BOOK LAUNCHES UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL AT GAYA ART SPACE

Friday, October 17th, 2008

BOOK LAUNCHES

TWO POETRY ANTHOLOGIES
06.00 - 07.00 pm
The City of Fireworks by Gratiagusti Chananya Rompas (Anya)
We are Nowhere and It's Wow by Mikael Johani

Anya harnesses a city's elements such as lamps, highrise or sidewalks
to depict love, anger, sorrow, loss and hope in the rhythm of dark and light.
Mikael records daily events and sensations in an emotive poetic journal rich with
striking imagery.

LA UNDERLOVER
a collection of short stories
7.30 - 8.30 pm

Budi Dharma, Eka Kurniawan, Chavcay Saifullah,
Nugroho Suksmanto and Triyanto Budi Triwikromo recount the roller-coaster lives of
Indonesian expatriates as they encounter the lively denizens
of Los Angeles, USA.

Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud – Bali 80571
Phone. +62 361 979252/979253 Fax. +62 361 975895
Email. gaya@gayafusion.com Web. www.gayafusion.com


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VOLCOM STONE’S HELIFISH SURF SERIES

CIMAJA, SUNSET BEACH, WEST JAVA

Saturday, 11 October 2008
The morning of Volcom’s Helifish Surf Series Cimaja started off cloudy with a couple minutes of rain, but that doesn’t seem to bother any of the competing surfers even one bit. Soon later the clouds cleared to reveal the blasting sun, and the Under 14s was up first.

With 1-2 feet waves and offshore winds, Ryan Hidayat and Andre Julian fought to catch the best waves. Ryan was killing it with snap maneuvers but the Andre was better, he then caught a set and riding backside maneuver all the way to the shore. He led the scoreboards and walk away with a Volcom goodie bag, prize money and a surfboard complete with leg rope, fins, grip and wax!

In the Under 17s division, local boys Cakrayudha and Monot had more experience where they have competed and learned the waves of Bali – and immediately went ahead in points than the rest of the pack. The competition was fierce, but it was Cakra who got the big set with snap and cutback maneuvers and beating Monot just by one point! So close!

Ujang Jitli and Cakrayudha played it safe in the Pro Am division, careful because of the tight point difference between the two. Ujang Jitli was lucky to catch the best wave of the day, and his backside floater put him in the first place.

Contestants enjoyed free lunch, and as usual, the day was closed with rains of Volcom giveaways.

RESULT

Pro Am
1^st Ujang Jitli
2^nd Cakrayudha
3^rd Saprudin
4^th Parman

Under 17

1^st Cakrayudha
2^nd Monot
3^rd Dwinuka
4^th Sandi Slamet

Under 14

1^st Andre Julian
2^nd Ryan Hidayat
3^rd Aripin
4^th Jimi

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Surfer Girl Big Splash - PRE PARTY!!

This Sunday, on October 5th, at Halfway, Kuta Beach we will be throwing our biggest event of the year… BIG SPLASH! This will be the first all-girls ISC Sanctioned Surf Competition to be hosted in Bali. We will have everything from ISC Women’s Open Surfing to a Daddy’s and Daughters Contest.

Because Fun is the Key… Surfer Girl has put together a full day of activities. So, Bring the whole family for a day at the beach. There will be Carnival Games, Yummy Food Stalls, Surf Lessons, Beach Games and even a live concert featuring MTV Nominees, NIDJI!

It’s all happening this Sunday, October 5th, from 7am to 10pm at Halfway, Kuta Beach.

Catch up on more news about the Big Splash program in our newsletter and then check out the Hot News, Surfer Girl’s Fashion Collections and the Best All Girl’s Surf Shops in the World. Or Ask Becky a really tricky question about surfing... She loves that!

Big Splash - All Girl’s Surf Competition Divisions

1. Girls Open Surf Division. An ISC Tour Event

• All ages
• Judging in standard ISC format
• 4 girls per heat minimum 4 heats

2. Girls Open Bodyboard Division

• All ages
• Standard judging system
• 4 girls per heat minimum 2-4 heats

3. Micro Gromette Division

• Under 16 years as of contest date
• Judged on wave quality selection, position on the wave , maneuvers,
  & the longest ride

4. First Ever Contest Division

• All ages
• Must be your first ever surf contest
• Judging similar to micro gromettesJudged on wave quality
  selection, position on the wave , maneuvers, & the longest ride

5. Dads and Daughters Tandem Display

• All ages
• Judged on wave quality selection, position on the wave, maneuvers,
  & the longest ride.

6. Tag Team Event – FINALE

• This is the highlight of the competition, when individual competitiveness is replaced with teamwork. There will be 4 teams, with 4 girls on each team.

Lots of Love from Beautiful Bali, Summer, Niki, Grinder, Foamy, Beatboy, Froggy and all the friends we hang out with!!
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