First-Time Surfer and the Confidence Myth
The first time I tried surfing, I got completely washed—ocean-up-the-nose, board-flying chaos. And that’s just part of learning.
young Steph
October 2005
Australian surfer, Stephanie Gilmore (17) has just signed a million dollar sponsorship deal to become the face of Rip Curl.
Fran
Fran Miller - Photographer
Image Fran Miller by Elise Lu
When we started CURL, Fran was already on our mind. We had seen her work on social media and were amazed by her talent. She is passionate about women’s surfing and so are we! It was only natural that we would “hook” up and do some work together!
Ladies, meet Fran!
learners hacks
3 Essentials for a Technique Tune Up
Surfing well is hard work. If it wasn’t, everyone would be good at it. But they are not. These little tips are critical for technique improvement, but remember…do not try and perfect all of these in the space of one session.
Laura
Photograph of Laura by Morgan Maassen
Laura Enever is a pro surfer from Sydney's North Narrabeen. She was born in 1991 in Sydney and has been riding waves from the age of four years. At age ten she began surfing more seriously and competitively.
Before turning pro in 2011 she was ASP Women's World Junior Champion 2009 and ASP Triple Crown Rookie of the year. Now she sits comfortably on the World Championship Tour with the best female surfers in the world.
She has made a name by showing a fearless approach to big waves, making her one of the most exciting and influential female surfers of this time.