Kookbitch Handbook Tip number 37: Always buy the photos
I always used to hate having my photo taken. Like most phobias, it dated back to childhood…..
Moresurfing, shenanigans and the pursuit of stoke
random rants
The Kanye West Guide to Surfing
Anyone who knows me knows about my long-term obsession with Kanye West. It’s not just his music, it’s also his persona which fascinates me. He is one part musical genius, and another part ludicrous, egotistical buffoon. Whenever I hear of his latest exploits, such as his intention to run for the US Presidency or his […]
MoreAn open letter of apology to all my surf students
I would like to take this opportunity to finally, formally and whole-heartedly apologise to my surf students. There were failings, there were shenanigans, there was a lot of sweat and tears, and there was an incident with a video camera. Here I confess all my sins….
MoreMale surfers are from Mars, women surfers are from a different Universe
I confess: I love men who surf. I love watching them put wax on their board and velcroing their leash to their hairy ankles. But I think a lot of male surfers need to step up their game in the dating department. That’s why I’ve come up with this helpful guide for male surfers (aged […]
MoreI am a woman surfer, please stop patronising me
“We make girls out of women” WTF? Look, I don’t want to sound like a snarky, pedantic ole’ bitch (although it has been known). After all anything that gets more women out in the surf enjoying themselves is an awesome thing. But I’m baffled that one of the world’s most popular surf camps would use […]
MoreSurfing lingo I scoff at
Vaya con Dios brah! Just like Eskimos have many different words for snow, surfers have always had different terminology for waves and conditions. In recent years the women’s surfing industry has begun developing its own language, and Roxy is pioneering the move to get the dialect recognised by the United Nations. It means more people will understand […]
MorePick up lines to hit on male surfers
Pick up lines are usually used by men to pick up women. They’re often ridiculous and pretty sleazy. But here at Kookbitches we want to change that, and empower women with the confidence to throw out a few ice-breakers. Because let’s be honest ‘do you come here often?’ might not cut the mustard with the […]
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