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Tips, stories and inspiration from the Club Shakas community — for women who are learning to surf, thinking about it, or just need a dose of ocean energy.
28 Jan 2026
Byron Bay Surf Retreat for Women: What to Expect (and Why Beginners Love It)
A beginner-friendly guide to Club Shakas' women-only Byron Bay Surf+ Retreat — what's included, what the days feel like, and how to know if it's for you.
28 Jan 2026
What to Pack for a Women's Surf Retreat (Plus 7 Confidence-Boosting Beginner Tips)
A practical packing list for a women's surf retreat, plus beginner-friendly confidence tips so you feel calm, prepared, and excited before you hit the waves.
28 Jan 2026
How to Lock in 2025 Prices for Any 2026 Club Shakas Retreat
Everything you need to know about the Feb 28, 2026 price deadline: how the $500 deposit works, which retreats it applies to, and how to choose the right trip for you.
28 Jan 2026
Byron Bay Women's Surf Retreat: What to Expect + How to Prepare
A beginner-friendly guide to the Byron Bay Surf+ Retreat: what it's like, what's included, and how to prepare so you arrive calm, confident, and excited.
3 Feb 2026
Why Female Friendship Hits Different in Surfing!
Surfing can feel intimidating when you're new — but paddling out with other women changes everything. Here's why female friendship makes surfing safer, funnier, and way more confidence-building.
5 Feb 2026
Creating Brave Spaces: How Female-Only Environments Reshape Water Sport Participation
Women-only surf spaces don't remove fear — they make it usable. By reducing judgement, they create brave spaces where women can ask 'basic' questions, try more waves, and build real confidence together.
10 Feb 2026
Why Mother Daughter Surf Retreats Build Unbreakable Bonds and Lifelong Confidence
Trade screens for saltwater on a mother-daughter surf retreat with Club Shakas. Turn wipeouts into laughter, build real confidence, and leave with a bond that lasts long after the tide.
17 Feb 2026
Redefine beginner surfing success: not standing up, but showing up. Participation beats performance — paddling out, trying, laughing, learning. Fun first, surf second.
2 Mar 2026
Why a Women's Surf Retreat Is the Best Way to Learn to Surf!
Dreaming of learning to surf but not sure where to start? Discover why a women's surf retreat is the fastest, most supportive way to catch your first wave — no experience needed.