Erin Brooks just made history at the Padang Padang Cup in Bali. Padang Padang is not for the faint of heart — the long, hollow wave breaks over a sharp reef, providing epic rides and gnarly wipeouts. The tube riding speciality event is Indonesia’s longest running surf competition.
This year, the fifteen-year-old from Maui paddled out with 15 men, becoming the youngest person to ever compete in the event. Not only did Brooks compete in the event, but she made the final, ultimately ending fourth. Additionally, she competed in the women’s super heat, taking home the win.
“The other competitors were all super nice and very supportive and the energy from the crowd was incredible,” the Maui grom told Magic Seaweed. “I really tried to not focus on who was in my heats and instead just focus on my surfing. That strategy worked for me and I felt more and more comfortable as the day went on. I just kept thinking what an honor it was to be included in such an incredible lineup of surfers.”
