Journal
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.
28 August 2023
Why learning to surf is the best decision you’ll ever make
None of my friends or family surfed, there were no surf mags lying around or boards strapped to the roof of cars in my town. But somewhere along my teenage years, I somehow got it into my head that I just had to learn to surf… And so when it came to making that first big life decision, I made it based on the promise of a thriving uni surf club and weekends spent in the waves!
28 July 2023
7 Lessons I’ve Learnt from Bodysurfing
Bodysurfing is the art of riding a wave without using any buoyant device or surf craft - it’s all in the name, surfing with only your body. Here are 7 lessons I learnt and the reasons you should give bodysurfing a go too!
26 July 2023
Top 10 Reasons Why Santa Teresa is a Must Surf Destination
Santa Teresa is on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, a remote spot that’s blissfully untainted by the noise and artificial light of the city. Santa Teresa has a laid back charm that captivates all who step foot on her jungle-fringed beaches. There is just one main road which runs from Mal Pais, through […]
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
Dear Lily, What is the best period product to use whilst surfing?
Dear Lily, I’m going on a surf trip this weekend and I’ve just got my period. I haven’t tried surfing on my period before and have no idea what to do. I’m worried about getting leaks and just generally feeling uncomfortable in the water. What is the best period product to use whilst surfing?
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!
21 July 2023
Positive Waves – transforming lives through the power of the ocean
Positie Waves is a Pay It Forward campaign focused around the ocean; it’s about harnessing the energy and the physical and mental health benefits we get when we spend time in the water, and paying these opportunities forward to those who need them most.
07 July 2023
How to improve your style in surfing
As you progress on your surfing journey, you’ll soon realise that you don’t just want to surf well - you also want to surf with style. But what do we mean when we talk about style in surfing? Surfing style is all about how you choose to approach a wave. It’s in the way you move your body, the board you choose to ride and how you use that board to draw lines across the face of a wave.
20 June 2023
Newquay’s Plastic Wipeout!
A union of adventure and coastal preservation, by land, sea, and catching air; proof that cleaning can be exciting!
09 June 2023
Dear Lily, how can I navigate the crowds?
I’m at a level now where I feel ready to go surfing on my own, but now it’s coming into summer I’m worried about how busy the lineup will be at my local spot. I’ve heard people complaining about how crowded it is already, and I find it really demotivating when the line up is full of frustrated people battling for waves.
02 February 2023
The 10 Best Things To Do in Portugal When We’re Not Surfing!
Golden beaches, white-washed fishing villages, buzzing nightlife and oh so many waves to choose from makes the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal a dream surf destination. And even better, it’s just a quick hop across from the UK! Whilst we’re all about the stoke, there’s loads more to this sun-drenched corner of coastline than just surfing.
12 December 2022
8 Reasons Why Bali Should Be Your Next Surf Trip With Us!
So, what’s the next surf destination we’re currently dreaming of? Imagine lush rice fields, world-class waves, delicious (and cheap!) food, bath-warm waters and breath-taking temples… Yep, you guessed it - we’re heading to Bali! This is hands-down the ultimate bucket-list surf trip, with 5* surf coaching, luxury accommodation and so much more to experience beyond the waves
07 December 2022
How to guide: Packing your board for travelling
Surf holidays are the best type of holiday - there’s no question about it. But packing for a surf trip can add an extra level of anxiety when you’re unsure how to pack your beloved board properly. There’s nothing worse than arriving at your destination with pumping surf and your board is in two pieces or has a huge chunk out of the rail!
08 November 2022
5 Exercises to Improve Your Mobility for Surfing
A lot of people focus on strength or flexibility alone in their surf training, but the best exercises for surfing fitness should give you a balance between strength, flexibility and mobility. Mobility is flexibility combined with strength to move through a range of motion.
