This Week in Ladyslider News: Ocean-Inspired Activism, New Films and More!
- Mark your calendar: "It Ain't Pretty," the first feature-length documentary on women's big wave surfing will be available to the public on February 7. The film is centered around a group of female surfers who charge San Francisco's Ocean Beach and some of the other heaviest waves on earth, like Mavericks and Jaws. We are very excited for this one!
- Recap of the Women's March on Washington and sister marches around the world! This was just the beginning and now it is time to act! Read articles on NEXT STEPS from the Women's March - 10 Actions 100 Days and CNN.
- A good time for inspiration...check out the 2017 Peter Benchley Ocean Award winners.
- Gwyn Haslock aka the 'Godmother of surf' shows all of us up as she braves the freezing waters of Cornwall at age 71. Thank you, Gwyn for inspiring us to get out there and do what we love! Yewww!
- Upcoming events: Get your art on during the Museums Free for All Day on Sunday, January 29. The full list of free museums in Southern California can be found HERE. The Byron Bay Surf Festival will be held from Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26. Book your accoms now because the festival is offering tons of great activities including film screenings, art exhibits, workshops and concerts!