Special coverage presented by Capi Bar

Cover photo: An old standout at the event: Jack Robinson by Lawrence

The sponsoring brand of the classic Padang Padang event, one of the most prestigious in the world, released the list of 16 male guests and, for the first time, eight women.

The event has a good chance of taking place on Friday as a good swell is approaching Indonesia.

The guest list includes the first female competitor and current vice-champion, Erin Brooks, defending champion Clay Marzo, former champion Mega Semadhi, former world tour top player Kolohe Andino, legendary players Mason Ho, Taj Burrow and Nathan Hedge, among others.

Among the ladies are Tokyo 2020 skate medalist Sky Brown, local standout Taina Izquierdo, innovative Australian Sierra Kerr, among others.

The complete list follows below:

LADIES:
Erin Brooks (CAN)
Lidia Kato (IND)
Ziggy Mackenzie (AUS)
Jasmine Studer (IND)
Sierra Kerr (AUS)
Kailani Johnson (IND)
Sky Brown (ENG)
Taina Izquierdo (IND)

INTERNATIONAL SURFERS
Kolohe Andino (USA)
Miguel Blanco (PRT)
Taj Burrow (AUS)
Nathan Hedge (AUS)
Mason Ho (HAW)
Clay Marzo (HAW) *Defending Champion*
Koa Smith (HAW)
Dylan Wilcoxen (USA)

SURFERS FROM INDONESIA
Made “Bol” Adi Putra
Mega Artana
Mustofa Jeksen
Raditya Rondi
Mega Semadhi
Tommy Sobry
Agus “Dag Dag” Sumertayasa
Garut Widiarta