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For those whose surf interests are a bit more gender-specific, you can scope out information, articles, websites, etc. just for the ladies.
Ocean Star
Christina DiMari is a lifelong surfer and author of two books. The latest entitled Ocean Star is a sharp and sometimes brutal memoir of the dark events that cast a shadow over her childhood and sent her teen years spiraling out of control. After repeated family betrayal and abuse and the death of a close friend, Ocean Star embarks on a path to wholeness and happiness.
Ocean Laguna Ocean-inspired Soap Pruducts
Ocean Laguna creates ocean-inspired soap products that are sweetly scented and decoratve for your beach-themed bathrooms. Here, my family and I put a few of their products through the motions.
Miley-Dyer Caims Billabong World Junior Championship Title
Thursday 5 January, 2006 Narrabeen Beach, Sydney, Australia BILLABONG WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (31 December 2005 – 8 January 2006) THE ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) PREMIER JUNIOR EVENT Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com MILEY-DYER CLAIMS BILLABONG WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Easter Island
Emilia Perry creates a wonderful picture with her exhaustive journal of the Easter Island experience. Waves, culture, and wonder collide in this nicely written piece.
Pro-File: Megan Abubo
Powerful and stylish in the water, Megan Abubo has proven herself in the contest arena and in free surf sessions around the world.
Billabong Pro Off Again
BILLABONG PRO MAUI (8 December – 20 December) EVENT #9 ON THE ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR Live on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com BILLABONG PRO MAUI OFF AGAIN
SOFIE MULANOVICH WINS ESPY AWARD
The pint-sized regular-foot (left foot forward) surfer, who was also the first South American to claim an ASP World Crown, beat a host of well fancied action sports ladies to the title including skier Karin Huttery and pro snowboarders Janna Meyen, and Hannah Teter.
GEORGESON STORMS TO CLINCH THE BILLABONG PRO TAHITI
Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). Foster's Men's World Tour. Women's ASP World Championship Tour. Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 5th - 17th, 2005. 6.00PM Monday May 9th 2005. Billabong Pro Tahiti Men's May 5-17th Billabong Pro Tahiti Girl's May 5-15th Catch it LIVE on www.aspworldtour.com and www.billabongpro.com GEORGESON STORMS TO CLINCH THE BILLABONG PRO TAHITI ONE of Australia’s most cherished surfing talents Chelsea Georgeson
EPIC SWELL FORECAST FOR ROXY PRO IN FIJI
April 14, 2005 (ASP Int’l, QLD, Australia) In just a few short days, the world’s best female surfers will descend upon Fiji’s majestic Tavarua and Namotu islands eager to find their rhythm in the world-renowned reef breaks.
Etnies European Summer Surf Camps for Girls
Etnies: Eight Weeks of Camps, Four New European Locations, More Than 200 Girls Expected to Participate and TV Coverage.
Pro-File: Rebecca Woods
After just two years of touring, Rebecca Woods placed fourth on the 2004 World Qualifying Series earning herself a spot on the prestigious World Championship Tour. Woodsy enters the big leagues with poise, self-belief and a smooth, aggressive style typically found in seasoned pros.
Inspiration Incarnate
“Five weeks after my transplant, I asked when I could start surfing again. They told me to wait another two months and think about it then.” The doctors were avoiding Pamela Clark. What they didn’t want to say was this: In two months, we will know if your bone marrow transplant took or not. In two months, we will know whether you will live or die.
Training Toys
Want to give your surfer a special gift to get her ready for the winter swells and beyond? Try some of these training toys that will keep you sharp when the waves are flat.
Profile: Rochelle Ballard
She is one of the most powerful women surfers on the planet, and few can ride the tube the way she does. Check out some Q and A, pictures, and info on this dynamic modern surfer.
Summer Reading and Tunes
The gals at Surf Life for Women have scoped some books and CDs for you to enjoy this summer.
Sk8r Gurl---Isabel Caudle
If you think skateboarding is more for the young and crazy daredevil types, you are wrong! I’d like to introduce you to Isabelle Caudle. A high school math teacher by day, this forty year old is a downhill diva on weekends, reaching high speeds and wreaking power slides all over the hills of Encinitas, California.
Tips for Surfing Pregnant
If there's a swell on the way and you've got one on the way, read this article.
Profile---Sam Cornish
"I first met Sam Cornish on a boat trip to the Mentawaiis a few years ago, and she was absolutely ripping. I remember sitting at Macaronis and turning around to watch Sam hit the lip again and again and again." Read more here.
Surf Life for women (Message Board)
Log in, communicate, and be part of the electronic surf community.Chat with other ladies about what matters most: waves, more waves, and cool shoes.
Neilani Werner's Surf Art
Neilani Werner creates paintings full of liquid soul. Check out her surf-style renderings.
The Betty Series
The original contest series created for and dedicated to female competition.
Surfer Girl Magazine (SGMAG.com)
This is the official magazine for women's surf news. They have a fluid relationship with Surfline and Surfer Magazine, so you know you're getting the real deal from the source.
Bethany Hamilton
Read her miraculous story.
Surf Life for Women
"The wired source for water women everywhere."

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