Asia

by Joseph Richard Francis

Joanna "Asia" Kaczmarczyk

Joanna “Asia” Kaczmarczyk

Joanna, or just Asia (Ash-a) for short, is a rare breed: A Polish-born female surfer. Her love for the ocean started during her travels to the Canaries and Indo way back in the bright days of 2013 & 2014. She cut her teeth – like so many before her – on the breaks of Kuta Bali and Kuta Lombok, before heading to Lanza to improve on the ever-consistent waves of Caleta de Famara on the northwest coast (you know, away from the localism).

Fast forward eight years and Asia is now an accomplished surfer and surf traveler. The last few seasons have taken her to Sri Lanka twice and the good old Teardrop of India is now firmly her favorite place to hit the swell – especially the southwest coast when it’s winter back in Europe. She’s also traveled and surfed on the Mexican Pacific and is currently planning jaunts to Lombok and the Gilis.

Asia is a website manager and travel content writer by trade. She creates in both her native Polish and in English (in which she’s fluent). In her spare time, she likes hiking and skiing.

Desert Island surf destination: Hiriketiya Beach, Sri Lanka (about five years ago tho).

Stance: Regular

Boards: Currently a 6″4 egg.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Matara Surf

    Matara surf is all about getting in a tuk-tuk and exploring nearby spots, whether that’s Mirissa’s reefs or the sand-bottomed breaks of SK Town.Matara surf is all about getting in a tuk-tuk and exploring nearby spots, whether that’s Mirissa’s reefs or the sand-bottomed breaks of SK Town.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Tangalle Surf

    Tangalle surf isn’t the best on the island but you do get stunning hotels and access to some great breaks by tuk-tuk.Tangalle surf isn’t the best on the island but you do get stunning hotels and access to some great breaks by tuk-tuk.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Batu Karas Surf

    Check out this guide to Batu Karas surf, which is hailed as some of the best for beginners on the island of Java.Check out this guide to Batu Karas surf, which is hailed as some of the best for beginners on the island of Java.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Pacitan Surf

    Read this guide to Pacitan surf to learn about a land of tubey points and beach breaks on the south coast of Java.Read this guide to Pacitan surf to learn about a land of tubey points and beach breaks on the south coast of Java.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Levanto Surf

    The Levanto surf includes about four or five pretty decent spots on the north Italian coast, each working on different winds.The Levanto surf includes about four or five pretty decent spots on the north Italian coast, each working on different winds.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Surfing in Tuscany

    Surfing Tuscany might not fit with the image of wine and cheese, but this region has some real gems on the Med.Surfing Tuscany might not fit with the image of wine and cheese, but this region has some real gems on the Med.