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28 July 2023
7 Lessons I’ve Learnt from Bodysurfing
Bodysurfing is the art of riding a wave without using any buoyant device or surf craft - it’s all in the name, surfing with only your body. Here are 7 lessons I learnt and the reasons you should give bodysurfing a go too!
13 September 2024
7 Top Tips for Calming Surfing Nerves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeltJ9DSxB4 As surfers, we all know the feeling of pre-surf jitters. Arriving at the beach and feeling a little bit nervous or out of your comfort zone can throw you off your surfing game and be tough to manage! That’s why we’ve compiled the top seven tips to help you calm those nerves and maximise […]
01 July 2024
Positive Waves’ ‘Surf For Self-Worth’
Positive Waves’ ‘Surf For Self-Worth’ initiative is offering supported swimming, bodyboarding and surfing sessions to those in Newquay who need them most. Positive Waves, in association with Women + Waves and our sister company, Newquay Activity Centre, has been running free surf lessons for Newquay locals this June, to promote personal wellbeing and to experience […]
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.
22 March 2022
6 Reasons Why Your Surfing Is Not Improving
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?
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?
08 August 2019
Fear | 5 ways to fight it when surfing
W&W Host Emma shares her five tried-and-tested strategies for fighting fear when surfing outside of her comfort zone.
01 August 2019
Origins | Rachel Murphy, Founder of Women and Waves
With the launch of something new, it seems only fitting to look back at the beginning. We catch up with Women and Waves founder, Rachel Murphy.
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.
18 October 2019
Fins | The Basic Guide
The right surfboard with the right fins will help help you improve your surfing. Find the perfect fin set-up for your board with the Women + Waves guide.
