Blog Journal
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 August 2020
Relaxed Surf Weekend with Women + Waves · Coastal Immersion UK
by J. Fisher Few things better relax your mind and body than spending time by the ocean. The coast is a place to admire the varying shades of blue while the sea-breeze breathes new life into your lungs. Wild swimming, cold-water immersion, surfing and SUPing are all part of that famous Cornish charm. Here at […]
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 […]
06 May 2020
How To Book Flights For A Surf Trip
So you’ve made the awesome decision to have a bit of ‘you’ time. In the sunshine, catching waves in paradise. The countdown to sun-kissed faces and salty hair starts now. There’s just one more important (and hopefully straightforward) thing to do. Book your flights. You may be totally au-fait with independently organising your solo travel, […]
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
18 October 2019
Surfboard Fins | The Basic Guide
The right surfboard with the right fins will help help you improve your surfing. Find the perfect fin set-up for your board with the Women + Waves guide.
10 October 2019
Bump and ride diaries | 19 weeks
The first diary in an exclusive series by British surfer, Megan Craig, who'll be documenting her relationship with the water throughout pregnancy as both her bump and baby grow. Women + Waves joins her at 19 weeks…
26 September 2019
Letter from the Editor | Autumn
And just like that, there’s a happy crunch underfoot. We are being surrounded by rusty colours, hugged by beloved jumpers and blown swiftly, brollies open, into the arms of Autumn.
29 August 2019
Surf Etiquette | The Rule Book
Etiquette is surfing’s unspoken language; a set of guidelines understood in the water all over the world. When the line up gets hectic, it’s these that help keep the peace.
15 August 2019
Brushstroke tigers and lady gliders | Clara Jonas
Her creative fingerprint is one you’ll spot all over Cornwall. Designer and illustrator Clara Jonas talks about cultivating artistic expression.
08 August 2019
Fear | 5 ways to fight it when surfing
W&W Host Emma shares her five tried-and-tested strategies for fighting fear when surfing outside of her comfort zone.
01 August 2019
Origins | Rachel Murphy, Founder of Women and Waves
With the launch of something new, it seems only fitting to look back at the beginning. We catch up with Women and Waves founder, Rachel Murphy.
