Rachel's Journal
24 June 2021
Top 10 Reasons Morocco Is the Perfect Surf Destination This Year
Far from the tourist traps of Taghazout and Marrakech, finding our favourite spot on the Moroccan coastline is like travelling to the land that time forgot. The further south you drive, the more rugged and rural the landscape becomes. Rocky valleys of cacti and palm trees give way to sweeping stretches of sand beneath towering cliffs. Clean swell rolls in from across the Atlantic to produce long, peeling waves that seem to go on forever.
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 […]
09 June 2021
8 Reasons Being in or Around Water Boosts Your Mood & Mind
You know the feeling. You’ve just come out of the water after an amazing surf, salt drops dripping from your eyelashes, a smile stretched across your face, and you feel… Euphoric. Or maybe it was a quick dip after work, and now all the stresses of your day have been washed away… Why does being in water make us feel so good?
09 June 2021
Energy-boosting Bliss Balls
This easy peasy pre-surf snack is the perfect energy booster before hopping in the water, keeping you energised for hours. There’s nothing worse than surfing on an empty stomach or quickly scoffing down some porridge, trying to fuel yourself for an epic surf, but instead end up feeling like a bloated whale. Eughhh
26 May 2021
7 Top Surf Film Classics You Need to Watch!
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – one of the best ways to improve your surfing (apart from getting in the water!) is to watch surfing. And these surf film classics should be top of your watch list!
26 May 2021
Introducing the Women + Waves Surf Social Club Nights!
Have you ever rocked up to a new surf spot, wishing you had some surf sisters to paddle out with? Well, that’s why we started Women + Waves in the first place – to connect water women of all ages and abilities through the joy of surfing.
07 May 2021
5 Reasons Why Surfing In Wales Needs To Be On Your Bucket List This Year!
Women + Waves are here to share why we LOVE surfing in Wales, so much so that we have created a Wales Surf Coaching Weekend so you can come and enjoy it with us. Find out 5 reasons why our Wales Weekend will become a highlight of your year. 1. The Waves In Wales Are […]
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 […]
09 March 2021
The Best Breakfast to Keep You Fuelled
Spring is here! The days are getting longer and there is more time to do fun things. It’s important to feel energised and motivated so you can seize the day and maximise it’s potential! Nutritional therapist Grace Kingswell has shared her top breakfast, so you can fill every day with the things you love. Spicy […]
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 […]
27 June 2020
Need a place to stay during our Water Womens Weekend?
Need a place to stay for our upcoming Water Women weekend on the 8th + 9th August? Don’t sweat it, here are some of our favourite local accommodation options, that at time of writing have availability and something suitable for every budget! Take a look below: Hotels We’ve got a great relationship with the Carnmarth […]
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 May 2020
How To Organise Your Travel Insurance
Buying travel insurance before jetting off for a much-needed break can end up as an expense dismissed in favour of saving money. Understandably, it’s an exciting time. Your mind is focused on sunshine and piña colada’s rather than anything going wrong. But, unfortunately, life doesn’t always go to plan. That could mean anything from losing […]
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 […]
