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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Bra Boy Koby Abberton explains the startling reasons why he told his nine-year-old son 'never ever get rescued' after he was saved from a rip in Bali
Former Bra Boys member Koby Abberton has explained why he told his son to 'never get rescued again' after the nine-year-old was caught in a rip during a surfing lesson with his school in Bali. The retired professional surfer, who lives in Indonesia with his family, told Daily Mail Australia that Makua has the skills to get himself out of trouble in the water and that he may have just been 'putting it on' to get out of school. Abberton explained that Makua 'was not hurt' in the incident and revealed how he's been coaching him since he could swim to be aware of how to navigate and avoid dangerous situations while surfing. On Tuesday, the 45-year-old published a screen grab of a conversation he had on WhatsApp with a teacher from Makua's school, named Intan Sinuhaji. The teacher had contacted Abberton to inform him that Makua had been 'sucked out by the tides' during a surfing lesson. 'The coach needed to throw his leash for Makua to grab and hang on it,' the staff member explained. They added that Makua had sustained a scratch on his left ankle during the incident. Abberton replied by simply saying: 'Good. Tell Makua to never ever get rescued again by anyone. 'I told Makua [the] tide would drop and the waves would be big. 'Next time have makua paddle alone and don't be lazy.' The screen grab then appeared to show that the staff member had got Makua to reply to his father, with the nine-year-old writing: 'Dad I was stuck in the rip.' Abberton replied: 'He can definitely paddle on a surfboard' He then appeared to reply to his son, writing: 'So paddle to Padang.' Padang Padang is a world-renowned surfing spot on Bali's north-east coast that has a 110m-long beach, with white sand. Abberton provided some clarity on his seemingly cold response to his son. 'The reason why I replied like that to the teacher is because I know my child and I know he was not hurt in any way,' he said. 'Otherwise, he would have ran the two minutes to our house for help. We look at the surf before every lesson he has. 'I'm more worried about the indoctrination of our kids in the Australian school system. Learning the same thing over and over again without any real knowledge being taught.' He explained that he has taught his son, who trains three times a day as he looks to pursue a career in pro surfing, skating or MMA, how to navigate dangerous surfing conditions. 'My son knows CPR and breath work including great holds,' Abberton added. 'I am up at 6am since I was his age. We look at the surf and make an assessment. I explain to Makua where [the] dangers and exits are. 'He has been surfing since [he was] nine months old. 'He has been cut many times on reefs before as we live in Indonesia and are surfing over shallow reefs instead of Australia's sand.' Abberton, his Ukrainian model wife Olya Nechiporenko and his son, Makua, moved to Bali in 2011. He claims he made the decision to emigrate from Australia because he didn't like what his native country had become. He added his son knows how to perform CPR and suggested that Makua had 'put the whole thing on' so that he could stay out surfing for longer without getting in trouble He says his son has hopes of one day following in his dad's footsteps by pursuing a career in professional sports. 'Makua is training three times a day to follow his pursuit of pro surfing, skating or MMA,' Abberton told Daily Mail Australia. 'In the end, I'm pretty sure he put the whole thing on and just tried to arrive late to school and surf longer without getting into trouble.' It comes as the Australian government issued a warning to tourists on Monday urging travellers to be careful when swimming or surfing in coastal areas, following multiple recent incidents involving drownings. While updating its Smartraveller advice, the government said: 'Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali.' In March, an Australian family was left devastated after surfer Sam Kepompong tragically died while riding waves near Bali. The 33-year-old was surfing near to Ekas Beach but was swept out into the ocean. Father-of-two Jacob Vennix, 32, also tragically drowned on his honeymoon in Bali in January, after he had been swimming at an estuary at Pasu Beach in Tabanan Regency. Abberton gained notoriety in Australia following the release of the documentary Bra Boys: Blood is Thicker than Water, which was backed by Russell Crowe. The legendary actor and director also provided the voiceover for the show. The former pro surfer has since spoken on how that show changed his life, adding that it was perhaps another reason why he opted to move abroad. 'Ten years ago I just didn't like the state of Australia, so after the Bra Boys movie and all the media attention there was this really crazy police presence around me and my beach, and I was just the number one target,' he said in 2021. 'I started getting pulled over in the streets with my son in the car and I was told I was taking drugs and all this sort of s**t, and I had this beautiful wife… I just knew I was going to go to jail if I left it up to the police.' The documentary reflected on his time in the Bra Boys surf gang, who were founded and based in Maroubra in Sydney's eastern suburbs. 'I grew up at a beach where if you did not listen, you got punched in the face – I don't mind that way of life. But when I left Australia, I left that man behind too,' he said, reflecting on his upbringing. 'Sadly, men like me don't respect soft men - I'll squish them - but men like that, men we respect, should be running the country.' Abberton's first reaction when he heard about the scary incident in Bali's notoriously dangerous surf was to write 'good' On Instagram, Abberton has describes himself as a 'truth-telling dad'. He adds that he is interested in 'Indo eco-living'. His Instagram feed features videos and images of he spending time exploring the outdoors with Makua, posting a clip of the pair going fishing together while also enjoying a snowboarding holiday in Japan. In one reel posted to his Instagram, the former pro surfer is seen helping stitch up a cut his son appeared to sustain on his foot while out surfing. He also published several pictures of he and his Makua climbing Bali's largest volcano on New Year's Eve in 2023. It was here that he spoke of his pride for his son. 'At some points, we were scaling 100ft cliffs into the abyss with no ropes,' he wrote. 'At 4am the wind really kicked on and we were climbing the last of the ravines about 1hr before summit I told Makua we should stop I was scared for him. 'He looked me dead in the eye and said dad I want this. I am a beast dad I got this. 'It was right up there with my proudest moment in life.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Notorious Bra Boy Koby Abberton reveals his chilling one-word reaction when he found out his 10-year-old son almost DROWNED in Bali
Former Bra Boys member and professional surfer Koby Abberton has revealed he told his son to 'never get rescued again' when the 10-year-old got caught in a rip in Bali recently. Abberton, 45, took to Instagram to reveal an online exchange he had with his son Makua's school when he was saved from drowning during a surfing lesson. A representative of the school named Intan Sinuhaji told Abberton, 'Want to inform you that during surfing lesson, Makua got sucked out by the tides. 'The coach needed to throw his leash for Makua to grab and hang on it. Makua got scratch on his left ankle.' But instead of voicing his concern or gratitude, Abberton replied, 'Good. Tell makua to never ever get rescued again by anyone. 'I told makua tide would drop and waves would be big. Pictured: Abberton's conversation with a staffer at his son's school, which he revealed on Instagram Abberton's first reaction when he heard about the scary incident in Bali's notoriously dangerous surf was to write 'good' 'Next time have makua paddle alone and don't be lazy.' The school staffer then appears to get Makua to reply with the message, 'Dad i was stuck in the rip.' That saw Abberton write, 'He can definitely paddle on a surfboard ... So paddle to Padang.' Padang Padang is a famous surf spot in Uluwatu, Bali. It remains unclear where Makua was at the time he got stuck in the rip. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr Abberton for comment. Deaths from drowning are a regular occurrence in and around Bali. The Australian government issued an urgent warning to tourists headed for the island getaway on Monday in the wake of recent incidents. 'Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali,' the Smartraveller update warned. Earlier this year, Jacob Vennix, 32, drowned on the island after a strong current pulled him out to sea while he was on his honeymoon. Even experienced surfers can be at risk, with well-known Aussie boardrider Gunther Kitzler drowning in Indonesia in March last year after being knocked over by a wave. Abberton moved to Bali with his Ukrainian model wife Olya Nechiporenko in 2011 after he got sick of life in Australi and the direction of the country. 'I grew up at a beach where if you if you did not listen, you got punched in the face – I don't mind that way of life. But when I left Australia, I left that man behind too,' he said, referring to his time as a leading member of the notorious Bra Boys surf gang, which is based at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's east. 'Sadly, men like me don't respect soft men - I'll squish them - but men like that, men we respect, should be running the country.' Abberton and his fellow Bra Boys were the subject of a Russell Crowe-backed documentary in 2007, which raised his profile and helped convince him to relocate. 'Ten years ago I just didn't like the state of Australia, so after the Bra Boys movie and all the media attention there was this really crazy police presence around me and my beach, and I was just the number one target,' he said in 2021. 'I started getting pulled over in the streets with my son in the car and I was told I was taking drugs and all this sort of s**t, and I had this beautiful wife … I just knew I was going to go to jail if I left it up to the police.' His new life in Bali is radically different to what he left behind down under. Abberton describes himself as a 'truth telling dad' and fan of 'Indo eco living' on his Instagram profile, which also features photos and video of him taking Makua to climb Bali's largest volcano on New Year's Eve in 2023. Makua (pictured) told Koby 'dad i was stuck in the rip' in the conversation with his school - with Koby telling him to paddle his way to a popular beach instead of accepting assistance He freely admitted it was a dangerous climb. 'At Some points we were scaling 100ft cliffs into the abyss with no ropes,' he wrote. 'At 4am the wind really kicked on and we were climbing the last of the ravines about 1hr before summit I told Makua we should stop I was scared for him. 'He looked me dead in the eye and said dad I want this. I am a beast dad I got this. 'It was right up there with my proudest moment in life. 'This is a story of a dad just wanting to see his son believe & succeed and have no limitations or fears.' Asked to describe his Bali lifestyle, Abberton said, 'I wake up, I do whatever I want - have a swim, do some yoga, go to the gym, check the waves and if the waves are big I'll make a call and I'll take some kids surfing and surf all day.' Abberton returned to Australia in 2021 to star in a series of SAS Australia on Channel Seven, where he relived his brother Jai's fatal shooting of standover man Tony Hines in 2003. Jai was found not guilty of murder on the grounds of self-defence, but Koby was found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice over the matter. 'In the end of the story, I was the only one who was found guilty. I didn't do anything,' he said on the show. 'Due to that, $700,000 of my money I spent on lawyers fees. I lost all my properties, and I lost my sponsorship that was paying me $500,000 at that time. Back to square one. Nothing.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Braith Anasta's ex fiancée Rachael Lee debuts her new engagement ring from her Bra Boys boyfriend - after NRL star once proposed with a massive four carat sparkler
Braith Anasta's ex-fiancée Rachael Lee has debuted her new engagement ring just days after her Bra Boys boyfriend Evan Faulks proposed during a romantic trip to Uluru. In Instagram footage, Rachael proudly moved her hand back and forth to showcase her new bling. The ring features a round cut diamond on a platinum or white gold band. 'Excitement levels high. Just picked up my gorgeous, perfect, most sentimental, beautiful engagement ring. Happiness overload,' Rachael captioned the clip. The mother-of-two announced her exciting engagement news in an Instagram post last week. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She shared a video and pictures of Evan proposing during a trip to Uluru. In the clip, Evan was seen getting down on one knee in a romantic outback setting at sunset. With tears of joy streaming down her face, the couple embraced and kiss. 'I knew from the moment I seen you, it was going to be forever - The universe always has a plan.. I love you always x,' Rachael wrote in the caption. 'FuturesMrsFaulks yippiiieee xx.' Rachael's new engagement ring is much more demure than the massive bling Braith got down on one knee with back in October 2019. He proposed with a sparkler was designed by Shannakian Fine Jewellery, which featured a massive 4.28ct diamond set in an 18ct rose gold band. The pair called time on their relationship in November 2022, after months of rumours. Meanwhile, Rachael opened up about her relationship with Evan last month. She told The Sunday Telegraph her romance is 'so beautiful and deep' and Evan was an amazing presence in her children Addison, 13, and seven-year-old Gigi's lives. 'My relationship with Evan is something I've never had before,' she said. 'I feel so beyond lucky to have him in mine, Addi and Gigi's lives. Evan is such an honest, loyal and kind soul and a really great father and partner.' She also hinted they have 'really exciting future plans happening together'. Rachael added she and Braith have been navigating the role of co- parenting their daughter Gigi. 'Co-parenting comes with its ups and downs, and a lot of agreeing to disagree,' she added. Evan has been romantically involved with Rachael since the start of last year. They reportedly met at Crown Plaza in Coogee over Christmas the year before and were photographed together in public for the first time in May 2024 celebrating her 36th birthday.
Sydney Morning Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The movie about Aussie surfers being mean to Nicolas Cage is finally here. Is it good?
THE SURFER ★★ (MA15+) 101 minutes I imagine tales of Maroubra's Bra Boys may have helped inspire the tribe of Australian surfers giving Nicolas Cage a hard time in this film by Irish filmmakers Lorcan Finnegan and Thomas Martin but in this case, fiction is much stranger than truth. These boys have colonised their beach so completely that Cage's character can't get so much as a toe in the water. He's a divorced businessman who has been in the US for years, but now he's back in Australia harbouring an urgent desire to buy a house overlooking the break he surfed as a kid. He has brought his son with him so they can see the house and have an introductory dip. However, the exaggerated earnestness that makes Cage such an impersonators' delight has already kicked in and he's wallowing so deeply in nostalgia that he hasn't realised his boy doesn't share his euphoria. Having spotted the dirty looks locals are casting in their direction, he'd rather be at school. It came as no surprise to learn that Finnegan and Martin are fans of the Ozploitation films of the 1970s. Those were the days when certain Brits and Americans cherished the myth of Australia as a place where sharks leapt out of the surf at sunbathing tourists and kangaroos hopped along city streets challenging shoppers to boxing matches. And the human inhabitants were just as savage – hence the success of Canadian director Ted Kotcheff's adaptation of the Kenneth Cook novel Wake in Fright, the story of a gormless English schoolteacher barely surviving his first weekend in an Outback town. You know from the start that Cage is going to fare just as badly. His doggy-eyed histrionics guarantee it. But naturally, he doesn't see it that way. If he did, he'd go home to reconsider his real estate purchase and there would be no film. Instead, he stays on after his son leaves, waiting for his real estate agent to confirm the house's sale. And in just one day, he falls apart before our eyes, mocked by kookaburras, menaced by snakes and abused by the locals. They're all in thrall to Scally (Julian McMahon), the surfers' insufferable tribal leader, who has moulded the group into a cult devoted the kind of alpha-male pretensions we now know as toxic masculinity. In practice, this means that Cage is subjected to much nudging, sneering and spitting before the boys start going to work on his Lexus, which he's unwisely but typically left in the carpark.
The Age
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The movie about Aussie surfers being mean to Nicolas Cage is finally here. Is it good?
THE SURFER ★★ (MA15+) 101 minutes I imagine tales of Maroubra's Bra Boys may have helped inspire the tribe of Australian surfers giving Nicolas Cage a hard time in this film by Irish filmmakers Lorcan Finnegan and Thomas Martin but in this case, fiction is much stranger than truth. These boys have colonised their beach so completely that Cage's character can't get so much as a toe in the water. He's a divorced businessman who has been in the US for years, but now he's back in Australia harbouring an urgent desire to buy a house overlooking the break he surfed as a kid. He has brought his son with him so they can see the house and have an introductory dip. However, the exaggerated earnestness that makes Cage such an impersonators' delight has already kicked in and he's wallowing so deeply in nostalgia that he hasn't realised his boy doesn't share his euphoria. Having spotted the dirty looks locals are casting in their direction, he'd rather be at school. It came as no surprise to learn that Finnegan and Martin are fans of the Ozploitation films of the 1970s. Those were the days when certain Brits and Americans cherished the myth of Australia as a place where sharks leapt out of the surf at sunbathing tourists and kangaroos hopped along city streets challenging shoppers to boxing matches. And the human inhabitants were just as savage – hence the success of Canadian director Ted Kotcheff's adaptation of the Kenneth Cook novel Wake in Fright, the story of a gormless English schoolteacher barely surviving his first weekend in an Outback town. You know from the start that Cage is going to fare just as badly. His doggy-eyed histrionics guarantee it. But naturally, he doesn't see it that way. If he did, he'd go home to reconsider his real estate purchase and there would be no film. Instead, he stays on after his son leaves, waiting for his real estate agent to confirm the house's sale. And in just one day, he falls apart before our eyes, mocked by kookaburras, menaced by snakes and abused by the locals. They're all in thrall to Scally (Julian McMahon), the surfers' insufferable tribal leader, who has moulded the group into a cult devoted the kind of alpha-male pretensions we now know as toxic masculinity. In practice, this means that Cage is subjected to much nudging, sneering and spitting before the boys start going to work on his Lexus, which he's unwisely but typically left in the carpark.
