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21 July 2022
How to become a surf instructor
Do you dream of spending your day at the beach, chasing the endless summer while teaching people a new skill they will carry with them for life? The Level 1 ISA (International Surf Association) qualification is your entry into the wonderful world of outdoor instructing.
22 February 2022
10 Reasons to Become a Surf Instructor with Women + Waves!
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
17 March 2021
Why Becoming an Outdoor Activity Instructor Will Be the Best Decision You Ever Made
The education system makes you believe that if you take all the right steps in school, you’ll carve a path into your ideal job post-uni. So why, after almost 20 years of education, did I still not know what my dream job was? When I graduated from university, I had earned a business degree along with a stark reminder that becoming a travelling surfer was a pipe dream. Designed only for pro surfers with sponsorship deals or for those that lived paycheck to paycheck. What they didn’t teach me in all these years of studying, and no doubt have failed to mention to you too, was that this IS actually achievable. No, I’m not a pro surfer (I wish!) but I don’t only go abroad when I’ve scraped enough pennies together either.
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 […]
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.
13 November 2023
15 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Surf Trip With A Reputable Brand
If your Instagram feed is anything like ours, it’s full of incredible female surfers, pumping waves and a whole heap of targeted ads for surf lessons, retreats and holidays. But, how can you tell what’s really behind all the Instagram shine? What sets a great surf camp apart, and what should you look for before you book?
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.
30 August 2023
Introducing the Women and Waves Apartments – the most female friendly place to stay in Newquay
We're having a sleepover and you're invited! We have two amazing accommodation options to offer you, both designed with surf girls in mind.
28 August 2023
Why learning to surf is the best decision you’ll ever make
None of my friends or family surfed, there were no surf mags lying around or boards strapped to the roof of cars in my town. But somewhere along my teenage years, I somehow got it into my head that I just had to learn to surf… And so when it came to making that first big life decision, I made it based on the promise of a thriving uni surf club and weekends spent in the waves!
20 June 2023
Newquay’s Plastic Wipeout!
A union of adventure and coastal preservation, by land, sea, and catching air; proof that cleaning can be exciting!
12 December 2022
8 Reasons Why Bali Should Be Your Next Surf Trip With Us!
So, what’s the next surf destination we’re currently dreaming of? Imagine lush rice fields, world-class waves, delicious (and cheap!) food, bath-warm waters and breath-taking temples… Yep, you guessed it - we’re heading to Bali! This is hands-down the ultimate bucket-list surf trip, with 5* surf coaching, luxury accommodation and so much more to experience beyond the waves
24 August 2022
Job opportunity: Surf Trip Leader
Women + Waves is an all-female surf collective, teaching women to surf through their leading Rip Curl Surf Academy in Newquay alongside other locations such as Croyde, Devon and international surf holidays to destinations worldwide including Morocco, El Salvador, and Portugal.
05 April 2022
10 Ways to Get Yourself Out of a Surf Slump
It doesn’t matter what level you are, at some point in your surfing journey you will hit the dreaded surf slump. Maybe you’re just coming out of a long surf-less winter, or you might have just lost your spark. It’s inevitable that you’ll plateau for a while, but that’s not always a bad thing. It […]
14 November 2021
Introducing Our Brand New Surf Academy in Partnership With World-leading Surf Brand Rip Curl!
Check out what we've got in sotre for you for 2022...
