Surfer profiles

From burnout to Bali and back again, Nikki shares how surfing, spirituality, and self-inquiry helped her reconnect with herself, find community, and become both a better surfer and a better human.

Ashlee Jade grew up hooked on the cartoon Stoked, taught herself to surf through trial and reef cuts, and now lives steps away from her dream front yard break on the Gold Coast. A story of grit, growth, and surf-obsession.

From Ohio to offshore, Kristy found confidence, community, and a love of surfing after her first lesson at 42. Discover how surfing transformed her body, mind, and world—one wave at a time.

Meet KC, a 58-year-old "Ballsy Charger" whose surfing journey began during the pandemic in Santa Cruz. From wipeouts to wildlife encounters, this is a story of resilience, community, and discovering stoke later in life.

Discover how a 14-year-old’s first surf session in Japan—complete with a sandwich-snatching eagle—sparked a lifelong love for arctic surfing and led to a powerful documentary on women in boardsports.

Inessa started surfing just one month before her 50th birthday—mostly out of COVID boredom, despite a lifelong fear of waves. It wasn’t love at first sight; for two years, she constantly pearled and struggled with countless wipeouts. But slowly, surfing became her therapy, meditation, and greatest personal challenge, opening a whole new world she never imagined possible at midlife. Today, at 54, Inessa surfs nearly every day, has helped build a global community for women surfers over 50, and is proving it’s never too late to find your wave. 🌊🏄🏻‍♀️

Surfing has been part of Kyla Peterson’s life since before she could walk. As the co-owner of Surfin Fire Surf School in Oceanside, CA, she’s passionate about helping female surfers gain confidence, progress faster, and find their flow in the lineup. From collaborating with top shapers to pushing her own limits in bigger surf, Kyla shares her journey, coaching philosophy, and upcoming surf retreats. Join her mission to build a stronger women’s surf community—one wave at a time.

Growing up as one of the few Asian kids in her Santa Barbara neighborhood, Toyo took an unexpected path—from flight attendant to surfer at 46. Her journey led to the creation of the Salt Water Divas, a community for women embracing the joy of surfing, friendship, and new beginnings.