WAXING YOUR SURFBOARD We’ve all heard the saying ‘Wax on / Wax off’ - It’s a never-ending cycle of waxing your board and taking the wax off to re-wax it. But the good news is, there’s not really a wrong way (unless you put it on...
MASTERING YOUR BACKHAND BOTTOM TURN - Surfing on your backhand is when you ride a wave with your back to it. For regular footers, it’s going left, and goofy footers, going right. It is a skill that many new surfers try to avoid as it feels less...
WHY BECOMING AN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR WILL BE THE BEST DECISION YOU EVER MADE The education system makes you believe that if you take all the right steps in school, you’ll carve a path into your ideal job post-uni. So why, after almost 20 years of...
THE PERFECT FRONTSIDE BOTTOM TURN Turning is a fundamental part of surfing, no matter what level you are. Whether it’s learning your first turns so you can manoeuvre around someone, to mastering your bottom turn and snappy top turn. ~ LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO The most important...
SURFING WITH THE PROS IN THE WORLD SURF LEAGUE (WSL) These aren’t just surfers, these are athletes! Watching surfing is not only entertaining, but it’s a great way to improve your own surfing skills. Whether that’s watching the pro's techniques to perfect your own, or simply to...
LOCATING + MANAGING RIP CURRENTS RIP CURRENTS - A common subject we get asked about. It’s really important to be able to spot and manage rips to stay safe, but also they can become a benefit as you gain experience. In its simplest form, a rip current is...
THE BEST BREAKFAST TO KEEP YOU FUELLED by Grace Kingswell 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...
TOP TIPS FOR LOOKING AFTER YOUR WETSUIT Leaving your wetsuit in a sandy pile post surf isn’t just awful the next time you put it on, it’s also bad for your suit! By taking care of your wetsuit and following these simple tips, your wetsuit will...
WHAT'S NEW FOR WOMEN + WAVES IN 2021? With 2021 just around the corner Women + Waves are stoked for the upcoming year! We're filling it with new coaching events, more epic locations and extra dates for your favourite weekends. Keep reading to see what's coming...
WOMEN + WAVES X H&M GOES GLOBAL c 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...