What better way to close out the year than with two epic comps featuring amazing women doing incredible things in the ocean? This week on the show Shan & Rach go deep on all things Pipe Masters and Para Surfing World Championships, as well as rounding out the year as a whole.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven Magazine, Emocean MagazineChapters00:00 - The Grinch08:45 - Pipe Masters1:08:06 - Para Surfing World Champs1:30:13 - Mixed BagInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This year's Haleiwa Challenger was one of the most exciting contests in recent memory, with Sophie McCulloch's dream run the cherry on top of an epic event.Shan and Rach break down the highs and lows of a dramatic and emotional week on the North Shore, along with an overall look at the first full run of the Challenger Series as a whole, before previewing what comes next - a redefined 'Pipe Masters' that includes women for the very first time.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven MagazineListen: Critical Conversation: Women at PipelineChapters00:00 - Barrels for Breakfast07:43 - Haleiwa Wrap35:57 - Challenger Series Review1:03:30 - Pipe Masters PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Adaptive surfing has been growing from strength-to-strength in recent times, with this year's ISA World Para Surfing Championship promising to be the biggest and best ever.This week Shan and Rach catch up with three-time ISA World Champion Victoria Feige to preview the event and learn more about Victoria and the wider adaptive surfing community. They also go into a deeper preview of the Haleiwa Challenger and the current qualification scenarios with some surprise withdrawals from the race.Go DeeperFollow: Victoria FeigeChapters00:00 - Gobble, gobble03:56 - Haleiwa Preview27:16 - Victoria Feige InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Last week the Stab High series wrapped up, delivering what most are calling the best air ever completed by a woman. That woman happens to be 15-year-old Sierra Kerr, who is part of a pack of young women that appear destined to become the future of the sport.This week on the show, Shan and Rach go full Stab and review both the Stab High series finale and the new episode of the Stab-produced, Caity Simmers series, Ramble On, which leads them into a discussion of the names often brought up whenever anyone talks about future world champions and who we may see dominate the sport in years to come.Go DeeperWatch: Stab High, Ramble OnChapters00:00 - Bogged on Marketplace09:37 - Stab High21:02 - Ramble On26:03 - The FutureInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

While we might not have the Cahill Bell-Warren spreadsheet (see Lipped Podcast), we've used our high school math skills and have worked out who we'll likely see join the 2023 Championship Tour when the Challenger Series wraps in the coming weeks at Haleiwa.This week on the show Shan and Rach discuss those incredible women in contention, along with the lucky ones who stitched up qualification in Saquarema, as well as break down the highlights of that event, the future of competition in wave pools and also catch up with 41-year-old Swedish surfer Maria Allebring, who, after only surfing for two years, made the finals in her national championships, which happened to be held in a wave pool.Go DeeperFollow: Maria AllebringChapters00:00 - SUP's and foils14:14 - Wave pools on the table22:50 - Post-Heat w/ Maria Allebring38:28 - Saquarema breakdown58:24 - Caity says yes01:02:48 - Who will qualify for the 2023 CT?InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It's a mixed bag this week as Shan and Rach catch up on a variety of news. From the placement of a number on a magazine cover to the freshly announced invitee list of the new look Vans Pipe Masters, with stops at storm-ravaged QS's and Australian film tours along the way, the conversation is never dull...even when discussing flight weight limitations.A catch-up with the always engaging Sophie McCulloch caps off the episode. Sitting right on the cusp of qualification with two Challenger Series events left, the Sunshine Coast surfer is in the middle of her best competitive year so far and clearly has more to come.Go DeeperWatch: Vans Pipe Masters Invite ShowFollow: She Surfs Film TourChapters00:00 - 80 Pounds of Surfboard Sushi15:55 - Eight-Gate30:39 - She Surfs Film Tour33:02 - Force Majure36:45 - Pipe Masters Invitee List39:20 - Sophie McCulloch InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It was a massive week in the longboard world with World Champions crowned and 2023 qualifiers potentially determined for two of the biggest regions in women's longboarding.As any longtime listener knows, no subject gets Shan and Rach more talkative than this, so settle in as they break down all of the happenings, as well as checking in on the Challenger Series, learning about a new Latina surf film in the works and catching up in a Post Heat with Sophia Culhane.Go DeeperWatch: Alice's never-ending 10 Follow: Latinas de MarChapters00:00 - Fluffy the Shark 15:23 - Surfing for Hope Longboard Classic 28:35 - Cuervo Classic Malibu 53:48 - Post Heat: Sophia Culhane 01:17:47 - Challenger Series Update 01:28:00 - Latinas de Mar InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It seems crazy to think that we're there already, but the second Olympic cycle in the history of surfing is upon us with the ISA World Surfing Games held last week in Huntington Beach.This week Shan and Rach break down all the excitement and drama that led to Kirra Pinkerton's big ISA win and the implications it holds. They also catch up on feedback from the WSL Finals debrief, look into the brand new adaptive surfing world tour, check out the 2023 CT schedule, preview next week's Cuervo Classic Malibu and somewhere in there Shan finds time to host an impromptu Post-Heat with Rach after her win at the Super Girl Pro.Chapters00:00 - Are all Australian men good dancers?06:25 - WSL Finals Feedback  09:23 - Kirra Pinkerton takes USA women to the Olympics32:59 - Adaptive surfing has a new world tour47:15 - 2023 CT Schedule54:59 - Cuervo Classic Malibu PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Women's surfing officially has a new GOAT. Tied with Layne Beachley for seven world titles since 2018, Stephanie Gilmore solidified her position in the history books at this year's WSL Finals, breaking that record and finally winning her long-desired eighth.This week Shan and Rach celebrate Steph's iconic win, talking through the performances, as well as the pros and cons of the new Finals format, and what it was like to be on the sand to watch it all go down. They also head to Rising Tides to talk to some future world champions in the making.InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach are joined by the one and only Sally Fitzgibbons, the GOAT of consistency, for a full insider breakdown of the contenders for this year's World Title.The trio delve into the psyche of each of the five finalists and make predictions of what might happen later this week when they take to the water at Lower Trestles.We daresay Sal's insight into the current women's tour is the sharpest of anyone in the world, so dig in and enjoy!InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

At a certain point in recent history finding a surf film, or even an edit, that predominantly featured women (or at least women surfing, as opposed to on the shore in various states of undress) was a very rare occurrence. Thankfully that all appears to be in the rearview as high-level surfing and fascinating stories just keep on coming from women at every level of surf media production.This week Shan and Rach talk through five new viewing options that highlight various elements of women's surfing, as well as following up on the Roxy Vahine Cup, recent Regional QS comps and aiding the search for a sponsor for Queen of the Bay, before a quick catch up with Tatiana Weston-Webb ahead of the Rip Curl WSL Finals.Go DeeperWatch: Below the Surface, The Physics of Noseriding, Log Rap 2, Glad You Scored!, Tequila Blackout Attend: Women's Surf Film Festival Sponsor: Queen of the Bay Chapters00:00 - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!16:43 - Your Next Favorite Film35:49 - Queen of the Bay39:19 - Regional QS42:04 - Roxy Vahine Cup45:05 - Pre Heat: Tatiana Weston-WebbInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Featuring women for the first time in 16 years, the Outerknown Tahiti Pro did not disappoint in delivering us the action, drama, and yes, barrels, that we've been waiting for! This week Shan and Rach break down the event and delve into the different conversations it brought up. They also discuss the solidification of the Final 5, a confirmed Rookie of the Year in Gabriela Bryan, the debut of Girls Can't Surf in the UK & Ireland and an update on the Regional QS and Challenger Series.Go DeeperWatch: Girls Can't SurfRead: 2023 Challenger Series UpdatesChapters00:00 - Seaweed and San O07:13 - Gabriela Bryan is Rookie of the Year12:26 - Girls Can't Surf Continues On14:27 - Regional QS Update34:35 - Outerknown Tahiti Pro56:19 - Final 5InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

A few months ago this podcast came to a halt for a few reasons out of our control. We've worked it out, however, and we're back and not going anywhere anytime soon. This week Shan and Rach shake off the dust, gather their still-developing, yet somehow already rusty podcasting skills, and catch up with the latest in women's surf. Caity Simmers' series on Stab Premium, 'Ramble On', kicks us off as we dive into the return of the US Open, talk re-jigged Longboard Tour, check-in on the first women's CT at Teahupo'o since 2006 and discuss Lauren Hill's incisive take on The Surfer's Journal.Go DeeperWatch: Ramble OnRead: Wiped out: big waves make Tahiti women's pro a no-goFollow: Lauren Hill, Sea Maven, EmoceanChapters00:00 - We're back!04:05 - Ramble On07:08 - US Open25:05 - The Longboard Tour34:23 - Teahupo'o45:31 - The Surfer's JournalInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The second CT of the year has already wrapped and with it has come a trail of destruction courtesy of some of the newest members of the Championship Tour. With Rachael out for the week, Shan and Jess Grimwood comb through the wreckage to dissect what went down during what we're calling one of the better women's surf contests of recent history, an event that showcased the confidence and ability of the next generation in full force.We also hit the Ivory Coast of Africa with Lee-Ann Curren, talk regional QS with the Great NSW Roadie, beg Laura Enever for the b-roll of her new tour vlog and check in on a post heat with Freya Prumm.Go DeeperWatch: Sonic Souvenirs v.2, The Tour Vlog w/ Laura EneverChapters00:00 - Celebrating equality in US soccer06:45 - Sonic Souvenirs v.219:16 - The Great NSW Roadie33:00 - Post-Heat: Freya Prumm48:03 - Show us the b-roll!52:30 - Sunset Beach bloodbathInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The hits keep coming as surfing quickly moves on from Pipe to a social media storm around longboarding, the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach waiting period kicking off, surfing's inclusion as one of the 28 core Olympic sports, the always epic Australian Boardriders Battle and the return of regional QS events.Jess Grimwood joins us to give an update on the latter two subjects, including her precious North Shelly Boardriders claiming their long overdue win, while Shan and Rach go deep on the former.Go DeeperRead: Surfing Confirmed for LA Olympics and BeyondChapters00:00 - Not everyone is made for hospitality09:30 - The ABB and Regional QS Update w/ Jess Grimwood 33:53 - Surfing's permanent inclusion in the Olympics47:04 - Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Preview1:05:17 - The Longboard TourInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It's a very special episode this week as we have one of the legends of the sport, and possibly the greatest women's barrel-rider of all time, Rochelle Ballard, joining us to break down the very first women's Championship Tour event at Pipeline. Shan, Rach and Rochelle talk highlights and specifics of the Billabong Pro Pipeline, and both the history and future of women’s surfing in waves of consequence, as well as delving into some of the larger topics this event brought up.It's a bit of a blockbuster, but we promise it's worth your time. We tackle a lot of the key elements facing women's professional surfing in 2022.We always love feedback, but especially on this topic we'd really love to hear your thoughts.Go DeeperFollow: Rochelle BallardJoin: Surf Into YogaInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

While it's not the focus anyone wanted for the long overdue first women's CT to be held at surfing's most iconic break, you couldn't avoid the conversation no matter which surf community you were a part of, least of which the online - should the WSL have sent the women out to Pipeline on Monday, January 31, 2022?We gauged our listener's thoughts, read through all the surf media reports (and the comments - not for the faint of heart!), conversed endlessly amongst ourselves and then recorded this little ditty for y'all.We also talk day one highlights and preview more of the competition (much of which happened before we could release this episode, so, you know, take it with a grain of salt.)In news that doesn't concern Pipeline this week, women made the cover of Tracks Magazine for the first time in its 50-year history and Johanne Defay picked up a new major sponsor. Shan & Rach discuss all that and more. Dig in!Go DeeperListen: Patti Paniccia on Swell Season, Caroline Marks and Luana Silva on The LineupJoin: OUR FANTASY SURFING LEAGUE!InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The eyes of the surf world will be on Pipeline for the coming weeks as the women hit the water for their first official Championship Tour event, following 45 years of men's events.This is far from the first time women will have surfed or competed at Pipe however - a fact that's easy to overlook considering the absence of events on the world stage.In this week's Critical Conversation Shan & Rach take a look at key moments in the long history of women at Pipe, preview the action about to unfold and divulge their fantasy picks.Go DeeperRead: Carol Philips Interview, Banzai Betty FeatureWatch: Pipeline Pioneers, 1966InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

But seriously, is there anything Carissa didn't win in 2021? On this week's episode Shan & Rach talk Stab Surfers of the Year and Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. You'll never guess who won both.They also chat with Tru & Jesse Starling, the pro-surfing sister duo behind Murmur Mag and catch up in a Post Heat with CT veteran Paige Hareb after her long-awaited New Zealand National Championship win.Go DeeperFollow: Murmur MagRead: Stab Surfers of the YearInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It was yet another massive week in women's surfing as we saw history being made on the North Shore yet again, most notably from Bethany Hamilton, while on the other side of the world Justine Dupont had a brush with death surfing one of the biggest days ever seen at Nazare.We also saw the 2022 Championship Tour get a shake-up with Caity Simmers officially passing up her spot on tour to the receptive arms of Molly Picklum and Lower Trestles switch out its place as a regular tour venue to once again play host to the WSL Finals, with El Salvador's Punta Roca appearing on the CT's social calendar for the very first time.Shan & Rach break down all of this and so much more this week, including Paige Hareb's long-awaited National Championship, Gabriela Bryan's new sticker and Macy Callaghan's Burleigh Single Fin win.We also catch up for an extended Post Heat with Moana Jones Wong, who takes us deep into the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout and the mechanics of Pipe.Go DeeperWatch: Bethany Hamilton at Pipeline Read: Surfing Progressed at the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net