At some point, every surf kid learns the hard way that a passport, a boat, and a stretch of perfect Indonesian reef will either make you or break you. For the latest Billabong Bloodlines crew — all under 18 — that moment came deep in the Mentawai Islands, on their first-ever boat trip.
This is the Mentawai edition, starring Europe’s next wave of troublemakers: Axel Dominguez, Alejo Valido, Josh Karbus, Oxel Oregi, and Gabriel Aviben. No safety nets, no home breaks, no “just one more turn.” Just relentless swell, sharp reefs, and the kind of surf trips that accelerate careers—or at least permanently recalibrate expectations.
The clip documents equal parts progression and pressure: wide-eyed groms stepping into consequence, learning boat life, and figuring out how to perform when the waves actually deserve your best surfing. It’s raw, fast, and refreshingly unpolished — exactly how a Bloodlines trip should look.
Edit: Guillaume Arrieta (@we__creative)
Footage: George Karbus, Julius Wauwau, Jemari Paerata
