Surfing
Meet Ashley Rosas Surf Photographer
East coaster Ashley takes cool surf photos near her home in NJ. She says “Shooting surfing images is probably the only thing that makes me happy.”
Meet: Kloee Openshaw So-Cal Surfer
Meet San Clemente local Kloee Openshaw.
Women’s Surfing Turns a Corner
On the eve of the women’s surf tour starting in Australia, we ask has women’s surfing finally turned a corner? There are positive signs it has.
Salt Water Sirens – Courtney Conlogue
Billabong’s Salt Water Series gives us an intimate look into the journey that has transformed Courtney from an athlete to an icon.
Learning to Surf: The Ugly Truth
Here’s the honest, harsh, ugly truth about learning to surf.
Body Image: How Surfing Helps
Step outside your comfort zone, surf and fitness coach Tehillah McGuinness explains the benefits of surfing and fitness.
Meet: Tiffany Joh
Surf meets turf with San Diego surfer Tiffany Joh.
Catch it!
Léa Brassy and her her nomadic lifestyle shows us how she connects with the surrounding mountains, Arctic surf, and simple living.
New Adventures: A Breathtaking Surf Trip
How long can you hold your breath? Here’s how breath-hold techniques, pranayama and meditation can improve your surfing.
Meet Norwegian Surfer Marie Milner
You may think the surf is cold where you are but meet 16 year old Marie who surfs in the chilly waters of Norway.
Search for Shredders Winners
Here’s the winners of Jessie Tuckman’s online surf comp.
The best things about Surfing in Autumn
Why autumn can be the best season to go surfing.
Meet Moroccan Surfer Hanane Laslami
Meet Hanane Lalami from Casablanca who loves surfing with her girlie gang. Here’s her story.
Tips for taking your surfing to the next level
Here are some top tips to improve your surfing. Leave the safety of the white water and aim high with the green waves.
Swatch Women’s Pro Update
The stage is set for a thrilling Semi Finals at Swatch Women’s Pro.
BOARD TALK WITH LIBBY VERNON
Welsh surfer Libby Vernon tells us which boards she likes to ride.
The European Surf Championships
The English Surf Team are heading to The European Surf Championships, here’s the lowdown on the team.
Catching Your First Wave
Five steps to progressing onto your first green wave…
HOW TO AVOID BEING A SEASONAL SURFER
Now the hot, summer days have passed, here’s how to avoid being a seasonal surfer. Words by Gemma Boothroyd
Wavecraft – Which board is best?
There are so many different shapes of boards to choose from but how do we know which one is the right shape for us and our ability?
Etiquette – Right of way and Drop in's
Etiquette rules of the waves; ‘right of way’ and ‘drop in’ explained.
Board Talk with Lucy Campbell
Pro surfer Lucy Campbell lets us know about which boards she loves.
Surfsaurus – the surfing lingo
Sweet, rad, filthy…here’s a short summary of important words to help you communicate with the other surfing folk. Words by Gemma Boothroyd
GroundSwell Girls Surf Session
Groundswell Girls Surf Sessions are aimed at getting young girls into the water and reaping the benefits of surfing.
SurfGirl catches up with Malia Manuel
We caught up with the happy Hawaiian Malia Manuel to find out about her life and being on Tour.
Board Talk With Lauren Hill
What’s in Lauren’s board quiver? We talk boards with Sanuk ambassador and longboarder Lauren Hill.
Boardmasters 2015 Highlights
So here’s the Boardmasters 2015 highlights and surfers profiles with news of Early Bird tickets for next year.
Victoria Vergara: Walking on Waves
Meet longboarder, traveller, Reef team rider and mermaid dreamer Victoria Vergara from Reunion Island.
Miracle Madi – disabled girl walks after going surfing!
What an amazing story!
Georgie's French Paradise
We catch up with one lucky lady, Georgie Timson who spends her summer’s surfing in France.
Alice Lemoigne Wins Boardmasters Longboard
Alice Lemoigne (REU) 18, has won the 2015 Boardmasters Longboard Pro in wind-affected three-to-four foot conditions at Fistral beach.
Keala Taking on Teahupoo
Billabong pro surfer Keala Kennelly on a giant wave in Tahiti, redefining women’s surfing.
SurfGirl's Surf School Guide 2015
Learn the basics or progress to the next level, SurfGirl’s 2015 Surf School Guide will help you find the best tuition…
SurfGirl’s Top 5 Boardmasters Picks
With less than a week to go, here’s our top picks of all the things we’re looking forward to seeing at Boardmasters this year.
Barbados Bikini Boogie
A crew of Brit surfers enjoy the warm waves of Barbados.
The Surf Girls From Rio
Meet the Brasilian surf girls who are crazy about surfing!
Felicity Palmateer At Big Cow Bombie
Among the punters catching bombs and breaking legs, 22-year-old Felicity Palmateer creates history by becoming the first female to surf big Cow Bombie.
FEAR FACTOR – riding bigger waves
Want to push your limits and enjoy surfing in bigger waves? Here are a couple of tips.
Old School’s back!!!!
Fancy changing your performance board for an old school log? Katrina Beddoe tells us why we should!
Wetsuit Love
Here’s a way to show your wetsuit some love if it’s got a bit pongy!
Pale Moon, A Short Story
Here’s a short story by Penny Jones.
Pro Talk: Laura Enever
Billabong team rider Laura Enever talks about surfing, being on tour and getting the life/work balance right.
Explore the Sea from Your Home
Google releases amazing underwater street view for World Oceans Day. Explore life under the sea from the comfort of your home.
Drama at the Fiji Women's Pro
Rookie Tatiana Weston-Webb was the standout of the day, while Sally Fitzgibbons suffered a perforated eardrum in the heavy conditions.
Fiji Women's Pro Starts in Solid Conditions
The 2015 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour (CT), the Fiji Women’s Pro, got underway in solid conditions at Cloudbreak.
Colour
Jessie Tuckman feels inspired by how colourful the surf world is at the moment.
Jo Dennison on a Roll
Surf coach Jo Dennison is one of the fittest surfers we know, plus she’s just won the Welsh Champs again so it was a good time for a chat.
Body Image
Is this what people really want? Well if Stab Magazine and Niki Van Dijk have anything to do with it then yes, unfortunately, it is.
QUINCY – The Flying Squirrel Film
Wish we could surf like this when we were six … check out Quincy’s full video filmed on the Gold Coast of Aus.
Meet the crew at the Waves & Workouts
Meet the team at SurfGirl’s Waves & Workouts weekend who will help you to surf better!
Pauline Ado hits a nice swell in Portugal
Pro surfer Pauline Ado escapes storm battered France for a nice swell in Portugal.
Predicting Perfection
Understanding basic swell forecasting to catch the perfect waves in the perfect conditions.
Maud Le Car Ripping in Cali
Check out French rider Maud Le Car, ripping up some fun waves in California.
Rosy Hodge's Get Up, Stand Up Playlist
We caught up with WSL commentator and team rider Rosy Hodge to talk about her motivation with #ROXYfitness.
Celebrating Summer With Music and Fun!
Here’s a few on the calendar in and around Cornwall and beyond that we’d love to go to. See you there!
Big Jet Planes
Convenience Vs Conscientious: The Travellers Great Divide? Emily Wilkins reports.
Waves and Workouts Weekend 2015
Only a couple of months until the Waves and Workouts kicks off. Here’s what’s on offer.
Meet: Libby Vernon
Meet Libby Vernon small town Welsh girl turned traveler and full time wave rider.
Beach Style at Beach Boutique
Our fave brands have just delivered some goodies in time for the spring sunshine.
Surfboard Deck Grips Tips
Traction pads, deck grips, tailpads … learn more about this handy piece of hardware.
