Her name is Stephanie Teixeira and she’s the Founder of Groove Girls. Born on the Gold Coast and raised by Portuguese and German parents, she started surfing around 14 years old, inspired by her love of the ocean and a desire to enjoy the waves as much as possible. Somehow, she convinced her dad to… The post Stephanie Teixeira from Groove Girls: “We Want To Empower and Encourage Women in the Surf” appeared first on Joyce Magazine ..read more

Chloe Calmon is only 26, but she’s already a “veteran” on the WSL World Longboard Tour. At the Surf Ranch in Leemore end of September, she will kick off her 12th season as a pro surfer. After a forced break in her competitive career due to Covid-19, the Brazilian longboarder reevaluated and shifted her priorities.… The post Chloe Calmon: “The Pandemic Made Me Appreciate My Life a Lot More” appeared first on Joyce Magazine ..read more

She straddles her board out in the deep. It’s winter, the water’s murky, and there’s not a wave in sight. But there’s still a small crowd. They’re here not to surf but to protest. Their target is a 354-foot seismic ship bound for King Island off Australia’s southern coast. Once there, it will blast 2,700… The post 5 Surfer Girls Who Are Also Activists appeared first on Joyce Magazine ..read more

It is clear today that women surfing is about to reach another (crazy) level. Surfers like Bettylou Sakura Johnson, Molly Picklum, Caity Simmers, Erin Brooks and Sophia Medina are all raising the bar. High. Sierra Kerr is one of them. Being the daughter of ex-pro surfer Josh, she’s been following in her father’s footsteps since… The post Sierra Kerr: “I Want To Win World Titles, but I’m Not in Any Hurry” appeared first on Joyce Magazine ..read more