FIRST WOMAN TO COMPETE IN THE RIP CURL CUP

FIRST WOMAN TO COMPETE IN THE RIP CURL CUP :: Hawaiian charger Bethany Hamilton has been awarded a wildcard spot in the 2012 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Invitational. Hamilton, 22, from Kauai, Hawaii, will be the first-ever woman surfer to compete in the Rip Curl Cup (July 15 – August 26). [July 24, 2012: Press Release]

EVENT DETAILS:

July 15 – Aug 26, 2012 • Padang Padang, Bali, Indonesia • Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang

WHEN DOES THE EVENT START?

“It’s On When It’s On” (a.k.a. They will run the one day event on a day when the swell is great! So, stay tuned all month!)

Bali Time:

Watch this Video of Bethany talking about the contest & see footage of her surfing this barreling wave!

CHECK BACK HERE FOR EVENT RESULTS.

July 25-August 1, 2012 • Bikini.com, Surfline.com, Transworld Surf, and Transworld Business and others announce Bethany’s wildcard invitation to the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang!