Mon 29 April 12:00am
Rip Curl Mentawai: Finals Day Photos
In flawless 4-5 foot barreling Lance's Right, Sumbawa's Oney Anwer bested Bali's Garut Widiarta to claim victory of the Mentawai Pro presented by Rip Curl, receiving the winner's check for Rp 25 million (approximately $2,500 USD) and a specially carved Mentawai boatsmens paddle as a unique souvenir to take home.
Anwar currently resides on the Gold Coast of Australia but hails from Lakey Peak in Sumbawa, and was over the moon with his victory saying, "To win this event is so important to me. I'm from Indonesia, and for Rip Curl Asia to put on this event in the Mentawais, in Indonesia, at one of the best rights in the world, and to win it, is a dream come true."
Full story here.
Photos ASC/Tim Hain