Hatty Cooper's Journal
02 September 2025
Rewilding Coral Reefs in Bali
Women + Waves and our commitment to the ocean At Women + Waves, the ocean is our playground, our inspiration, and our greatest teacher. It is also something we feel deeply responsible for protecting. That is why we are proud to support Mossy Earth, a global rewilding charity working to restore nature and rebuild ecosystems […]
02 September 2025
Make A Wave Challenge
Make A Wave Challenge – 30 Days of Surfing for a Cause This September, surfers from around the world are paddling out with a purpose. The fifth annual Make A Wave Challenge, powered by SurfAid, is back. Women + Waves have jumped on board again, and it’s about more than just catching waves. It is […]
26 February 2025
Calling All Ocean Lovers: Why Bodyboarding is a Must-Try!
Why Every Water-Woman Should Try Bodyboarding The ocean has a magic to it, we are all aware of it – its vastness, rhythm, and raw beauty. Whether you are a seasoned surfer or just beginning to explore water sports, the ocean has an undeniable allure. There are so many ways to live our best surf […]
29 January 2025
Tips for a Healthy 2025 · How Surfers Can Thrive All Year Long
As surfers, we know first hand that the ocean has the power to refresh and rejuvenate us, but it’s just as important to nurture our bodies and minds so we can stay in top form for every wave. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, setting yourself up for a healthy and balanced […]
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 […]
04 December 2023
What to Buy Water Women This Christmas · Top Surf Gift Picks
The festive season is upon us! It’s time to start mulling the wine, decking the tree and getting thoughtful gifts for everyone you love. If you’re stuck on what to get your water-loving mum, surf-mad sister, wild-swimming girlfriend or frothiest friend for Christmas this year, here’s our handy gift guide to help you find the […]
21 November 2023
New Surf Skate Training · The Key to Progressing Your Surfing
Learning how to ride a surf skate might just be the best thing you ever do for your surfing. Not only does it improve your general strength and stamina, it allows you to finetune your surfing technique even when it’s flat or you’re miles away from the ocean. Riding a surf skate helps surfing by allowing you to develop the dynamic body movements that surfing requires, improving your balance, speed generation and helping you to navigate through turns.
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!
21 July 2023
Positive Waves Charity · Healing & Empowering Through the Sea
Positie Waves is a Pay It Forward campaign focused around the ocean; it’s about harnessing the energy and the physical and mental health benefits we get when we spend time in the water, and paying these opportunities forward to those who need them most.
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!
07 December 2022
How to guide: Packing your board for travelling
Surf holidays are the best type of holiday - there’s no question about it. But packing for a surf trip can add an extra level of anxiety when you’re unsure how to pack your beloved board properly. There’s nothing worse than arriving at your destination with pumping surf and your board is in two pieces or has a huge chunk out of the rail!
04 November 2022
Which surf programme is best for you?
Wondering which of our surf programmes is best for you? Our weekends are designed with you in mind and we have three surf programmes for you to choose from - Beginner, Progressor + Intermediate.
28 July 2022
Introducing adaptive surfer and legend, Zoe!
On our most recent Rip Curl Intermediate Surf Programme we had the pleasure of meeting Zoe, an adaptive surfer who in less than a six months went from never touching a surfboard to representing England. Zoe had her lower leg amputated after being a passenger in a car accident in 2015 resulting in her lower […]
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.
08 June 2022
Places to stay in Wales
Coming to Wales but not sure where to stay? Check out our accommodation recommendations!
07 June 2022
Places to stay in Croyde
Coming to Croyde but not sure where to stay? Here are some recommendations to suit all budgets!
02 June 2022
Places to stay in Newquay
Not sure where to stay in Newquay? Here are some recommendations to suit all budgets!
29 April 2022
Women + Waves Wins Award for Top 10 Surf Schools in Europe!
We are super stoked to announce that we are now officially one of the best surf schools in Europe! It’s not every day that you win an award. So you can imagine how our jaws dropped and eyes popped out when we found an email from Beyond Surfing in our inbox earlier this month, congratulating […]
