AWAKE ACADEMY WITH LAYNE BEACHLEY AO
Layne Beachley’s Awake Academy offers to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential. The 7x World Champion shares personal stories, insights, and tools to help others develop the mindset and skills needed to succeed in life.
BIG WAVE BADASS BABES
Up close big wave charger Summa Longbottom. Two Australian women spearheading the movement in what was once a predominantly male-dominated facet of surfing.
TIDES OF CHANGE: THE JOURNEY OF INDIGENOUS SURFERS
Indigenous surfers Amber Mercy, Lehani Zoric, Bohdi Simons, and Jody Barsby share their journey across generations and surf crafts. Honoring their ancestors, they preserve culture, share stories, and shape the future of Indigenous surfing.
YOUNG & FREE SURFERS
Step into the world of women who live the dream as surfers, traveling globally to promote women in the water—free from contest pressure. Through film, photos, and magazines, they showcase surfing’s artistic side and the deep connection it fosters.
RISING TO VICTORY: WOMEN AS CHAMPIONS
Join us for a rare Q&A with surfing legend Wendy Botha, hosted by Layne Beachley. They’ll share epic stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs in an unfiltered conversation celebrating one of surfing’s most elusive female pioneers.
WAVES OF RESILIENCE
In a split second, Sam Bloom’s life changed forever. A fall in Thailand left the devoted mother and nurse paralysed. Broken but not beaten, she fought through pain, finding hope and strength—with help from an unexpected feathered friend. Her story is a testament to resilience.
MOVEMENT & RECOVERY
A variety of transformative experiences to promote holistic wellbeing, including yoga, strength and conditioning, and ice bath therapy. Led by skilled instructors, participants will deepen their practice, challenge themselves, and discover the transformative potential of movement and recovery.
TRAIN LIKE A FEMALE
Join Candice Land, founder of The Female Surfer and World Surf League Exercise Physiologist, as she shares the missing links in surf conditioning training. You will be guided through a series of challenging exercises that are designed to increase your strength, connection, flow and fitness for surfing.
FEMALE NUTRITION WITH THE MATILDAS
Co-Founder of “Compeat Performance and Performance Dietitian with The Matildas. Join us for an exploration of the vital role nutrition plays in achieving your personal best – whether that be while you’re conquering the surf or navigating life’s hurdles.
APNEA BREATH TRAINING
Join Sally Howe—surfer, ex-competitive swimmer, and breathwork expert—for an apnea breath training workshop. Learn to control your breath, stay calm under pressure, and optimize performance. Perfect for surfers, athletes, and anyone looking to enhance endurance, focus, and well-being.
FREE THE FUNK: ONE WAVE IS ALL IT TAKES
OneWave’s Fluro Friday sessions use surfing, saltwater therapy, and bright colors to spark conversations about mental health. Since 2013, they’ve created a global impact, raising awareness and reducing stigma by providing a safe space to share and embrace the ocean’s healing power.
HOW TO HEAL
Intergrative Wellness Naturapath Bianca Richardson guides you through how to promote your optimal health and wellness regimen.