Highlighting the Success of Day 1 at the Khaolak Surf Festival 2023
KHAOLAK, Thailand – High energy, impressive maneuvers, and the spirit of competition filled the air on the first day of the Khaolak Surf Festival 2023. Sunny weather and consistent 2-3ft waves provided the perfect conditions for competitors, with participants hailing from Malaysia, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, South Korea, France, Australia, and Israel.
Indonesia’s Febriansy Baiwak put on an outstanding performance, achieving the best score in the Men’s Shortboard division. Baiwak secured a remarkable score of 8.88 in the 4th heat, impressing judges with a well-executed combination move, culminating in an air reverse. His overall score of 15.67 set the standard for the rest of the competition.
The Men’s Longboard division was dominated by Nathan Saduon, who scored an impressive 8.43 in the 6th heat, earning him an overall score of 16.31.
Thai athletes also made their mark, with Phongsakorn Pengnuanong achieving a score of 6.50 in the Men’s Shortboard division, for a total of 10.88. In the Men’s Longboard 10th heat, Veerawat Khuru’s performance stood out, earning a score of 8.13 for an overall total of 15.26.
For those unable to attend in person, live-streaming of the event is available on the Thailand Surfing Federation’s Facebook page at https://facebook.com/surfingthailand.
Full results from the first round of the Men’s Shortboard and Men’s Longboard divisions can be found at https://liveheats.com/events/139274.
Join us as we continue to ride the waves and celebrate the sport of surfing. The competition resumes tomorrow at 8:00 AM with the second round of the Men’s Shortboard division. Stay tuned for more!