IT’S ON
WHEN IT’S ON RIP CURL CUP PADANG PADANG 2012
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PR AY FO R S U RF, PA DA N G C U P ST Y LE .
PHOTO : MICK CURLY
RETURN OF THE CUP After a one-year hiatus, 2011 saw the return of the Rip Curl Cup, once again held in epic barrels at Padang Padang. Indonesia’s Lee Wilson won his second Rip Curl Cup by defeating one of the most talented fields in event history, including the likes of Chris Ward (California), Makua Rothman (Hawaii), Anthony Walsh (Australia), and Dean Morrison (Australia). With his second Padang Cup title, Wilson claimed the Cup back for Indonesia from reigning champion Jamie O’Brien of Hawaii. Among the 16 international surfers confirmed to compete in 2012 are Jamie O’Brien (Hawaii), Dean Brady (Australia), and Bruno Santos (Brazil). Indonesia will be represented by two-time Rip Curl Cup champion Made “Bol” Adi Putra, Rizal Tanjung, Marlon Gerber, Garut Widiarta, Dede Suryana and defending champ Lee Wilson, among others. Wildcards include: Kevin Bourez (Tahiti), Rip Curl Raglan Pro winner Bobby Hansen (New Zealand), and Rip Curl International GromSearch champ Dylan Lightfoot (South Africa).
PHOTO : LAWRENCE
2011 CHAMP LEE WILSON AND RUNNER-UP BOL ADI PUTRA.
MEGA SEMADHI AND MAKUA ROTHMAN SHARE A MOMENT.
PHOTO : MICK CURLY
“THE BEST WIN I HAVE EVER HAD, HANDS DOWN.” – LEE WILSON
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BRUNO SANTOS HIDES OUT DURING THE WAITING PERIOD.
PHOTO : MICK CURLY
M U S TO FA J E K S E N .
PHOTO : LAWRENCE
THE BEACH WAS STANDING ROOM ONLY...
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... A N D SO W E RE THE WAVE S. B OL .
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THE BEACH.
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DEAN MORRISON HOOKS A BIG ONE.
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L E E W I L S O N . WAV E O F T H E F I N A L .
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EMPTY PADANG. MUST BE RIP CURL CUP TIME.
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K E Y D AT E S Event Waiting Period: July 15th – August 26th Trials: Any time between July 1st and July 14th Twelve of Bali’s best surfers will compete for two wildcard spots in the main event. Held at either Uluwatu or Padang, depending on swell conditions. Opening Ceremony: July 15th Padang Padang Beach Meet the invitees and see the official heat draw at this special celebration. Artist of the Search Exhibition: July 21st Uluwatu Surf Villas Uluwatu Surf Villas hosts a gallery exhibition by Rip Curl’s Artist of the Search, Kevin Walsh. A fundraiser for Eco Surf Rescue Uluwatu. Closing Party: August 25th Rip Curl HQ, Sunset Road The biggest rooftop bash of the year.
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