remember this kid i put on my blog over and over? well, i met Garut Widiarta back in 1994 when he was only 6 years old. even before he started surfing, i already knew he was going to be a champion. a relative to bali surf boys Ganti and Bol, we use to play around in the shorebreak at kuta reef and i knew he was going to follow in his cousins footsteps to become a great surfer. when he turned 10 years old, i got him sponsored by TSSC and Dove Wetsuits. i took him his first new board and rash guard and that was the beginning. i watched this kid grow and grow throughout the years. he stayed at my house in hawaii, i took care of him in hawaii, he took care of me in bali. it’s been a pleasure watching Garut go to the top of the top in indonesia.
now Garut is know worldwide. very respected, and very explosive surfing.
yesterday, Garut won the prestigious championship at Padang Padang in perfect waves. he beat some of the worlds best and is the 2014 champion! i’m so stoked and so proud of this kid! i know this was one of his biggest dreams. Go-Garut!
Results:
1st Place: Garut Widiarta
2nd Place: Raditya Rondi
Equal 3rd: Lee Wilson
Equal 3rd: Mustofa Jeksen
back to hawaii, gosh, the waves have been so good. good winds, good weather, and good vibe. i’ve been surfing every single day and i will never ever get bored. so stoked to surf all day everyday!
been having a great time surfing with Team Ina. watching Inaida-san get better and better day by day. so stoked!
and Yuki-san always getting the longest lefts of the day.
i’m not sure how much more darker i can get, but i’m almost as dark as chocolate. going to surf everyday till i leave for my next typhoon trip to japan later this month. also wanted to let you guys know that i’m going on a trip very far away from september 19th to october 5th. sorry i can’t stay here to surf with you but i’ll be back even happier than ever! surf your dream!!!
