GIRLS SURF CAMP LIGHTS UP BREMER BAY
The 23rd annual Albany Boardriders Girls Surf Camp was held over the September long weekend in the stunning south coast town of Bremer Bay. Forty-six women and girls, ranging in age from six to 46, descended on the small town renowned for its pristine environment, crystal-clear water, white sandy beaches and, of course, awesome surf. The Girls Surf Camp ran over two-and-a-half days, with five surf coaching sessions catering for all abilities, supported by Surfing WA Regional Operations Manager...
MARGARET RIVER BOARDRIDERS: FROM GRASSROOTS TO GLORY
Fresh from claiming back-to-back WA Australian Boardriders Battle titles, Margaret River Boardriders Club has once again shown the strength of a surfing culture built over generations. Long before Margaret River became one of the world’s most recognisable surfing...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE SUNSHINE SURF MASTERS
Back when surfboards were hand-shaped, judging was done with pencil and paper and a trip north from Perth was a genuine road trip, a group of surfers in Geraldton had an idea.
Women in Surfing Celebration connects generations in WA surfing community
The Women in Surfing Celebration brought together women from across Western Australia’s surfing community for a two-part event focused on connection, shared experience, and the growing pathways available in the sport. Hosted at Surfing WA Headquarters in Trigg, the...
Volunteers Restoring Dunes With a Helping Hand from Surfing WA
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and the last Sunday of each month, a dedicated group of volunteers heads to the dunes along Perth’s northern beaches, quietly transforming bare sand and weeds into healthy, native coastal habitat.
SURFHERS: CONNECTING AND INSPIRING GIRL SURFERS
There were plenty of smiles and reasons to cheer at the launch of SurfHers at Trigg Beach last Sunday. The initiative aims to encourage girls and alumni from Trigg Junior Boardriders to hit the waves together and promote inclusiveness in the line-up. “We’re so...
CLUB MED KANI: A PIECE OF OCEANIC PARADISE
WORDS BY RAELEY JONES With abundant sunshine, shallow shimmering lagoons and diverse marine life, it is no secret that the Maldives is considered one of the very best destinations in the world for snorkelling and diving. But imagine having access to your own Marine...
WILLOW HARDY: WAVE OF SUCCESS
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAELEY JONES From powerful and progressive turns in competitions through to pushing her backhand barrel riding at The Box in Margaret River, it is no wonder West Aussie shredder, Willow Hardy, is forging a path of success. We managed to...
SURFERS CARING FOR OUR COAST
Aussie pro surfers Isabella Nichols and Ryan Callinan teamed up conservation groups and Margaret River locals to help plant native species and restore coastal dunes on the Gnarabup coastline for WSL One Ocean, ahead of the Margaret River Pro. “I feel like when we go...
Filipe Toledo champions Think Mental Health
Reigning World Champion Filipe Toledo has lent his support to the Think Mental Health campaign, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, during the WSL Margaret River Pro.
What it’s really like to be a surf judge…
From humble beginnings at Trigg Junior Boardriders, to a seat on the judging panel the recent Australian Surf Championships at Port Macquarie, 27-year-old Nick Muntz is fast becoming one of the nation’s youngest and most respected surfing officials.
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