
There is a wealth of choice now in what women surfers can wear in the water. But here are six female-founded surfwear brands whose pieces your author surfed in this summer. Manly Surfboards owner Tania Paton says more older women have embraced long board surfing in the past few years, inspired by champion Layne Beachley. Today, there are more spotlight-worthy female-owned brands than we can count, and more than we can include in one roundup. “I love the ocean but never thought surfing was for me because I get terribly cold in the water but I went to the East Coast Surf School and they gave me a wetsuit, booties and a helmet so I wasn’t cold and immediately felt a real connection to the water. Then getting on the board, trying to do your best and for one single moment you might stand up on it and feel the power of the wave move you along. It’s a massive rush.”

Fledgling surfer Meredith Ramadan, of Red Hill on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, first stood on a board in the surf of Point Leo last October. “When everything changed so fundamentally for everyone last year I felt like I was losing control so when a good friend who’s been surfing for 10 years suggested I try, I asked myself ‘why wouldn’t I?’,” says 59-year-old Ramadan.

Meredith Ramadan began surfing last October to regain some control after COVID lockdown. “The last 12 months further heightened the uptake of women surfing as more people have shifted to the coast and looked for an outdoor exercise,” Farris says. Rip Curl women’s general manager Brooke Farris says the growth in the women’s area over the past three to five years has been outstanding, especially as wetsuit insulation technology has improved. She now surfs three times a week year-round, usually with sunrise. The physical effects of upper body, core and leg strength are just a bonus. She surfs regularly with her husband and they encourage their daughters, aged 11 and 13, to also surf. “I feel strong in the water but also a great calmness. I cleanse in the water. Getting my head wet is the nicest feeling in the world and to see beautiful beaches at different times of the day from a different perspective makes you realise you’re a small part of a bigger thing.” And I am STOKED to share my surf films and photos with you here.The ocean beckoned. She went on a women’s surf weekend trip with Chix Surf School. “I wouldn’t have surfed if not for them because they are so supportive while also challenging each other,” she says. I am passionate about protecting the places we love. For example, Ngalia states, 'I don't know where female surfers come in, but I think they're under the male. I enjoy telling stories about female surfers. As I sat with the camera, it was “in-between the set waves” that made me stop, look around, breathe and SEE. It was many years ago while filming surfers for my surf films at home in California, and in amazing, beautiful locations that I really began to notice and appreciate. “I am inspired by the beauty that surrounds me every day. In 2012, she was named to HTO’s Board of Directors and is currently on staff where she heads up fundraising and events. Check back daily for the countdown of our most popular galleries of the year See the running list between now and the end of the year. She has worked with Santa Barbara based non-profit Heal the Ocean (established in 1998) since it’s beginnings & she is aligned with their commitment to ending ocean pollution. Surfers 'duck dive' under the water to avoid incoming waves so they can get further out to sea. Enjoywe publish the videos that focused on delivering the best top 10 videos, top 10 hottest girls videos. Thus, it was natural for Graciegirl LLC’s scope of work to evolve and include event production. This video is second part of hottest female surfer. Heather is passionate about protecting the environment.

NEW RELEASE in 2020 is “93 – LETTERS FROM MARGE,” a film made in honor of Surfing Pioneer and Icon, 1958 Makaha International Champion, Marge Calhoun (1924 – 2017) In 2007, she established her film production company, Graciegirl LLC, and created the groundbreaking 2009 documentary surf film, “THE WOMEN AND THE WAVES.” In 2016, the follow-up documentary “THE WOMEN AND THE WAVES 2″ was released to the delight of audiences worldwide. Heather Hudson is a filmmaker and photographer who is passionate about surfing, the ocean, the environment, life, and of course, making surf films!
