Women and Waves's Journal
27 December 2023
How To Surf In The Pocket Of The Wave – A Step By Step Guide
Dive into the heart of the wave—the pocket—where the power is at its peak! Discover essential drills and tips to keep you riding close to the source of the wave’s energy. The pocket, right in front of the wave’s breaking section, is where the magic happens. Learn to utilize the wave’s gravity for speed and […]
13 December 2023
Learn how to surf skate!
Learn the basics, get started, and have fun with surf skating! Ready to conquer your fear of surf skating? Woman and Waves have created a tutorial video which will introduce you to the world of surf skating, a fantastic tool for improving your surfing skills. If you’ve never skateboarded before or are hesitant about surf skating, […]
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?
10 November 2023
Game-changing Advice From 5 Of The Uk’s Best Surfers!
Surfing is incredibly rewarding, yet it comes with its fair share of challenges. We understand the journey can be tough, which is why we’ve gathered insights from five professional and semi-professional surfers who’ve walked the path of progression. These incredible women have weathered the challenges and successes of surfing, and now they’re sharing their number one tips to help you along the way.
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.
25 October 2023
5 Essential Tips For Surfing Unbroken Waves
We’re giving you some game-changing techniques to enable you to catch and surf unbroken waves. Maybe it’s catching your first green wave or maybe it’s to get your wave count up. Either way, we can help with these important fundamental surfing skills.
25 October 2023
3 Critical Foot Movements To Improve Your Surfing
Let's dive into the art of movement on your surfboard. Surfing is a beautiful combination of weight shifts, rotation, and fluidity. Whether you're riding a small fish or a longboard, moving around is essential for every surfer. In this video, we'll uncover why moving on your board matters and provide you with drills to enhance your skills.
25 October 2023
3 Top Tips for Perfecting Your Surfing Pop Up!
The pop-up is the most important manoeuvre in surfing! Without dialling in your take-off it will massively hinder your progression! With years of experience during our coaching sessions, we know the common mistakes that ladies make and we know how to fix them. So we’ve created this short video to give you the top 3 tips for success.
25 October 2023
5 Top Ways To Improve Your Surfing!
Learning to surf is an incredible journey filled with rewarding moments and challenges. As your technique improves and your confidence blossoms, you might find yourself hitting a plateau. Don't worry, we've got you covered with five expert tips to help you break through that plateau efficiently. And stay tuned, because the final tip might surprise you!
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.
26 July 2023
W+W X Babel Fish – surf & language retreat
Do you want to learn to surf or improve your current surfing level? Are you also someone who wants to improve their English? What if we told you that these two goals are both achievable this year, and that by the winter you’ll be cruising along on green waves and chit chatting in English like a local… It's true! Here’s how…
25 July 2023
Introducing breathwork, balance, confidence and recovery training to our Costa Rica surf camp
We've added a brand new dimension to our Costa Rica Camp this February. We'll be exploring Breathwork, Balance, Confidence and Recovery training. This is the ultimate land and pool-based surf preparation training!
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.
22 July 2022
A guide to packing for your surf trip
If you’re reading this it probably means you’re planning a surf trip, wahoo! If it’s your first trip, first hot surf holiday or you always forget things, keep reading for some of our recommendations to make packing easier. Before you even start arranging your clothes and toiletries, the first thing you need to do is check how much luggage you can take on the plane!
01 July 2022
The Best Boards for Progressing Your Surfing From SurfDome
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?
04 June 2022
6 Tips to Improve Your Pop Up
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?
07 September 2021
Vegan Cinnamon Apple Crumble (for breakfast or dessert!)
As the evenings start to close in and the apples start to fall off the tree, we thought this would be a great time to share our delicious oatmeal cinnamon apple crumble recipe (which is also totally vegan) – whether it’s enjoying after a surf and getting cosy or having it cold for a fuelling […]
