by Daniel Chiam
Malaysia first ever 6-Star Asian Surfing Championship surfing competition will take place in Terrenganu at Batu Burok Beach from November 30th until December 2nd, 2012. This was announced by Rip Curl Malaysia during the press conference on 17th October.
Malaysia first ever 6-Star Asian Surfing Championship surfing competition will take place in Terrenganu at Batu Burok Beach from November 30th until December 2nd, 2012. This was announced by Rip Curl Malaysia during the press conference on 17th October.
The renowned Australia surf brand - Rip Curl (Malaysia) is proud to be the first surf brand in Malaysia to sponsor a 6-star rated ASC surfing competition with total prize money of RM36,500 (over $12,000 USD) across five surfing divisions; Men’s, Women’s, Longboard, Masters, and Bodyboard, plus a Skateboard Slalom Race and various specialty awards such as “Best Malaysian Surfer” and “Best Surf Wipeout” to name but a few. In addition there will also be RM22,500 ($7,500 USD) worth of Rip Curl products given out to the finalists.
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| Official Announcement of Terrenganu Rip Curl Pro 2012 |
There were also a fashion show before the press conference started to showcase the latest surf/beach wear from Rip Curl. It really made me feel like going to the beach after the show, and I am truly excited for the event happening end of next month.
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| Fashion Show by students from Amber Chia Academy |
How often do we have such prestigious surfing competition happening right here in our own backyard? People from all around will be gathering at Batu Burok beach to witness the surfers takes on our Malaysian waves, and if possible, I don't want to miss that.
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| The Malaysian Surfers - Brenda Lee, Semmy, Bryan Ng and me |
I believe surfing is not yet a popular sport in Malaysia and I strongly believe that this event is a great stepping stone to promote the sport to our Malaysian youngster. Hopefully our wave will be great enough in the monsoon for the surfers to perform their ultimate best.
Again, Rip Curl and the partnership with State Government of Terengganu will bring you Malaysia first ever 6-Star Asian Surfing Championship surfing competition that will take place at Batu Burok Beach, Terengganu, from November 30th until December 2nd, 2012. Extreme sports fan, make sure you be there!
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