Ardianto.

For online digital link CLICK: http://issuu.com/lines/docs/lines17

This July issue is filled cover to cover with nothing but the best of the firing April-June Indonesian surf we’ve had at big-name spots and some from beyond.

Mick Curley, who photographed the cover, shows us another perspective of natural sunlight color in “Golden Hour”. 

Nathan Myers and Lines encourage you to push further to find your perfect wave in Myers’ illuminating feature on traveling through Indonesia titled, “Where Are You Going?”

Also in depth coverage from the Oakley Pro at Canggu, Rip Curl Pro Mentawai, The Quiksilver Open West Java and The Keepin' It Green update from the Coca-Cola ISC Tour!

Enjoy,

Lines

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Bali Spider's Web

 

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Locals Take Over Uluwatu For Rip Curl Cup Trials

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Locals Take Over Uluwatu For Rip Curl Cup Trials

July 17, 2012


Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia – Any doubts about who sits atop the pecking order at Uluwatu were put to rest on Tuesday when local legends Made Lana and Wayan Gobleg overpowered a field of much younger adversaries to take the top two spots in the trials of the 2012 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational.


Uluwatu legend Made Lana warming up before the Finals


As the top two finishers in the Bukit Trials, Lana and Gobleg earned wildcard berths into the main event and the chance to compete for $10,000 in prize money. They will join 30 of the world's best tube riders at Padang Padang when an ideal swell prompts contest directors to run the 2012 Rip Curl Cup, any day between now and August 26th.


The twelve surfers from Bali's famed Bukit Peninsula competing in the trials were met with a solid new swell pouring into the Uluwatu reef on Tuesday morning. Solid 6 to 8 foot sets were thundering through The Peak and Racetrack during the morning high tide, and later at Outside Corner as the tide dropped out. The 12 trialists were divided into two six-man heats, each lasting one hour. The top three placing surfers in each heat then advanced to a six-man Final, also lasting one hour.


Line Up at Uluwatu


In the Final it was Lana who stole the show and first place. The iconic goofyfooter stroked into a pair of solid eight footers and laid down his trademark deep bottom turns and vicious backside snaps under the lip. After his second long ride, which saw him kick out nearly halfway to Padang, Lana decided to paddle in to the beach with 15 minutes still remaining in the Final. He returned to the judging area set up at The Edge (Lana's infamous bar on the cliff at Uluwatu), and was met with a roar of cheers and applause from the several hundred spectators gathered in the warungs.


“It's an honor to make it back to the Padang Cup,” Lana said after receiving his ticket to the main event in front of a crowd gathered on the rooftop of The Edge bar. “The swell looks like it's going to be good all this week, so hopefully we'll get to surf Padang when it's on. I don't worry about swell forecasts, I just show up to the beach every day and see what the ocean is doing. We'll just have to wait and see.”


Gobleg and Made Lana


Gobleg meanwhile was also in blazing form, schooling the younger Bukit surfers in the art power surfing on his way to a second place finish. In his first heat Gobleg started off slow, pulling into a pair of closeout barrels through the Racetrack section. Then he moved over to Outside Corner and proceeded to catch the two biggest bombs of the trials back to back, gouging and hooking the unruly sections and throwing buckets of spray. He would earn an 8.83 and a 6.83, and combo the rest of the surfers in his heat. Gobleg was the only surfer to score a double-digit heat score in both his heats.


Although they were unable to take down their elders, the next generation of Bukit surfers proved that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Third place finisher Gesit gave the masters a run for their money in the final, surfing with speed and flair on the heaving Outside Corner walls, and Koki, who finished fourth, also surfed impressively, making it out of one particularly nice barrel in the final.


“I'm proud of all the local boys who came out today and went for it,” said Gobleg. “It was difficult out there today. There was a lot of current and a lot of wind and chop. But all the boys were charging. Uluwatu was well represented today.”


2012 Rip Curl Cup Trials Results:


Final

1^st Made Lana* 17.16
2^nd Gobleg* 15.16
3^rd Gesit 11.20
4^th Koki 9.20
5^th Teko 8.40
6^th Dag Dag 7.6


Semi Final 1

1^st Gobleg 15.66
2^nd Gesit 9.59
3^rd Koki 6.46
4^th Blacky 6.13
5^th Koko Mitsua 4.96
6^th Manik 1.10


Semi Final 2

1^st Made Lana 9.06
2^nd Teko 8.22
3^rd Dag Dag 7.76
4^th Alik 7.0
5^th Tumbling 5.43
6^th Loco 4.66


*Earn local wildcard spots in 2012 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang



Watch All the Action

You don't have to be in Bali to see the best barrel-riding show of the year. Check the Rip Curl Cup website to see the official event status and find out when “It's On.” On contest day, Padang Cup fans around the world can watch round by round video highlights on the site. Also check the website for in-depth interviews with all the invited surfers and daily video features on all the hottest surfing, parties and happening in Bali during the waiting period. See it all at www.RipCurl.com.



About the Rip Curl Cup

Now in its ninth year, the Rip Curl Cup Invitational at Padang Padang is Indonesia’s longest-running surfing competition and the only ISC tour event featuring top international surfers alongside Indonesia’s best. The field of 32 surfers is split equally between 16 of Indonesia’s all-time greatest and 16 of the world’s best barrel riders. This invitational format, along with the allure of the wave at Padang and a $10,000 prize purse, makes the Rip Curl Cup the most anticipated event of the Indonesian surf season.

For 2012, Rip Curl has extended the event waiting period to a grand total of six weeks to ensure catching an epic swell for the “one-day, one-swell” event. This year's window will run from July 15th through Aug. 26th and the contest will be run entirely on the chosen day. When contest directors see an ideal “Padang swell” in the forecast, they will give the green light and the 32 competitors will have 24 hours to make it to Bali’s Bukit Peninsula.

Real-time contest status and updates can be found at http://asia.ripcurl.com/padangcup12

See the 2012 Rip Curl Cup event trailer at: http://youtu.be/eQUZBeRoxW4

See the embeddable “Best of 2011” Flipbook at: http://issuu.com/ripcurlasia/docs/book_padang_padang_2012_potrait/1

Media inquiries should be directed to: media@ripcurl.co.id


The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2012 is sponsored by: Beach Hut, Uluwatu Surf Villas, Smirfnoff Ice, San Miguel Light, GUS, with media support by Magic Seaweed, ASL (Australian Surfing Life), Surf Time, MAXIM, JUICE, IndoSurfLife.com & BaliBelly.tv

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Stephanie Gilmore claims 5th ASP Women’s World Title at Roxy Pro Biarritz


GRANDE PLAGE, Biarritz/France (Saturday, July 14, 2012) – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 24, has claimed her 5th ASP Women’s World Title today, winning the Roxy Pro Biarritz over Tyler Wright (AUS), 18.

“I woke up this morning and thought it wouldn’t happen today,” Gilmore said. “But as the day progressed, and things fell into place, I began to believe it could happen. France is such a special place and having so many people on the beach watching us surf today is really emotional. I think I’m going to cry.”

Gilmore set an ASP record by being the first surfer ever to win four titles from four attempts (2007 – 2010), but fell back to ASP Women’s World No. 3 in 2011. Today’s emotional win is a reassertion of her dominance as one of the greatest icons in women’s sports.

“This year for me was all about improving my consistency and having fun with my surfing,” Gilmore said. “From when I started five years ago to where we are now, women’s surfing has improved so much. It’s an honor to be back up top as these girls push me every day and are all incredible surfers.”

Today’s incredible achievement puts the young natural-footer in an elite class of surfers to win five or more ASP World Titles, overtaking women’s records set by Freida Zamba (USA), Wendy Botha (AUS) and Lisa Andersen (USA). The only other two surfers in history to claim five or more titles are Kelly Slater (USA) and Layne Beachley (AUS).

Fellow finalist Wright put on an impressive display of surfing throughout the Roxy Pro Biarritz, besting Courtney Conlogue (USA), 19, and Coco Ho (HAW), 19, en route to today’s Finals. Unfortunately for Wright, her momentum didn’t transcend into the Final bout against Gilmore, but the tour sophomore was happy with her performance nonetheless.

“I feel pretty good,” Wright said. “I was so excited for Steph (Gilmore). She was ahead of me the whole time and with five minutes to go I was like, ‘you’ve done it!’ It’s incredible – she ripped the whole contest and didn’t lose one heat, she was shredding!”

Today’s Runner-Up finish at Grande Plage is a season best for Wright and vaults her from 5th to 3rd on the elite ASP Women’s World Championship Tour rankings.

“I’m happy with how that season went,” Wright said. “I’m just enjoying myself! I feel it’s funner when I just messing around rather than be too serious. You know I love surfing and that’s about it.”
Coco Ho (HAW) 21, was responsible for the biggest upset today when she defeated Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 21, in this morning’s Quarterfinals. Ho was later stopped by runner-up Tyler Wright in the semis, not able to find the highest scoring rides in a wind affected line-up. Finishing equal third in Biarritz, Ho confirms her newly found rythmn after a brilliant second place in the previous event in Brazil.

Highlights from the Roxy Pro Biarritz will be available via http://roxylive.com/roxyprobiarritz/2012/

ROXY PRO BIARRITZ FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 18.53
2 – Tyler Wright (AUS) 13.10

ROXY PRO BIARRITZ SEMI-FINALS RESULTS:
SF 1: Tyler Wright (AUS) 14.66 def. Coco Ho (HAW) 9.37
SF 2: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 17.10 def. Carissa Moore (HAW) 12.50

ROXY PRO BIARRITZ QUARTER-FINALS RESULTS:
QF 1: Tyler Wright (AUS) 11.37 def. Courtney Conlogue (USA) 10.53
QF 2: Coco Ho (HAW) 12.60 def. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 8.76
QF 3: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 13.57 def. Malia Manuel (HAW) 10.00
QF 4: Carissa Moore (HAW) 16.33 def. Laura Enever (AUS) 12.07

ROXY PRO BIARRITZ ROUND 4 RESULTS:
Heat 1: Courtney Conlogue (USA) 11.40 def. Lakey Peterson (USA) 9.50
Heat 2: Coco Ho (HAW) 11.67 def. Rebecca Woods (AUS) 8.77
Heat 3: Malia Manuel (HAW) 12.10 def. Paige Hareb (NZL) 9.16
Heat 4: Laura Enever (AUS) 12.13 def. Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 8.66

CURRENT ASP WOMEN’S WCT TOP 5 (After Roxy Pro Biarritz):
1. Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 48,400 pts
2. Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 42,100 pts
3. Carissa Moore (HAW) 36,700 pts
3. Tyler Wright (AUS) 36,700 pts
5. Courtney Conlogue (USA) 34,800 pts


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Uluwatu Surf Villas and Rip Curl Present: Artist Of The Search Exhibition and Uluwatu Fundraiser


July 12, 2012


Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia – Uluwatu Surf Villas and Rip Curl will host an evening of ocean-inspired art, music and film above the cliffs of Uluwatu on the evening of Saturday, July 21^st to benefit local environmental organization Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu.


Original artwork by Rip Curl's Artist of the Search, Kevin Walsh, will be on exhibit and available for auction. Don't miss this opportunity to take home an exclusive hand-made piece by one of the surfing world's most dynamic young artists.


Come join surfing luminaries and the surfers in this year's Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational as we gather for what will undoubtedly be the highlight of the opening week of the Rip Curl Cup waiting period. The evening will feature live music from Andy Six String, catered food, and full bar service. The program will also include the Asia premiere of Taylor Steele's latest film, “Here & Now,” as well as a series of film shorts from this year's Ombak Bali Film Festival.


Admission is IDR150,000 and includes dinner. The festivities will begin at 5 pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu (ESRU), the environmental organization creating sustainable waste management solutions for Uluwatu beach.



About Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu


Started by a group of expat surfers in Bali, ESRU was formed when NGOs GUS Foundation and ROLE Foundation teamed up with the surf industry, local businesses and residents to address the pollution problems at Uluwatu. The ESRU mission is to work with locals to provide solid and liquid waste infrastructure that keeps Uluwatu clean and beautiful. We hope the world-famous surf break will one day become a pristine and healthy World Surf Heritage Area for the benefit of the Uluwatu community and future generations.


Right now ESRU is working to keep the newly installed solid waste and recycling system running. Next, ESRU will install a professionally designed and environmentally friendly liquid waste system to finally solve the problem of leaking sewage and kitchen waste water.


To learn more about ESRU or to make a donation, check out: www.ecosurfrescue.moonfruit.com.



About Kevin Walsh & Artist Of The Search


Based in the iconic California surf town of Santa Cruz, Kevin Walsh, 28, has been producing some of the surfing world's most prized artwork for over a decade. His unique ocean-inspired designs have graced everything from Maverick's guns to Jack Johnson concert posters. Now Bali's legendary surf breaks of Uluwatu and Padang Padang are the focus of Kevin's Artist Of The Search T-Shirt collection, designed right here on the Island of the Gods.




When you buy any Rip Curl Artist Of The Search merchandise, including the 2012 Padang Cup event T-Shirt, you are also helping to protect the waves at world-famous Uluwatu and Padang Padang. For every Kevin Walsh designed Artist Of The Search T-shirt sold, Rip Curl will donate a portion of proceeds to Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu (ESRU), the environmental organization creating sustainable waste management solutions at Uluwatu beach. Last year Rip Curl donated IDR 54 million (US$5,465) to ESRU from the sale of the 2011 Padang Cup T-shirt. Purchase your piece of surfing history and help us ensure that the perfect tubes of Uluwatu and Padang Padang are clean and healthy for generations to come.

See the interview with Kevin Walsh here: http://youtu.be/lLbXfX_LAZg



About Uluwatu Surf Villas


Uluwatu Surf Villas is located at Jl.Pantai Suluban, Uluwatu on the Bukit, perched on the cliff top with expansive grounds and 180 degree ocean front views. The Villas have already played host to several film premieres, weddings, fundraisers for the community and private launch parties. The Villas are arguably the finest spot to be on the Island when the sun is setting, live music is playing, and the big screen is set up with the background of the Indian Ocean.


Uluwatu Surf Villas is committed to both directly participating in and educating the local community on sustainable waste management solutions. We are proud to be involved and assisting ESRU's continued conscious effort to protect the environment of Uluwatu and the greater Bukit area.

If you are heading up the hill from Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu, please ask your driver to head towards the famous Uluwatu Temple and follow the signs to Jl. Pantai Suluban.

Full venue details, directions and maps can be found at the Uluwatu Surf Villa website at: www.uluwatusurfvillas.com or facebook.com/uluwatusurfvillas.



The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2012 is sponsored by: Beach Hut, Uluwatu Surf Villas, Smirfnoff Ice, San Miguel Light, GUS, with media support by Magic Seaweed, ASL (Australian Surfing Life), Surf Time, MAXIM, JUICE, IndoSurfLife.com & BaliBelly.tv

Media Relations Rosanne Riemersma Rip Curl Jl. Sunset Road no.69 Kuta, Bali, 80361 INDONESIA Phone: +62 361 754455 Fax: +62 361 751745

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Tim Hain
Media and Communications
Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour - Asian Surfing Championship Tour

CV. Selancar Indonesia (ISC)
Jl. Raya Kuta No. 21
Pertokoan Kuta Raya Blok 9 Abian Base
Kuta, Bali 80361
INDONESIA
Phone/Fax: +62 361 768293
Mobile: +62 8123606674
Email: tim@isctour.com
www.isctour.com

For visitors on a short stay in Bali, check out the affordable Bali hotels in Denpasar, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Seminyak, Tanjung Benoa, Tuban, Ubud, Uluwatu and Umalas

For visitors on a longer stay in Bali, check out the affordable Bali hotels in Amed, Candi Dasa, Canggu, Lombok, Lovina, Nusa Lembongan, Tabanan and Tanah Lot.