She’s knee-high to a grasshopper but inspires thousands, starting with her 70k+ followers on Instagram. As the saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and it’s no surprise that Sierra Kerr picked up surfing and skateboarding at a young age, just like her dad Josh, pro surfer on the World Tour.

Kita Alexander has three passions: family, surfing and music. She would describe herself as a young girl from a small coastal town who grew up playing music and surfing. Partner of pro surfer Owen Wright, she gave birth last December to their son Vali. No more than one month later, she released her new single “Damage Done”, which has scored plenty of air time on Triple J.

What do Stephanie Gilmore and Tyler Wright share in common? Apart from winning world titles, they both practise Kelee meditation. Tyler started practising just over a year ago and in the process made some important changes to her life…

Did you know that in a single year 100,000 marine creatures and one million seabirds die from plastic? And these are only the ones found… Next time you’re bounding across the sand after a surf, keep an eye out. You won’t have to look hard.

Australian surfer Nikki Van Dijk is no stranger to the professional surfing scene. In 2012, Nikki won the Women’s World Junior Title before going on an absolute tear through the Qualifying Series in 2013. The local from Phillip Island then earned a place on the World Championship Tour in 2014.

Justine Mauvin, 24, grew up in Reunion Island before moving to Capbreton, near Hossegor in France. Surfing her longboard and playing music are what she loves best, that’s why she does it for a living. Her style? Soft and powered by grace.