Women

Here Are 8 Women Taking Over One of the South Pacific’s Most Sought-After Reefs

5 min read Apr 26, 2019

Kassia Meador and her dog Iruka in Venice for The Pup Project by The Inertia

Meet Kassia Meador’s Adorable 14-Year-Old Pup, Iruka

3 min read Apr 24, 2019

Keala Kennelly Gave a Powerful World Title Acceptance Speech Everybody Should Hear

2 min read Apr 1, 2019

Keala Kennelly made the sport of surfing better after deciding to come out

Keala Kennelly Hid Her Sexuality to Stay on Tour; Her Decision to Come Out Revolutionized Surfing

3 min read Mar 8, 2019

Anne-Flore Marxer and Aline Bock. Photo: Nick Pumphrey

What Can Iceland’s Push for Gender Equality Teach Us About the Fight in Action Sports?

9 min read Mar 8, 2019

WSL International Women's Day Round Table

WSL Women’s Day Panel Talks Past Present and Future of Women’s Surfing

2 min read Mar 7, 2019

The WSL's recent pay parity announcement might have you believe the move was long in the works. Controversy surrounding Maverick's, however, suggests that until the very end the League resisted ponying up the $1.4 million required to achieve pay equality. Art by: George Mussel

In Honor of International Women’s Day I Ask This: ‘Is Equal Pay Paving the Way to Gender Balance in Boardsports?’

3 min read Feb 28, 2019

Hidden Women In History: Isabel Letham, Daring Australian Surfing Pioneer

6 min read Feb 27, 2019

Bianca Valenti charging Mav's

California to Consider a Bill Requiring Sporting Events to Pay Men and Women Equally

5 min read Feb 14, 2019

Joana Andrade surfs nazare

This Doc Dives Into Joana Andrade’s Incredible Story of Preparing for Nazaré

1 min read Jan 30, 2019

I photographed women walking the nose of thier longboards.

I Photographed Women Walking the Nose and the Style and Grace Is Unmistakable

1 min read Jan 17, 2019

Paige Alms fully committed. Photo: Cestari/WSL

Peʻahi’s Queen, Paige Alms, Wants to Paddle Into the Biggest Wave Ever (and Win Mav’s)

7 min read Jan 17, 2019

Imani Wilmot uses surfing to transform the lives of the women around her in her native Kingston.

Imani Wilmot Uses Surfing to Empower Jamaica’s Women

2 min read Jan 15, 2019

Fresh off her seventh world title, we sat down with Steph Gilmore to talk about her monumental win, life on tour, love, and if motherhood is in her future.

Stephanie Gilmore Opens Up About Love, Motherhood, and Her Monumental 7th World Title

3 min read Dec 24, 2018

Felicity Palmateer Surfs Naked in Skin Deep

Felicity Palmateer Discusses Her Controversial Nude Surfing Film Skin Deep

7 min read Dec 8, 2018

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Meet the Russian Ex-Anti-Drug Police Officer Who Became a Bali-Based Surf Photographer

1 min read Nov 12, 2018

All the Bumps, Bruises, and Stories from a Beginning Surfer’s First Week of Overhead Surf

8 min read Nov 5, 2018

Opinion: I’m a Female Surfer, and I’m Sick of Women Telling Me How to Surf!

6 min read Nov 1, 2018

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One Woman’s Inspiring Story of Photographing In Some of the World’s Heaviest Waves

1 min read Nov 1, 2018