asiansurfingtour.com - NEWS - 30 April 2013 - 28 April 2013, Katiet-Mentawai Islands: In a late afternoon ceremony today in the village of Katiet on Sipora Island in the Mentawai Islands of West Sumatra, after several speeches and trophy presentations, Regent Yudas Sabbagalet sounded the drum to officially announce the end of the Mentawai Pro presented by Rip Curl Asian Surfing Championship Premium grade international surfing competition that started on April 21st.
First to take the microphone was the Head of the Department of Culture, Tourism and Sport for the Mentawai Islands Mrs. Desti Seminora, who generously thanked the local people and listed all the sponsors who had supported the event. She told the audience how proud she was of her staff and all involved who had been working hard to make this event such a success, as it was now a premium international event after only the third year.
Jeff Anderson, Rip Curl’s CEO of South East Asia was next to address the crowd, and in fluent Indonesian thanked the local people for their hospitality in sharing their great waves and wonderful beach, and thanked Regent Sabbagalet and Mrs. Seminora for letting Rip Curl join with them for the second year running.
Tipi Jabrik, President of the ASC, in his speech reviewed the progress that has been made since Mrs. Seminora contacted him over three years ago to help create the first Lance’s Right competition in 2011 and congratulated her and her staff for the great job. He also thanked the Katiet locals for their hospitality. He then asked them to please take care of their beautiful beach and coral reefs, and not to let anyone bomb the reefs for fishing or do anything to destroy their great natural resource.
Lizzie Murray from A Liquid Future took the microphone next to express her thanks for the support from Rip Curl and the government for her NGO that is teaching the local kids how to speak English, about water safety, and of course how to surf.
Mentawai Pro presented by Rip Curl winner Oney Anwar from Sumbawa was asked to come up and say a few words, and he did…telling the audience how happy he was to have won the event and how he had enjoyed his stay at Katiet.
Next was the presentations of the trophies to the winners, but first 16 year old Harry Bryant from Australia was called to the stage and given a local backpack by the town chief, something personal young Harry could take back to his country and share with his friends and family.
The trophy presentations followed, with first the local trials winner Marvius and the other finalists being awarded Mentawai boatman’s paddles and some cash money as prizes, and then the main event winners receiving theirs as well.
After thanking Rip Curl, the ASC, Mrs. Desti, and the local village support crew, the Bupati (Regent) of the Mentawai Islands Mr. Yudus Sabbagalet had a special message for the local surfers in his closing speech. He strongly encouraged them to keep practicing and believing in themselves, saying “You can see who won this contest, and he is an Indonesian just like you…so is there a reason why you can’t win? I think not…so just remember to keep trying and soon it will be you on the podium!”
Then with the final pounding of the drum he closed the event, and though it may be over for this year the effects will be felt far into the future…in its positive impact on the local community, tourism in the Mentawais, and in the Asian as well as the worldwide surfing communities.
The Mentawai Pro presented by Rip Curl is sponsored by the Government of West Sumatra, the Tourism Department of the Mentawai Islands, Tourism Indonesia, Andalas Internet, Indies Explorer, Quest 1, and Losman Ombak, with media support by Magicseaweed.com, Indosurflife.com, Surftime Magazine, Juice, and Lines Magazine.
Mentawai Pro presented by Rip Curl ASC Premium Men’s Open Results:
1. Oney Anwar (Sumbawa, Indonesia) – Rp. 25 million (approx. $2,500 USD)
2. Garut Widiarta (Bali, Indonesia) - Rp. 15 million (approx. $1,500 USD)
Equal 3rd: Tipi Jabrik (Bali, Indonesia) and Gazali Hamzah (Sumbawa, Indonesia) – Rp. 8 million (approx. $800 USD)
Mentawai Pro presented by Rip Curl Trial Results:
1. Marvius (Katiet)
2. Dodi (Siberut)
3. Henri (Siberut)
4. Arjomen (Katiet)
Media Contacts:
Asian Surfing Championships
Tim Hain – Media and Communications
Mobile: +62(0)8123606674
Email: tim.hain@asiansurfingtour.com
Rip Curl Indonesia
Ivona Puspita – Public Relations
Mobile: +628179723980
Email: ivona@ripcurl.co.id
About the ASC
The Asian Surfing Championships began in 2011 with the mission of growing the sport of surfing in South East Asia from the grassroots level by assisting each country in organizing professional surfing events that will develop the skills of their surfers in healthy competition as well as to draw attention to their area for the progression of surfing locally, nationally, and throughout the SEA area.
Organized surfing competitions have historically been the best medium for the development of surfers and for the sport of surfing, where learning how to compete fairly and to being disciplined in training and competition are key skills needed not only for surfing but also for life.
The ASC works with the local, national and multinational event sponsors and organizers to maximize the results of these competitive surfing events towards accomplishing the goals of sharing the sport of surfing and bringing positive economic, social, and environmental benefits to the people in these South East Asian countries. See more at http://www.asiansurfingtour.com
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