The Double-Up

This week on the show Rachael's dearly departed voice returns just in time to join Shannon in previewing the WSL Finals, which could take place at any moment now. They also break down all of the happenings at the inaugural Bells Beach Longboard Classic, a wonderful new addition to the WSL Longboard Tour.Go DeeperFollow: Sea Maven MagazineListen: Lipped Podcast Finals Preview w/ Isabella Nichols and Chelsea TuachChapters00:00 - Intro08:05 - Bells Beach Longboard Classic Wrap37:53 - WSL Finals PreviewInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we catch up on a big month of surfing including the Shiseido Tahiti Pro and its related Olympics and Final 5 implications, as well as the US Open of Surfing’s shortboard and longboard comps.Chapters00:00 - Intro11:54 - Shiseido Tahiti Pro38:49 - US Open of SurfingInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach talk Asian Surf Championships, review the Corona Open J-Bay and Ballito Pro, take a look at Stab Audience's Picks for best surfers and catch up on the rest of the news in women’s surfing.Go DeeperRead: Stab Audience's Favorite Female SurfersChapters00:00 - Intro10:52 - Asian Surf Championships32:16 - J-Bay Open / Ballito Pro Wrap1:01:20 - Stab Audience's Favorite Surfers1:11:59 - Padang Padang Cup / Surf Girls: HawaiiInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The 2023 ISA World Surfing Games saw many fascinating storylines play out, but one of the tightest battles came down to New Zealand teammates Paige Hareb and Saffi Vette, with Saffi making heat after heat thanks to seemingly endless buzzer beaters and finally claiming the Olympic slot up for grabs for the Oceania region.This week Shan and Rach talk to Saffi about that crazy week in El Salvador and everything that has followed, including an Olympic training camp in Tahiti that resulted in injury.Go DeeperFollow: Saffi VetteInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach discuss WSL CEO Erik Logan’s mysterious departure, follow up on the Kirra Longboard Klassic, celebrate Caity Simmers’ second CT win, and talk through Erin Brooks’ Canadian cancellation.Go DeeperRead: Kirra Longboard Klassic ABC article, Erin Brooks CBC articleChapters00:00 - Intro05:40 - Erik Logan Departs19:28 - Kirra Longboard Klassic Round 244:41 - Vivo Rio Pro Recap58:54 - Erin Brooks' Canadian CancellationInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week Shan and Rach talk to Lucy Small about the movement around the Kirra Longboard Classic, chat with Quincy Symonds about Seas the Day and the progression of women’s surfing, recap the WSL El Salvador CT and glance through the current Challenger Series rankings. Go DeeperPurchase: Longboarder Magazine Listen: Michelle Mitchell on Good Humans with Cooper Chapman Read: Kirra Longboard Klassic on ABC Chapters00:00 - Intro05:56 - Lucy Small - Kirra Longboard Klassic34:20 - Seas the Day Recap 41:26 - Quincy Symonds Interview1:05:59 - Surf City El Salvador Pro Wrap1:25:38 - Challenger Series Rankings UpdateInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

What do Surf Ranch, longboarding, the Olympics, Iran, judging, puppies and surf festivals have in common? They're all discussed in detail on this week's episode.An unexpected month away has left Shan and Rach with a lot to catch up on this week. It's a wide variety of topics, but somehow it all flows as they talk ISA World Longboard Champs and World Surfing Games, delve into the Surf Ranch Pro and subsequent judging controversy and preview the upcoming Seas the Day Festival.Go DeeperAttend: Seas the Day Surf FestivalChapters00:00 - Intro07:16 - Seas the Day Surf Festival Preview16:03 - ISA World Longboard Championship37:07 - ISA World Surfing Games53:56 - Surf Ranch ProInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

Two major events in the short and long board worlds finished up in the past few days and our very own co-host Rachael Tilly placed runner up in one of them (hint: it wasn't Margaret River).This week Shan and Rach break down the Mexi Logfest and Margaret River Pro and surrounding conversations. They also catch up on the latest happenings in the rest of women's surfing including heroism and heartbreak in Tahiti and the upcoming Challenger Series kick-off on the Gold Coast. Go DeeperSupport: Teahupoo Emergency ReliefChapters00:00 - Intro03:09 - Teahupoo06:45 - Mexi Logfest20:10 - Margaret River Pro52:48 - Challenger Series Kick-OffInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

The concept and execution of the White Horses magazine She Has Stories issues is always so great that upon receiving the latest issue we had to track down its guest editor and learn more. And we're extremely glad that we did. Our conversation with Ula Majewski left us feeling excited, joyous and pumped on life.Dive in to hear from the infectious writer, photographer and storyteller, as well as a quick catch-up and debrief on the Margaret River Pro and mid-season cut.Go DeeperFollow: Ula MajewskiInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

This week we're celebrating our 50th episode by welcoming very special guests who need no introduction. 1990 World Champion Pam Burridge and 1993 World Champion Pauline Menczer both held 20-year careers on the Championship Tour, collecting all kinds of accolades along the way. After both women recently attended their first CT in years, the 2023 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Shan and Rach thought it would be great to hear their takeaways from the event, thoughts on the current women on tour, and of course glean stories from years past. They also follow-up on the effect the movie Girls Can't Surf has had on their lives.Go DeeperWatch: Pauline's 1990 Margaret River WipeoutInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: i[email protected]: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net