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08 January 2025

The Ultimate Surf Starter Pack – A Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to learning to surf. Have you always dreamed of learning to surf? If you’ve spent hours admiring the photos and videos on the Women + Waves socials – watching incredible women carve turns or glide effortlessly on longboards in endless blue oceans – there’s no better time to dive into […]

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03 November 2023

Beginner’s Guide: Everything You Need to Start Surfing

Surfing is an exhilarating water sport that allows you to connect with the ocean and ride the waves. If you're a beginner eager to catch your first wave, this guide will help you get started. We’ve teamed up with the crew at 10 Over Surf Shop to discover what you need to kick start your surfing journey.

26 February 2025

Calling All Ocean Lovers: Why Bodyboarding is a Must-Try!

The ocean has a magic to it, we are all aware of it — its vastness, its rhythm, and its raw beauty. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, just beginning to explore water sports, we can’t deny the ocean has got an allure to it. There are so many epic ways to get in the water […]

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23 December 2024

How to Set Surfing Goals You Can Actually Achieve

2025 is here and it’s the time of year where we start anew, press the ultimate reset and begin our next chapters. It’s pretty common for us to start thinking about goals and aspirations for the next year, whether it be to head to the gym more or actually save up for that surfboard we […]

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10 December 2024

6 Best Bits of The Bali Island Retreat- The Island Paradise

Women + Waves Founder, Rachel shares her 6 favourite things about the Bali Island Retreat– the island paradise. One of the most stunning locations that Women + Waves travel to is the beautiful island of Nusa Lembongan, a short boat ride away from Bali in the stunning waters of Indonesia. The Bali Island Retreat is […]

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14 October 2024

My First Experience On An All Women’s Surfing Weekend

Our Croyde Surfing Weekend in October was blessed with great weather and waves, we had 13 women of all ages and backgrounds who were either total beginner or progressor surfers. Laura Hammond from Brighton joined the Progressor class, she can consistently catch white water waves and wants to take her surfing outback to the bigger […]

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27 September 2024

Meet Our Barbados Women’s Surf Camp Trip Leaders

Meet the Dream Team: Our Barbados Women’s Surf Camp Leaders, Jodie and Chelsea! When it comes to living the ultimate island surf life, Jodie and Chelsea are the real deal. These two legends are not only passionate surfers, but they’re also your gateway to experiencing the magic of Barbados—both in and out of the water! […]

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05 July 2024

5 Reasons To Visit Newquay This Summer

Newquay is a year-round favourite, but it truly comes to life in the summer! Summer in Newquay offers the perfect blend of sun-soaked relaxation and thrilling activities. Whether you’re catching the perfect waves in the UK’s surf capital, exploring scenic coastal paths, enjoying live music by the sea, visiting local markets, or discovering the abundance […]

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20 May 2024

Top Tips for Pre Surfing Rituals

Top tips from Women + Waves lead coach Courtenay for pre-surfing rituals. Whether you’re gearing up for an epic surfing trip with Women + Waves or heading out for an independent surf session, proper preparation is key to enjoying your time in the waves. Our expert lead surf coach, Courtenay, shares her top tips for […]

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08 May 2024

Learning to Surf Aged 40 and Beyond

Are you wondering if you can learn to surf over the age of 40? Absolutely! Age shouldn't deter you from embracing the exhilarating world of surfing. At Women + Waves we teach women to surf from 8-80.

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12 April 2024

Surf Club Social Night – Get On Board with The Wave Project!

Tonight surf club night is in aid of The Wave Project! Grab your board and go the distance this September. The Wave Project invites you to ‘Get On Board’ for a month-long, nationwide challenge. The Wave Project helps to improve the mental health and well-being of young people across the UK, through the power of […]

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12 April 2024

Surf Club Social Night

The surf club welcomes women of all skill levels, from those dipping their toes in the water for the first time to seasoned surfers looking to catch some waves and share a laugh. Whether you’re interested in bodysurfing, bodyboarding, practising as a beginner surfer in the white water, or just enjoying the ocean, you’ll find […]

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10 November 2023

Game-changing Advice From 5 Of The Uk’s Best Surfers!

Surfing is incredibly rewarding, yet it comes with its fair share of challenges. We understand the journey can be tough, which is why we’ve gathered insights from five professional and semi-professional surfers who’ve walked the path of progression. These incredible women have weathered the challenges and successes of surfing, and now they’re sharing their number one tips to help you along the way.