The quest to find Sri Lanka’s best surfers - RED BULL RIDE MY WAVE 2015

This summer, Red Bull Ride My Wave returns to the sunny shores of Sri Lanka’s surf capital – Arugam Bay. Unlike last year, surfers from all over the world will now compete against each other to own the title of the island’s best surfer, with prizes of US$1,000 for first place, US$750 for second and US$500 for third. Over three days of breathtaking excitement, Sri Lanka’s eastern coastline will put surfers to the ultimate test in an action-packed competition officiated by the Association of Surfing Professionals.

For a chance to be part of the fantastic 2015 Ride My Wave event, register using the form further down this page by July 19, 2015.


Kai Linder is the event’s Contest Director and MC. He has worked for many years running surf events such as his very successful Rolling Retro event in Cape Town, South Africa, and commentated on World Tour events such as Jbay and Ballito.


“I am very excited to be part of Red Bull Ride My Wave, in Sri Lanka, for the first time. The growth of surfing worldwide right now is incredible and supporting emerging surf cultures is very important to us. That is why we will not only be coming over from South Africa to help run and judge the event, but we will also be holding a half-day judging course for the local surfers to improve their knowledge of the worldwide systems in place for running successful surf events. Leading this course will be top South African judge Grant Beck, assisted by fellow surfer Mandla Ndlovu. All three of us cannot wait to experience Sri Lanka, especially the long tapered walls of Arugam Bay.


“The contest will be run over three days, which gives us time to play around bad tides or iffy winds. We will look to run heats in the best conditions possible to give all the surfers their best shot at making it through to the finals. With this in mind there will also be a Losers' Round after Round 1 to give all surfers another chance at making it to the end. We want a competitive world-class surf contest, but we also want the guys to have fun, because that is why we surf!”


About Arugambay
This year, Red Bull Ride My Wave returns to one of the world's best surfing spots on Sri Lanka's eastern coastline – Arugam Bay. From Whisky Point to Okanda Bay, the famed swells and breaks of these waters enchant surfers from all corners of the globe who fly down to light up the waves of this surfing paradise. This crescent-shaped stretch of white sand casts a spell upon all those who step on it. Be it the beach vibes of its rustic cabanas, the welcoming smiles of its loving people or the unforgettable experiences that keep you coming back for more, Arugam Bay offers the perfect mix of adrenaline and tranquillity with waves that glisten in the island sun and a coastline that shimmers under a starlit sky.

Schedule

July 23

16 Heats – 5h 20m of surfing

Round 1 (50 surfers)

10 x 5-man heats @ 20m, top 2 go through, bottom 3 to repo round.

Repo Round (30 surfers)

6 x 5-man heats @ 20m, top 2 go through.

July 24

9 Heats – 3h 55m of surfing

Round 2 (32 Surfers)

8 x 4-man heats @ 25m, top 2 go through.

Expression Session (10 surfers)

35m heat (best air, turn and tube)

July 25

7 Heats – 3h of surfing

Quarter-finals (16 Surfers)

4 x 4-man heats @ 25m, top 2 go through.

Semi-finals (8 Surfers)

2 x 4-man heats @25 Min, top 2 go through.

Final (4 Surfers)

1 x 4-man heat @ 30m.

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