![]() ![]() ![]() “Reef protection is my first consideration when thinking of sunscreen. One of my favorite go-to combos is The Palomar crop rash guard paired with the Georgia bottoms.” - Martina Duran, co-founder of Textured Waves A company founded by a female surfer, I find the designs really compliment the female form while holding up in the heaviest conditions. Bonus is they fit well, even for me who doesn’t have a sample size body. The Seea offers a wide range of suits designed to give a bit of extra protection from the sun, while staying comfortable and on during the heaviest surf sessions. Sometimes it’s not feasible to reapply sunscreen if you are surfing for more than a few hours. Living in Hawai’i, comfort and sun protection is key. Here’s to staying stoked all summer long. And as an enthusiastic surfer myself, I included a few of my own favorites. Surfing and being in the ocean was my first love and has got me through everything.”įor anyone ready to take the plunge-or simply looking to get some new gear-I spoke to a set of surfers who ride waves from Cornwall to California about their opinions on the best wetsuits for women, sunscreen, and accessories. “As soon as my feet hit the water, I’d feel my body relax and the hundreds of thoughts swirling around my head would stop and I could just be. “Being in the ocean gives me a sense of freedom like no other,” she says. ![]() Meg White, surfer and communications officer for Queer Surf Club, found the ocean was a place of refuge when she came out in her late 20s. The founders of Textured Waves advocate for greater diversity in the lineup, while SurfearNEGRA is providing scholarships for girls of color to attend surf camp. Queer Surf Club is connecting LGBTQ+ surfers around the world. In New York, the Laru Beya Collective is helping BIPOC youth get water safety training and surf lessons in the Far Rockaways. And a set of organizations are making the sport more accessible and inviting. The pandemic saw a boom of board sales meaning beginners certainly won’t be lonesome in most lineups. The Olympics will include the sport for the first time this year, so elite athletes will be providing bountiful inspiration in the waves of Chiba, Japan. If you’ve been harboring a desire to pick up surfing, a new board, or one of the best wetsuits for women, now might be a perfect time. ![]()
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