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'An inspiring book, not only for young girls but for any woman with an itch to hang ten' - Australian Book Review 'Louise Southerden has put together an awesome and very friendly guide to becoming a true surfer … you can really get a sense of the wonderful connection between women and the beautiful energy of the ocean' - Stephanie Gilmore, ASP pro surfer and seven-time world surfing champion All over the world, girls are grabbing their boards and hitting the surf. No longer content to watch from the beach, they're getting out there and mixing it up with the boys in ever-increasing numbers. If…mehr

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'An inspiring book, not only for young girls but for any woman with an itch to hang ten' - Australian Book Review 'Louise Southerden has put together an awesome and very friendly guide to becoming a true surfer … you can really get a sense of the wonderful connection between women and the beautiful energy of the ocean' - Stephanie Gilmore, ASP pro surfer and seven-time world surfing champion All over the world, girls are grabbing their boards and hitting the surf. No longer content to watch from the beach, they're getting out there and mixing it up with the boys in ever-increasing numbers. If you're keen to join in the fun, carve graceful lines across the face of a wave and experience the exhilaration of surfing, read on. The world's first-ever surfing guide for girls, Surf's Up has now been fully revised and updated for this second Australian edition, taking you through all the practicalities of learning to surf - from getting over your fear of sharks and buying your first surfboard to finding the right waves, paddling out and standing up. There's advice about looking after yourself while you're having fun in the sea, how to find friends to surf with and surfing etiquette, as well as an inspirational look at the history of women's surfing and loads of tips to take your surfing to the next level. This edition also includes new sections on yoga for surfers, stand-up paddleboarding, combining surfing and motherhood, and how to be a more sustainable surfer. Best of all, Surf's Up is more than just a how-to guide. Louise Southerden brings her love of surfing to every page, offering insights into the fascinating world of surfing and a welcoming hand to every wannabe wahine. Encouraging and empowering, Surf's Up is a book no surfer girl should be without.
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Louise Southerden is a surfer, writer and former editor of SurfGirl magazine who has lived the surfing life for more than 30 years and ridden waves all over Australia as well as overseas. Originally from Sydney and now based in northern NSW, she is also an award-winning travel writer specialising in sustainable and low-impact travel. For more information, see her blog: noimpactgirl.com