Rachel's Journal
04 March 2024
How To Read The Surf Forecast Using Surfline
Unlocking Surf Forecasting with Surfline! Get ready to decode the waves and harness the power of surf predictions for your ultimate surfing experience.
05 February 2024
The ultimate guide for buying a women’s wetsuit for surfing
Dive into the world of wetsuits with Jade from Rip Curl UK! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essential factors to consider when buying the perfect wetsuit. Meet Maya, our model for today, as we focus on the importance of fit, thickness, entry systems, seams, and more! Plus, at Rip Curl, they […]
22 August 2022
Women + Waves X Rip Curl Launch The New ‘Surf Collective Capsule’ Collection!
We are so excited to announce a brand new ‘Surf Collective Capsule’ in partnership with Rip Curl! Following on from the successful launch of our new and dynamic Rip Curl X Women + Waves surf academy in Cornwall in January 2022, Rip Curl continues to enhance its support for women surfers and its partnership with […]
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...
22 August 2021
5 Ways To Create The Perfect Surf Aesthetic Home
Want to make your own home look like it just came straight off that dreamy Pinterest board? There’s are a few simple ways to create that natural yet surfy SoCal style in just 5 ways: 1.It’s all about earthy tones. Surfers are generally eco-conscious people, so think earthy tones. Whites, beiges and tans, mixed with […]
24 July 2021
5 Beautiful Places to Swim in Cornwall (That Are Safe and Easy To Get To)
The summer season in Cornwall brings smaller swells and sunnier days, but you still need to have your wits about you every time you go for an ocean dip. If you’re new to sea swimming and are looking for safe spots to swim in Cornwall, here’s a roundup of our favourites. Newquay Harbour This tiny […]
13 July 2021
7 Reasons Why You Should Give ‘Proper’ Bodyboarding A Go!
Bodyboarding isn’t just about polystyrene bodyboards with a dolphin on the front. It’s so much more than that! It’s a hugely respected sport. Professional bodyboarders use high-end boards + materials, paired with a set of sport-specific fins. It’s about riding waves fast, performing airs, rolls and spin combos. Some of the biggest waves in the […]
24 June 2021
8 Ways To Build Confidence For Surfing
If I had a pound for every time, someone told me they’d lost their confidence in the surf – I’d be somewhere on a luxurious Maldives boat right now! 😉 Since starting Women + Waves I’ve been trying to understand why so many of us (myself included) have lost this trust in the ocean and […]
07 May 2021
Longboarder Lucy Small Calls Out The Inequality In Surfing
Women’s surfing made history when the World Surfing League committed to making all prize money equal in 2018 between men and women. The rule came into effect in 2019 and it was a great move, but it was also long overdue! So that is why it was a shock to hear that Australian surfer Lucy […]
29 November 2020
Women + Waves x H&M Goes Global
After the amazing response and success of the Women + Waves X H&M collaboration in June we’re so excited to announce that our sustainable surf and swimwear collection will now be launching in the Southern Hemisphere from the 30th of November 2020. The collection will be available online and in stores in Australia, New Zealand, […]
10 November 2020
The Lockdown Survival Guide For Surfers
As winter draws in and lockdown number two continues, we know now is not the time to get all doom and gloom! So to help you out, we’ve created the ultimate lockdown survival guide for surfers to keep you entertained all the way up until Christmas! Focusing on all the cool stuff of what we […]
09 November 2020
How to make your own DIY surfboard bag ✂️
This is the perfect rainy-day activity for any surfer! It’s also a great way to recycle any old material that’s just lying around. Check out our easy-peasy method below to create your own: What it can be used for: Sun protection for your surfboard whilst it chills in the back of your car Keeping sand […]
08 November 2020
Boost your Breath Hold
It’s not often we give ourselves the chance to sit down and practice the art of breath-holding. It takes plenty of patience and it’s a delicate skill to master. However, if you can take just 10 minutes out of your day to practice this game-changing method, then you too will instantly see a boost in […]
06 June 2020
Women + Waves x H&M launch sustainable swimwear collection
Women + Waves have teamed up with H&M on a sustainable swimwear and surfwear collection to celebrate women in surfing. Designed to inspire women on land and on water, the range includes contemporary one-pieces, functional swimwear, rash guards, hoodies and accessories in a subtle 1990’s style, to support an active lifestyle. A 3.2mm wetsuit will […]
08 February 2020
Go slow | 10 ways to calm the f down
Sometimes we all need to press pause and then proceed in slow-mo. Here are 10 tips to help you relax your body, calm the mind and reset.
30 January 2020
Storming 2020 | A note about winter surfing
Has anyone else almost dislocated their fingers trying to prise off a neoprene bootie? Forgotten their hood and braved a brain freeze so intense that you are sure you can feel every hair follicle on the back of your head? We’re humbled by the little injections of reality and stone-cold sobriety that come with […]
31 October 2019
Perfect Your Paddle
5 simple tips to help you perfect your paddle
24 October 2019
Back on the Board | Those First Post-Baby Surfs
Mum of two, Lizzie Lawson, shares her memories of getting back on the board and paddling out for those first few post-baby surfs
