The annual Rip Curl GromSearch turned 18 this year and hundreds of ripping young surfers from around the nation packed Halfway Kuta Beach last weekend, 10-12 November, to compete in the most awaited event presented by Samudera Indonesia. Competing in an exciting, safe and friendly competitive environment, the best Indonesian surfers put their skills to the test against some red hot travelling competitors in all divisions, including Under 16’s, Under 14’s and Under 12’s.