New Groups, Annual Survey, and Surf Lessons
Aloha,
Recently, Surfing Moms achieved a new milestone: for the first time ever, we have over 300 members nationwide!
We are also in the process of onboarding new coordinators in many groups. Welcome Lyla on Maui and Meredith in Hilo! We will also welcome new coordinators to the Oʻahu Westside/Leeward and La Jolla groups very soon. Our coordinators are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are so grateful for anyone who steps up in this role. We can’t wait to see you all blossom in this leadership role!
In the spirit of this season of growth, we’re stoked to announce a new group: Seacoast, Maine & New Hampshire!
We’re also in the process of onboarding a coordinator for North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Stay tuned!
Please email info@surfingmoms.org to get connected to Annie, the coordinator!
Annual Member Survey
It’s that time of year! Each year, we survey our members to understand how we’re doing, and how we can do even better. It also helps with grant reporting.
Please take some time to fill out the survey using this link. As a thank-you, five members will receive a $50 gift card to our online store! Please complete by October 15 to qualify.
A Rising Tides participant catches her first wave
Rising Tides Updates
Our Rising Tides surf lesson program is designed to get more moms in the water, and we have some exciting opportunities coming up!
We recently had a successful Maui event on September 18, and we’re headed to Oʻahu for October 11 for our next Rising Tides gathering. This event will be in partnership with Nurturing Wāhine Fund, with surf instruction provided by ʻOhana Surf Project.
And there’s more on the horizon! This fall, we’ll open applications for Maui mamas who would like to participate in an upcoming Rising Tides cohort. We also have some California opportunities percolating, so stay tuned for more details.
Mahalo to our Maui and San Diego groups for hosting tables at recent community events! Such a great way to spread the word about Surfing Moms and our programs.
Surfing Moms Spotlight!
Brooke is the co-coordinator of the Santa Cruz chapter.
She started surfing at age 4 and began competing at 13. She now has two children, ages 3 years & 5 months old. She surfed throughout her pregnancy! Her favorite breaks are The Hook, Malibu & Igors.
Brooke’s loves Surfing Moms because of the support and camaraderie from other moms who value the ocean & understand the wild, beautiful chaos of motherhood. “The ocean and beach have always been my home, where I feel the most regulated and myself. Surfing Moms has made it possible to return home to myself during the most transformative time of life.”
Brooke is known in her group as “a rock” and “a badass shred mama!”
Save the Date: Annual Retreat!
We’re heading to Maui’s Westside for the Surfing Moms Annual Retreat, and we want you there!
Join us May 13–16, 2027 at beautiful Camp Olowalu for three nights of surfing, connection, good food, and a little time to recharge with other Surfing Moms.
We’ll have six cabins, morning surf sessions, yoga, a lei poʻo workshop, an evening campfire, shared meals, and plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful Olowalu coastline.
More details and registration coming soon — save the date!
Our Ventura/Malibu group!
Last but not least, please join Surfing Moms Pacifica for this Coastal Care Imitative education session! Can’t wait to see you there.
Mahalo for following us and for your support! As always, please follow us on Instagram, consider donating on our website, PayPal, or Venmo, and email info@surfingmoms.org or just reply to this email if you want to connect.