Bali is a place of discovery. While just a short flight from Australia, it was somewhat off the beaten path for most surfers until recently. But once people started flocking to the island, they found its rich culture, friendly people, and multitude of world-class waves make it a mandatory stop on every surfer's list.
Next week we bring you two historic events from Bali, the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search Bali and the 2018 Corona Bali Protected.
04/13
The Vault: 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search Bali
Athletes didn't know event location beforehand and the first round was held at Padang Padang then moved right around the Bukit to Uluwatu. Bruce Irons won the event with classic barrel prowess in an all-Hawaiian Final against Freddy Patacchia.
Uluwatu at the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search Bali. - WSL / Sean Rowland
04/15 - 04/17
Rewind: 2018 Corona Bali Protected
Italo Ferreira won the event after beating Michel Bourez in the Final. On the women's side, Lakey Peterson took down Tyler Wright, eventually finishing runner-up this year.
Tune in April 15th to Day 1 of the 2018 Corona Bali Protexted - WSL
April 13th - Bali Week Begins, 2008 Vault And 2018 Rewind
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Bali is a place of discovery. While just a short flight from Australia, it was somewhat off the beaten path for most surfers until recently. But once people started flocking to the island, they found its rich culture, friendly people, and multitude of world-class waves make it a mandatory stop on every surfer's list.
Next week we bring you two historic events from Bali, the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search Bali and the 2018 Corona Bali Protected.
04/13 The Vault: 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search Bali
Athletes didn't know event location beforehand and the first round was held at Padang Padang then moved right around the Bukit to Uluwatu. Bruce Irons won the event with classic barrel prowess in an all-Hawaiian Final against Freddy Patacchia.
04/15 - 04/17 Rewind: 2018 Corona Bali Protected
Italo Ferreira won the event after beating Michel Bourez in the Final. On the women's side, Lakey Peterson took down Tyler Wright, eventually finishing runner-up this year.
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