Recently, I embarked on a journey that not only tested my physical strength but also had an incredible impact on my mental well-being. Surfing, a sport that I had always admired from afar, turned out to be a life-changing experience for me.

A positive step in recent surf news is women getting paid equally as men and both championship tours being held at the same breaks. However, we still need to have more of a conversation about the unconscious bias that is affecting our sport.

For as long as I can remember the ocean has captivated and calmed me. Like many others I can sit and watch the ocean for hours, Its movement is hypnotising.

I’d longed to become a surfer ever since I was 13 and first saw the inspirational movie Soul Surfer. 13-14 year old me was struggling a lot with bullying and her mental health and longed to surf…

I am not one for New Year's resolutions however one thing I want to do more of this year is to experience new activities or sports…

To be fair, 2020 wasn’t the best of years for many, in June (‘20) I was made redundant and the following week I was diagnosed with skin cancer.

Surfing for me isn’t just an activity it’s an opportunity to completely zone out. It’s just you, the board and a wave.

I was the person who went through entire family holidays staying pinned to my sun lounger and never once dipping my toe in the water of the swimming pool, so open water swimming was not the obvious choice for me!