SheSurfs is built on a friendship started in the sea, by Co-Founders Sammie and Matilda.  As two friends that came together through surfing as beginners, we know that everyone’s local surf besties are out there just waiting to be found, and we cannot wait to help you find them.

Our Story

Matilda and Sammie have been helping women connect through surfing for the last 4 years. Together with a team of amazing women, they grew Bristol Girls Surf Club CIC from a small Facebook group to a +3,000 woman-strong surf community that puts on dozens of events, socials, and trips every year - from surfing and forecasting, to pub socials and women's circles.

After creating a space where so many authentic female friendships have started and seeing the difference it can make, they want to share that feeling with more women. SheSurfs was created to bring women together through surfing across the whole of the UK, in some of the world’s best surf destinations.

Sammie

CO-FOUNDER

Since living in Bristol and swapping her snowboard for a surfboard, Sammie has helped build Bristol Girls Surf Club CIC, becoming the Director of Content and Engagement. With a background in videography, design, and digital content, Sammie can often be found behind a camera or a laptop, but her true calling is working with people. Sammie's goal is to help more amazing women find each other in the sea. When she's not on a board of some kind, Sammie can be found watching the rugby or hunting for iced coffee.

On retreats, you can catch Sammie:

🛒 At the local supermarket having an extensive browse

☕️ Drinking an iced coffee or a margarita

🌞 Listening to Khurangbin 

Matilda

CO-FOUNDER

Matilda is passionate about making surfing, and the sea, accessible for absolutely everyone regardless of ability. She has run a multitude of retreats, trips, and workshops, focusing on building confidence and resilience in and out of the water.  She is also a qualified therapist, with a particular passion for surf therapy. Matilda is the founder of Bristol Girls Surf Club CIC, and worked hard to build a community inspiring long lasting female friendships through surfing. When she isn’t surfing, Matilda can usually be found in any sunny pub garden with a good book.

On retreats, you can catch Matilda:

🌴 Sat at a beach cafe (trying not to get burnt!)

🍹 Drinking an Aperol Spritz 

🎶 Listening to Paris Paloma

Emma

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Emma grew up pretty far from the sea but, after moving to Cornwall, she found her way back into the water with her camera in her hand. With her love of storytelling, Emma’s been bobbing around the seas of West Cornwall, snapping all the amazing things women get up to in the water. When out of the water, Emma can usually be found picking up a new hobby for five minutes or anywhere with horses.

On retreats, you can catch Emma:

🦀 At the beach trying to pet local wildlife

☕️ Drinking an oat flat white any time of day

🐎 Listening to country music