Browse episode 2 stories, interviews and surf updates from BOMBA Surf.

The Pioneers: Going goofy with Matthew Ciancio
Ok, so here's the thing. This is the closest I've been to a blind date ever. I never met Matt before, so in true fashion, I turned up in a bright orange beanie. Turns out there was no need. I was the only nutter out on the streets on a 5-degree evening. Oh. and I showed up on my moped. Freezing. For...

Longboardin' Liam
Picture your stereotypical bass player. Yep, laid back, chilled, polite, awesome… and now you know Liam Spiteri. Liam and I go way back, as we attended the same school. He was in my brother's class, I was in his brother's class. We're cut from the same cloth, so I was looking forward to meeting up w...

A whole lotta love for Malta - with Hadrien Meyer
When I sat down with Hadrien Meyer at Crossroads and our beers came in, I had no idea what to expect. Music, surf, style, attitude - Hadrien has it all, but what is Hadrien doing all the way in Malta? "I didn't even look up Malta when I first moved here. I took my girlfriend's word as gold and just ...

A rip current runs riot at Ramla
While chatting to Liam Spiteri the spotlight naturally moved to a very scary incident that happened on his birthday in 2020 - when a rip current ran riot at Ramla Bay in Gozo… As you recall, in Episode 1 we documented our thanks to Sean Meli - a local surfer who jumped in gnarly conditions to save a...

A focus on a fiery Fajtata
Tucked away in a far corner on the east coast of our little island, Fajtata is a surf spot which is gaining popularity amongst local surfers. Fajtata is a favourite of many locals, including Valerio who organised the fantastic Fajtata Classic 2021 earlier this year. It is his top spot as he re...

Editorial - the vibe check
The reaction and feedback after Episode 1 were mind-blowing. Seriously, I was not expecting this level of buzz. I've had messages, emails and the Pope even mentioned the mag in his Sunday prayers. Cheers Franky! The vibe has been sick and I am loving it. The wave has started (excuse the lame pun, I ...