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Erin Brooks Rips

The Search through the Indonesian archipelago is a ‘right-of-passage’ of sorts for most aspiring professional surfers. Multiple regions, full of diverse waves, empty blue canvases, perfect for honing in on any skill set. Big barrels, long lefts, air waves… Indo truly has it all.

However, most the waves, while seemingly dreamy and inviting, have dire consequences. Shallow reefs, sketchy paddle-outs, dry end sections, the list goes on. Any surfer that’s paddled these lineups while pumping, knows the result of hesitation. While easier said than done, there is no room for a lack of commitment here.

When Erin Brooks booked her Indo jaunt last season, she had no idea the forecast that lay ahead. Perfect Kandui, magical Mentawai’s and a handful of idyllic Indo lineup were awaiting her arrival.

While Erin has surfed heavy waves all over the world, most notably around her home of Hawaii, there aren’t many waves that prep you for Indo. You just have to go. And go Erin did.

Tap play to watch No Hesitation, the full Indonesian edit from Erin Brooks. Get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor.

ALAÏA OPEN LAST CALL

ALAÏA OPEN LAST CALL !

Registration deadline for competitors is at noon on Monday 🔥

All surfers who are not sure whether to come or not Prize money breakdown is below

Prize Distribution:
Open Men
1st. 10’000$ 7K$ cash + 3K$ in prizes
2nd. 6’000$ 3.8K$cash + 2.2K$ in prizes
3rd 4’000$ 2.8K$cash + 1.2K$ in prizes

Open Women
1st. 10’000$ 7K$ cash + 3K$ in prizes
2nd. 6’000$ 3.8K$cash + 2.2K$ in prizes
3rd 4’000$ 2.8K$cash + 1.2K$ in prizes

Swiss Men
1st 3’000 1K$ cash + 2K in prizes
2nd 2’000 600$ cash + 1.4K$ prizes
3rd 1’500 400$cash + 1.1K$ prizes

Swiss Women
1st 3’000 1K$ cash + 2K in prizes
2nd 2’000 600$ cash + 1.4K$ prizes
3rd 1’500 400$cash + 1.1K$ prizes

Junior Boys
1st 2500 600$ cash + 1.9K$ in prizes
2nd 2000 400$ cash + 1.6K$ in prizes
3rd 1500 200$ cash + 1.3K$ in prizes

Junior Girls
1st 2500 600$ cash + 1.9K$ in prizes
2nd 2000 400$ cash + 1.6K$ in prizes
3rd 1500 200$ cash + 1.3K$ in prizes

Kids Boys
1st 2300 in prizes
2nd 1900 in prizes
3rd. 600 in prizes

Kids Girls
1st 2300 in prizes
2nd 1900 in prizes
3rd. 600 in prizes

Enter the Competition now: https://booking.alaiabay.ch/alaia-open-winter-cup – only 15 slots left !

All information, regulations and break down of the 75’000USD prize value on the following link : https://alaiabay.ch/en/alaia-open-winter-cup/

For info on the Epic Ibiza party on Saturday, with 5 DJs, performers and more for a unique Lunarts showcase ( https://ra.co/events/1481311“>https://ra.co/events/1481311 )

The time has come – we are almost full, counting the days and are about to put the finishing touches on the first Alaïa Open!!!! It’s going to be epic! Get ready!!!💥
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Becoming Bronson

Bronson Meydi was born in the Sumbawan village of Lakey Peak to an Aussie father and an Indonesian mother. While tradition suggests that Lakey Peak is a humble fishing town, it has been one of the surfing world's high-performance hot spots since the turn of the millennium. A short time later, Bronson landed and grew up in and around the world-class waves, watching some of the planet's best surfers ply their craft in front of a rotating flotilla of filmers and photographers.

Although he would never say it out loud, Bronson's surfing began to make plenty of noise over the past decade. It didn't take long for visiting surfers to start taking notice of the welterweight local lad mixing it up with the pros and putting on a show for their assorted camera crews.

Slowly but surely, sponsors came knocking and one day Indonesian surfing statesman Rizal Tandjung, whose son Varun is great friends with Bronson, offered to take the young gun under his wing in Bali and fast track his road to surfing success. Bronson's development since he island-hopped has been staggering: Bali is treating him superbly.

Becoming Bronson announces the arrival of Indonesia's next great hope. Rizal followed local legends like Made Lana and started gaining Indonesian surfers recognition overseas. The next generation – Marlon Gerber, Garut Widiarta, Mega Semahdi, Betet Merta and friends – built on his legacy. Now we see guys like Rio Waida competing in the Olympics and racing up the WSL rankings with Bronson right behind him, happily flying along in his slipstream.

When cinematographer Scotty Hammonds approached us about pulling together a Bronson profile piece alongside close friends Nate Lawrence and Sean Benik, we didn't have to think twice before saying yes. When Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson, Eli Hanneman and the one-and-only Kelly Slater signed on to testify to Bronson's talents, we knew we had a winner.

Although Kelly claims in the movie he struggles to tell Bronson and Eli apart, as the pair of phenoms grow up their styles are becoming more distinct, and it's fair to say there are shades of Bruce Irons' legendary flair to the way Bronson now attacks waves. As you'll see in the edit, whether it's launching over the ramps of Bali's east coast to threading tubes on the Bukit Peninsula, or mixing it all up at home in Lakey Peak, Bronson's game is well rounded and getting better with every session.

So please, get comfortable, hit play, and savour what will probably be your first encounter with Bronson Meydi. If you've been to Lakey Peak before, then savour the walk down memory lane while meeting the new hometown hero; if you haven't, then good luck resisting the urge to book the first possible flight to Sumbawa once you see how good Bronson makes it look.

Plans go in for Dorset wave park

Planning has gone in for the Brooks Pine Wavegarden just north of Bournemouth. The plans which also include a skate park are for:

“Development of a surf lagoon, outdoor climbing wall, visitor reception, cafe and administration building, and associated landscaping, together with ancillary glamping pod site and its service buildings. Erection of buildings in the country park extension incorporating a cafe, toilets, and car park kiosk (to replace demolished country park buildings), play facilities and Suds features. Erection of skate park, cycle park and wild play structures.

“The proposals will include for the provision of photovoltaic panels in order to create onsite renewable energy to contribute towards the operation of the proposed surf lagoon.

“The surf lagoon will utilise the latest wave generation technology which will ensure that the level of energy required to operate the facility will not place an onerous demand on the electricity grid and will require a small transformer. The use of on-site renewables, such as solar power, will contribute to the energy required to operate the lagoon.”

“The proposed cove-shaped lagoon will produce white-water waves for beginners, up to 1.8-metre barrelling waves for elite surfers and a family orientated environment for all to enjoy.”

If you would like most support the planning the council are asking for views here

Win a custom Town and Country Glenn Pang surfboard, as well as some rad Vans X T&C gear!

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Win a custom Town and Country Glenn Pang surfboard, as well as some rad Vans X T&C gear!

Vans are celebrating Town & Country Surf Designs’ 50th anniversary of sharing stoke and aloha with a limited edition of footwear and apparel, which you can find on tcsurf.eu, on vans.com and in a select number of core surfshops around Europe.

With T&C’s return to Europe and their 50th Anniversary are quite a few reasons to celebrate so we have hooked up with them to give away a legendary Glenn Pang surfboard!

To win a custom board go to this link and like @townandcountrysurfdesigns like @carvemag and tag two people who you think would love a custom T+C board!

We have T’s, sweats and shoes for the the runners up!