Journal
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
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.
29 July 2019
Letter from the editor | And so it begins…
Welcome to the new Women and Waves Journal…
28 June 2019
No waves? No worries!
We have just finished our latest surf weekend in Newquay with Rip Curl Europe and things went down a little differently to usual….
03 June 2019
8 Reasons to visit Newquay
Women and Waves guide to Newquay, Cornwall!
12 February 2019
5 Simple Tips To Buying Your First Surfboard
Buying your first surfboard can be a mindfield for mistakes. Follow our 5 simple tips to make sure you get the best board for you.
