SurfCamp Bali Blog

An US citizen by the name of "John Kelly", residing in Kuta Lombok and at "Desert Point"/"Bangko Bangko" takes orders for custom surfboards but never delivers. This man, which i know for a couple of years and who did already shape boards for us, came over from Lombok asking for help because of poor business in Lombok as result of the earthquake. We...

We created a google map with all classic bali surfpots. You can zoom in and get driving directions to those surf spots.

Retro Single Fin Contest @ Batu Bolong

Retro is still a major hype around the surfing world too. So it's no surprise we see more and more retro boards on the beaches, which is a nice thing. Although, surfers have always been individualists, through the last years, you could see more and more different shapes appear in the line-up and surfers can just pick the stick they love the most. No matter if it is their standard 6"0' shortboard or their 9"5' wooden balsa board from the 70's. So, big ups for the Guys from Drifter Surfshop Bali, that are hosting the 3rd annual retro single fin contest today at Tugu beach/Batu-Bolong. The world of competitive surfing, could definitely need more inspiration, because progress is always a result of creativity.

The contest directors will surely care for all your needs and you can just enjoy a nice day at the beach, meet some friends and dive into the local surf community, have a piece of cake and watch the aftershow later on.