When I was a kid in the 1980s, my friends and I used California surf slang, wore Jimmy-Z and Quicksilver gear and were generally ‘Californianized’ by surf culture. Hardly any of us actually surfed, unless you count the odd trip to East Coast beaches in Maryland, Delaware, Florida or the Carolinas. Even there the emphasis … Read More
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A surfer’s paradise: Living the dream on Bali
What is it about surfers from the Commonwealth countries and Bali? Well, it’s pretty obvious when it comes to Australia: a big surfing country that is pretty close to a small, relatively inexpensive tropical island paradise known for having some of the best waves in the world. But where did a Canadian surfing enthusiast (from … Read More
Swedish university students study via distance while surfing in Bali
In recent years distance-based learning has taken off at Sweden’s universities. I say ‘at’, but you don’t need to be ‘at’ anywhere to study a course or program at a Swedish university. As long as you have an internet connection you can be anywhere you like… a beach in Bali, for example. I’ve personally studied … Read More
Bali’s surf spots rank high
A couple of weeks ago I posted about CNNGo’s article on Bali’s 5 best hidden beaches, which includes Balangan Beach, one of Rapturecamp’s regular surf spots. Now CNNGo has published another article, by surfer Jade Bremmer, on the ‘World’s 50 best surf spots’. Two of Bali’s surf breaks, Uluwatu and Kuta, took the number 3 … Read More
Bali surfing: In the know
CNNGo recently ran a story on Bali’s 5 best-hidden beaches for those in search of tropical oases not yet overrun by throngs of panting tourists. At number one, I am pleased to say, is Balangan Beach, one of Rapturecamps premier spots for surfing. The CNNGo editor recommends Balangan for swimming, lying in hammocks, building sandcastles, … Read More
In Bali, Aussies rule
Australia is surfing mad. Bali is Asia’s surfing capital and a relatively short hop from the antipodean continent. So it’s no mystery why Bali is – at least in some spots – crawling with Australians. Though surfing has been going on in Bali since the 1930s (according to surfingbali.com) it was Aussies who popularized the … Read More
Asian surfing on the rise
Surfing in Asia has never been bigger and Bali is right smack dab in the middle of it. Indonesian and specifically Balinese surfers are also making their mark on the Asian surfing world, beyond their home shores. The Asian Surfing Championship (ASC) recently honored Asia’s top surfers in Singapore, giving out awards in the Open, … Read More
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Tagged: Asia, Asian Surfing Championship, Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, surfing, Thailand
Tagged: Asia, Asian Surfing Championship, Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, surfing, Thailand
Swell has arrived!
The swell has FINALLY arrived! After a few months, since the big swell came through the waves just haven’t been the same. We’ve been waiting and waiting on some sort of reading that perhaps waves were coming- weeks past and still no swell but today was the day!! Padang pushed out beautifully clean 1-2 foot … Read More
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Tagged: Padang Padang, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
Tagged: Padang Padang, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
Genuine Bali
Just a few miles way from the more touristic, developed areas of the Indonesian island of Bali one can find tradition, rustic beauty and a more peaceful, easy-going way of life. If your tastes are less on the side of luxurious resorts and throbbing nightlife and more geared toward nature, quaint villages and experiencing the … Read More
Rains are here...swells nearly on its way
Today we had yet another early start at the camp with a surf time of 5.30am. There were a few clouds hanging around but thankfully no rain. Over the past few days we have had a major turn around of clients. Many leaving but also many arriving. Fresh new faces (most never surfed before) but … Read More
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Tagged: Balangan, Padang Padang, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
Tagged: Balangan, Padang Padang, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
