The Western Australia Margaret River Pro is always a captivating event, with all kinds of variables thrown at surfers in the wild west, especially now with the dreaded Mid-Season Cut. This year's epic Finals Day almost washed away the many short and strange days that led up to it, with a forecast that provided stunning lay days, but only small pockets of 'contestable' surf. All of that provided our favorite moment of the year so far however, with an incredible maiden CT win for Gabriela Bryan, highlighted by her magical dolphin scene, and we're stoked to have her on the show this episode to talk about it all. We also catch up on all things 2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Longboard Championship, especially because the silver medalist just might be familiar to you...Go DeeperFollow: Ginger CaimiChapters00:00 - Intro02:23 - Western Australia Margaret River Pro27:19 - Gabriela Bryan Interview45:33 - ISA World Longboard ChampionshipsInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Who knew that as we started the conversation in our last episode, Stab were already deep in production of the latest episode in their How Surfers Get Paid series, covering exactly the same topic - the sexualization of women's surfing.This time around we further the conversation covering the subjects raised in Stab's series, plus breakdown the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (presented by Bonsoy!) and preview the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, as well as the dreaded mid-season cut.Go DeeperWatch: How Surfers Get Paid, Season 2, Episode 3 Read: How to EndoCould Gabriel Medina Actually Get Cut From The Championship Tour? Follow: World Surf IntrigueChapters00:00 - Intro: Endometriosis Awareness Month22:50 - The Sexualization of Women's Surfing39:41 - Bells Recap / Margaret River PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

A lot has changed since surf brands started at the grassroots level in the late 60's. From making boardies with grandma to an endless cycle of greed and excess, passing from one owner to the next.This episode we talk about all of the recent changes in brand ownership and what that means for the sponsorship of many women, before being joined by Lucy Small to talk through why a recent marketing campaign landed so poorly for many women in the surf industry.Chapters00:00 - Intro08:18 - The Great Sponsorship Reshuffle41:56 - Lucy Small on Surfing's Sexualisation of WomenInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It's impossible to overstate the impact of the first two months of 2024 within the history of women's surfing. Between the earth-shattering efforts of Caity Simmers, Molly Picklum and Bettylou Sakura Johnson on the North Shore, Sally Fitzgibbons furthering her ISA GOAT status, and multiple new Olympians qualifying in Puerto Rico, including 14-year-old Chinese surfer Siqi Yang, boundaries continue to be broken left and right.On this week's episode Shan and Rach go deep into it all. Much deeper, in fact, than they had any intention of doing. But if you're a fan of women's surfing, this is the conversation you've been waiting for. Also dropped into the episode are conversations with three new Olympians, including Siqi, as well as the now four-time ISA World Surfing Games gold medalist, Sally Fitzgibbons.Chapters00:00 - Intro06:53 - ISA World Surfing Games / Olympic Qualifiers13:28 - Camilla Kemp Interview20:44 - Janire Gonzalez-Extabarri Interview33:19 - Sally Fitzgibbons Interview41:08 - Siqi Yang Interview43:25 - Pipeline is For the GirlsInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we discuss the topic on everyone’s lips - the departure of Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore from the 2024 CT season. While there has been plenty else happening throughout the women's surfing world lately, we decided to focus solely on the two big announcements and what that might mean for the coming season. As a special bonus we also asked a few of Carissa and Steph’s fellow World Champions to share their thoughts on the news.Go DeeperRead: Carissa's New York Times exclusive, Steph's announcementChapters00:00 - Intro09:26 - Pauline Menczer12:09 - The Announcements23:22 - Pam Burridge28:05 - The Future36:50 - Sofia Mulanovich38:14 - The 2024 CT RosterInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

A lot of things have happened in women's surfing over the course of the past three months and Shannon and Rachael have covered absolutely none of it. Well at least not on this podcast...they've been participating in it directly too much to talk about it.This episode seeks to rectify that by catching up on a whole lot of surfing World Champions being crowned, along with the recently wrapped second edition of the Vans Pipe Masters and announcing our first-ever fantasy league champions!Go DeeperWatch: Sea Maven's ReelChapters00:00 - Intro12:24 - Vans Pipe Masters35:36 - ISA Para Surfing & World Juniors53:10 - Malibu Longboard Championships1:15:03 - Rip Curl WSL Finals + Fantasy WinnersInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week on the show Rachael's dearly departed voice returns just in time to join Shannon in previewing the WSL Finals, which could take place at any moment now. They also break down all of the happenings at the inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic, a wonderful new addition to the WSL Longboard Tour.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven MagazineListen: Lipped Podcast Finals Preview w/ Isabella Nichols and Chelsea TuachChapters00:00 - Intro08:05 - Bells Beach Longboard Classic Wrap37:53 - WSL Finals PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we catch up on a big month of surfing including the Shiseido Tahiti Pro and its related Olympics and Final 5 implications, as well as the US Open of Surfing’s shortboard and longboard comps.Chapters00:00 - Intro11:54 - Shiseido Tahiti Pro38:49 - US Open of SurfingInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach talk Asian Surf Championships, review the Corona Open J-Bay and Ballito Pro, take a look at Stab Audience's Picks for best surfers and catch up on the rest of the news in women’s surfing.Go DeeperRead: Stab Audience's Favorite Female SurfersChapters00:00 - Intro10:52 - Asian Surf Championships32:16 - J-Bay Open / Ballito Pro Wrap1:01:20 - Stab Audience's Favorite Surfers1:11:59 - Padang Padang Cup / Surf Girls: HawaiiInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The 2023 ISA World Surfing Games saw many fascinating storylines play out, but one of the tightest battles came down to New Zealand teammates Paige Hareb and Saffi Vette, with Saffi making heat after heat thanks to seemingly endless buzzer beaters and finally claiming the Olympic slot up for grabs for the Oceania region.This week Shan and Rach talk to Saffi about that crazy week in El Salvador and everything that has followed, including an Olympic training camp in Tahiti that resulted in injury.Go DeeperFollow: Saffi VetteInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach discuss WSL CEO Erik Logan’s mysterious departure, follow up on the Kirra Longboard Klassic, celebrate Caity Simmers’ second CT win, and talk through Erin Brooks’ Canadian cancellation.Go DeeperRead: Kirra Longboard Klassic ABC article, Erin Brooks CBC articleChapters00:00 - Intro05:40 - Erik Logan Departs19:28 - Kirra Longboard Klassic Round 244:41 - Vivo Rio Pro Recap58:54 - Erin Brooks' Canadian CancellationInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach talk to Lucy Small about the movement around the Kirra Longboard Classic, chat with Quincy Symonds about Seas the Day and the progression of women’s surfing, recap the WSL El Salvador CT and glance through the current Challenger Series rankings. Go DeeperPurchase: Longboarder Magazine Listen: Michelle Mitchell on Good Humans with Cooper Chapman Read: Kirra Longboard Klassic on ABC Chapters00:00 - Intro05:56 - Lucy Small - Kirra Longboard Klassic34:20 - Seas the Day Recap 41:26 - Quincy Symonds Interview1:05:59 - Surf City El Salvador Pro Wrap1:25:38 - Challenger Series Rankings UpdateInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

What do Surf Ranch, longboarding, the Olympics, Iran, judging, puppies and surf festivals have in common? They're all discussed in detail on this week's episode.An unexpected month away has left Shan and Rach with a lot to catch up on this week. It's a wide variety of topics, but somehow it all flows as they talk ISA World Longboard Champs and World Surfing Games, delve into the Surf Ranch Pro and subsequent judging controversy and preview the upcoming Seas the Day Festival.Go DeeperAttend: Seas the Day Surf FestivalChapters00:00 - Intro07:16 - Seas the Day Surf Festival Preview16:03 - ISA World Longboard Championship37:07 - ISA World Surfing Games53:56 - Surf Ranch ProInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Two major events in the short and long board worlds finished up in the past few days and our very own co-host Rachael Tilly placed runner up in one of them (hint: it wasn't Margaret River).This week Shan and Rach break down the Mexi Logfest and Margaret River Pro and surrounding conversations. They also catch up on the latest happenings in the rest of women's surfing including heroism and heartbreak in Tahiti and the upcoming Challenger Series kick-off on the Gold Coast. Go DeeperSupport: Teahupoo Emergency ReliefChapters00:00 - Intro03:09 - Teahupoo06:45 - Mexi Logfest20:10 - Margaret River Pro52:48 - Challenger Series Kick-OffInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The concept and execution of the White Horses magazine She Has Stories issues is always so great that upon receiving the latest issue we had to track down its guest editor and learn more. And we're extremely glad that we did. Our conversation with Ula Majewski left us feeling excited, joyous and pumped on life.Dive in to hear from the infectious writer, photographer and storyteller, as well as a quick catch-up and debrief on the Margaret River Pro and mid-season cut.Go DeeperFollow: Ula MajewskiInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we're celebrating our 50th episode by welcoming very special guests who need no introduction. 1990 World Champion Pam Burridge and 1993 World Champion Pauline Menczer both held 20-year careers on the Championship Tour, collecting all kinds of accolades along the way. After both women recently attended their first CT in years, the 2023 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Shan and Rach thought it would be great to hear their takeaways from the event, thoughts on the current women on tour, and of course glean stories from years past. They also follow-up on the effect the movie Girls Can't Surf has had on their lives.Go DeeperWatch: Pauline's 1990 Margaret River WipeoutInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The world's longest running surf contest, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and the waiting period is officially underway.This week Shan and Rach look back at some of the history, preview this year's event, including the Gromsearch International Finals and the Heritage Heat, and delve into the current rankings to discuss mid-season cut scenarios. They also ask if the real Rick Kane is actually an 11-year-old born in China and celebrate the Challenger Series qualifiers from Australia/Oceania and North America.Go DeeperListen: 28ish Days Later Follow: Patti ZhouChapters00:00 - The Endo13:10 - Bells Preview1:05:32 - Next, Next Gen1:10:19 - Challenger QualifiersInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The generational shift that has been long forecast appears to have definitively arrived on the 2023 WSL Championship Tour. For the second event in a row a first-time winner has topped the podium and we now have a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old sitting number one and two in the world.This week Shan and Rach dig into the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal and all of the chaos, carnage and generational change that it delivered. Lucy Small joins to discuss her new film Yama which showcases the emerging skate and surf scene in Ghana. And of course they also catch up on the rest of this week's happenings in the wide world of women's surfing.Go DeeperFollow: Yama Surf FilmAttend: Yama Surf FilmChapters00:00 - Noosa Fest10:17 - Portugal Wrap1:01:10 - Lucy Small Interview1:23:08 - Everything ElseInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

While we've spent the start of this year almost entirely consumed by the WSL Championship Tour, a whole lot else has been happening in the world of women's surfing.This week Shan and Rach start to catch up on those happenings, including the release of a handful of great new edits, a roundup of the Regional QS and just a little dash of the CT with their fantasy picks for Portugal. Keen on catching up with South Africa's Sarah Baum after her win at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro, the ideas snowballed and Baumy joined for a full episode, along with our great friend Jess Grimwood.Dive in to learn more about Baumy's competitive journey along with all the latest in women's surfing.Go DeeperFollow: Sarah Baum, Yama Surf FilmWatch: Danielle Black Lyons, The Physics of Noseriding, MaliaChapters00:00 - Intro02:23 - Latest Edits22:36 - Portugal Picks36:08 - Regional QS Roundup1:01:21 - Sarah Baum InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

For the second year in a row Sunset has delivered a first-time CT winner and this time it's Molly Picklum's turn. Backing up her Vans Pipe Masters win, Molly has proved that her current confident rise is no fluke, settling into equal first place on the rankings with Carissa Moore.This week Shan and Rach delve into Molly's rise, along with all of the other standout moments from the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, before looking ahead to Portugal and tapping into a quick preview of the Women's Surf Festival happening on International Women's Day as a part of the Noosa Festival of Surfing.InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net