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Seas the Day by Surfing Australia promises to be the world’s biggest female participation surf festival, with shortboard and longboard contests and a live events program to celebrate industry icons in and out of the water, at a time of record high female participation.
A friendly tag-team surf competition will run all weekend, open to female surfers of all abilities with a tantalising detail – foamies are welcome! Of course, fiberglass and epoxy are equally encouraged for those with a little more experience. Salty Girls Surf School will also be hosting free learn to surf lessons for anyone who wants to get in the water.
Back on shore, you can check out three buzzing hubs with keynote speakers and workshops. These are entirely free to attend and welcome people of all genders and ages – simply register your attendance to any session via this link.
Tracks women’s content editor, journalist and presenter Kate Allman will host the “Women of Surf” hub where you’ll hear from empowering industry leaders and legends of surfing, including WSL young gun Sophie McCulloch, legend of the sport Layne Beachley, surfer and filmmaker Lauren Hill, and equality trailblazer Lucy Small.
Tracks is running a subscription offer for attendees to the festival – with a massive 46 per cent discount off the retail price of a 12 month subscription. Anyone who books to attend a session or enter the surf contest will receive this unique discount code.
There’s also free yoga and breathwork sessions, nutrition tips and mindfulness sessions run by experts in the “Wellness Hub” workshop. All surrounded by festival food trucks and bars to kickstart the weekend party.
“This festival provides a space for women of all skill levels to come together and celebrate their love for the sport, while also empowering them to pursue their goals in a welcoming and supportive environment,” seven-time surfing world champion Layne Beachley said.
“I believe that events like this are crucial for inspiring the next generation of female surfers and empowering them to pursue their dreams in surfing and beyond.”
Other well-known Australian surfers will also be on hand at the festival to give their support and encouragement – from Kirra Molnar to Quincy Symonds, India Robinson and local Kingscliff girl Kirra-Belle Olsson.
“We are proud to launch ‘Seas the Day’, a celebration of the amazing women who make up the surfing community,” said Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater.
“This festival is not only about competition, but also about providing a platform for women to come together and share their passion for the ocean and the surf industry.”
Surfing Australia High Performance Director Kate Wilcomes said the festival was one element of a wider push to encourage female participation and lift athletic performance in the sport Australia has long excelled in.
“It’s important that we create environments where female athletes can thrive and inspire one another, and ‘Seas the Day’ is a critical step in that direction,” Wilcomes said.
“I’m excited to see the impact this festival will have on the surfing community, and how it will push the next generation of female surfers to pursue their dreams both in and out of the water.”
Register to enter the team surf competition here.
Tracks is proud to be a media partner of Seas the Day.
