In 2016/17, Surfing Down South featured a series of Ric Chan’s 1980s Bali photos with commentary from Peter Neely, editor of INDO SURF and LINGO (www.indosurf.com.au). It’s time to revisit the vintage images and enjoy a taste of quieter times in Bali.
Perth based photo-journalist Ric Chan started going on surf trips to Bali in the early 80s. In 1985 he was lured to Bali to help set up and run Cheaters Night Club in Kuta’s entertainment strip, near the famous Peanuts Club. He lived in Bali until 1991 before returning to his native New Zealand after his wife Sami’s passing. Settling with his sons, Taron and Tao, in NZ’s North Island.
Now retired, Ric (age 81) lives with his sons in Mandurah WA.
1980 Kuta Beach locals Made Muditha and Nyoman Dira. Photo Ric Chan.
Click on link to view Ric’s Bali photos
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