Wild women to take to the water

THE Surf Coast Longboarders Club is again hosting an event bringing women together to celebrate, compete and have a fun day in the water.

The Wild Women on Water (WWOW) will be held on Saturday March 3 – the weekend before International Women’s Day – at Point Impossible, Torquay.

The event is open to women of all ages, with a choice of competitive longboard divisions (Under 18, Open and Over 40), a non-competitive expression session and for the first time, a shortboard division. This opportunity is given to every age, level of experience and type of craft.

This is the 9th year running of WWOW and in the past it has attracted around 50 entrants from the local area as well as interstate visitors.

Participants can look forward to a Welcome to Country ceremony, followed by yoga on the beach and a massage therapist on hand to limber up participants between events.

Club member and WWOW participant Penny Andrews said WWOW was a celebration of the most beautiful aspects of women’s surfing: “friendship, support and laughter while sharing waves”.

The club receives generous donations from local businesses who love the opportunity to be involved and promote women’s surfing.

Sponsors this year include Patagonia Torquay, Rip Curl Torquay, Beacon Ecological, Sequence Osteo and Ashtanga Yoga Surf Coast.

Proceeds from the event will go towards local charity Bethany, providing much-needed support for vulnerable individuals and families.

To enter as a competitor or participant, download an entry form on the website surfcoastlongboardclub.com or via the Surfcoast Longboarders Club Facebook Page.

Entry forms are also available by emailing [email protected].

Tickets are $30 individual or $40 family entry.