💖 Girl Power Surf
💥 When I Got Hit in the Lineup: A Lesson from the Point
🌅 Early Morning at the Point The session started like any other. The sun was barely up, and I paddled out with excitement. The waves were soft and small at first, about 3 to 4 feet—nothing crazy. I was feeling confident, ready for another fun day training and improving. But Batukaras always has surprises, and […]
What Surfing Taught Me About Confidence (Even as an 8-Year-Old Grom)
🌊 The Ocean Doesn’t Care How Old You Are The thing about the ocean is—it doesn’t play favorites. It doesn’t care if you’re 8 years old or 28. If you're nervous or confident. If you’ve just waxed your board perfectly or forgot your leash again. The waves come anyway. That’s one of the first lessons […]
Why Girls Deserve Bigger Waves Too
When I first paddled out into the Batukaras lineup, I was the only girl grom. I was 7, riding a shortboard as big as me. The boys would hoot each other into waves. They’d paddle for the best ones, take off deep, and race down the line. And me? I waited for the leftovers—the smaller […]