A little about San Diego Surf Ladies  
We are a group of San Diego based surfers who get together to share waves, fun and skills.
San Diego Surf Ladies (SDSL) is open to all levels of experienced surfers! We have social surf sessions just for fun as well as structured training session in the water and on land to help improve our surfing skills.
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San Diego Surf Ladies Represent at
San Diego Surf Film Festival!
It’s a year of firsts for surf film festivals in San Diego, from Board Shorts: Short Films by SoCal artists, Inspired by Women to the inaugural San Diego Surf Film Festival taking place this May at Bird’s Surf Shed.
13 feature films and 22 shorts will be screened over the weekend of May 11 – 13th and there are some familiar faces in the line up! San Diego Surf Lady, Hayley Gordon blew us all away with By The Way back in February! At just shy of fifteen minutes long her film is a refreshing look at a crop of talented women surfers with the right amount energy and fun that makes you immediately want to grab your board and run out of the door. Thoughtfully edited with an awesome soundtrack Hayley’s film has gained worldwide attention in the past couple of months with 33k+ views on Vimeo and posts on many a surf site including Surfer Magazine.
By the Way is being screened as part of a triple dose of women’s surfing goodness in a 2 two hour block where you can also see Clare Plueckhahn latest piece So It Goes & much loved feature documentary The Women and the Waves. Australian filmmaker Clare Plueckhahn’s last piece LunchBreak won ‘best short’ at the New York Surf Film Festival and was featured as a guest ‘global short’ at the Board Shorts Festival. So it Goes contrasts the tongue in cheek high energy of LunchBreak and features 19 year old Billabong surfer Felicity Palmateer exploring her thoughts on life and the pressure she faces as a competitive surfer.
First released in 2009 The Women and The Waves, a documentary by Heather Hudson and features a cast spanning multiple generations of female surfers including the pioneering Linda Benson and professional surfer, shaper & musician Ashley Lloyd. Uplifting interviews and inspiring surfing throughout the film provide a great commentary on what it means to be a wave-loving woman!
Not to be missed over the weekend another film screened at the Board Shorts Festival and chosen by the San Diego Surf Film Festival as an automatic selection is Margaux. Shot and edited by Michael Weybret of Shaper Studios in San Diego Margaux takes us on a beautifully crafted four-minute journey as we watch French surfer Margaux Arramon-Tucoo shape and glide on a recent visit to California.
You can catch Margaux on Saturday May 12th and So it Goes, By The Way and the Women and the Waves on Sunday May 13th mothers day.
Check out more information about the festival, schedule and tickets at www.sandiegosurffilmfestival.com
San Diego Surf Ladies premium members can come along and watch the So it Goes, By The Way and the Women and the Waves at a discounted rate located in the Surf Lounge!
By The Way from Hayley Gordon on Vimeo.
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The SDSL Anniversary Party and Board Shorts Film Festival has now SOLD OUT. Thanks to all of you that bought tickets and we can't wait for a great night! If you joined Wait List. We'll notify you if more tickets are released.
Board Shorts 2012: Surf Films by SoCal Artists Inspired by Women
www.sandiegosurfladies.com/BoardShortsFilmFestival2012
The San Diego Surf Ladies are excited to present “Board Shorts 2012: Surf Films by SoCal Artists Inspired by Women.” We are currently accepting film submissions. Films selected for this festival will be featured at The Loft at UCSD on February 25, 2012. The screening will be followed by a Q&A Session with filmmakers and notable surfers, and a Meet & Greet whilst hip world beats get the dance party started.
In addition to film artists, surf artwork and photography by local artists will be featured and available for purchase. Contact Michelle Ocampo at michellenlo11@gmail.com if you are interested in having your artwork and/or photography on display.
Check out the latest press release on Surfline.com
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/board-shorts-2012-surf-films-by-socal-artists-inspired-by-women_66975/
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UPDATES:
- LINDA BENSON to host: Our Anniversary Party and the 2012 Board Shorts Film Festival will be introduced by none other than 5 x world champion and female surf legend Linda Benson! A former speaker at a San Diego Surf Ladies Anniversary party we feel no San Diego Women’s surfing event would be complete without such an icon in the sport.
- SAN DIEGO SURF FILM FESTIVAL - We are stoked to announce that the wonderful folks in charge of organizing the very first San Diego Surf Film Festival will be selecting one of the short films shown at the Boards Shorts festival in February to screen during their three days of surf film goodness at Bird's Surf Shed May 11 - 13, 2012.
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SAN DIEGO COASTKEEPER has been chosen as the beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds from the fundraiser at the Board Shorts Film Festival. San Diego Coastkeeper protects the region's inland and coastal waters for the communities and wildlife that depend on them by blending education, community empowerment and advocacy.
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The San Diego Surf Ladies are excited to present “Board Shorts 2012: Surf Films by SoCal Artists Inspired by Women.” We are currently accepting film submissions. Films selected for this festival will be featured at The Loft at UCSD on February 25, 2012. The screening will be followed by a Q&A Session with filmmakers and notable surfers, and a Meet & Greet whilst hip world beats get the dance party started.
In addition to film artists, surf artwork and photography by local artists will be featured and available for purchase. Contact Michelle Ocampo at michellenlo11@gmail.com if you are interested in having your artwork and/or photography on display.
SDSL will be celebrating their 8th Anniversary with a VIP Reception prior to the event for SDSL Premium Members and Guests, Film Makers, Film Judges and Sponsors. RSVP on the Anniversary Party event page to receive discounted pricing.
See the Film Festival 2012 page for details on this event and how to submit your shorts.
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Featured Lady - Christie Lawnick
One of the newest members of SDSL Christie Lawnick has already taken charge of Team Carnage! You can read more about her inspirations and what brought her to San Diego on the Featured Surf Lady page...
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Surf Ladies in the news!
It's always great to see a fellow surf ladies success in and out of the water and we were stoked to see Stephanie Bryson who joined SDSL in 2004 at sweet 16 is one of only 32 American students to be chosen for a Rhodes Scholarship providing her the opportunity to study at Oxford University in the UK. You can read the entire article from the Union Tribune here. Congratulations Stephanie!!
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SDSL Schwag Fundraiser
Proudly display your support of San Diego Surf Ladies. Here are the events to help pick out the items you want.
Tues, Nov. 29 - Cocktails & Clothes Happy Hour - Try on samples of the new V-Neck, Hoodie and Bootie Shorts along with a tasty taco and cocktail. You can pay for your pre-order as well with cash or check.
Thur, Dec 1 - Orders are due via PayPal on our website on the "Schwag Fundraiser" page under About Us.
Sun, Dec. 11 - Pick up your items at the Holiday Party.
For Premium Members Only - Discounted Package Deals - Register for the "Schwag Fundraiser" Event for details.
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Fun Surf Sessions, Holiday Party & New Merchandise!
The year may be coming to an end but there's a lot of festive fun still to be had with the Surf Ladies. Check out the events page for more info on these dates for your diary. Please remember to register through the website so we know to lookout for you!
This Friday - November 25th - Team Waikiki in La Jolla. If you haven't been to a Team Waikiki session before these surf's tend to favor spots with an easier paddle out and mellower wave, perfect for after Turkey Day!
Sunday Dec 4th - Monthly member surf and brunch - La Jolla. Our last monthly meeting for the year. Join us for a surf and brunch at Papalulu's (who have great pancakes!) catch up with fellow members and let us know if you have any ideas for the Surf Ladies in 2012. If you're new and thinking of joining this is a great chance to come along, surf and chat with us and see what we're all about!
Sunday Dec 11th - HOLIDAY PARTY!! Join us for food, fun, a gift exchange, and pick up your new SDSL Merchandise.
If all this weren't enough - we've been working on some great new T-Shirt, hoodie and tote designs featuring our fantastic new logo. We'll be bringing samples along to the Waikiki session this Friday for your feedback!
Happy waves and Happy Thanksgiving from the Surf Ladies.
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Surf Movie Premiere & Art Opening!!
Oceanides: A Surf Movie about Women & Oceans
Presented by the San Diego Surf Ladies, The Loft & Keep a Breast Foundation
Join us on October 15th for a night of art, music, film & surfing at the premiere for Oceanides by Lorene Carpentier. In addition to the screening the evening will serve as an art opening for work by Lorene and Cardiff based surfer and artist Julie Goldstein.
Doors open at 6.30 and The Loft also has an in house restaurant and wine bar so you can come get dinner, check out the artwork and see the movie!!
Tickets for Surf Movie are only $5 for premium members!
(Register on the event page to redeem promo code)
Watch the trailer here
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Power Outage causes Sewage Spill
Due to the Sewage spill affecting Del Mar and Solana Beach the following events have been updated. Click on the event to the right for more details.
- Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon - Date has changed to Sun, Sept 25
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ELECTIONS
At our monthly meeting on Sept 10 we will be holding Elections for the next year. You can get involved with the club as an officer or in specific areas that interest you. We're very fortunate to have so many active members eager to help with the club and event. Below is a list of current positions, some filled and some vacant. For more information come to our next event or contact Mary or Michelle to sign up or for more info.
- President
- Vice-President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Sport Coordinator
- Waikiki Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Community Service Coordinator
- Surf Travel
- Website Coordinator
- Promotional Products Coordinator
- Team Carnage – Do you like surfing more advanced surf spots? All you have to do is tell us when and where and stick an SDSL flag in the sand near your surf spot. You can host these Team Carnage surf sessions as often as you’d like – once a month, once a quarter, or just one time.
- Social Coordinator – In addition to surf sessions, we also host bonfires, happy hours, beach days, etc. Let us know if you’d like to host an event soon!
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
In an effort to meet the needs of our growing San Diego Surf Ladies Club (we currently have 129 active members) club members voted to add a small annual dues for a Premium Membership of $25.00 per year. We have eliminated all other levels of membership, including the $50.00 Sport Dues, thus allowing everyone to enjoy the same benefits of club membership. We surveyed members at the 2011 anniversary party and 98% of members who voted supported paying dues.
You can download the full letter or just review the highlights below:
Exclusive benefits of Premium Membership:
- Invitation and access to all club events (which will only be viewable to members on the SDSL website)
- All Surf Coaching Sessions
- All Surf Training Sessions
- Access to protected content on the site including events, special discussion topics and other cool surf related content
- SDSL Sticker
- Addition to our SDSL directory to meet other female surfers in the San Diego area.
- Option to purchase club t-shirts, hoodies, etc.
Timeline:
- Aug 1 - Renewal date for all members as Premium Members
- Sept 1 - We will begin limiting communication to members only...
When you click on your email that prompts you to renew your membership, you should be able to login and renew your membership at the Premium Level. You will be prompted to pay the $25.00 fee with your credit card or PayPal account.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We also welcome any feedback that you may have.
Thanks for making this such a successful club, Surf Ladies!
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San Diego Surf Ladies
7th Anniversary Party
Thanks to all the Surf Ladies and friends that came to celebrate our club's anniversary.
A Special Thanks to Our Awesome Guest Speakers -
Chris Grant of Jetty Girl and Cori Schaumacher,
Longboard Champion
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Anniversary Party
The party is back ON! Join us in celebrating 7 years of one of San Diego's only surf clubs specifically for women. We have the same speakers, even more raffle prizes and a fabulous new location - Maria Oliva's house in Clairemont.
*Guest Speakers Confirmed: Chris Grant of Jetty Girl, an online magazine that gives in-depth coverage to female surfers; and Cori Schumacher, Women's Longboard #1 Champion. After a 7 year hiatus from surfing, Cori Schumacher clenched her third world longboarding title at the Roxy ASP Woemn's wold Longboard Championships last week in Biarritz...Read more here
*New Logo: Vote on one of the 4 logos presented at the party. Once we've decided, we'll be printing shirts, hoodies and stickers.
*Raffle Items Added: Waves of Change surf fitness sessions and gift basket, SPY Sunglasses, Racks from On the Wall, California Surf Museum passes, donations from the Surfing Handbook and Krista Coppedge Pianos, jewelry from One of a Kind Design by KATAIIA, plus more!
The raffle/opportunity drawing is a major fundraiser for the club. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Be sure to bring your CA$H!
*Potluck: If you'd like to bring something to share, please choose from the list of items on the event listing or Evite.
TICKETS: $8.00 if prepaid online by clicking here by April 28 or $10.00 cash at the door; no charge for kids under 12. (Disregard that the form says 'Free'. It's a program error that couldn't be fixed.)
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Thank you, Guest Speakers, Chris Grant of ...
and Cori Schumacher,
Women's Longboard #1 Champion
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Thank you to our party Sponsors!
Win one of their products/services during our Opportunity Drawing.
 
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SDSL Holiday Party 2011
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July 24, 2010 - SDSL 6th Anniversary Party at the California Surf Museum 
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Team Waikiki Kick-OFF @ La Jolla
Kim, Annie and Laura getting ready to paddle out! 
What is Team Waikiki?
Team Waikiki provides a non-competitive, non judgmental, supportive surfing environment for Women. It is all about having fun and enjoying Wahine camaraderie. We prefer surfing in conditions that provide an easy paddle out with gentler, smaller size waves. All levels of surfing ability are welcome
The name “Team Waikiki” was created to represent our group sessions because it is our goal to provide a welcoming, encouraging Team (i.e.: small group) environment to enhance our growth as Women Surfers and because of the type of surfing conditions that we favor, which would be closest to those of Waikiki.
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Saturday April 24th, SDSL Fundraiser Surf SWAP!
We had a great day in the sun and were able to share sell some surf stuff to benefit SDSL and the Encinitas Boys and Girls Club!
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Surf Ladies Enjoy Brunch at Naked Cafe
Feb 21, 2010 
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SDSL Sport Session Del Mar
Jan 15th, 2010 
We had two great SDSL Sport sessions to start 2010! Del Mar had head high surf, with a really high tide. Dan and Justin from Fulcrum Surfwere awesome sharing some great coaching knowledge with us.
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SDSL Sport is featured on BoardRidersReview.com!
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19 May 2012 12:00 PM • Crystal Pier...Pacific Beach (we will be on the beach north of the pier)
20 May 2012 9:00 AM • Central County
20 May 2012 11:00 AM • Pacific Beach - Fig Tree Cafe
Thank you to our Partners & Sponsors for their Donations
Interested in being a sponsor? Click here for details.
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