Nominate Your Friend for a Surf Safari Scholarship!

by Bev Sanders
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Note: The deadline for submissions to the Las Olas Surf Safari Scholarship expired on June 21, 2010. Our finalists’ essays will be posted on July 1st. If you would like to be notified when public voting begins, please join our mailing list. We’ll be announcing the winner as well as keep you posted on upcoming promotions and [...]

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Let Yoga and Surfing Take You Deeper Into Your Practices and Your Life.

by Morag Sewell
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Are You a Snorkeler or a Deep Sea Diver? Have you ever felt like the stars are aligned? That rainbows are forming arcs over your head? That angels are flying and life is full of magic and endless possibilities? We have all experienced moments where everything in life seems to be going our way. The [...]

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I See the Sea

by Bev Sanders
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The poem below was written by my niece Juliet Sanders, who at twelve years of age still has the power to see the ocean and the world around her through fresh and inspired eyes. This is a power we as women all have, and we tap into it when we play, when we surf, and [...]

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Why We Should Play on Earth Day

by Bev Sanders
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Every day the ocean gives us an invitation to dance. Glistening sunshine on the water, crashing waves, the scent of the sea, the taste of salt– it’s her offer of solace atop a shimmering underwater world and the thrill of gliding across a glassy wave. How do you reconnect to the living Earth around you? Do [...]

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Learn to Surf Without Fear

by Morag Sewell
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Forward by Bev Sanders Meet Morag Sewell, Head Surf Instructor at Las Olas Surf safaris for women. A born leader, Morag’s quiet strength is evident upon first meeting her. I’ve watched Morag introduce many anxious guests to the ocean, always patient and focused, always coaching with ease. Over a decade of training and on-the-job experience are her [...]

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Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone and Diving Into Growth

by Alison Turner
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This creative woman took a giant step after learning to surf at Las Olas surf safaris for women. She quit her corporate job to pursue her passion as a photographer and storyteller on-the-go.  She’s currently looking for good homes for her old business suits- she and her dog Max live in a tent which is a little [...]

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Getting Fit For Riding the Waves

by Bev Sanders
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It amazes me how many mature women have considered the sport of surfing, but think it’s strictly for the young. As one who started surfing at age 44, I believe it’s never too late. And once you start there’s no reason to stop. Thirteen years of teaching women to surf has taught me some things. [...]

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10 Good Reasons Why Women Should Learn to Surf

by Bev Sanders
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How you can stay forever young and still change the world? 1.  Remember the little girl who loved to play?  Surfing helps you find her. 2.  Surfing helps you develop your balance, both on your surfboard and in your life. 3.  Surfing stirs intuition.  It helps you connect with things you were born knowing… like how to [...]

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Women on Waves Exhibit Opens at California Surf Museum

by Bev Sanders
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Women on Waves: Performance, Beach Fashion, and Feminine Mystique in the World of Surfing If you live in Southern California or you’re planning to travel there this year, here’s an event you won’t want to miss: Women On Waves, the California Surf Museum’s 2010 special exhibit, explores many aspects of feminine wave riding. From the [...]

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Julia Butterfly Hill Writes About the Powerful Girl Within

by Julia Butterfly Hill
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Forward by Bev Sanders Many words describe my friend Julia Butterfly Hill- lovely, strong, graceful, effective, and independent, but after braving 738 days in the canopy of Luna, a majestic redwood tree, I add the word ‘fearless’. Her brave and inspiring action brought international attention to the plight of overlogging California’s ancient redwoods. She will forever be [...]

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How Surfing Changed My Life

by Bev Sanders
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If I was told that I would redirect my entire life because of a single experience, I would have ignored the idea. I had heard of this happening to other people, but I never thought much about it or connected the phenomenon to my world. I’ve always felt these types of experiences either inspired someone [...]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Surf Camp Fashion

by Bev Sanders
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It can all start with a cute suit, preferably one that stays put. Gleaned from 13 years of “on the job” learning, here’s my list of surf camp Do’s and Don’ts: Surf Camp Swim Gear Do’s Rash Guards Rash guards are worn under a wetsuit to prevent rubbing.  In warm-water surfing locations, the rash guard protects [...]

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Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe for Hungry Surfer Girls

by Bev Sanders
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You can skip the chips (and extra calories) and substitute raw vegetables to dip. But we don’t recommend that! Avocados are a perfect slow-burning fuel that are easy to digest and rich in antioxidants, making them an excellent food for replenishing tired athletes.

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Ten Tips for Selecting Your First Surfboard

by Julie Cox
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“Buy a board that makes you smile” and nine other tips from Las Olas surf instructor and pro longboarder, Julie Cox. Julie Cox is a competitive longboarder and surf instructor who has consistently placed in the top ten in international surfing events. When not surfing, Julie is the Operations Manager for the California Surf Museum where [...]

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