Spring is in the air—let’s celebrate!
As the seasons shift, we’re embracing the energy of spring with the return of our SurfGirl Launch Party—a night dedicated to celebrating women in surfing and the journey of our little magazine.
Last time was so incredible that we couldn’t resist doing it all over again! Check out the highlights from our previous event [here]. This time, we’re taking over Project 83 in Newquay once again to mark the release of our latest issue with an evening full of inspiration, connection, and good vibes.
What’s in store?
Women in Surfing Panel – We’re kicking things off with a brilliant panel discussion hosted by Demi Taylor from the London Surf Film Festival. Joining her will be:
- Beth Leighfield – Competitive longboarder & environmentalist
- Yvette Cave – Founder of Wave Wahines
- Tina Beresford – Wave Project
- Hayley Lawrence – SurfGirl Sub Editor / Word & Waves
Together, they’ll be discussing the joys, challenges, and community of women’s surfing, including what it’s like to keep riding waves as an older surfer.
Exclusive Film Premieres – We’re stoked to screen two amazing surf films for the first time in the UK:
- True Love by Lea Mouazan, featuring West Oz surfer Clare Vandermeiren and her deep connection to the ocean
- Amazigh by Serra Soyupak, following Maryam El Gardoum, Morocco’s five-time women’s surf champion
Plus, we’ll be showing films from Lena Kemna and Laura Crane, showcasing their unique journeys.
Music & Good Vibes – Get ready to hit the dance floor with beats from our fave DJ, SKYDANC3R.
Mag, Merch & More – The newest issue will be available on the night (or grab an Issue 82 Special Ticket for a deal). You can also browse summer styles from the Beach Boutique.
Raffle & Board Demo – Tina is hosting a raffle for the Wave Project, packed with amazing prizes, plus there’s a board demo with Mathilda Shields.
Delicious Drinks – Every ticket includes a complimentary Lemon Sherbet Spritz or Paloma Spritz, made with Connie Glaze sand-filtered vodka, the newest gem from the Tarquin’s family.
There’s a lot happening, so arrive early, bring your friends, and grab your tickets now. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Get to know the panel
Tina Beresford
Demi Taylor has spent the last two decades bringing to life the stories that matter on-screen, in print and in-person. She is the producer of the forthcoming environmental documentary The Big Sea, and in 2011 co-founded London Surf / Film Festival, playing host some of surfing’s most exciting films and icons from Steph Gilmore to Rob Machado. She has written best-selling books on surf and travel to documentaries about youth culture’s pioneers, and as co-founder of Approaching Lines creative agency, works with brands, filmmakers and musicians as a producer and consultant. She has a thing for yellow boards, blue skies and green action.
Yvette Cave
As Wave Wahine’s club founder, the core values of female empowerment, diversity in surfing and sisterhood are threaded in everything Yvette Cave does and every organisation she works with. Yvette founded Wave Wahines in 2016 to support my eldest child to get into surfing. We recognised that girls had different barriers and drivers into sports and surfing so we created something just for them. she then trained as a surf therapy facilitator and began running surf therapy sessions for women living in refuge following domestic abuse. We have expanded to work with girls from urban communities in Bristol and London to run surf and ocean connection sessions to increase people’s connection to water.
Hayley has been our sub editor here at SurfGirl for over a decade, during which time she’s worked in an array of surf-related spaces as a content writer, surf coach and business founder. An avid surfer, she’s aligned her passion for waves and words in her work, inspiring us with her features about surf trips around the globe, waxing lyrical about the benefits of surfing and blue health, working with the Wave Project, launching a family surf travel website, and bringing up a trio of surf groms in her wake.
