Red Bull Heli Surf
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 21 July, 2010 : - - Bali – The unique paddle race host by Red Bull called Red Bull Heli Surf had successfully held for the first time in Bali at Halfway, Kuta Beach on July 17, 2010.
On the sunny day, all 150 participants of Red Bull Heli Surf showed the real art of paddling, which is essential for surfing. The enthusiasm was obviously seen from their faces since the registration until the race start at 14.30 WITA. They had been in position at 14.00 WITA and not even bothered by the high sun. The race started when Red Bull helicopter appeared above all participants and spectators.
Red Bull Heli Surf not only attracting local surfers but also surfers from worldwide who are in Bali for vacation as well. The interesting fact of this race is a 6-year-old boy participant who competes with the seniors with no fear and doubt. He is the youngest participants in this race. On the other side, a 53-year-old man is the oldest participant.
All participants had to paddle from the Kuta beach to a buoy in a distance ocean about 350 meters. The first to reach the buoy is a young surfer from Sydney, Australia. The 19-year-old surfer, Mitch Kenyon reached the buoy in only 10 minutes. Followed by a 25-year-old Switzerland surfer, Michael Schmid, and the third one is a 21-year-old surfer from UK, Matt Rivers.
Exited winners were awarded by event sponsors Oakley and Macbeth while the grand prize was waiting for them – a private helicopter flight to G-Land. The three lucky winners had the opportunity to spend the whole weekend in G-Land Joyo’s Camp attending the private coaching clinic with Red Bull Pro Surfer, Ross Clarke-Jones, legendary Australian big wave rider.
Unforgettable experiences and satisfaction were clearly seen from the three winners’ faces after they came back from G-Land. “This is really a once-in-a-lifetime experience! G-Land is really cool and awesome! A weekend of perfect barrels in a great company! There is no other better place! I am so fortunate to participate in this race”, said the first winner Mitch Kenyon.
The other two winners agree with Mitch. “It’s really an awesome weekend. I’ve never thought I will win this race”, explain Michael. Matt added,” That was my first time in helicopter and also my first time in G-Land! I heard a lot about this place - the perfect waves and still not crowded. I was very excited!”
Mitch actually has known the Red Bull Heli Surf race in his country but has no chance to participate. When he came for vacation in Bali and found out that Red Bull will held Red Bull Heli Surf in Bali, he quickly came to participate with no doubt. “I’ve known this race in my country, but had no chance to participate. Knowing it will be held in Bali, I, with no doubt trying to compete and accomplish it. It’ll be my awesome vacation prize!” explain Mitch. He learns how to surf at 11 years old.
http://www.globalsurfnews.com/news.asp?Id_news=47790
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