29. It’s time for action - Yvette Curtis

An episode of the Board Women podcast, hosted by Board Women, titled "29. It’s time for action - Yvette Curtis" was published on January 28, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.

January 28, 2025 ·47m · Board Women

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Episode Description

Yvette Curtis is founder of Wave Wahines, a club she initially set up for her eldest child to have a safe space to surf. Since its inception eight years ago, it has broadened out to include both girls and women from all communities, as well from the LGBTQIA+ community, and it’s become known for fighting for diversity and inclusion in surfing.

Episode highlights:

how Yvette became an accidental founder

how Wave Wahines included mums over time, not just girls

time for action - why there’s still so much to do for diversity in surfing

feeling like an imposter + why it’s an advantage

the WSL decision to be in Abu Dhabi

More about Yvette:

wavewahines.co.uk

Other guests mentioned in this episode:

Creating a safe space - Merida Miller

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Host: Caroline Keylock

Producer: Selma Chalabi

Photography - Clare Keylock

Artwork - Rozi Wan Rimli

Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON

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