Quiksilver's environmentally-friendly roots took center stage in Bali, Indonesia  this weekend through the Big Bali Eco Weekend. Through a multitude of events, and in collaboration with Coca-Cola and Garuda, Quiksilver raised awareness for clean Bali beaches, protecting the environment and local turtles, along with promoting sustainable tourism.
 
The Bali Big Eco Weekend featured the 2nd Annual Quiksilver Uluwatu Challenge. Thirty-two participants surfed against local Balinese pros and surfing legends from Quiksilver and Roxy, including Mark Richards, Matt Hoy, Jake Paterson, Craig Anderson, Sally Fitzgibbons, Kelia Moniz, Bruna Schmitz and Rosy Hodge. The Uluwatu Challenge is designed in the Eddie Aikau six-person heat format, in which the surfers compete in two heats, gaining a total of the two highest scores from their four best waves.  The winner of this year’s event with an overall highest score of a perfect 10 as well as a 9.5 was  American Freddy Patacchia.