Blog 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 […]
30 April 2021
How to Master a Cut Back Like a Pro
Women + Waves have teamed up with British professional surfer and surf coach Alan Stokes, to give you the pro tips on how to master a cutback. Don’t know what a cutback is – let me explain. What is a Cutback? For a normal cut back you do a bottom turn and come up the […]
08 April 2021
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 the bottom of your board of course!) But here are our top […]
02 April 2021
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 natural. If you live in a country full of point breaks of your preference […]
17 March 2021
Outdoor Activity Instructor Career · Best Decision You’ll Make
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 education, did I still not know what my dream job was? When I graduated from university, I had earned a business degree along with a stark reminder that becoming a travelling surfer was a pipe dream. Designed only for pro surfers with sponsorship deals or for those that lived paycheck to paycheck. What they didn’t teach me in all these years of studying, and no doubt have failed to mention to you too, was that this IS actually achievable. No, I’m not a pro surfer (I wish!) but I don’t only go abroad when I’ve scraped enough pennies together either.
17 March 2021
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 detail of surfing is ‘look where you want to go’. It’s taught […]
17 March 2021
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 inspire you to get out more and practice, practice, practice! But how does it work? There are a […]
11 March 2021
Locating and Managing 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 a body of water moving away from the beach. They are created when waves push […]
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 […]
23 February 2021
Tops 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 not only dry better it will also keep its flexibility and last longer, win-win. Here are our […]
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, […]
