Swell Tidbits

Have you all heard of Jetty Girl Surf Magazine yet? If you haven’t, it’s an awesome women’s surfer magazine. Was even better is that now they have a You Tube Channel dedicated to female surfers. Check it out here.

Here is a little surf clip from their You Tube Surf Channel. Way to go Jetty Girl!

Let’s begin with with the letter A and continue throughout the year! Here are some fun surf lingo terms that you should know. Thanks Rippin H2O for your great and entertaining list.

SwellWomen wants to thank Carve Designs for their great fitting and exceptionally designed rash guards. We all loved sporting your fashionable rash guards!

Sara, Jennifer, Darlene and Stephanie wearing Carve Rash Guards

(L-R) Jennifer, Debbie, SwellWomen Founder Me-Shell Mijangos, Kim and Sara.

Debbie, Sara and Jennifer loving Carve Designs!

Even Me-Shell's Husband likes Carve Designs!

Are you one of those people who say, ‘I’m too old to do this, I’m too old to do that’. Well then,  you need to watch this and think again. Are you inspired yet? I am. I want to do headstands at 90 years old. How amazing is this woman. I wonder if she wants to learn how to surf?

India’s First Multi-Purpose Reef Goes Off from ASR Limited on Vimeo.

Make’s me want to go to India! Has anyone surfed this yet? It looks amazing and fun.

SwellWomen Surf and Yoga retreats was just published in Travel and Leisure! Yippee! The article written by  Colleen Clark , starts off by saying, “After a messy breakup, sometimes a great getaway—whether it’s a quiet retreat or a hedonistic hot spot—is the best medicine.” The article goes on to talk about the best places to Rebound around the world and SwellWomen made the Hawaii section!

For the full article, click here.

For the SwellWomen piece, click here.

Happy Rebounding!

Please use your shopping dollars to help our waves!

Our good friends at Carve Designs , surf clothing for women, are at it again.  They are doing good and spreading the Aloha to our ocean and waves, yippee! How are they doing this? They are helping to preserve our Ocean and Save Our Waves by donating a whooping 15% of all orders placed on their website. All you need to do is shop and enter WAVES when checking out. It’s summertime and time to get your beach gear, why not help our ocean at the same time? This donation expires on May 19th so start looking for those awesome pair of surf shorts or beach cover up. We LOVE you CARVE DESIGNS!

Maui comes in second place!

According to Better Living, Maui comes in second place as one of the Top 5 Beaches in the world. The beach they are referring to, of course, is Kaanapali Beach. “Consistently ranked among the best beaches in America, Kaanapali provides a virtually unlimited array of activities, including kayaking, surfing, parasailing, diving, and snorkeling in some of the island’s most colorful reefs. And, should you be visiting from December to May, Kaanapali also happens to be Maui’s premier whale watching spot,” states Better Living. Kaanapali Beach is where our accommodations are located and we can say from first hand experience that the white sand beach is the best.

We love this company!

I’m so excited to hear that our surf gear sponsor, Carve Designs, has updated and released their brand new blog. I just checked it out and love it! It inspires me to get in the water and life the lifestyle of a surf girl. Thanks ladies for spreading the stoke.

It is a well known fact that staying active helps keep you looking and feeling young. Not many activities come close to the effect surfing has on the mind, body and spirit. According to experienced surfers, the special bond the surfer has with their surf board and the open ocean is almost impossible to explain.
1) Fresh Air Fresh air does a body good! No matter if you’re surfing a remote location or something closer to the city, the ocean air smells fresh and clean. When you are on the waves, it’s just you, the water and the fresh air.

2) Stress Free Out in the swells, you can let your stress and every-day worries float away with the tide.  No one yelling for help or that report you should have handed in already. Just a few hours of surfing a week can help release the tension that builds up at home or in the workplace.

3) Muscle Tone People who surf are generally slender and well muscled toned into their 60’s and even 70’s. Surfing is a non-impact sport, meaning it’s very easy on your knees and other joints. After all, you don’t jog or jump on your surf board!

4) Cardiovascular Health Surfing provides an amazing aerobic workout that not only helps burn fat but also keeps your heart, lungs and entire cardiovascular system in tip-top shape. A healthy cardiovascular system keeps your immune system healthy as well as maintaining a high level of stamina, to keep you feeling young.

5) Fun in the Sun Besides giving surfers great tans to keep that youthful glow, the sun provides vitamins that maintain healthy skin and nails. Healthy bones, skin, hair and nails assist in a more youthful appearance. But don’t forget to wear your sunscreen! SPF 30 is essential.

Other Advantages:
Aside from the previously mentioned advantages of surfing, avid surfers understand they have to eat well and exercise. Many surfers enjoy going to the gym and practicing some type of Yoga. Yoga helps keep the surfer’s muscles toned and flexible and their mind alert. Many people who practice yoga taut it as a vehicle to peace and serenity in their mental well being.

Some say surfing keeps you young at heart. Seasoned surfers know surfing also helps keep them physically fit, looking and feeling much younger than their birth date declares.