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Beth Franklin reflects on the benefits of surfing in cold water conditions.
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Laura Surfs Her Biggest Wave Ever
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Diversity in Surfing Survey
Get involved and fill out this survey to encourage a greater understanding of how surfing is viewed.
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For older surfers, it’s important to embrace the challenges of surfing as we get age.
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How cold does it really get? Here’s some of the global coldwater sea temperatures during the winter.
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We uncover the mysterious world of surf fins.
Tips: Dealing with Anxiety in the Sea
Struggling with fear and anxiety in the surf? Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway suggests techniques which will help you to calm yourself and how to shift your mindset to bring joy to your surfing.
Meet Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway
Danni Unway is a Surf Confidence Coach, we find out what that means and how it can help you navigate the roller coaster of surfing.
Get Strong to Overcome Fear
From taking the drop, to paddling out in big surf, here’s how being physically and mentally strong will help you control your fear of surfing.
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Here we look at the most common surfing mistakes and explain how to fix the problem.
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Emily Grimes: Surfing in the North
We chat all things surfing in Northern England and Emily’s surfing journey.
Laura Enever New Guinness World Record
Laura is the new Guinness World Record holder for the biggest wave ever paddled by a woman.
Step It Up and Go For Bigger Waves
Is it too big for you out there? Paddle out says Zala Culen.
Build Confidence to Surf Out Back
Allanah and Jo guide us through steps to build surf confidence.
Everything You Need to Know About the CT
As we head to the Finals, from the CT to WQS and how the World Tour works.
How To Get More Energy for Surfing
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Which Board To Ride, Long or Short?
Hayley Shaw McGuinness reveals a common dilemma amongst surfers, which board to ride?
10 Tips For Surfing Success
Here’s our top 10 tips to enable you to surf better.
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Surfing A New Break
Here’s a few things to consider before you surf a new break.
O’Neill’s Women of the Wave Event
O’Neill held their WOTW event in Portugal, we chat to the team and get some surf tips.
How To Be A Surf Goddess with Tehillah
We asked surf coach and fitness guru Tee McGuinness to give us some tips on how to be a surf goddess.
3 Best Workouts for Stamina in the Surf
Stamina enables you to spend more time in the ocean riding waves.
3 Best Mobility Workouts for Surfers
Stretching and flexibility could be the key to improving your surfing and can also help the aches and pains associated with surfing
How to do a Turtle Roll
Tips and video as Maya gives us a demonstration on how to do a turtle roll.
Summer Wetsuit Guide 2023
At last surfers’ fave time of the year is here as we check out all the summer wetsuits.
Win a Spot on Women of the Wave Surf Day
Sign up with your friend to be part of this unique O’Neill surf experience.
Part 2: Paddling the Correct Way
Tips for the proper technique for paddling into a wave Part 2, plus other common problems surfers face.
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If cold water surfing feels daunting, then here’s some tips to motivate you.
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