Surftime Magazine

“Larry Bertlemann’s obsession with image and commercialism put him on the wrong side of surfing purists in 1978. Always fashion conscious, instantly recognizable by his neatly tended Afro hairstyle, Bertlemann frequently surfed and skateboarded in color-coordinated outfits, and at one point took to the waves at Pipeline wearing a customized blue-and-red bell-bottom wetsuit. A pioneer in surf world corporate sponsorship, Bertlemann by the late ‘70s was plastering his boards with oversize stickers from Pepsi, United Airlines, and Toyota, and even adopted the Pepsi swirl emblem for his board’s design motif. “I get off on promoting things,” the easy-smiling eighth-grade dropout once said. “I keep my sponsors happy, and they keep me in business.”

Nostalgia is not a simple recall of facts but an emotional state tied to an idealized past, where emotion, not memory, is the key. It is a mix of positive and negative emotions. Joy from the memory, but sadness because it can’t be relived. The positive effect often prevails, but the yearning is always present. Nostalgia can act as an existential intervention, helping us find meaning in our lives by connecting our past, present, and future and inspiring a sense of self-continuity. Nostalgia can be a source of hope for change, strengthening us during difficult times and propelling us toward the future. While personal, nostalgia is also deeply social, fostering a sense of belonging and connection to others through shared experiences and cultural touchstones. This nostalgic emotion is frequently exploited by marketers to sell products, music, and other goods by tapping into a desire for a past era. But nostalgia can also be a force for positive change. But then again it can also be ...

Bingin 1985-2025 Rest In Peace In remembrance from when its people allowed her to became a surfer’s place.

It’s a meeting point of music, craft, and community. The name reflects a double meaning: from the English “second” and from the Balinese “seken” (meaning wholehearted). True to its name, Seken is built on second chances, genuine effort, and real hospitality. Behind Seken is a collective of creatives, bartenders, and music lovers who saw the need for a jazz-driven venue in Seminyak. At the helm of the bar program is Charles Richard, Founding Bartender and winner of Diageo World Class Indonesia 2025, who brings 20 years of experience to cocktails that are bold, soulful, and full of story. At Seken, cocktails move with a jazz rhythm, layered, unexpected, and built on rare spirits, local botanicals, and minimalist precision. Among the Signature Cocktails, highlights include the Salak Serenade (white rum, fermented salak purée, calamansi, mace, egg white), a tropical sour that spotlights Bali’s unique snake fruit; and the Late Night Riff (dark rum, Kintamani cold brew, dark crème de c...

Finals Day of the Bintang Liga Surfing Indonesia 2025 presented by Earth Island delivered a historic finish at Pererenan River Mouth, as clean morning conditions greeted athletes and spectators for the final showdown of Indonesia’s premier national surf series. With the swell easing and the tide lining up perfectly, competition kicked off at 9:00 AM on a single peak—setting the stage for an unforgettable day of surfing. The Masters Division opened the action, showcasing timeless style and experience from Indonesia’s veteran surfers. Cheers erupted from the local crowd as hometown favorite Made Aru (I Made Nuada) claimed the win with calm, precise surfing, securing the first-ever national title for Pererenan Surf Club. In the Junior Women’s Shortboard, tricky winds challenged the field, but Jasmine Studer (Legian Boardriders Club) rose above the pack. Her powerful backside surfing carried her through both the Semifinal and Final, earning her a well-deserved national crown. The Juni...

The Rip Curl GromSearch National Final 2025 returned with electrifying energy on Kuta Beach. Over two days of intense competition and high-performance surfing, Indonesia’s brightest young athletes battled fiercely for national titles and the chance of a lifetime. With the stakes higher than ever Rip Curl awarded the U-16 Boys and Girls champions an exclusive ticket to represent Indonesia at the prestigious International Final in France. This year, Aditya Somiya and Jasmine Studer claimed the national titles in the U-16 Boys and Girls divisions, securing their place to proudly carry the Indonesian flag at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final 2025. “Rip Curl Indonesia is proud to support the next generation of Indonesian surfers, said Harrison Mann, Head of Marketing at Rip Curl. “This year’s National Final, celebrated talent, dedication, and the spirit of surfing.” The Rip Curl GromSearch International has proven to be a launching pad for surfing’s biggest names, two-third...

Uluwatu proved once again why it stands as one of the world’s most iconic surf arenas, as the 6th Annual Single Fin Classic turned the cliffs into a festival of surf, music, and community. Over the weekend, fans, surfers, and locals came together to celebrate the timeless spirit of surfing, with flawless waves and an electric atmosphere from start to finish. The energy kicked off with Friday’s opening ceremony before rolling straight into two days of non-stop action. From sunrise to sunset, the reef came alive with clean, powerful sets that tested both style and grit. Spectators lined the cliffs, cheering every drop, carve, and wipeout, while Single Fin’s decks became a hub of music, laughter, and stories shared between heats. The stoke carried through each moment, blending competition with the unmistakable laid-back vibe of Uluwatu. The highlight of the weekend, as always, was the surfing itself. The Masters division saw Joe De Santis claim the win with smooth, powerful lines, ...