He took the audience through a recap of the primary events that had the tour first in Canggu in Bali for the Oakley Pro, then traveling up to the Mentawai Islands for the Rip Curl Pro at Macaronis, down to West Java for the Quiksilver Open, then over to West Sumbawa for the O’Neill Freak of the Reef event, before jetting up to Phuket Thailand for the first-ever dual sanctioned CC-ISC and ASC Quiksilver Open Phuket. ![]() The Ballroom at the W started filling up with surfers, leaders and management from the surfing industry, government officials, media and event sponsor representatives at about 7:30 pm, all joining in to celebrate another epic year and to congratulate the 2012 champions, while enjoying a delectable four-course dinner with drinks from Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Ketel One.Įverybody enjoyed dinner, drinks, and the camaraderie with friends as a slide show with photos taken during the 2012 season clicked along on the big screen, and then MC Tai Graham got up and announced it was time for the night’s formalities to begin. In addition to his Indonesian title, Rondi also has two consecutive Asian Surfing Championship trophies on his shelf, recently having been crowned the 2012 Asian Surfing Champion in Phuket, Thailand this last September. I hope you guys enjoy the night, thank you!” It’s my first time and I hope its not going to be the last time! I want to thank my family, my friends, my sponsors, the ISC crew and Coca Cola for making it all happen. Taking this trophy is one of my dreams in surfing, to be the Indonesian champion. From the podium after accepting his trophy and winner’s check, Rondi said, “Wow, I’m feeling great tonight. Last year Rondi narrowly missed out on the number one spot taken by fellow Kuta resident Marlon Gerber, so this year’s victory was extra sweet for the young man. ![]() Rondi is one of Indonesia’s best up and coming young talents, growing up in Kuta in an extended family boasting some of Bali’s best surfers including Wayan Gantiyasa, Garut Widiarta, and Made “Bol” Adi Putra. Highlighting the evening and earning his first ever Indonesian Surfing Championship Open title was 23-year-old Raditya Rondi from Bali, who accepted his trophy and a check for Rp 100 million (almost $10,000 USD) for his stellar performance in 2012. The awards presentation was then followed by a raging after party at the nearby Mantra Restaurant and Bar that lasted well into the wee hours. ![]() 5 November 2012, Kuta-Bali: The Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championships, Indonesia’s only professional surfing organization, celebrated its 9th year by crowning Indonesia’s top surfers on Friday night November 2nd at the posh W Retreat & Spa in Seminyak with a gala dinner and awards presentation.
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