Women’s surfing celebrated

HUNDREDS of women and girls took over Lorne over the weekend for the second edition of the Great Ocean Road Women’s Surf Festival.

The celebration of women’s surfing attracted over 500 entries across learn to surf sessions, surf competitions, workshops and intermediate coaching sessions.

This was alongside the more than 2,000 people who flocked to the Lorne foreshore for the Swell Market, which boasted more than 20 local vendors.

The event was highlighted by the attendance of 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach champion Isabella Nichols.

 

The Sunshine Coast local spent the day taking the next generation of Victorian women surfers for a surf session, before participating in a Q&A on her surfing life.

“It was inspiring to see so many women and girls coming together for something they love – surfing,” Nichols said.

“I had such a fun day.”

 

 

Open Women surf competition winner Estella Carbonelli (Jan Juc) was stoked to be part of the festival.

“It was such a sick event. I love surfing down here the waves are super fun and it was amazing to get to surf with all my friends and check out the market.”

Surfing Victoria chief executive officer Adam Robertson was thrilled to see another fantastic festival bringing women and girls from across the state

“The vibe, energy and support we’ve seen in and out of the water all week has been inspiring.

“We’re proud to bring an event to Lorne that not only showcases women’s surfing but strengthens the community around women’s surfing across Victoria.”

 

 

For more, information, head to greatoceanroadwomenssurffest.com.au