TRAVEL
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
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here is much to the theory as to why Balinese surfers in particular don’t really travel much. And have never made a splash on the international scene. Excepting, of course, Rizal Tandjung’s Pipeline miracle. But then that was 24 years ago. Sure there are the visa hassles, but alot of people have those. No, it’s more about comfort. Balinese surfers live in the best surf in the world. They also own it. They are also close to family and wealth
place hard to find on any map. But then…it always feels good to be lost in the right direction. We also have Pete Frieden reporting in from the roughhousing of the North Shore season. And in a place that might never exist, a transitory place, International award winning fine arts photographer Ben Thouard brings us to a place that can never be found on any map. Of course, true places never are. The world is a book and those who do not travel read only the same
and friends and culture and the food they love. Why leave paradise? Let’s face it, there’s a reason 6 million tourists come here. Still, the wonder of travel is there for anyone who gets restless. And that is what this issue is all about. Inspiration to get out there and see all of it. It’s always better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. So in this issue, we bring you daring adventures from three corners of our world. Alan Van Gysen reports in from Equatorial Guinea, a
page over and over. We say get out there. If you think adventures are dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal. Live your life by a compass, not a clock. All you need to travel this great blue world is to know that it’s possible. And remember, if you travel far enough, you’re gonna get a chance to meet yourself. - Editor -
HAWAII: 8 X 8......16
LASTING RETURNS......32
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME......44 SURFACE......50
APOCALYPSE HERE......58
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR......60
GALLERY......66
FASHION......74
INFO PRODUCT......80
IN DEEP BOOK......82 REVIEW......84
GIVEAWAY......89
LIST DISTRIBUTION......90 CLOSE OUT......92
TIDE CHART......94
Photography by Trevor Murphy
COVER: Varun Tandjung, secret spot, Eastside. Exhibiting undeniably inherited traits of style, commitment and poise. Sometimes just a trip to the other side of the island can feel like the adventure of a lifetime. Photography by Liquid Barrel
Photography by Pete Frieden
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e are attached to our bodies by a very complex set of mechanics and sinews and cords and flesh and bones. And though as surfers we are among the strongest and most graceful athletes in the world, even the best can be damaged by the forces of nature we ride. Especially in Hawaii. A place where the waves are certainly not as perfect as we have in Indonesia. But they do hold three times the power, mass and size. And that is the winter pull of the place. That season of danger. Just ask John John Florence as he surfs at half speed and limps back up to his backyard at Pipeline in one hell of knee brace. With interests as varied as flying airplanes, sailing across Oceans and paddling across inter-island channels, the question is, does John Florence really need to be back on the world tour to be relevant? Or will he make freesurfing more relevant than ever?
Felipe Toledo walking up to Sunset Beach with all it takes to be the modern professional surfer. Surfboards, a videographer to capture every move, diapers, sand pails, baby wipes, breast milk, sippy cups, juicy boxes, teething rings and oh, yeah...surf wax. Funny how we never think of our heroes as Fathers. But your looking at the reality.
It would be easy to say that Gabriel Medina had an unchallenged run for the 2018 World Title. Kelly and John John, the two best surfers on earth, were out on injury and vaguely uninterested for most the year. And it would easy to say that Gabriel’s actual style, his artfullness, is not exactly electrifying. In fact, it’s almost forgettable. Our stylists seem to be the one’s carved in history’s stone. The Curren’s, the Parkinson’s.
But despite Medina’s rather scientific approach to riding a wave, there is no way to deny that he is one of the best competitors to ever grace a contest. And that he is going to be around for a while. And that even when he is not on top, he will be damn near it. Though it would be nice to see more dance moves like this now and then.
Barron Mamiya, taking a page out of the Kelly Slater playbook. Never, ever give up at Pipeline. Turn a mistake into a maneuver. To truly appreciate this moment, close your eyes and put yourself behind Barron’s eyes. Go on. Try it. See what he was seeing. Feeling. The surge at his rear, the anvil reef below, the crowd paddling out and the photographers and houses and palm trees on the beach. Feeling the weightlessness. On the ragged edge of adhesion. Squeezing that rail hard enough to leave dents. The strain of the moment. Never give up. This is my home. This is my wave. This is the proving ground. Turn this spinning, awkward position into a winner. Visualize the shoulder, the barrel, the view. Do not be intimidated, be the intimidator. Make this. Make it now. Trust yourself. Want it. It is all that matters right now.
The new American. Griffin Colapinto. Whose “Awww shucks” persona belies a fighting spirit in a heat. A new Curren in that he comes from the land of California point breaks. A new Parkinson with that permanent smile. A new Tomson with his turns in the barrel. And although the “nice guy” on land, he becomes a tiger in a heat. All in all, bad news for all those surfers who have had their years to get a title and have failed. It’s time for a very young champion.
You can’t say he doesn’t try. Kolohe Andino, a rock solid surfer with a rock solid Hawaiian experience and rep. The word solid keeps coming to mind, but title? No. There is something in that curse about the “San Clemente stop”. Those T-Street slashers that cause a stir, but never break through. Chris Ward, at one time the unauthorized best surfer in the world, Josh Kerr moved there and disappeared in a puff of smoke and we can only hold out hope for Toledo now that he spends his days twirling round in the slush down by the town pier with his new family on the beach by the burger stand. Jordy? It’s turned him from a South African Badass into an everyman. Even his accent is slipping. Funny how when international surfers move to San Clemente to be “Closer to their sponsors”, quite often it just moves them further from themselves. Southern Orange county is a soul sucker. North County is for the Machado’s, Santa Barbara’s waves are too rare and who wants to slug it out in the cold, meth capital of Santa Cruz? So where is a pro to go? Andino has no choice. He can only move forward. Solid as usual. But can he take his usual and someday turn it into magic? Hometowns are hard to leave.
Kelly Slater still rests like a thundercloud over everybody’s ambitions. At Pipeline, there has never been better, nor will there ever be. No one is more cocksure, no one more intimate, no one more exciting. His first world title at 20 years old. And he never looked back. Our current contenders will never better that. Now Kelly is 45 years old and still scaring the hell out of the WSL kids. Right now he’s training hard for a 2019 Title. Really. He really is. Look, it’s simple. Kelly + Hawaii = do the numbers:
World Titles: 11 Pipe Masters Titles: 7 Career Pipe appearances: 26 Pipe Finals appearances: 12 Pipe Heats surfed: 122 Pipe Heat wins: 85 Pipe Perfect 10’s: 33 Face it, the Brazilian storm combined will never even come close.
At a party in Canggu recently, the two happiest surfers on earth watched the sunset and drank red wine together laughing at their luck. Joel Parkinson and Italo Ferriera. Italo, seemingly happy with the fact that even if he wins a title he will always be a dark horse entrant. There is no question that the future already belongs to Brazil. And Italo’s performances on the North Shore free sessions did exactly what they are supposed to do. To prove to the world that his courage in big waves is unquestioned. That the Kryptonite of the North Shore will not weaken his approach. That his surfing can be heard from the beach. He’s really on to something here. Enjoying the ride…with burning stick of dynamite in his fist.
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA’S ECOTOURISM MUST BECOME MORE VALUABLE THAN ITS OIL By Alan van Gysen Photography by Alan van Gysen
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he eerie sound awoke me from a deep sleep within my tent on the edge of the equatorial jungle. There it came again. I exited my tent into the moonless night, my heart racing. The sound grew louder. Down on the beach. Yes. Something dark was digging among the stones. My heart beat a bit faster as I took a few steps closer and discovered... a turtle. A giant Atlantic Green turtle, as big as a double bed, working meticulously before me, digging and dislodging stones, sticks,
and sand in order to dig out a nest and lay 100 eggs on the edge of the world, the same stretch of beach where she was born 100 years ago. Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Where the wild things are for now. Its primordial jungles and open wild beckoning the adventurous. Wedged in the armpit of Africa, sitting just 32 kilometers off the west coast of Cameroon, the island is the most biologically significant in all of Africa. Yet it also plays a pivotal role in the world’s insatiable need for oil and gas.
Nate Zoller, all alone and a long, long way from home. The evolution of surf exploration has produced a very unique type of surfer. Today, they are tech savvy, eco-minded, world curious seekers looking beyond competition into more intimate connections. Philosophically direct descendants of such greats as Peter Troy...but with Facebook.
Given its incredible partnership with nature, is surfing as natural as its surroundings? It certainly feels like it sometimes.
Throughout history, adventures here have always involved a train of porters. And the oppressing West African noon can still drive a man mad.
With the entire world around you in a constant state of humid decay, a laminated map is as valuable as water.
Prior to the discovery of “black gold” in 1995 by American oil company Mobile, the ex-Spanish colony of Equatorial Guinea was relatively unheard of. Today a brutal government is made all the worse since the discovery of oil and gas. Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram have been blocked. Control is the name of the game. Ranked by the United Nations among the 10 least-visited countries in the world, Equatorial Guinea hasn’t seen many travelers other than those involved in the exploited oil industry. But the truth is that Equatorial Guinea is not just about its oil. It is its people, its jungles and beaches, and its flora and fauna. And therein lies the magic for any Eco-conscious traveler. And Bioko Sur on the southern end of Bioko Island is the place to be. To spend a week with the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program in Bioko Sur is to be given the key to the country’s wildlife door. Here is where the wild things still roam, and hopefully will continue to roam because of the BBPP’s commitment to environmental protection. The Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program is a partnership between Philadelphia’s Drexel University and Malabo’s Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial. The mission: to engage locals in supporting ecotourism and biodiversity protection. Both for their own good and the wildlife around them. The BBPP camp is on the mouth of the Moaba River and is a piece of paradise on earth.
Top Right: The jungle is as full as an egg. With life thriving anywhere it can exist. Middle Right: Dinner. No kidding. Bottom Right: Everything in Africa is bigger than you can imagine. Left: In a sea that averages 32 celsius, Nate Zoller finds release...but little relief from an ocean that will melt any wax.
Top: High tech in ancient surroundings. Travel to the “Dark Continent” used to be a matter of disappearing into a world of flint and spark. Today the idea is stay visible and connected at all costs. Right: “The eerie sound awoke me from a deep sleep in in my tent on the edge of the equatorial jungle”. At night, in this part of Africa, anything exposed to the open sky or left on the jungle floor will be stung, poisoned or eaten within minutes. Camps are pitched accordingly.
I had come to Equatorial Guinea to explore the undocumented beaches of Bioko and the potential for surf. And Surfers, being among the most Eco-conscious of all, might just be what this effort needs. What’s more, the proximity to camp, made the surfing experience here a unique, wild dream come true. This closeness to original life on earth is the draw. From surfing the wedged beachbreaks to the primate hiking, to turtle patrolling, to waterfall exploring and empty beach walks beneath fiery sunsets. But it was at the close of each spectacular day that the real highlight beckoned: the evening shower. Set beneath a mighty waterfall behind camp, a crystal clear pool sat as it has since the beginning of time. The falls each night were all mine, complete with glowworms and fireflies to light the way. The thundering song of falling water, and the soft, cool kiss of the spray on my face. Without the work of BBPP, experiences like this would not have been possible, and places like Bioko Sur might not exist. And so, the work being done and the ecotourism on offer is crucial to the future of Bioko Island, and indeed all of Equatorial Guinea. The country may have oil, but it needs tourism, and its natural wonders need protecting forever. Though it currently stands among the least-visited places on earth, it is nevertheless poised to make a powerful tourism debut. Like the nesting Atlantic Green Turtle, Equatorial Guinea lies full of promise and possibility, with hatchlings ready to emerge from the raw earth. With eyes set on the bright horizon and hearts ready to tackle the mighty beyond. This will be the true lasting returns of Equatorial Guinea, long after all the oil has dried up from the earth and long after all the greedy hearts that drank so thirstily of this black gold have dried up too.
When surfing solo this far off the grid, the guy taking photos of you is the only company you can hope for. Nate Zoller, bringing his modern act to a place that has ignored mortals since the beginning of time.
The black sandy beaches and the opaque waters of these jungle creek mouths can get very spooky. With the sea mirroring the jungle, who knows what is perfectly camouflaged beneath and waiting for opportunity to appear on the surface? Nate Zoller, staying loose despite that tightness in your stomach that surfing alone in unknown waters always inspires.
Dedi Gun. In a moment in time that makes us all forget that it took alot of preparation to get there. Proper equipment is essential to any 21st century surfer. Photography by Liquid Barrel 4 4 SURFTIME
Oney Anwar, wearing his heart on his sleeve. Thanks to the RC watch technology, it has never been an easier, more connected time to be a surfer. Photography by Nate Lawrence
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imply put, our Surftime field test for the Rip Curl GPS 2 watch was a matter of flying colors. We came up with the same effusive results that the Rip Curl Team so proudly says this watch is capable of. This watch, for those interested in adding high tech to their surfing, is an answer like no other. It would be hard to imagine this watch not on the wrist of anyone interested in adding a useful, connected dimension to their surf experience. And if you’re some kid that wants to join the professional ranks, you better hope you get sponsored by Rip Curl, because we don’t believe you could live without this thing as a pro. A truly unique piece of surfing equipment that belongs in any serious surfers arsenal. And for the traveling surfer? It borders on miraculous. More than just some tide watch, you can track every wave, swell, wind and tide, at each an every specific spot…globally. The Search GPS 2 digital surf watch is not only smaller, lighter and more durable than the previous model, but it now comes with real-time surf conditions and GPS tracking for all your surfing and training. From surf to snow, run to swim. You can sync your surfing to the Search GPS iPhone app to log, review, re-live and share your sessions with everyone from your little sister to Gabriel Medina. This advanced GPS surf watch has 1,400 pre-programmed tide locations, One-Touch Auto-Set that can now work indoors and new features like Sunrise-Sunset times and Moon Phases. “After four years of trial and error,” says Rip Curl’s designer Shane Helm “countless hours of work and product testing all over the world with the best surfers on the planet, the result is something that Rip Curl is very proud of. This redesign is 25% smaller and loaded with new features like live wind and swell data from our partners at Surfline. And it allows the user to not only track their surfs, but also other sports. And when a surfer purchases the Search GPS 2, they are not only buying a watch, but they are joining the world’s largest surfing club. We currently have 44,178 users and it’s growing exponentially. We’ve had nearly 1.4 million surfs, 15 million waves, we have paddled to the moon and back over 12 times, paddled around the planet 150 times and surfed around the planet 36 times.” With nothing else on the market quite like it, this watch, used properly, could be as influential on your surfing as your boards. As soulful and natural as we like to think surfing is, this watch represents another leap for surfing technology. The choice is yours. Get ahead, or get left behind. That’s just a fact of modern life.
Oney Anwar, with more tech on his left wrist than they used to get a man on the moon. Staying connected to the global village these days has a whole new meaning. Now, it is a way of staying connected with yourself. Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it. Photography by Nate Lawrence
Oney Anwar. Giving a whole new meaning to the term “Rideshare”. Photography by Nate Lawrence
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s an explorer, Ben Thouard has made a great discovery. A whole new way to look at our world. Who else would of dreamed of shooting landscapes of our earth through two lenses. One being his camera and the other being the concave face of perfectly clear, perfectly breaking tropical waves? And who indeed would have been able to achieve this dream? A winner of numerous international awards and a resident of Tahiti with Teahupoo in his back yard, Ben is now dedicating himself to these new perspectives. Which are now displayed in fine art galleries worldwide. What he calls his “endless possibilities of shooting the surface”. Due to high demand, He has just released his first book of works, “SURFACE”. At 184 stunning pages, it is a wondrous feast for anyone who has ever ridden a wave. Let alone considered the mystery of what lies below them. After 10 years shooting and 4 years dedicated solely to this book, Thouard’s remarkable study is available in both regular and limited editions. Surftime Magazine highly recommends that you own this great achievement. More than just a book, this collection is sure to prove itself an heirloom, inspiring curiosity and wonder throughout the generations. For more, please visit: https://www.benthouard.com/
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The thing is...we never really know when they’re coming. The best you can hope for is that it happens in daytime and that you can get to high ground. Being a surfer helps...but not that much. Photography by Liquid Barrel 58
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amn the science for now. This is what it was like. Javanese Surfer Diki Zulfikar had his wife nestled under his arm as a soft breeze blew in off the ocean at Carita Beach, North Java. He and his friends were celebrating the closing ceremonies of the Carita Beach Surfing Festival. In thirty seconds he would running for his life. “When we all saw the first wave coming, which was a little crazy at night, we thought it was the new swell coming and we all cheered”, says Diki, “But then the wave did not stop and it got bigger, 4 meters, more, and then we knew and all of us wished we had our boards but we did not bring them to the party”. So they ran. And Surfers and villagers alike got mowed down by a warm, angry sea. “Surfers were lucky, we can swim, and we are strong enough to climb trees but the others…it was sad to see ”. Surrounded by bikes, cars and motorcycles from the parking lot streaming by, Diki saw the second wave coming. With his nonswimming wife frozen to the spot with fear knew he had to stand his ground. “I watched it come and I don’t know why, but I smiled at it, the wave, like I smile at many waves for me, but hoping this one would leave me and my wife alone”. It didn’t. Swept into the torrent he and his wife were headed for a cottage that was still standing. “I swam strong with my wife and grabbed the stairs and dragged us up the top. And that was when I saw the third wave and maybe knew my luck was gone”. Running to the back of the cottage, Diki pulled his wife up into a top bunk and waited for the end. “Out the window I saw many people wash by, and the wave came into the house but did not reach us. Later, the river nearby seemed to be helping drain water go away and we survived. But so many people being pulled out to sea. So many. Thanks God my friends and me can surf”. For western surfers in north Java and South Sumatra, many felt the same way as Diki. Thanking their lucky stars that Saturday’s Sunda Strait Tsunami hit at night and that they knew how to swim. Because one, observing local customs, they don’t night surf and two, with only one out of 1000 Indonesians knowing how to swim, they
would have a distinct advantage over the locals when it comes to survival and being able to rescue others. This last point is why the death tolls of Indonesian Tsunami’s are so high. Swimming is not a priority of the coastal cultures throughout the archipelago due to mythology and spiritual beliefs. Which is a shame considering they live in the cross-hairs of the most active seismic roilings on the planet. And with over 17,500 islands this country has myriad bays and crescent beaches that act as catcher’s mitts for these seismic waves. Although a visiting marine scientist who I just talked to, who by the way, chose to remain unnamed for fear of government reprisal and grant cancellation, told me that the ability to swim would not be that heavy a factor in a Tsunami survival situation. Of course, the guy doesn’t surf and unlike me, this scientist has not been eaten alive at Peahi or witnessed two separate Tsunamis first hand. So I am here to say that being able to swim would probably be a good thing to know around here. Alright, to the science… Krakatau Anak, the “child” of the main volcanic island of 1883 eruption fame, has been blowing it’s stack lately and on December 23rd, it had had enough. The devastating Tsunami is suspected to be caused by a sub-ocean landslide on the volcano’s eastern and southern slopes. The displacement of water would have been a force unimaginable to mortals and almost impossible to detect. Hence absolutely no warning. And the fact that the Volcano is a feature on the near horizon to most of the affected areas, there would also have been no time to prepare. Not to the partyer’s on the beach or those peacefully sleeping a mere 6 degrees below the equator. The first thing that came to mind to most of us in Bali was concern for our friends that might have been camped at Panaitan Island waiting for the suicide waves of Apocalypse to happen. “Apocalypse wave should be blocked by the other islands” says Indonesian Champion Dede Suryana in nearby Cimaja, Java, “But we are still waiting for my friends to call from there”. The morning after at Cerita Beach, surfer Naufel Angrenni was picking through the wreckage with rescuers when he paused and looked out to sea. “Krakatau called me and I looked. She was telling me She will do it again. No one is strong enough to stop her. No one. Not even surfers”.
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ake one: It would be like being in a flight simulator, but one that could really crash. Rizal Tandjung and crew, hunting on the Eastside, came across this beachbreak with howling, unmakable barrels, pounding the black sand like Thor’s hammer. But Rizal did not see closeouts‌he saw opportunity. Like any pilots that needed to build up their flight time, the thought of paddling out and pulling into these looping barrels, would be a great way to keep the tuberiding skills honed and also build the confidence that comes with riding a wave to its inevitable violent end. All in all, an exercise in what it takes to be a real tuberider. Rizal, right and Betet Merta, left, both choosing to face their adversary before stepping on the landmines.
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Take two: The faces tell the tale. Who said beachbreaks can’t take your breathe away. Rizal dominated the lefts and Betet was charging the rights, both here at that moment of commitment. No way to straighten out. Just pick your line into the roaring maw. There is an art to handling disaster.
Take three: Only Tonjo Darmaputra could keep smiling in the face of certain annihilation, but just put yourself in his shoes. You could never pay for a room with a view like this. And even if you could, at what cost? In less than one second, Tonjo will know the answer to that question. Meanwhile, on the lefts, Rizal was just hitting his stride on his experimental speed machine, traveling farther and longer than anyone. That’s the thing about leading the charge...you gotta stay out front, be the biggest target. In the end, everybody is going to take a beating...but at least they take it together. It’s all about the man in foxhole next to you.
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Tonjo Darmaputra. Feeling good about his surroundings. Does he ever not? Photography by Liquid Barrel
Marlon Gerber’s elegant and creative attack. No matter how cofused the ocean can get, he always seems to be impeccably positioned. At the old Bells beach contest in Australia, right before the final, a “Futuristic� heat used to be held to give the finalists a short break before surfing in the final. All the lost-out competitors paddled out en-masse and with absolutely no rules and no pressure and 1000 bucks at stake, barriers were broken. If we could time travel Marlon back to those heats, he be a sure thing. Photography by Pete Frieden
Photography reminds us of just how astonishing the act of riding along on the surface of the Ocean really is. The simple act of controlling our bodies using a boat like flotation device to counteract the influence of gravity...surely there is some scientific explanation? Andre Julian, ignoring the science, aiming, perhaps, for his own truths. Photography by Enrique
Who would have ever thought that Lempog Jackson would be leading the charge for Indonesian aerial performance? It helps that he lives up the street from Keramas, but still‌his is a world class act. Surftime nominates Lempog for any airshow that dare come to town. Photography by Pete Frieden
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THE BLOOD, THE BOOZE AND THE BARKING DOGS OF HERBIE FLETCHER’S SECOND ANNUAL CABO CLASSIC
(A featured excerpt from Matt George’s upcoming book “In Deep: Life Liberty and the
pursuit of surfing”, Langton Press, 2019).
WHERE ANGELS GO, TROUBLE FOLLOWS: She didn’t actually cringe until Christian Fletcher stepped on board. I think it was his Brahma Bull nose-ring that did the trick. I was watching her out of the corner of my eye, this young newlywed sitting across the aisle from me. She in her delightful sundress and perky straw hat, perky new husband next to her in his crisp vacation Bermuda shorts and black socks. They were the only people on the flight that were not involved with Herbie Fletcher’s Cabo Classic Surf Contest. They had fallen into an uncomfortable silence shortly after coming aboard and discovering that some motley, long haired, rag-tag group of young men had turned this flight into a party bus. Had she been counting, and I think she was, she would have seen over forty seven rather imaginative Tattoo’s. Most surfers having long since removed their shirts. The flight had been delayed for over an hour now on the sweltering tarmac of the San Diego airport. No air con. No one knew what the hold up was. Thing was, nobody cared. I had seen real fear in the newlywed’s eyes when the free beer had been passed out to settle the mob. Her fear had been well founded. Since that time there had been two food fights, three BA’s and a belching contest. And just when the party had reached its crescendo, an extraordinary announcement was made by a harried stewardess. It seems that there were too many surfboards to fit into the cargo hold. Our only choice was to leave some things behind. Now what was it going to be, she asked, our luggage or our surfboards? A stunned silence fell. It only lasted a moment. Then Robert Mahar stood up in his seat and yelled from the back “F*ck the luggage, man. Surf Naked!”. A hearty cheer was raised and the party resumed in full swing. I felt a tap at my elbow. It was the Newlywed. She looked at me and asked in a soft voice, “Is that what you people are? Surfers?” I replied that, why yes, we were. “Oh, thank God,” She said, “I thought you were a motorcycle gang”. 82
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
IJEN : POTATO HEAD FAMILY OPENS SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Line-caught fish, fresh from the waters around Indonesia, expertly cooked over a wood-fired grill following a zero-waste philosophy.
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he first restaurant in Indonesia to follow a zero-waste philosophy, Ijen proudly serves fresh fish caught locally using a hand-reeling process, in an open-air environment built from recycled materials. The new concept, located inside Potato Head Beach Club, is a leading example of Potato Head Family’s mission to become a circular brand with absolute minimal impact on the earth. Executive Chef Wayan Kresna Yasa keeps the menu simple with wood-fired daily catch-sourced from Bali Sustainable Seafood, complemented by a range
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of creative plant dishes. Roasted cauliflower with keluwek tahini, pickled tropical fruits and grilled bean salad with rice from the UNESCO-protected Jatiluwih terraces are a few of the farm-to-table highlights. The culinary offerings are rounded out with a menu of conscious cocktails, in which the spirits are made in-house and the ingredient byproduct is reused whenever possible. In addition to materials and cooking techniques that reduce the environmental footprint, Ijen meticulously separates organic and inorganic waste into five different bins; food remnants are fed to pigs at local farms or composted at our own site, shellfish shucks are powdered and used in animal feed or fertilizer, and all dry goods are entirely recycled by the island’s responsible waste management
service, eco Bali. Design details include menus printed on sustainably harvested paper bound to boards made from recycled truck tyres provided by local flip-flop brand, Indosole. The furniture makes use of motorcycle foam offcuts and ethically sourced Mersawa wood; a terrazzo-style dining room floor poured from a mix of cement, broken plates and chipped drinking glasses. There are glass candles made from cut-off wine bottles which burn wax created from Potato Head’s own used cooking oil; deadstock cloth napkins that have been newly tinted at Bali’s natural dye house, Tarum. And finished with pools of LED lighting throughout the bright and cavernous space. This is the future of dining. Be a part of it. Ijen at Potato Head Beach Club Jl. Petitenget No.51B Seminyak, Bali 80361 | +62 361 473 7979 ptthead.com
BOOK REVIEW
SURFACE: The Book. It belongs in your house.
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en Thouard has assembled the most amazing underwater surfing images in history and is now offering his book in both standard and limited editions. The truth of the matter is that every ocean lover should own one or the other. If anyone every asks you what is so great about surfing, why it is so important to you, or what the point of it is…just hand them your copy of this book and tell them to take a look. He discovered photography at the age of 15, but Ben Thouard has risen to the top of the game with these images. Almost hard to believe, he makes the underwater realm of surfing look like live theatre. If ever there were you-are-there images, they are the ones held inside the pages of this book.
The Limited Edition A real event, Surftime recommends you go for the limited edition. It’s forever. The title itself is a mind blower, because the artist is speaking of the sight of the surface from the perspective of being inside the surface. That same surface that we break into with
our surfboard rails and fins. If you really want to be a complete surfer, get this book and study it and let it guide new dreams. It’s that good. Please visit https://www.benthouard.com/
MEERKAT: WHO WANTS TO BLOW UP THEIR INSTAGRAM? M eerkat has the answers to alot of people’s internet dreams. This surfer-run organization understands the power of a strong social media presence when it comes to the business side of things. And this is what inspired Meerkat, a dedication to expanding your Instagram account. We recently caught up with the boys at Meerkat for a quick chat on what this was all about. Surftime: So Meerkat is? Meerkat builds a large, targeted relevant audience for your instagram account, whether you are a business, an influencer or if it’s just your personal account. We are a professional team that has worked with Hurley, Nike, MTV, Netflix, Citizen and Nike, we have years of experience running surf brands and publications and we have a deep knowledge of Instagram and the tech that drives it. These days, Instagram takes real expertise and we have the proven results ST: So how do you do it? As a surfer or any business really, we increase your value. We grow and curate your instagram account, present it based on real data. We do this by engaging our four point RTOE strategy. One, Research: We get to understand who you are, your brand, and the audience you want to reach. Then we find that audience and let them know what you have to offer. Two, Targeting: We don’t do generic, we create a customized, targeted plan for each of your accounts. Three, Outreach: Our outreach is real, it’s large scale, it’s
effective. We reach out to targeted new fans of your brand every single day. And Four, Engagement: We engage with your followers in a genuine way. With every new follower, we make sure your growth potential is amplified. As new users discover you, a measurable increase occurs and this results in the social media power you are looking for. ST: It always sounds easy, but we all know the efforts it takes. What else you guys doing? We keep a close eye on trends and run new ideas by you. Meerkat is very much hands on. Your success is ours too, so we have a stake in it. We provide support 24/7. We also do direct messaging. So you are able to create one-off promo’s or messages to all your followers whenever you want. We pride ourselves in providing a service of real benefit. All our clients have seen a real growth in the numbers of their followers. We work with pro surfers, footballers, Yoga people, Michelin star restaurants, start ups, hotels, bars, venues, etc. Instagram is a powerful financial force when it is used right. We keep track of all this for you. Creating monthly reports for you with crystal clear stats so that together, we can market accordingly.
ST: So what is the main reason I would work with Meerkat? We make it easy for you. We make sure you don’t miss any opportunities. On every level. We help grow your footprint, keep you clearly informed of growth and suggest how to hang on to it all. We are like a really good piece of equipment that keeps your machine powerful and running smoothly. Bottom line? We turn your Instagram account into marketing tool of financial value. And we’re affordable. ST: Alright. Surftime is gonna give this a try. Thanks for the chat. Anytime. Make sure to tell everyone to take a look at our website. ST: Will do. If you would like to learn more about Meerkat and how they can expand your social media and help your business happen please visit https://www.meerkat.global/ Whatsapp: Ph: 08123823666
RESTAURANT REVIEW
SWICH : PURE HEALTH FOR HUNGRY SURFERS. F
or years Swich has been serving up fresh juices, hearty sandwiches and zesty wraps for hungry surfers. There is no better spot after a long morning surf to re-energize and re-fuel for the afternoon session. Just ask Tonjo Darmaputra who can be seen tucking into an Avocado wrap on most days. With two locations within minutes of great surf, Swich’s ultra fresh ingredients are sure to fill the tank of surfers of all walks of life. With daily deliveries of fresh produce and fruits, Swich is dedicated to providing the best of the island’s ingredients with their own unique tastes and creations. A relaxed atmosphere, a great place to meet for lunch and surprisingly affordable prices makes this more than a sandwich joint. Think of it as a petrol station for high performance surfing. Great taste and a great atmosphere, make sure to make Swich part of your daily surf program today. Jl. Batu Bolong Gang Nyepi Ph. +62 878 6300 8919 Jl. Pantai Brawa No. 49B, Banjar Tegal, Brawa-Canggu. Ph. +62 819 1672 4483
RYOSHI: GRAND RE-OPENING IN SANUR!
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ue to popularity, Ryoshi Fine Sushi and Japanese cuisine is moving to an exciting new location in Sanur. Where they will still be setting the island standard for fresh, delicious and healthy Japanese dining. Their Teppanyaki has been all the rage lately. The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan, which means iron plate, and yaki, which means grilled, broiled, or pan-fried. Teppanyaki is a post-World War II style of Japanese cuisine and no one does it better than Ryoshi. And you have to try their ultra-healthy Juices and salads, all using non-GMO ingredients. Plenty of zesty dishes for you vegetarians as well. And every surfer needs a fresh plate sushi now and then. Make Ryoshi part of your life, starting January 30th at their tasteful and elegant new digs.
Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 186, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia. Ph. 0361288262 88
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FREE VOLCOM GIVEAWAY! I was inspired to write because of that cool article you had in the last issue about John John and Rasta in Tasmania. What struck me most was that they are able to mix surfing with ocean protection. It made me think of all the opportunities we have to do that here on Bali, especially in Canggu. That article made me pledge to get more involved, so thanks. Shuzen Wei, Canggu, Shuzen, We thank you. And we try our best to make sure every one of our magazines is filled with calls for environmental action. Good luck out there. Things are actually looking up. Come pick up your VOLCOM Prize pack, it might help.
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Jabodetabek: PT.Gagan Indonesia (Ipanema), PT.Sukses Sinar Abadi (NIXON), PT.Exhibition Network Indonesia, PT. Indonesia AirAsia, PT.Harindotama Mandiri (OP & Redsand), Pola Grade, PT.Coca - Cola Distribution Indonesia, BEAM GLOBAL ASIA PTE LTD, PT. Amerta Indah Otsuka (Pocari Sweat), Point Break Bekasi, Point Break Blok M, Point Break Kelapa Gading, Point Break Serang, Point Break Taman Anggrek,Djournal Cilandak town square, J.co Cilandak town square, Brew&co Cilandak Town Square, Kopiluwak Cilandak Town Square, Tapas movida Cilandak Town Square, Excelco Cilandak Town Square, Starbuck Cilandak Town Square, Hagendaz Cilandak Town Square, My Kopi Cilandak Town Square, Conouseour Cilandak Town Square, Liberica Cilandak Town Square, The Coffe Bean Cilandak Town Square, Malay Village Cilandak Town Square, Mangkok putih Cilandak Town Square, Fish&co Cilandak Town Square, Hatten wines Kemang, Coffe corner Kemang, Largo bistro Kemang, Beergarden Kemang, Moe’s place Kemang, The coffe bean Kemang, Kopi seruput Kemang, Chiken chon Kemang, Esia café Kemang, Anomali café Kemang, Signature café Kemang, Café mondo Kemang, Koi Kemang, VIN + Kemang, JCO Kemang, Casa Kemang, Takigawa Kemang, Starbuck Kemang, Pizza marzano Kemang, Kedai kopi 89 Kemang, Daily bread Pondok Indah Mall 1, Kafe betawi Pondok Indah Mall 1, Regal coffe Pondok Indah Mall 1, The coffe bean Pondok Indah Mall 1, Chopstix Pondok Indah Mall 1, Out Back Pondok Indah Mall 1, Starbuck coffee Pondok Indah Mall 1, J.Co Pondok Indah Mall 1, Teritorri Pondok Indah Mall 1, Fatburger Pondok Indah Mall 1, Soursally Pondok Indah Mall 1, Taichan Pondok
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Indah Mall 2, Regal coffe Pondok Indah Mall 2, jitllada Pondok Indah Mall 2, Takigawa Pondok Indah Mall 2, Bakerzin Pondok Indah Mall 2, Hanei Pondok Indah Mall 2, Din tai fung Pondok Indah Mall 2, Shabu tei Pondok Indah Mall 2, The Café Cartel Pondok Indah Mall 2, Radja Ketjil Pondok Indah Mall 2, Fish & co Pondok Indah Mall 2, Suntiang Pondok Indah Mall 2, Coldstone Pondok Indah Mall 2, Seruput Pondok Indah Mall 2, Opasuki Pondok Indah Mall 2, Sushi tei Pondok Indah Mall 2, Pizza marzano Pondok Indah Mall 2, Dellifrance Pondok Indah Mall 2, Victoria caffe Pondok Indah Mall 2, The coffe bean Pondok Indah Mall 2, Krispy kreme Pondok Indah Mall 2, Red bean Pondok Indah Mall 1, Hagen daz Pondok Indah Mall 2, Kenny Roger Roasters Pondok Indah Mall 2, Killiney Kopitiam Grand Indonesia, Sushi Tei Grand Indonesia, Kopi Luwak Grand Indonesia, Kenny Roger Roasters Grand Indonesia, Kafe Betawi Grand Indonesia, Fish & co Grand Indonesia, Cali Deli Grand Indonesia, Pizza Marzano Grand Indonesia, Starbuck Coffe Grand Indonesia, Burger King Grand Indonesia, Krispy Kreme Grand Indonesia, The Coffe Bean Grand Indonesia Lt. 1, Hagen Daz Grand Indonesia, Takigawa Grand Indonesia, Djournal Grand Indonesia, Sushi Tei Plaza Indonesia, Starbuck Plaza Indonesia, The Coffee Bean Plaza Indonesia, Segafredo Plaza Indonesia, Shabu-shabu house Plaza Indonesia, Opus café Plaza Indonesia, Chopstix Plaza Indonesia, Kitchenette Plaza Indonesia, Bakerzin Plaza Indonesia, Kopi Luwak Plaza Indonesia, Red tomato Plaza Indonesia, Fatburger Plaza Indonesia, Kafe Betawi Plaza Indonesia, Yakun Kaya Toast Plaza Indonesia, Bistro baron Plaza Indonesia. Jawa Barat: Point Break Bandung Super Mall, Heaven Skateboard, Asep Kusdinar
Pangandaran. Jawa Timur: Point Break World Tunjungan Plaza II. Jawa Tengah dan DIY Jogyakarta: Point Break Hartono.
KALIMANTAN
Point Break World Banjarmasin, Point Break Pentacity Mall.
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Point Break World Panakkukang, Point Break Gorontalo, Point Break Palopo, Point Break Tantura Palu.
MALUKU
Point Break Mall Ambon City Centre, Point Break Maluku City Mall, Point Break Ternate.
SUMATERA
Point Break Andalas Padang, Point Break Basko, Point Break Batam Centre, Point Break Palembang Square, Point Break World Palembang Icon, Square extension, Point Break Ciputra Pekan Baru, Point Break Sun Plaza Medan, Substance padang.
NUSA TENGGARA BARAT Royal Surf Mataram, Senggigi, Billabong Gili Trawangan, Blue Surf Gili Trawangan, Hurley Gili Trawangan, Sumbawa (Pesawat Trans Nusa DPSDompu, Lakey), Sempiak Vila Selong Belanak, Lombok.
BALI
Kuta: Alam Kul-Kul Hotel, Back Door, Balcony Rest & Bar, Huffian, Bali Learn To Surf, Billabong Kuta Square, Bliss Wayan Hotel, Blue Groove, Blue Ocean Shop, Blue Panic I, Blue Panic II, Dragon Office, Dragon Shop, Eikon Bar, G-Land, Halfway Surf, Hard Rock Café, Hard Rock Radio, Hot Banana,
Hurley Kuta Square, Hurley Poppies Lane II, Indodream, Hurley Factory Outlet Simpang Siur, Naruki, Oddyseys Surfing School, Ovault Legian, Papaya Surf, Pro Surf School, PT.Billabong Indonesia Office, Quiksilver Beachwalk, Quiksilver Kuta Square, Quiksilver Premium, Ripcurl Bemo Corner, Ripcurl Kuta Square, Rip Curl Memo, Star Surf, Sunkissed, Surfer Girl, Surfer Girl Office, Surfer Girl PODS, The Pit, Toke, Tubes Bar, Volcom Bemo Corner, Volcom Kuta Square, Yayasan GUS, Bali Niksoma Hotel, BSO, Cozy, Hurley Factory Outlet, Istana Rama Hotel, Kuta Seaview Hotel, Luke Studer Shop, Mercure Hotel, Nero Bali, OZ Radio, POP Hotel, PT.Jarosite (Rip Curl), PT.Sinar Sosro, PT. Transnusa Air Services (TransNusa), Ramayana Hotel, Rip Curl OSO, Rip Curl Sunset Road, Rosso Vivo, Ryosi Restaurant, Starbuck Café Pantai, Take Restaurant, The 101 Legian Hotel, The Stones, TJ’s Restaurant, VI AI PI, Hotel Santika, Blue Wave, Trans Nusa. Tuban: Aston Kuta, Bali Dynasty Hotel, Bamboo Restaurant, Batan Waru Restaurant, Billabong Discovery Mall, Blue Fin, Bubba Gum, Ryoshi, Discovery Hotel, Envy Restaurant, Golden Lotus, Hacienda Restaurant, Holiday Inn Resort, Hurley Discovery Mall, Kuta Lines Discovery Mall, Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Magani Hotel, PT. Volcom Indonesia Office, Quiksilver Discovery Mall, Ramada Bintang Bali, Risata Bali Resort. Legian: Dahui, All Season Hotel, Camankila Hotel, Cibola, Huck Happy Store, Hurley Legian, Jayakarta Hotel,Legian Beach Hotel, Macaroni Bar Bar & Restautant, Ovault Beachwalk, Poco Loco Bar & Rest, PT.Jaya Bersama (Rip Curl Surf School), PT.Quiksilver Indonesia, Quiksilver Café, Quiksilver
Legian, Ripcurl Legian, Ripcurl Melasti, Sky Surf, SWICH Restaurant, Tanaya Bed and Breakfast, The Bokha Hotel, The Granmas Hotel Jl. Legian, Trattoria, Zanzibar Restaurant, Bali Mandira Hotel. Seminyak, Oberoi, Petitenget: Afends, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Biku Restaurant, Billabong Bintang, Billabong Seminyak, Canggu Deli, Channel Islands, Cocoon Restaurant, DC Seminyak Square, Deus Oberoi, Deus Petitenget, Drifter Shop, Fave Hotel, Hurley Indonesia, Hurley Oberoi, Insight Seminyak, IZE Hotel, LacaLaca Restaurant, Lanai Restaurant, Made’s Warung Seminyak, Mannekepis Restaurant, Meja Kitchen & Bar, Motel Mexicola Restaurant, Oakley Seminyak, Volcom Shop, Petitenget Restaurant, Potato Head, Puravida Seminyak, Quiksilver Bintang, RVCA Oberoi, Quiksilver Petitenget, Red Carpet, Rip Curl Bintang, Rip Curl Seminyak, Rumors Restaurant, Ryosi Restaurant, Single FIN Seminyak, SOHO Restaurant, Surfer Girl Seminyak Square, Tekor Bali Restaurant, The Grandmas Hotel Dyana Pura, The Haven Hotel, Betelnut Restaurant, Black Canyon Seminyak Square, By The Sea Shop, Chandi Restaurant, Dylon Long Bottom, Eat Well Restaurant, Queens Tandor Restaurant, Taco Casa, Miyura Restaurant, Kinky Tiki Bar. Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua Beach Grill, PT.Bali Bijaksana (Oakley) Office, Ovault Nusa Dua. Uluwatu, Jimbaran: Surfer Paradise Kelan, Drifter Office, Hansel Surfboards, Quiksilver Uluwatu, Single Fin Shop, Single Fin Restaurant, Warung Ketty, Warung Lana, White Monkey, Surf Edge/ Uluwatu Café, Noh by Pison, Nusa Surf, Loko Shop. Secret Spot Jimbaran. Sanur, Denpasar: Bali Adventure
Tours, Bali Hai Cruise, Batu Jimbar Restaurant, BIMC Hospital, Bir Bintang, Bounty Cruise, Coca-Cola Distribution Bali, CV.Royalindo Pacific (No Fear), G-Xtreme, International SOS, Yoska Surf, Kopi Bali, Ombak Shop, PT. Planet Selancar Mandiri, Red Bull, Rip Curl Sanur, Starbuck Café Sanur, Tiket To the Moon, Tiara Dewata, Soputan, Tiara Dewata Denpasar, Tiara Dewata Monang-Maning, Tiara Dewata Gatsu, Toko Buku Leny, Kios Rama, Bali Scuba, Ocean Gravity (Bali Diving School), Nova Dive Center, All 4 Diving, Billabong. Canggu: Billabong Batu Bolong, Billabong Canggu, Café di Batu Bolong, Café di Echo Beach, Deus Canggu, Hurley Brawa, PT.Deus Ex Machina Indonesia Office, Quiksilver Canggu / Echo Beach, REDZ Surf Boards, Reef Canggu, Seven Shores / 69 Slam, Oldmans Restaurant & Bar, The Lawn. Balianas shop, Canggu Deli, Swich Brawa, Drifter Shop, Brawa Surf Shop, Matcha Cafe Brawa, Nude Cafe Brawa, Onboard Store Batu Bolong, Echo Beach Club Canggu. Secret Spot Brawa, Vissla Jl Batu Mejan, Parachute Tibubeneng, Mahalo. Gianyar: Bali Zoo, Komune Hotel, Bali Safari & Marine Park, SOBEK Lembongan : Billabong Lembongan
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Connor Coffin starring in a Pipeline horror movie. Sometimes it’s just too scary to watch. Photography by Pete Frieden
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