DENPASAR (indo.com): At least 16 junior surfers from Indonesia will participate in the surfing competition of Billabong Pro Junior Challenge Hyatt Reef Sanur-Bali 2002 to be held at Sanur Beach on Friday, March 29.

The Chief of this event, Wayan Pica said that the contestants would face such a professional challenge even they are categorized into the junior group, mostly aged under 20. Those contestants are from Java, Sumatera and Bali as well.

Surfing has been the number one water sport attraction for many years since the days of the hippy travelers of the sixties and seventies. Many people have been attracted to come to Bali because it offers many great surfing spots and it is now one of the top surf level destinations in the world. Bali is ideal for both "hard core" surfers, who are keen to ride huge waves that are equal to the best as well as beach goers who are content just to float in the warm waters.

As surfing has involved from an alternative lifestyle into the huge commercial proposition, so Bali has gone along for the ride. It is now possible to arrive on the island and fully deck yourself out in quality surf gear from a range of well-known surf wear companies, which are spread along Sanur, Legian and Kuta.

Truly the surfer's paradise, Bali has the range of surfing conditions and options that make it an ideal place to test your skills or try it out for the first time. However, watch out, once you catch the thrill of skimming down of wave and "carving it up". You will soon discover how addictive surfing in Bali can be.