The Double-Up

We have arrived at the midway point of a whirlwind WSL Championship Tour season, with six events down and six to go. Three CTs have run in the few weeks since we last recorded and there's only one more chance for the women on Tour to make the Mid-season Cut.This episode we delve into the rankings to catch up with where each of the women are currently sitting and what their year has looked like so far. We also delve into the WSL's massive announcement of the changes to the CT for 2026 and beyond, and celebrate our very own Rachael Tilly winning yet another World Title as we take a look at the ISA World Longboard Championships.Go DeeperBuy Tickets: Ceibo Surf Film Premieres, Maya and the Wave PremieresWatch: Rachael Tilly is a FailureChapters00:00 - Intro08:27 - Movie Premieres12:41 - WSL CT Changes31:41 - Mid-Season CT Update1:32:04 - ISA World Longboard ChampionshipsInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: https://www.womensurf.net

For those who follow our Instagram, you may have seen or engaged with a conversation we started relating to a comment from the booth at the recently wrapped Portugal CT. It wasn't necessarily an offensive comment - it was intended as a huge compliment - but it tapped into a theme we brought up on our collab episode with The Lineup regarding how performance is viewed between genders.This episode we recap the ensuing discussion and continue it, especially in light of the fact that the event ran for the third year in a row with no women hired to commentate in the booth. Of course we also talk through the event itself, including Gabriela Bryan's increasing stature on Tour and Caroline Marks' big win.We also chat with Lucy Small about her new surf film Ceibo, as well as Noosa Fest, and round-up all the other noteworthy news in women's surfing for the month of March.Go DeeperBuy Tickets: Ceibo Surf Film PremieresRegister: Seas the DayWatch: Lilliana Bowery - Short and Sweet, Lakey Peterson - Making Waves, Coco Cairns - Rose Red Raw Rice, Leihani Zoric - Leihani is Here, Sophie Fletcher DesignsChapters00:00 - Intro03:25 - Olympics News15:02 - Seas the Day19:15 - TC Alfred22:58 - Fresh Edits27:40 - Lucy Small on Ceibo and Noosa Fest45:02 - QS Update49:24 - Portugal CT Wrap1:09:03 - Voices and Influence in SurfingInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: https://www.womensurf.net

In a first for The Double-Up, The Lineup reached out with the opportunity to join in on a special collab epsiode to discuss the current state of women's surfing. Never ones to pass up an opportunity to dig in deep on their favorite subject, Shan and Rach joined Lineup host Dave Prodan for a conversation that spanned topics from moving beyond an era where the highest compliment a woman could receive was that she surfs like a man, to the role of media in covering women's sports. They also discuss whether pursuing a career in surfing is a smart choice for women in 2025 and why the Caity-Molly rivalry is arguably the most important storyline in professional surfing right now - along with plenty more.Go DeeperFollow: The Lineup with Dave ProdanInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

In theory the two major surfing events that ran back-to-back in mid-February could not have been more different - one held at a man-made wave in a place no surf contest deserves to be, seemingly at odds with the nature of surfing; the other at the furthest ends of the surf exploratory world, seemingly embodying the nature of surfing. It was surprising then that the two events actually shared a few similarities that get at the heart of modern-day competitive surfing - at least according to the two semi-surf-nerds co-hosting this podcast.Either way, there has been no shortage of opinion on the two events and this episode holds plenty more...Go DeeperWatch: Alyssa Spencer - Island RhythmChapters00:00 - Intro09:17 - Monthly Round-Up: Babies, Bronte Macaulay's retirement, Alyssa Spencer's edit, Capitulo Perfeito19:12 - Contest Corner: Surf Abu Dhabi Pro1:01:41 - Contest Corner: Natural SelectionInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Growing up on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Annie Reickert has spent her life embedded in the harsh elements of the windy isle, embracing them to grow into a waterwoman of the highest order.After receiving her first full invite to the 2024/2025 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, the 23-year-old placed highest out of the ten women who took part, despite surfing Waimea for the very first time in her opening heat.This episode we catch-up with Annie to learn more about her experience at the Eddie, as well as her overall big-wave journey and how she navigates a profession that hasn't necessarily opened wide yet for women.Go DeeperFollow: Annie ReickertListen: Laura Crane on Looking SidewaysChapters00:00 - Intro07:28 - Annie Reickert InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It took some time to get there but the 2025 CT season is off and running with Pipe run and won by two-time World Champion Tyler Wright, who is now wearing the yellow jersey for the first time in nearly two years...headed into Abu Dhabi.It wasn't peak Pipe (for the women!), but wow did they have some moments. This episode we debrief that event, talk about Abu Dhabi as a CT venue, and preview the fast-approaching contest. We also catch up on a jam-packed North Shore season, talk Caity Simmers' Blouse and plenty more. Go DeeperRead: The Middle East's play to rule global sports, Tyler Wright's wife criticises World Surf League, Abu Dhabi Petition, Surfers vs ApartheidListen: In Deep, Football Weekly: Why does Saudi Arabia want to host the World Cup?Watch: BlouseChapters00:00 - Intro: Rach's Travels and Shan's Big News22:58 - Monthly Round-Up: In Deep, Blouse, Natural Selection, North Shore Season49:59 - Contest Corner: Pipe Pro1:10:54 - Abu Dhabi Discussion136:02 - Contest Corner: Surf Abu Dhabi Pro PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Vahine Fierro needs no introduction. As one of the most beloved figures in modern-day surfing, Vahine has carried herself throughout her career with an air of joy and beauty, buoyed by her frank honesty. She won the 2017 WSL World Junior Championship in a small beachbreak and the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro as a wildcard at large, barreling Teahupo'o.In this episode we chat with Vahine about her unique upbringing, her long road to CT qualification, her relationship with Teahupo'o and the rollercoaster of winning and losing there this year.Chapters00:00 - Intro3:43 - Vahine Fierro InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

From Margo to Molly, Sofia to Steph, Chelsea and Carissa to Caity and Caroline, Sandy to Sally, Pam to Paige, Lynne to Layne, the Championship Tour has provided us an incredible array of women across three different organizations over nearly 50 years.As deep as the list of amazing women to grace the Tour is, their numbers have been capped at 18, at best, for the entirety of its existence, compared with 48 and above for the men during the majority of that time.This episode, while appreciating the first notable increase in women's numbers to date, and the best calendar the women's CT has ever seen, we take a look at past numbers and schedules on Tour to place the recent announcements in their historical context.We also recap the 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship and catch up on other notable happenings in the world of women's surf.Go DeeperRead: The Fight for Gender Equality in One of the Most Dangerous Sports on Earth, Major Surf Brands In Turmoil As ABG Pulls North American Licenses Chapters00:00 - Intro11:53 - The History of Women on the CT34:46 - 2025 WSL Schedules54:15 - ISA World Para Surfing ChampionshipInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It's a bumper episode this week, delving into all the news we've missed in recent times.We start by catching up on the end of the Challenger Series, talking through each of the qualifiers for the 2025 CT, before delving into a Lazer Breathing Dragons tangent, which leads straight into the ISA World Masters, for which we talk to two of the three Australian women on their team, the 1993 and 1995 ASP Rookies of the Year, Kim Wooldridge and Serena Brooke, before giving a quick preview of the upcoming ISA World Para Surfing Championships.Go DeeperWatch: Inamorata, Lazer Breathing DragonsChapters00:00 - Intro04:41 - Challenger Series Year-End Wrap36:55 - Lazer Breathing Dragons53:04 - ISA World Masters Recap, incl. Interview w/ Kim Wooldridge and Serana Brooke1:27:39 - ISA World Para Surfing Championships PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

In a surprise to no-one, we have dedicated this entire episode to the incredible feat that our co-host has accomplished in winning her second World Title. Having recently interviewed Rach after her US Open win, Shan approached this one differently, taking a holistic look at Rach's career. The two talk through her first World Title and the many changes the Longboard Tour has gone through in the period of time since she claimed that in 2015. They also go deep into process, strategy and the different emotions the new Finals format is drawing out of competitive surfers.If you're a regular listener, you've heard these two talk. A lot. But never before like this.Chapters00:00 - Intro09:04 - Rachael Tilly InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The Longboard Tour has reached its pinnacle for 2024, with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic being wrapped and the Top 8 decided for El Salvador. Our very own Rachael Tilly sits in prime position to challenge for her second World Title later this week when the Longboard Finals kick off.This episode Shan and Rach catch up on Abu Dhabi and preview El Salvador, while also checking in on the Challenger Series and getting a glimpse of the future with Milla Brown dropping her epic edit, Odyssey.Go DeeperWatch: Milla Brown's OdysseyChapters00:00 - Intro06:27 - Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic Recap23:32 - Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championships Preview30:32 - Challenger Series Update37:48 - Milla Brown's OdysseyInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Another season is now officially in the books and, at 18-years-old, Caity Simmers is your new World Champion.As predicted by Rach and Shan last episode, an initial loss to defending World Champion Caroline Marks fired Caity up. Fueled by support from her crew of sand children, she delivered some of the best surfing of the year and put a solid stamp on an incredible season.This episode we talk through everything that happened as the World Champions were crowned on the cobblestones of Trestles one last time.Chapters00:00 - Intro09:21 - WSL Finals RecapInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

We're nothing if not wildly inconsistent. No episodes for two months and then two in a week? Welcome to the show.With an extremely quick turnaround from Fiji into the Finals, and with the only real swell of the Finals waiting period expected on day one, we've hustled to make sure Fiji gets its due and that our Finals picks are in just in time for them to probably be wrong. We are also joined by Erin Brooks, the 17-year-old wildcard who claimed victory in her very first CT appearance, to talk through that big first win and also get her thoughts on who might win the 2024 World Title.Chapters00:00 - Intro08:23 - Corona Fiji Pro Recap25:37 - Erin Brooks Interview38:38 - WSL Finals PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This episode our co-hosts are front and center after a major return to the top of the podium for Rach and a big second Olympic Games opportunity for Shan. With the two events happening almost simultaneously, we figured the best plan was for them to interview each other about their experiences, covering all the rest of the action in each event along the way. We also finish with some discussion around Shan's recent post and announcement.*We recorded this episode while the Fiji Pro was still happening. Full Fiji + Finals breakdown to come shortly.Chapters00:00 - Intro06:11 - US Open / Rachael Tilly Interview38:51 - Olympic Games / Shannon Hughes InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Two big things for 2024 are presently getting underway and we've returned from the cliff we fell off to give you a glimpse of the excitement that awaits competitive women's surfing in the coming days.It's as straightforward an episode as the title suggests. We take a peek at the draw for the Bells Beach Longboard Classic which Rach is competing in right now, as well as looking at the overall 2024 Longboard Tour season, before delving into the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which Shan is on her way to.Go DeeperWatch: Camilla, Brisa Hennessy Chapters00:00 - Intro08:42 - 2024 WSL Longboard Tour28:03 - Paris 2024 Olympic GamesInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The Western Australia Margaret River Pro is always a captivating event, with all kinds of variables thrown at surfers in the wild west, especially now with the dreaded Mid-Season Cut. This year's epic Finals Day almost washed away the many short and strange days that led up to it, with a forecast that provided stunning lay days, but only small pockets of 'contestable' surf. All of that provided our favorite moment of the year so far however, with an incredible maiden CT win for Gabriela Bryan, highlighted by her magical dolphin scene, and we're stoked to have her on the show this episode to talk about it all. We also catch up on all things 2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Longboard Championship, especially because the silver medalist just might be familiar to you...Go DeeperFollow: Ginger CaimiChapters00:00 - Intro02:23 - Western Australia Margaret River Pro27:19 - Gabriela Bryan Interview45:33 - ISA World Longboard ChampionshipsInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Who knew that as we started the conversation in our last episode, Stab were already deep in production of the latest episode in their How Surfers Get Paid series, covering exactly the same topic - the sexualization of women's surfing.This time around we further the conversation covering the subjects raised in Stab's series, plus breakdown the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (presented by Bonsoy!) and preview the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, as well as the dreaded mid-season cut.Go DeeperWatch: How Surfers Get Paid, Season 2, Episode 3 Read: How to EndoCould Gabriel Medina Actually Get Cut From The Championship Tour? Follow: World Surf IntrigueChapters00:00 - Intro: Endometriosis Awareness Month22:50 - The Sexualization of Women's Surfing39:41 - Bells Recap / Margaret River PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

A lot has changed since surf brands started at the grassroots level in the late 60's. From making boardies with grandma to an endless cycle of greed and excess, passing from one owner to the next.This episode we talk about all of the recent changes in brand ownership and what that means for the sponsorship of many women, before being joined by Lucy Small to talk through why a recent marketing campaign landed so poorly for many women in the surf industry.Chapters00:00 - Intro08:18 - The Great Sponsorship Reshuffle41:56 - Lucy Small on Surfing's Sexualisation of WomenInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It's impossible to overstate the impact of the first two months of 2024 within the history of women's surfing. Between the earth-shattering efforts of Caity Simmers, Molly Picklum and Bettylou Sakura Johnson on the North Shore, Sally Fitzgibbons furthering her ISA GOAT status, and multiple new Olympians qualifying in Puerto Rico, including 14-year-old Chinese surfer Siqi Yang, boundaries continue to be broken left and right.On this week's episode Shan and Rach go deep into it all. Much deeper, in fact, than they had any intention of doing. But if you're a fan of women's surfing, this is the conversation you've been waiting for. Also dropped into the episode are conversations with three new Olympians, including Siqi, as well as the now four-time ISA World Surfing Games gold medalist, Sally Fitzgibbons.Chapters00:00 - Intro06:53 - ISA World Surfing Games / Olympic Qualifiers13:28 - Camilla Kemp Interview20:44 - Janire Gonzalez-Extabarri Interview23:19 - Sally Fitzgibbons Interview41:08 - Siqi Yang Interview43:25 - Pipeline is For the GirlsInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we discuss the topic on everyone's lips - the departure of Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore from the 2024 CT season. While there has been plenty else happening throughout the women's surfing world lately, we decided to focus solely on the two big announcements and what that might mean for the coming season. As a special bonus we also asked a few of Carissa and Steph's fellow World Champions to share their thoughts on the news.Go DeeperRead: Carissa's New York Times exclusive, Steph's announcementChapters00:00 - Intro09:26 - Pauline Menczer12:09 - The Announcements23:22 - Pam Burridge28:05 - The Future36:50 - Sofia Mulanovich38:14 - The 2024 CT RosterInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

A lot of things have happened in women's surfing over the course of the past three months and Shannon and Rachael have covered absolutely none of it. Well at least not on this podcast...they've been participating in it directly too much to talk about it.This episode seeks to rectify that by catching up on a whole lot of surfing World Champions being crowned, along with the recently wrapped second edition of the Vans Pipe Masters and announcing our first-ever fantasy league champions!Go DeeperWatch: Sea Maven's ReelChapters00:00 - Intro12:24 - Vans Pipe Masters35:36 - ISA Para Surfing & World Juniors53:10 - Malibu Longboard Championships1:15:03 - Rip Curl WSL Finals + Fantasy WinnersInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week on the show Rachael's dearly departed voice returns just in time to join Shannon in previewing the WSL Finals, which could take place at any moment now. They also break down all of the happenings at the inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic, a wonderful new addition to the WSL Longboard Tour.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven MagazineListen: Lipped Podcast Finals Preview w/ Isabella Nichols and Chelsea TuachChapters00:00 - Intro08:05 - Bells Beach Longboard Classic Wrap37:53 - WSL Finals PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we catch up on a big month of surfing including the Shiseido Tahiti Pro and its related Olympics and Final 5 implications, as well as the US Open of Surfing's shortboard and longboard comps.Chapters00:00 - Intro11:54 - Shiseido Tahiti Pro38:49 - US Open of SurfingInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach talk Asian Surf Championships, review the Corona Open J-Bay and Ballito Pro, take a look at Stab Audience's Picks for best surfers and catch up on the rest of the news in women's surfing.Go DeeperRead: Stab Audience's Favorite Female SurfersChapters00:00 - Intro10:52 - Asian Surf Championships32:16 - J-Bay Open / Ballito Pro Wrap1:01:20 - Stab Audience's Favorite Surfers1:11:59 - Padang Padang Cup / Surf Girls: HawaiiInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The 2023 ISA World Surfing Games saw many fascinating storylines play out, but one of the tightest battles came down to New Zealand teammates Paige Hareb and Saffi Vette, with Saffi making heat after heat thanks to seemingly endless buzzer beaters and finally claiming the Olympic slot up for grabs for the Oceania region.This week Shan and Rach talk to Saffi about that crazy week in El Salvador and everything that has followed, including an Olympic training camp in Tahiti that resulted in injury.Go DeeperFollow: Saffi VetteInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach discuss WSL CEO Erik Logan's mysterious departure, follow up on the Kirra Longboard Klassic, celebrate Caity Simmers' second CT win, and talk through Erin Brooks' Canadian cancellation.Go DeeperRead: Kirra Longboard Klassic ABC article, Erin Brooks CBC articleChapters00:00 - Intro05:40 - Erik Logan Departs19:28 - Kirra Longboard Klassic Round 244:41 - Vivo Rio Pro Recap58:54 - Erin Brooks' Canadian CancellationInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach talk to Lucy Small about the movement around the Kirra Longboard Classic, chat with Quincy Symonds about Seas the Day and the progression of women's surfing, recap the WSL El Salvador CT and glance through the current Challenger Series rankings. Go DeeperPurchase: Longboarder Magazine Listen: Michelle Mitchell on Good Humans with Cooper Chapman Read: Kirra Longboard Klassic on ABC Chapters00:00 - Intro05:56 - Lucy Small - Kirra Longboard Klassic34:20 - Seas the Day Recap 41:26 - Quincy Symonds Interview1:05:59 - Surf City El Salvador Pro Wrap1:25:38 - Challenger Series Rankings UpdateInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

What do Surf Ranch, longboarding, the Olympics, Iran, judging, puppies and surf festivals have in common? They're all discussed in detail on this week's episode.An unexpected month away has left Shan and Rach with a lot to catch up on this week. It's a wide variety of topics, but somehow it all flows as they talk ISA World Longboard Champs and World Surfing Games, delve into the Surf Ranch Pro and subsequent judging controversy and preview the upcoming Seas the Day Festival.Go DeeperAttend: Seas the Day Surf FestivalChapters00:00 - Intro07:16 - Seas the Day Surf Festival Preview16:03 - ISA World Longboard Championship37:07 - ISA World Surfing Games53:56 - Surf Ranch ProInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Two major events in the short and long board worlds finished up in the past few days and our very own co-host Rachael Tilly placed runner up in one of them (hint: it wasn't Margaret River).This week Shan and Rach break down the Mexi Logfest and Margaret River Pro and surrounding conversations. They also catch up on the latest happenings in the rest of women's surfing including heroism and heartbreak in Tahiti and the upcoming Challenger Series kick-off on the Gold Coast. Go DeeperSupport: Teahupoo Emergency ReliefChapters00:00 - Intro03:09 - Teahupoo06:45 - Mexi Logfest20:10 - Margaret River Pro52:48 - Challenger Series Kick-OffInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The concept and execution of the White Horses magazine She Has Stories issues is always so great that upon receiving the latest issue we had to track down its guest editor and learn more. And we're extremely glad that we did. Our conversation with Ula Majewski left us feeling excited, joyous and pumped on life.Dive in to hear from the infectious writer, photographer and storyteller, as well as a quick catch-up and debrief on the Margaret River Pro and mid-season cut.Go DeeperFollow: Ula MajewskiInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we're celebrating our 50th episode by welcoming very special guests who need no introduction. 1990 World Champion Pam Burridge and 1993 World Champion Pauline Menczer both held 20-year careers on the Championship Tour, collecting all kinds of accolades along the way. After both women recently attended their first CT in years, the 2023 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Shan and Rach thought it would be great to hear their takeaways from the event, thoughts on the current women on tour, and of course glean stories from years past. They also follow-up on the effect the movie Girls Can't Surf has had on their lives.Go DeeperWatch: Pauline's 1990 Margaret River WipeoutInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The world's longest running surf contest, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and the waiting period is officially underway.This week Shan and Rach look back at some of the history, preview this year's event, including the Gromsearch International Finals and the Heritage Heat, and delve into the current rankings to discuss mid-season cut scenarios. They also ask if the real Rick Kane is actually an 11-year-old born in China and celebrate the Challenger Series qualifiers from Australia/Oceania and North America.Go DeeperListen: 28ish Days Later Follow: Patti ZhouChapters00:00 - The Endo13:10 - Bells Preview1:05:32 - Next, Next Gen1:10:19 - Challenger QualifiersInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The generational shift that has been long forecast appears to have definitively arrived on the 2023 WSL Championship Tour. For the second event in a row a first-time winner has topped the podium and we now have a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old sitting number one and two in the world.This week Shan and Rach dig into the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal and all of the chaos, carnage and generational change that it delivered. Lucy Small joins to discuss her new film Yama which showcases the emerging skate and surf scene in Ghana. And of course they also catch up on the rest of this week's happenings in the wide world of women's surfing.Go DeeperFollow: Yama Surf FilmAttend: Yama Surf FilmChapters00:00 - Noosa Fest10:17 - Portugal Wrap1:01:10 - Lucy Small Interview1:23:08 - Everything ElseInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

While we've spent the start of this year almost entirely consumed by the WSL Championship Tour, a whole lot else has been happening in the world of women's surfing.This week Shan and Rach start to catch up on those happenings, including the release of a handful of great new edits, a roundup of the Regional QS and just a little dash of the CT with their fantasy picks for Portugal. Keen on catching up with South Africa's Sarah Baum after her win at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro, the ideas snowballed and Baumy joined for a full episode, along with our great friend Jess Grimwood.Dive in to learn more about Baumy's competitive journey along with all the latest in women's surfing.Go DeeperFollow: Sarah Baum, Yama Surf FilmWatch: Danielle Black Lyons, The Physics of Noseriding, MaliaChapters00:00 - Intro02:23 - Latest Edits22:36 - Portugal Picks36:08 - Regional QS Roundup1:01:21 - Sarah Baum InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

For the second year in a row Sunset has delivered a first-time CT winner and this time it's Molly Picklum's turn. Backing up her Vans Pipe Masters win, Molly has proved that her current confident rise is no fluke, settling into equal first place on the rankings with Carissa Moore.This week Shan and Rach delve into Molly's rise, along with all of the other standout moments from the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, before looking ahead to Portugal and tapping into a quick preview of the Women's Surf Festival happening on International Women's Day as a part of the Noosa Festival of Surfing.InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week it's all about the CT. It seems surprising that Pipe has already finished, despite the fact that it felt like it went forever, and Sunset is somehow already underway. Shan and Rach discuss Carissa Moore's long-awaited Pipeline win and the performances of the women in these early events, along with everything from their failed Fantasy teams to the quarter finals day that wasn't.Chapters00:00 - Cyclone Season07:10 - 2022 Heats of the Year Poll Results11:40 - Billabong Pipeline Pro Wrap30:40 - Fantasy Report / Hurley Pro Sunset Beach PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

After a great career that included two CT finals, multiple QS and Pro Junior wins, and covered many changes in women's surfing, Keely Andrew recently announced her retirement. This week Shannon catches up with the Sunshine Coast CT stalwart to talk through the highs and lows of her career and what comes next.Much else has happened in the world of women's surfing over the past month and Shan and Rach break it all down. From the seemingly endless happenings on the North Shore to Caity Simmers' latest epic edit, Toasted. In lieu of the WSL awarding Heat of the Year, they also look back to the best moments of the 22 CT.Chapters00:00 - Bungy-Jumping Bees08:12 - North Shore28:36 - Billabong Pipeline Pro Preview41:22 - 2022 Heats of the Year48:32 - Keely Andrew Interview01:23:49 - ToastedInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

What better way to close out the year than with two epic comps featuring amazing women doing incredible things in the ocean? This week on the show Shan & Rach go deep on all things Pipe Masters and Para Surfing World Championships, as well as rounding out the year as a whole.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven Magazine, Emocean MagazineChapters00:00 - The Grinch08:45 - Pipe Masters1:08:06 - Para Surfing World Champs1:30:13 - Mixed BagInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This year's Haleiwa Challenger was one of the most exciting contests in recent memory, with Sophie McCulloch's dream run the cherry on top of an epic event.Shan and Rach break down the highs and lows of a dramatic and emotional week on the North Shore, along with an overall look at the first full run of the Challenger Series as a whole, before previewing what comes next - a redefined 'Pipe Masters' that includes women for the very first time.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven MagazineListen: Critical Conversation: Women at PipelineChapters00:00 - Barrels for Breakfast07:43 - Haleiwa Wrap35:57 - Challenger Series Review1:03:30 - Pipe Masters PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Adaptive surfing has been growing from strength-to-strength in recent times, with this year's ISA World Para Surfing Championship promising to be the biggest and best ever.This week Shan and Rach catch up with three-time ISA World Champion Victoria Feige to preview the event and learn more about Victoria and the wider adaptive surfing community. They also go into a deeper preview of the Haleiwa Challenger and the current qualification scenarios with some surprise withdrawals from the race.Go DeeperFollow: Victoria FeigeChapters00:00 - Gobble, gobble03:56 - Haleiwa Preview27:16 - Victoria Feige InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Last week the Stab High series wrapped up, delivering what most are calling the best air ever completed by a woman. That woman happens to be 15-year-old Sierra Kerr, who is part of a pack of young women that appear destined to become the future of the sport.This week on the show, Shan and Rach go full Stab and review both the Stab High series finale and the new episode of the Stab-produced, Caity Simmers series, Ramble On, which leads them into a discussion of the names often brought up whenever anyone talks about future world champions and who we may see dominate the sport in years to come.Go DeeperWatch: Stab High, Ramble OnChapters00:00 - Bogged on Marketplace09:37 - Stab High21:02 - Ramble On26:03 - The FutureInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

While we might not have the Cahill Bell-Warren spreadsheet (see Lipped Podcast), we've used our high school math skills and have worked out who we'll likely see join the 2023 Championship Tour when the Challenger Series wraps in the coming weeks at Haleiwa.This week on the show Shan and Rach discuss those incredible women in contention, along with the lucky ones who stitched up qualification in Saquarema, as well as break down the highlights of that event, the future of competition in wave pools and also catch up with 41-year-old Swedish surfer Maria Allebring, who, after only surfing for two years, made the finals in her national championships, which happened to be held in a wave pool.Go DeeperFollow: Maria AllebringChapters00:00 - SUP's and foils14:14 - Wave pools on the table22:50 - Post-Heat w/ Maria Allebring38:28 - Saquarema breakdown58:24 - Caity says yes01:02:48 - Who will qualify for the 2023 CT?InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It's a mixed bag this week as Shan and Rach catch up on a variety of news. From the placement of a number on a magazine cover to the freshly announced invitee list of the new look Vans Pipe Masters, with stops at storm-ravaged QS's and Australian film tours along the way, the conversation is never dull...even when discussing flight weight limitations.A catch-up with the always engaging Sophie McCulloch caps off the episode. Sitting right on the cusp of qualification with two Challenger Series events left, the Sunshine Coast surfer is in the middle of her best competitive year so far and clearly has more to come.Go DeeperWatch: Vans Pipe Masters Invite ShowFollow: She Surfs Film TourChapters00:00 - 80 Pounds of Surfboard Sushi15:55 - Eight-Gate30:39 - She Surfs Film Tour33:02 - Force Majure36:45 - Pipe Masters Invitee List39:20 - Sophie McCulloch InterviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It was a massive week in the longboard world with World Champions crowned and 2023 qualifiers potentially determined for two of the biggest regions in women's longboarding.As any longtime listener knows, no subject gets Shan and Rach more talkative than this, so settle in as they break down all of the happenings, as well as checking in on the Challenger Series, learning about a new Latina surf film in the works and catching up in a Post Heat with Sophia Culhane.Go DeeperWatch: Alice's never-ending 10 Follow: Latinas de MarChapters00:00 - Fluffy the Shark 15:23 - Surfing for Hope Longboard Classic 28:35 - Cuervo Classic Malibu 53:48 - Post Heat: Sophia Culhane 01:17:47 - Challenger Series Update 01:28:00 - Latinas de Mar InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

It seems crazy to think that we're there already, but the second Olympic cycle in the history of surfing is upon us with the ISA World Surfing Games held last week in Huntington Beach.This week Shan and Rach break down all the excitement and drama that led to Kirra Pinkerton's big ISA win and the implications it holds. They also catch up on feedback from the WSL Finals debrief, look into the brand new adaptive surfing world tour, check out the 2023 CT schedule, preview next week's Cuervo Classic Malibu and somewhere in there Shan finds time to host an impromptu Post-Heat with Rach after her win at the Super Girl Pro.Chapters00:00 - Are all Australian men good dancers?06:25 - WSL Finals Feedback  09:23 - Kirra Pinkerton takes USA women to the Olympics32:59 - Adaptive surfing has a new world tour47:15 - 2023 CT Schedule54:59 - Cuervo Classic Malibu PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Women's surfing officially has a new GOAT. Tied with Layne Beachley for seven world titles since 2018, Stephanie Gilmore solidified her position in the history books at this year's WSL Finals, breaking that record and finally winning her long-desired eighth.This week Shan and Rach celebrate Steph's iconic win, talking through the performances, as well as the pros and cons of the new Finals format, and what it was like to be on the sand to watch it all go down. They also head to Rising Tides to talk to some future world champions in the making.InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach are joined by the one and only Sally Fitzgibbons, the GOAT of consistency, for a full insider breakdown of the contenders for this year's World Title.The trio delve into the psyche of each of the five finalists and make predictions of what might happen later this week when they take to the water at Lower Trestles.We daresay Sal's insight into the current women's tour is the sharpest of anyone in the world, so dig in and enjoy!InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

At a certain point in recent history finding a surf film, or even an edit, that predominantly featured women (or at least women surfing, as opposed to on the shore in various states of undress) was a very rare occurrence. Thankfully that all appears to be in the rearview as high-level surfing and fascinating stories just keep on coming from women at every level of surf media production.This week Shan and Rach talk through five new viewing options that highlight various elements of women's surfing, as well as following up on the Roxy Vahine Cup, recent Regional QS comps and aiding the search for a sponsor for Queen of the Bay, before a quick catch up with Tatiana Weston-Webb ahead of the Rip Curl WSL Finals.Go DeeperWatch: Below the Surface, The Physics of Noseriding, Log Rap 2, Glad You Scored!, Tequila Blackout Attend: Women's Surf Film Festival Sponsor: Queen of the Bay Chapters00:00 - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!16:43 - Your Next Favorite Film35:49 - Queen of the Bay39:19 - Regional QS42:04 - Roxy Vahine Cup45:05 - Pre Heat: Tatiana Weston-WebbInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Featuring women for the first time in 16 years, the Outerknown Tahiti Pro did not disappoint in delivering us the action, drama, and yes, barrels, that we've been waiting for! This week Shan and Rach break down the event and delve into the different conversations it brought up. They also discuss the solidification of the Final 5, a confirmed Rookie of the Year in Gabriela Bryan, the debut of Girls Can't Surf in the UK & Ireland and an update on the Regional QS and Challenger Series.Go DeeperWatch: Girls Can't SurfRead: 2023 Challenger Series UpdatesChapters00:00 - Seaweed and San O07:13 - Gabriela Bryan is Rookie of the Year12:26 - Girls Can't Surf Continues On14:27 - Regional QS Update34:35 - Outerknown Tahiti Pro56:19 - Final 5InfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

A few months ago this podcast came to a halt for a few reasons out of our control. We've worked it out, however, and we're back and not going anywhere anytime soon. This week Shan and Rach shake off the dust, gather their still-developing, yet somehow already rusty podcasting skills, and catch up with the latest in women's surf. Caity Simmers' series on Stab Premium, 'Ramble On', kicks us off as we dive into the return of the US Open, talk re-jigged Longboard Tour, check-in on the first women's CT at Teahupo'o since 2006 and discuss Lauren Hill's incisive take on The Surfer's Journal.Go DeeperWatch: Ramble OnRead: Wiped out: big waves make Tahiti women's pro a no-goFollow: Lauren Hill, Sea Maven, EmoceanChapters00:00 - We're back!04:05 - Ramble On07:08 - US Open25:05 - The Longboard Tour34:23 - Teahupo'o45:31 - The Surfer's JournalInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net