33. Brave Surfers and Chilly Waters: From Wollongong to Toronto

Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? 👉  Learn more about the Noseride BlueprintSurfing is an incredibly diverse sport, and in this episode we're bringing you two unique, but equally passionate surf lady communities: The Lake Surfistas from Canada and The Gong Gurfers from Australia.Meet Spence of the Gong Gurfers and Robin of the Lake Surfistas in this Party Wave podcast episode where we link across three timezones to create a global surf lady conversation. You'll hear how the ladies in Wollongong braved the Australian waters, surfing every day in their SurfAid challenge and how Robin of the Lake Surfistas has surfed the often freezing cold waters of the great lakes for almost ten years!This fun conversation allows us to celebrate our differences but highlight our collective passion for supporting our local women's surfing communities. Join us as we explore the diverse coastal experiences and discuss the differences and similarities between two surf lady communities from across the world.Note: Since the recording of this episode Spence and Alisha have evolved The Gong Gurfers to the Go Go Gurfers. Follow them on Instagram (link below) to learn more about their journey as surf lady community leaders.Main Themes:[3:43] How The Lake Surfistas Great Lakes Community Started[9:57] A day in the life of a Gong Gurfer[27:32] Temperature differences between  Canada and Australia[36:48] What's been unexpected in running a women's surf community?[42:29] How to get in touchEpisode Sponsor:Confessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy.Learn more at Surfsociete.comFollow us on Instagram:Follow your host Laura Day: @confessionsofasurfladyFollow The Surf Société for surf lady tips and resources: @surfsocieteFollow The Lake Surfistas: @lakesurfistasFollow The GoGo Gurfers (previously Gong Gurfers): @gogogurfersMore Resources for you:Access the FREE Read the Break Lesson inside The Surf Société when you join our Shaka Social Open House: surfsociete.com/shakaSend us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)Support the showConfessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com