Girls in the Curl: The World’s Most Stylish Surfers

Posted by , on June 29, 2012 at 9:15 am

Stephanie Gilmore

Surfing since only 10 years old, this Australian professional surfer is a four-time consecutive world champion of the Women’s ASP World Tour. Stephanie wears skin-colored zinc oxide with [...]

Stephanie Gilmore

Surfing since only 10 years old, this Australian professional surfer is a four-time consecutive world champion of the Women’s ASP World Tour. Stephanie wears skin-colored zinc oxide with SPF lip-gloss while in the water and regularly gets her eyelashes tinted. A woman of many talents, she is also a designer for her own swimwear label: Stephanie Gilmore for Rip Curl. 

Bethany Hamilton

Famous for surviving a shark attack and losing her left arm, Bethany Hamilton courageously returned to professional surfing and went on to become a world champion in the sport. [...]

Bethany Hamilton

Famous for surviving a shark attack and losing her left arm, Bethany Hamilton courageously returned to professional surfing and went on to become a world champion in the sport. Self-described as a 'born mermaid,' Bethany has mermaid artwork on one of her boards and has said she often uses plain coconut oil to moisturize her skin and condition her hair. 

Alana Blanchard 

Widely considered to be one of the world's sexiest athletes, Alana Blanchard is the best friend of Bethany Hamilton and was present during the shark attack that cost Bethany's arm. [...]

Alana Blanchard 

Widely considered to be one of the world's sexiest athletes, Alana Blanchard is the best friend of Bethany Hamilton and was present during the shark attack that cost Bethany's arm. Despite the trauma of the attack, Alana too was unafraid to get back in the water and is now one of world's leading female surfers. She does a lot of modelling for Rip Curl, Sanuk footwear and Spy eyewear and usually just wears a bikini and shorts or a skirt. 

Sally Fitzgibbons

The winner of Australia’s PedestrianTV Bachelorette of the Year 2012, Sally is the first person ever to hold both the US and Australian Open of Surfing titles at the same time. Her super [...]

Sally Fitzgibbons

The winner of Australia’s PedestrianTV Bachelorette of the Year 2012, Sally is the first person ever to hold both the US and Australian Open of Surfing titles at the same time. Her super stylish surfboard was designed by graphic artist Tim Simmons, the winner of Red Bull’s ‘Design Sally’s Board’ competition. 

Maya Gabeira

Brazilian surfer Maya Gaberia is a four-time winner of the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards ‘Female Performer of the Year’. She made history in 2009 when she successfully surfed a 45-foot wave [...]

Maya Gabeira

Brazilian surfer Maya Gaberia is a four-time winner of the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards ‘Female Performer of the Year’. She made history in 2009 when she successfully surfed a 45-foot wave in South Africa, the biggest wave ever conquered by a female. The daughter of a well-known fashion designer, Maya too is determined to take on the fashion world and has already collaborated with Billabong. 

Monyca Byrne-Wickley

Once a Quicksilver World Junior Pro, Monyca no longer surfs professionally because competing contradicts her peaceful, laid-back lifestyle. She now spends her time designing bathing [...]

Monyca Byrne-Wickley

Once a Quicksilver World Junior Pro, Monyca no longer surfs professionally because competing contradicts her peaceful, laid-back lifestyle. She now spends her time designing bathing suits with Roxy, as well as modeling for the brand and of course, surfing at her own accord. A bohemian fashionista, Monyca has said she likes to show off her neckline, wearing floral prints and soft fabrics. 

Anastasia Ashley

Once nominated for PETA's 'World's Sexiest Vegetarian,' Anastasia has taken the sport by storm by winning contests, championships and impressive titles. She became the Women's Pipeline [...]

Anastasia Ashley

Once nominated for PETA's 'World's Sexiest Vegetarian,' Anastasia has taken the sport by storm by winning contests, championships and impressive titles. She became the Women's Pipeline Pro Champion in 2010 and is currently a spokesperson for PETA. Outside of surfing, Anastasia enjoys modeling for her sponsors and has expressed an interest in working in the fashion industry.

Lakey Peterson

Californian surfer Lakey Peterson is currently ranked third by the Association of Surfing Professionals in North America and is well-known for landing the first-ever aerial in NSSA women's [...]

Lakey Peterson

Californian surfer Lakey Peterson is currently ranked third by the Association of Surfing Professionals in North America and is well-known for landing the first-ever aerial in NSSA women's competition history. A true surfer chick, Lakey doesn't wear much makeup but has said she uses a lot of organic sunscreen and Shiseido skin-care products.

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While surfing has traditionally shone its spotlight on male athletes, it has gradually come to feature more and more women over the years. Unafraid of the often harsh tides and powerful sun that comes with beach culture, surf chicks are taking on some of history’s biggest waves — and still manage to keep their own personal styles and look overall gorgeous.

From one-armed world champion Bethany Hamilton to world record-breaking Maya Gabeira, these girls have been surfing for most of the lives. Even some of the world’s dominating athletes know how to stay chic both in and out of the salt water, with stylish board art, surf friendly skincare and the most fashionable prints and styles in swimwear.

Here, take a look at some of the world’s top sponsor-worthy surfer chicks and how they achieve their unique beach babe look.

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  1. Jolie says:
    July 2, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Here, take a look at some of the world’s top sponsor-worthy surfer chicks and how they achieve their unique beach babe look. 

    Reply