Events
Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony
Competitors came from as far away as Hawaii, California, England and Brazil to draw their heats for the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. Spectators indulged in free alcohol as proceedings were capped off with a Balinese dance and ceremony.
July 12, 2011read more
Videos
Julian Wilson / Back to Bali
Two weeks ago Julian Wilson dropped into Bali for a few days following his win at the WQS in Portugal, connecting with Red Bull team mate Ian Walsh who was also in town. Here's the video.
July 11, 2011read more
Web
Surfer / The 100 Best Waves
Surfer Mag gives us a glimpse into their ranking of the world's best 100 surf spots. We can see that Sanur, Keramas, Lance's, and Padang made the cut, but you'll have to get your hands on a copy of the 'Big Issue' to see the rest.
July 11, 2011read more
Contests
Oakley Tag Team Challenge - Round 2
Surf clubs from various breaks in Bali descended upon Seminyak Beach yesterday to battle it out in Round 2 of the Oakley Surf Tag Series. The Medewi team took the honours and will advance to the next round with Uluwatu, Canggu, Seminyak and Kedungu also moving forward.
July 11, 2011read more
Videos
Flynn Novak will be On when it's On!
Spikey-haired Hawaiian Flynn Novak is posting up in Bali for a month to see out the Rip Curl Cup waiting period. Dangerous in the barrel or the air, if he's not threading the tube he'll be spinning upside-down attempting to stomp his trademark 'Flynnstone Flip'.
July 10, 2011read more
General
Tracks Mag / Dede Suryana
It looks like Dede Suryana's recent trip into the wilds of Indonesia has paid off, as he has landed a third cover from the same swell. First was Surftime, then Carve (UK), and now Tracks in Australia. Not bad for a guy focusing on the WQS.
July 5, 2011read more
Interview
Inside the Rip Curl Cup
The upcoming Rip Curl Cup 2011 will host the world's best tube specialists at Padang Padang, Bali's premiere wave. Balibelly.tv met with Event Director Pete Mathews to discuss the rich history of the highly anticipated event.
July 4, 2011read more
Contests
Rip Curl Cup 2011 Set to Launch
Next week on July 10th thirty-two of the world's best tube riders will convene at Padang Padang beach for the Rip Curl Cup 2011 opening ceremony, marking the first day of the five-week waiting period. This unique event has a rich history and is highly anticipated by international and local surfers alike.
July 4, 2011read more
Contests
Andre Julian is King of the Groms
Today Andre Julian won his second consecutive Quiksilver King of the Groms title, scoring an expenses paid trip to France, plus the keys to a new Yamaha motorbike. Adding to the day's excitement was a Legends vs Locals vs Groms surf challenge which saw the 'old guys' claim victory.
July 3, 2011read more
Contests
Quiksilver King Of The Groms - Day 1
78 frothing groms decended upon 'Halfway' Kuta Beach today for the annual Quiksilver King of the Groms event, part of the Bali Big Eco Weekend festivities which include surf movies & live music on the beach, an eco village, turtle releases, and much more. The final is tomorrow - be there!
July 2, 2011read more
