How are your new year resolutions going? To 'protect her liver' three-times ASP world champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore wanted to slow the partying and 'settle down a little' by booking a trip first thing in 2010 - which ended up being an incredible week in the Mentawi Islands last-minute, with fellow Aussie rippers Sally Fitzgibbons and Laura Enever - meeting Carissa Moore there. [Check out photos after the jump]
After her photographer friend Swilly called saying it was 6-foot and pumping at P-Pass Micronesia, Steph, who herself was on her way to a New Year's Eve festival, was hooked - and quickly convinced Sally and Laura. Five flights later, they arrived to score barrelling surf, burning rays, fickle weather, coconut milk and all-girl good times paradise - see some of Swilly's stunning shots below, then check out the whole story on surfline.com.
Laura Enever practising for the World Junior Champs
Carissa Moore was there the first few days of the trip coaching the lads
Sally Fitzgibbons watching the waves
Steph Gilmore loving her 5'11" shortboard all week
Sally with palm out - connected with the sea
For the full story, larger images and commentary from Steph, head to surfline.com/women
all photos: Swilly [swilly.com.au]
