Keramas: Women’s Champion crowned in Roxy Open Final
November 2, 2009 by amo
Filed under Action, Pretty Sporty, Surfing
As expected, the action at the Quiksilver Open 2009 in Bali (presented by Jim Beam) was nothing short of hot and heavy. The booming 4-6 foot sets that were blasting onto the lava bottomed reef of Keramas were launching big walls and meaty barrels.
After the Men had their share of the still glassy Keramas waves, the Roxy Open Women’s Division Finalists took to the water at just before 11:00 am to vie for the trophy and winners check of Rp 2.5 million. The sun was blazing and the sand was burning, so the girls lost no time in getting out into the water and getting started. Mina Nagasima from Japan got right to work, belting the lip after digging deep bottom turns to taking the lead and eventually the win.
Chasing her was Yasnyiar “Bonne” Gea from Nias, who weaved and carved her way to a second place finish over Gee Cormack from Australia. Rounding out the podium was Royahe from Sumatra, who fell ill just before the start but gamely went out and gave it a go.
After receiving the winner’s check and trophy from Quiksilver’s Contest Director and ex-pro surfer Jake Paterson, Mina thanked him and said, “I’m so happy to have won this contest…it’s the first time for me to win here in Bali. I come to Bali a few times every year because I really love surfing here, the beaches, and the people. Now I really like winning the Roxy contest. Thanks so much everybody!
Roxy Open Women’s Results
Mina Nagashima (Japan)
Yasnyiar “Bonne” Gea (Ind)
Gee Cormack (Aus)
Febri “Royahe” Rahmaningsih (Ind)
