Some people learn how to surf, others build a whole community around it. In this episode, I chat to Nina Nouk, certified surf coach and founder of The Dames Surf Club, a thriving non-profit dedicated to helping women gain confidence in the water. Originally from France, Nina went from teaching on ski slopes to discovering surfing in Raglan. She created a space where women of all levels can grow, and support each other in and out of the ocean.
We talk about the spark behind The Dames, the power of women-only surf spaces, the mindset blocks many women surfers face, and the reality of building a grassroots community from scratch. Tune in and find out how Nina makes it work.