https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/interview-the-story-behind-salt-sisters-surf-therapy monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/4f2ca27c-e6e7-4772-b460-54b287cb7c57/a884f5c6-50e7-4fc2-bf20-e5f06f5583e7.JPG NEWS - The Story Behind Salt Sisters Surf Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/72be4f4b-d8cb-42aa-99ad-d5b5bcd4c2aa/6e56f17b-0892-4229-a78c-0c51bc8fd468.JPG NEWS - The Story Behind Salt Sisters Surf Therapy I had already developed a surf therapy curriculum that included walk-and-talk sessions, BWRT components, and writing circles. My original plan was to offer a service for young people that combined 1:1 surf therapy, counselling, and creative expression. When Uncle B approached me about creating a women’s surf therapy programme, it felt like perfect timing. I remember thinking, “I’ve already got the curriculum and the programme structure — I just need to adapt it for women and for a group setting. Let’s go!” That conversation became the spark that helped bring Salt Sisters to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/4704e97f-40d2-475f-8047-5e383d813ef4/e4dd7072-e76a-468c-8f19-6795242d4514.JPG NEWS - The Story Behind Salt Sisters Surf Therapy Sessions begin with the women arriving and catching up informally. We then gather in a circle to check in - sharing what’s alive for us that morning and what we might want to leave on land before heading into the water. Each week, we introduce and discuss a theme connected to both surfing and living well as women. From there the flow of the session looks like this: we do yoga on the beach, then we get changed and go over surf instruction from Kristin, then we surf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/5b05c498-08ec-4122-bff8-a0afe70b6bc1/27867f96-ea2b-48a5-b047-46126af8c3cc.JPG NEWS - The Story Behind Salt Sisters Surf Therapy Great question — and honestly, I think we nail it. Joy and play is SO IMPORTANT for healing and for women who are healing. Salt Sisters balances fun and therapy by keeping surfing playful, non-competitive and joy-led, while intentionally framing each session around simple therapeutic themes like resilience, self-trust and emotional regulation. The ocean provides the challenge and adventure; we support women to notice what comes up, build coping skills in the moment, and reflect afterwards so learning is integrated naturally - without taking the joy out of the experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/69927ca5-9396-4254-bec2-e21ea9e572e0/54e93de1-3bdd-4c5d-87ad-1488b96d825c.JPG NEWS - The Story Behind Salt Sisters Surf Therapy Surf therapy has the potential to be a powerful, accessible complement to traditional mental-health services in Aotearoa and globally. It offers an early-intervention and preventative pathway that supports mental wellbeing, resilience, social connection and healthy lifestyles, particularly for people who may not engage with clinical services. By combining nature-based activity, community and therapeutic reflection, surf therapy helps bridge the gap between clinical care and everyday wellbeing, strengthening individual and community mental health outcomes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/825c0dd5-ec83-4891-8f13-6ccc3e488397/31482050-ec4e-4a93-8370-6995f4887a46.JPG NEWS - The Story Behind Salt Sisters Surf Therapy Our vision is for surf therapy to be recognised as a credible, evidence-informed wellbeing intervention in Aotearoa and beyond. The academic article I published in 2022, based on my masters thesis which was an external evaluation of LFM’s Tai Wātea program, was part of achieving that (Leonard et al., 2022). In the next 1–5 years, we hope to see programmes like Salt Sisters become more accessible through partnerships with health, education and community organisations, with strong referral pathways and trained facilitators. Over the longer term, we envision surf therapy embedded within the broader mental-health ecosystem - supporting prevention, early intervention and community wellbeing at scale, while staying grounded in joy, connection and the healing power of the ocean. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/queen-of-the-corner-whine-ruling-the-runway monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/e51291a6-1091-4798-b4e6-27947440d13a/QOTC-194.jpg NEWS - Queen of the Corner: Wāhine ruling the runway - Make it stand out Open Longboarder Megan Fenton in her element. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/07d4cb51-0d91-4993-ba28-1e5a13279d70/QOTC-173.jpg NEWS - Queen of the Corner: Wāhine ruling the runway - Make it stand out AWSA Board Member Adriana Bird attempting a manu off her dismount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/5d89f0cc-37e0-4620-a378-633590445246/QOTC-201.jpg NEWS - Queen of the Corner: Wāhine ruling the runway - Make it stand out Gen Walker ecstatic about her category win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/4cc8528e-edca-4da7-9dc3-6a6c163e0abc/QOTC-112.jpg NEWS - Queen of the Corner: Wāhine ruling the runway - Make it stand out In yellow, Chloe Price sharing the stoke with fellow competitors. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/lets-talk-wetsuits-what-to-know-before-you-zip-up monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/30f96d30-c760-4b74-a8f9-39ed4ca86b49/post+surf+winter+stoke.jpg NEWS - Let’s talk wetsuits: What to know before you zip up I’ll start this by saying, I do not like the cold. I grew up in Queensland, what can I say, and now that I live in Aotearoa, I own enough neoprene to start my own factory! I’ve learned to keep myself warm(ish) and kitted out loads of clients through my business, you might say I’m probably a good person to share some thoughts on wetties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/dd15956c-03fa-480c-9515-070e1eb845ea/surfing+in+gumboots+not+advised.jpg NEWS - Let’s talk wetsuits: What to know before you zip up Let’s start with the obvious. Ladies’ wetsuits, like any other women’s clothing, varies between brands. I’m 3 different sizes in 3 different brands, so ignore the numbers. Similarly, for some reason, certain brands just won’t work for your body shape, whereas they’re a perfect fit for others. There’s no short cut, like learning to surf you just have to try them on…and it’s a hot, sweaty workout! Trying on 3 wetties is about my changing room limit. Unless someone hoses you down in the surf shop, you’ll be forgiven for buying a tight suit, then getting in the water and wishing you’d gone slightly smaller. Think tight lycra, (but not tight camel toe-there is a sweet spot). Top tip: if you can get into it, with no random baggy or wrinkly bits, it’s probably a good fit. Photo: Surfing in gumboots, even in the right size, not advised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1e8f164d-398f-43e3-b492-bb6e0e21ddeb/382eddff-e73b-43dc-89bb-4ae60a6c50b8.jpg NEWS - Let’s talk wetsuits: What to know before you zip up Top tip: Grab a 40L flexi tub from your local Bunnings, Mitre10 or the likes — they’re perfect for post-surf changing and keeping your car dry from wet gear. Fill an insulated flask with warm water before you head out. After your session, pour the warm water into the tub, step in, and enjoy a makeshift foot spa while you peel off your wettie. Bonus: dip those frozen hands too. It’s a game-changer for cold sessions — we promise it’ll take the edge off and make getting changed way less painful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/77acc152-bda9-46e7-851c-fcb996306f7f/getting+creative+with+the+drying+rack.jpg NEWS - Let’s talk wetsuits: What to know before you zip up - What’s a steamer, springy, or shorty? Steamers: Not a boat. Steamers are longlegs and long arms; shorties (i.e. short wetsuit) are short legs and short or long arms; a shorty is also called a springy or springsuit; a long Jane/John is long legs and short arms; there’s ‘boyleg’ or bikini leg…I have a boyleg wetsuit but very feminine legs so whatever! I use my shorty (long arms) in the summer; 3-2 steamer in autumn; add the vest; then 4-3 mid winter to spring – I think the water temp in spring is cooler than mid winter! I’ve not owned a long Jane but I imagine it’d be good in cold water, warm air settings. Top tip: my favourite? No wetsuit, not gonna lie. Take me to the tropics! From left to right: steamer, vest, steamer creatively drying for the next session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/dc9a271e-6d66-4456-b66a-4ce86a0b74c4/mid+winter+surf+in+Hokitika...frozen+fingers+but+great+suit.jpg NEWS - Let’s talk wetsuits: What to know before you zip up If you wanted a simple, here’s what to buy article, sorry! My thoughts are buy it all or move back to Queensland! On that note, photo: Mid-winter surf in Hokitika - frozen fingers but no matter the temps, the stoke is high. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/soul-flow monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/e253a87e-1e31-43ed-85cd-d80bfc18380c/Jaya+and+Isla+profile+2.jpg NEWS - Soul Flow: Fostering confidence in and out of the Moana Jaya - I'm a 21-year-old local Dunedin girl. I learned to surf when I was really young and got really into it when I was about 11. My whole life, I have been around the ocean and love to share my passion for the ocean with others. Isla - I’m 22 and grew up in Ōtautahi. I moved to Ōtepoti to finish my studies, and ended up finding it difficult to leave. I’ve always lived next to the ocean and began consistently surfing 4 years ago, then got the bug. My passion lies in food and sharing my love for holistic health. Soul Flow is a community-based initiative that has been held in Ōtepoti, New Zealand, over the past five months. Designed specifically for young wāhine (women). Soul Flow serves as a welcoming space where they can connect with like-minded others, have fun and gain skills to feel more confident in and out of the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1751416347044-OCBML8M6CRP05AA5T3D7/Soul+Flow+%C5%8Ctepoti+2024_25+group+in+suits+clubhouse.jpg NEWS - Soul Flow: Fostering confidence in and out of the Moana - Make it stand out Wāhine getting ready for the surf as part of Soul Flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1751416347897-30V5YWZSEBM3YMB7NSC9/Soul+Flow+%C5%8Ctepoti+2024_25+group+k%C5%8Drero+suits+and+boards.jpg NEWS - Soul Flow: Fostering confidence in and out of the Moana - Make it stand out Wave check at Saint Claire, Otepoti (Dunedin) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1751416619408-T4NKK7DSWXG5A759RWD5/Soul+Flow+O%CC%84tepoti+2024_25+longboarding+action.jpg NEWS - Soul Flow: Fostering confidence in and out of the Moana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1751416620021-I4HTZBLD93MQDTU1BGIE/Soul+Flow+O%CC%84tepoti+2024_25+shortboard+surfing+action.jpg NEWS - Soul Flow: Fostering confidence in and out of the Moana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/4be79126-7c19-4449-a6f5-f8b5b3b4f4fd/Soul+Flow+%C5%8Ctepoti+2024_25+group+k%C5%8Drero.jpg NEWS - Soul Flow: Fostering confidence in and out of the Moana Creating Soul Flow has truly been the most incredible learning experience. It’s been a journey of growth, not just for the programme, but for each of us involved. Through starting this, we’ve met some amazing wāhine who have inspired us in ways we didn’t expect. We’re so excited to continue building Soul Flow and watching our community grow. It’s been such a rewarding experience, and we can’t wait to keep connecting with more people, sharing our passion, and empowering each other. This is just the beginning, and we’re so grateful for everyone who’s been a part of it. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/creative-currents monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/203225f6-b8aa-4f02-8b03-937dfcbfb980/AWSA_Creative+Currents.jpg NEWS - Creative Currents: The intersection of women’s surfing and creativity in Aotearoa - LIVE PANEL EVENT Creative Currents: The intersection of women’s surfing and creativity in Aotearoa When: Saturday 5th April, 6:30 pm. We’ll start with the AGM which should take around 20 minutes, and then roll straight on into the panel discussion. Where: The panel will take place online on Google Meet. Link to access the event here! This Saturday, The Aotearoa Womens Surfing Association will host its annual AGM. And you know we love to kōrero about women’s surfing, so this year we’ve decided to host a panel discussion that focuses on the water women of Aotearoa who charge and charter a parallel creative flow alongside their passion for surf. This kōrero aims to highlight how the ocean and the act of surfing fuel the creative passions of women making waves in their respective fields. We are particularly interested in exploring how our connections to the ocean have influenced the work and artistic journey of our panellists. This is a small window into their drive and their adventures. And we couldn’t be prouder. The panel will be hosted by Aotearoa surf icon Jonette Mead who will kōrero with: Cassia Walton and Lauren Crerar, the creative duo behind the recent film ‘Over The Undertow’ which debuted in last year’s Aotearoa Surf Film Festival, and picked up the 2024 People’s Choice Award. Kanari Zukoshi better known as wavebirdkanary, is the driving force behind the film Te Marama – The Truth in Our Waves. Danielle Clayton – Founder and Creative Director of globally loved surf brand Salt Gypsy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/86d1a08f-965e-4881-abfe-07173f011939/jonnie.png NEWS - Creative Currents: The intersection of women’s surfing and creativity in Aotearoa - Jonette Mead Jonette Mead, affectionately known as Jonnie, is a pioneering figure in New Zealand’s surfing community. She began surfing in 1963 at Whangamata, inspired by witnessing American surfers skillfully riding the waves. This experience ignited her passion for the sport, leading her to purchase a board the following summer and immerse herself in the world of surfing. In the early days, Jonnie found the surfing community to be welcoming, with little to no issues related to sexism. However, as the 1960s transitioned into the 1970s, she observed the emergence of male elitism within the sport. Despite these challenges, Jonnie’s dedication to surfing remained unwavering. Her competitive spirit led her to the national championships in New Plymouth, where her best finish was a commendable second place, 59 years ago. Beyond competitions, Jonnie played a pivotal role in advocating for women’s surfing. Frustrated by the limited opportunities for female surfers, she established a women’s-only New Zealand tour, significantly enhancing the visibility and recognition of women in the sport. Jonnie’s contributions extend beyond the waves; she is celebrated as a surf administrator, dedicating her efforts to the growth and development of surfing in New Zealand. Her journey reflects resilience, passion, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity within the surfing community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/282a680c-2ee9-45b6-88d3-24bcc8bac5bd/danny.png NEWS - Creative Currents: The intersection of women’s surfing and creativity in Aotearoa - Danny Clayton Danielle Clayton, known as Danny, is a New Zealand-born surfer and entrepreneur currently based in Byron Bay, Australia. In 2012, she founded Salt Gypsy, a surfwear brand dedicated to celebrating female surfers by offering stylish and functional apparel. The brand began with customizable surf leggings and has since expanded to include a range of women's surfboards in collaboration with Global Surf Industries. Danny's commitment extends beyond her business; she actively supports women's participation in surfing and entrepreneurship. She serves on the board of the Aotearoa Women's Surfing Association and is a member of the Surf & Boardsport Industry Association's Digital Committee in Australia. Her journey from New Zealand to becoming a prominent figure in women's surfing apparel highlights her dedication to empowering women in the surf community and promoting environmental and social stewardship. Surf Gypsy's Mission: The mission of Surf Gypsy is not only to create fashion but also to foster a community of like-minded individuals who embrace sustainable living, positivity, and creative freedom. Through Danny’s association with the brand, Surf Gypsy has managed to capture the essence of carefree, coastal living while promoting eco-consciousness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/e5fb8873-0f42-4fbe-a437-8da1836988b7/lauren+and+cassia.png NEWS - Creative Currents: The intersection of women’s surfing and creativity in Aotearoa - Lauren Crerar & Cassia Walton Lauren Crerar and Cassia Walton are the creative duo behind the recent film ‘Under The Undertow’ which debuted in last year’s Aotearoa Surf Film Festival, picking up the 2024 People’s Choice Award. The film has gone on to feature in film festivals all over the world, from Paris to New York. Beyond the film, Lauren is a photographer and videographer renowned for her work in the surfing community. Operating under the Instagram handle @laurencrerarvisuals, she showcases a diverse portfolio that includes weddings, event coverage, and personal projects. Cassia Walton is Wellington-based, where she works in the thriving film scene. She’s also involved in several creative projects down there including the loved Wozer Skate Mag. Lauren and Cassia’s work has highlighted the vibrant young female surf scene in Aotearoa and has been watched by hundreds around the world, and we’re thrilled to have them on the panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/e15394fb-7f78-4e1a-83b0-0d0feb646994/kanari.png NEWS - Creative Currents: The intersection of women’s surfing and creativity in Aotearoa - Kanari Zukoshi Kanari, known online as @wavebirdkanary, is a creative surf filmmaker based in Aotearoa. She is passionate about documenting the experiences and connections of wāhine (women) surfers. Kanari is currently working on a short documentary inspired by Dr. Chanel Phillips' water safety theory, aiming to highlight the importance of water safety within the surfing community. In addition to her filmmaking, Kanari actively engages with the surfing community. She has collaborated with other enthusiasts, capturing moments from their adventures and sharing them through her platform, Eyes Between Lines. Her work not only showcases the beauty of surfing but also emphasizes the significance of camaraderie and shared experiences among surfers. Through her films and photography, Kanari contributes to the visibility and recognition of women's surfing in Aotearoa, inspiring others to connect with the ocean and embrace the surfing lifestyle. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/the-new-level-of-entitlement-in-surfing-and-the-importance-of-etiquette monthly 0.5 2025-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/fa8eb2b5-eafe-42a1-aeaf-99b056241a6c/DSC02529.jpg NEWS - The new level of entitlement in surfing and the importance of etiquette - Make it stand out Photo: Surfgirlnz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/3888b5d9-8600-44c6-b024-54250c940d24/IMG_3499.jpeg NEWS - The new level of entitlement in surfing and the importance of etiquette - Make it stand out Photo: Seabound_NZ https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/n0lh1wp0avmvpe90x9q44v89g8gqat monthly 0.5 2025-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/6f16640a-5195-4a3d-98d5-92ad62e63b06/My+social+post+May+2024.jpeg NEWS - Riding the slow wave: My healing journey after a concussion - In May last year I posted this on social: “The day after my last post I had one of the best surfs, and one of the worst, copping my board and fins to my head & giving me a concussion that I’m still in the throws of. There’s a moment when you realise that the pain is probably more than a bruise, and you reach up to feel for blood. That’s my hand shot. That moment of realisation. I’ve had a lot of time to sit with my thoughts, think about what’s important and try to heal my beautiful brain. A lot of meditation. A lot of rest. A lot of sunsets and always time for adventure and the ones I love. Everyday she gives me something new, and teaches me a new lesson about going slower, resting, being kind to myself, being grateful, watching and listening. It’s funny how life works out…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1de1477c-400d-4c32-9743-e8eee9fb2dc5/brain+break+mid+hike.jpg NEWS - Riding the slow wave: My healing journey after a concussion I’m also a massive extrovert, but talking to a person takes a lot of brain energy. It means my brain needs to look for body language, listen out for tones, watch facial expressions, register emotion, formulate sentences, sit up, move. Ten minutes and my brain would shut down. After two months, I could manage a 15 minute phone call, lying down with my eyes closed to reduce the load on my brain. Slowly, that increased over weeks and months…and months. Physical activity got easier too. I could go for short hikes and I started paddling on flat water, initially on my own because I couldn’t manage talking to people. After a couple more months, I started paddling the Okiwi estuary with a close friend (and fellow frother) who was recovering from a gnarly birth. Our respective injuries brought us closer together. What a beautiful gift friendships are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/64334b73-a9d5-4c44-9163-8c7fc8cb63de/stoked+groms+-+estuary+paddles+with+Janey.jpg NEWS - Riding the slow wave: My healing journey after a concussion We both had our first surf back together, on foamies in 10cm slop. Our first surf back on our shorties was a 1 wave wonder followed by a big rest before tapping out to be driven the 1km home. We were like stoked little groms surfing our first waves again. I got so excited I surfed the next day then had a terrible ‘crash’ that flattened me for 3 days. What’s a crash? For me, it’s my brain saying she’s pushed as hard as she can and now she’s shutting down. I can’t speak coherently, I can’t sleep even though I’m so tired, I’m so emotional I just start crying, my heartrate goes through the roof, I can’t make a simple decision like what to have for lunch…I’m basically an overtired toddler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/ee4f29cd-97ed-4c6e-a34a-32752bb4e1bf/20241019_185625.jpg NEWS - Riding the slow wave: My healing journey after a concussion If 24 March 2024 was day zero – zero activity, zero socialising, zero surfing, zero work – then for the past year I’ve been growing from zero to today. I’m happy with where my surfing is at, compared to pre-injury. I surf under 4 foot and avoid crowds, low light and messy surf – those conditions work my brain so much that it’s more hard work than fun. My snaps are getting a bit more grunt back but I’m not trying airs or anything as ambitious as before. I’ve gone from months off work to 15mins/day to where I am now; full time and taking each day slowly and cautiously. It’s a vigilance that is tiring in itself. My exercise load is kind of back to pre-injury, though I can’t just push myself like I used to. I need to adapt day to day, respond to my body and not overload my brain. I’m still at risk of those crashes but at least now they might only last a night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/2a19acad-60bf-4d77-b6f5-ab77b1e3d5a0/20241019_185510.jpg NEWS - Riding the slow wave: My healing journey after a concussion - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/theres-a-girls-only-hour-at-one-of-the-worlds-best-right-hand-point-breaks-could-aotearoa-do-it-too monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/ffc4c3ed-17f7-4a2f-8d3f-418138fc3019/Pic+1.jpg NEWS - There’s a girls-only hour at one of the world’s best right hand point breaks. Could Aotearoa do it too? - Make it stand out The girls, ready to paddle out. Photo: @bigwavebianca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1e00e53b-04d8-4bae-9879-f118714b8873/Pic+2+of+the+sign.jpg NEWS - There’s a girls-only hour at one of the world’s best right hand point breaks. Could Aotearoa do it too? The beach signage, in English and Spanish. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/tltv7nf1n1tz0x5v84cbawrro62d4i monthly 0.5 2025-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/01468174-8933-4ae7-badd-75615144299e/Gail+close+up.jpg NEWS - The call of the sea - Make it stand out Gail avoiding the photographer, 1965 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/dc2a0c16-0f58-4889-ac72-c1903d231ee9/Gail+Patty+loving+surfing+1964.jpg NEWS - The call of the sea - After a short stint as members of the Gisborne Ladies Surf Lifesaving Club 1961/62, based at Roberts Road, the early dunga surfboards appeared. We got our first boards in 1963. This was when I felt the passion being amongst the waves and the sensation of personal fulfilment in the wonderful ocean environment. Gail and Patty in love with surfing, 1964 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/399663a9-87f3-4a32-9d6b-61bc35aa58f1/Gail+Patty+up+front+1966.jpg NEWS - The call of the sea - I learnt a lot from the Aussie surfers, in particular Bob McTavish when he was shaping boards here. When we happened to be surfing in the same spot he quietly gave me some tips on getting the best out of a wave. This definitely gave me my assertive style of surfing and put me on the road to gaining a NZ Women’s title in 1967. Photo: Gail up front, 1966 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/20f6da04-bb77-40ed-a4f3-5c1f5626be62/Gail+California+surfing+1971.jpg NEWS - The call of the sea - From around 1965 saw the start of my travelling, exploring and experiencing other countries' surfing culture. Between trips to Oz I went to the USA twice, being invited by Californian female surfers who had visited here and stayed with me. The highlights were surfing alongside and meeting the then world champ, Joyce Hoffman. Photo: California surfing, 1971 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/65de5b06-64ca-4518-bef4-9a566d3437d7/gisborne+surf+sculpture.jpg NEWS - The call of the sea It tells the history of modern day surfing in Tairawhiti and how we have become NZ’s number one surfing lifestyle district with 3 generations of family enjoying our fabulous waves. It’s erected in the dunes at Roberts Road car park and belongs to the surfing community. Photo: Surf sculpture at Roberts Road, Gisborne https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/checking-in-with-the-dames-from-whaingaroa-raglan monthly 0.5 2024-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010398262-RKX7OKYFKG0K66KN62MB/IMG_3860.jpg NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan We caught up with Nina from Raglan’s newest surf club, affectionately known as ‘The Dames’. It’s a non-for-profit surf club with the goal of providing opportunities for local female surfers to build their confidence in the water in a safe environment, supported by an awesome community of wāhine around them. They run weekly sessions in the water, but have also started running some on land sessions too, where club members can get better at reading surf reports, perfecting etiquette, and also just sit back and chat about surfing over a shared pizza at Indi’s at the end of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010379752-0IQRMWWFMATJRX8LCH8L/image_67205377.JPG NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010382054-J5VYLGMA0NKWOO47IUSG/image_67210753.JPG NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010394578-2S27L6EFSV00277MBCEC/IMG_3859.jpg NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010398262-RKX7OKYFKG0K66KN62MB/IMG_3860.jpg NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010398553-JECRVT3CCNBCMJQDSRBD/image_67225857.JPG NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010401820-WW66BX0WJXFNE2FIMALX/IMG_3861.jpg NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010401718-3B7ZQA7B8NEIBEX94BIX/IMG_3862.jpg NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1727010404058-M6C1OB2LK2BVLXA4YBQZ/IMG_3863.jpg NEWS - Checking in with ‘The Dames’ from Whaingaroa, Raglan https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/herstory-surfing-in-the-late-1960s-and-early-1970s monthly 0.5 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/3fbd946c-d568-43b7-944b-9fd7ba0fdd70/20240614_193421%7E2.jpg NEWS - Herstory: Surfing in the late 1960s and early 1970s - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/428168c6-fd6e-424a-bb6c-6ce5b512e211/Su+Hodkinson+First+board+Mt+Maunganui+1964_5.jpg NEWS - Herstory: Surfing in the late 1960s and early 1970s My first fibreglassed board was 9’0 and was a secondhand one stringer Atlas Woods with one wooden/skeg/fin. It was so wide I carried it miles and miles on my head as my arm could not reach around it. I presented my parents with the board that I’d purchased from Marine Sports using the wages I saved over a couple of summers, from rolling ice creams in a local dairy and hamburger outlet. It wasn’t a fashionable board. Fashionable boards were 9’6 and had multiple stringers. But at 5’2 /157 cm and being very small there was no way I could manage a bigger board. A few years later Bob Davies made me custom boards and I could do more than big bottom turns. Image: Su Hodkinson and her first board, Mt Maunganui 1964 https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/whine-wednesday monthly 0.5 2024-06-25 https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/herstory-how-good-is-your-neoprene-for-winter monthly 0.5 2024-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1719295465958-RKQBLJ0XQ4IABSS3U6DH/3.jpg NEWS - Herstory: How good is your neoprene …for winter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1719295465549-NROQLS6EEX9RMOIRLNLA/4.jpg NEWS - Herstory: How good is your neoprene …for winter? https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/news/over-the-undertow-meet-the-two-whine-making-waves monthly 0.5 2024-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1714024758660-H7305B0FSV06RMIHYCE1/Over+the+undertow+3.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1714024626004-UNL1J1HT96DFZTHA8RO7/Over+the+undertow+4.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1714024758388-L5YSB5IL5A4K1TEYN9LG/Over+the+undertow+1.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/1714024760247-LBL5YHR71YNWU335OBJH/Over+the+undertow+5.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/8dbbc8b8-8954-43bc-976b-59daf51501f2/Lauren+and+Cassia.jpeg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves - Lauren Crerar (left) and Cassia Walton (right) at the first screening of Over the Undertow in Pōneke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/d3964d8f-8c67-4ac2-ab67-fe9075cdd8f3/DDP_2005.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves "There was a gap in the media for something like Over the Undertow, which set a fire under us to create it." - Cassia Walton and Lauren Crerar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/fa76be44-6c2f-472d-be52-85214f863a3e/Over+the+undertow+1.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves - We would always plan a few location options but it wasn’t until about a day out that we could make a decision, purely based on where there was good swell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/b8e145d7-2249-479b-9946-9f35dcb2765e/IMG_8919-2.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves - Over the Undertow won the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award in 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/a92dcf5d-92db-49ac-9920-72fc49eba203/IMG_9195.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves - We need more media that challenges the narrative of wāhine surfing and accurately represents the talent out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/7c1dc00a-7e51-41d5-a254-4b58f75235fc/Over+the+undertow+5.jpg NEWS - Over the Undertow - meet the wāhine making waves Being in a team really helped us as filmmakers. 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Women and Girls Expression Session - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/regional-events-calendar/women-and-girls-expression-session monthly 0.5 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/e77a706e-363e-4a6b-b0b3-552c05754735/GBC-logo.png Regional Events Calendar - Women and Girls Expression Session - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/regional-events-calendar/breathwork-movement monthly 0.5 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/e77a706e-363e-4a6b-b0b3-552c05754735/GBC-logo.png Regional Events Calendar - Breathwork & Movement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/regional-events-calendar/lady-of-the-log-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/12c1f686-c6cc-476c-8694-3b3e9f0e9192/lady+of+the+log.jpg Regional Events Calendar - Lady of the Log 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org/our-mission daily 0.75 2024-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61418b15fd5bc4204a28b0b7/a151cb64-8e96-4d0f-8482-5000fbb023cf/AWSA_logo.png OUR PURPOSE & MISSION - Originally established in 1977 With thanks to our pioneering oceanwomen from decades past, the first iteration of Aotearoa Women’s Surfing Association came in the form of a small group of Kiwi female surfers. 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