Meet the new female stars of surfing

Photograph by Michael Halsband

Fifty years after Gidget stirred up waves in the male-dominated surfing world, a new set of young women in their teens and 20s are revolutionizing the sport, from the beaches of Montauk to Australia. The best will be stoked to flaunt their tailslides and aerial maneuvers at this month’s U.S. Open of Surfing, in Huntington Beach, California—the Kentucky Derby of the ocean.

And these aren’t just beach bunnies paddling to “California Girls.” “It’s all about sharing waves,” says former world champ Sofia Mulanovich, 26, of Peru, in characteristic surfer parlance. “One of the best girl surfers could probably beat 80 percent of the men.” Which raises the question: How will the dudes impress them when they’re left behind, getting crushed inside the set?

Vanity Fair Magazine: The “Tubular Girls” Spotlight. Plus: Video from the beach photo shoot.

The Hotest Surfer on Earth

Alana Blanchard is the hotest surfer on the planet. For the past few years, as creepy as it may sound, she has captivated the thoughts and imagination of surf fans around the globe. Female surf fans respect her hard-charging, progressive shredding, and beautiful style. Male surf fans applaud all the surf-centric abilities Alana possesses – but while admiring her shred-attack, we guys can’t help but marvel at her sheer hotness! She has a Lolita-like, come-hither stare combined with a body tuned like a pristine exotic racecar – Alana is the complete package of talent and beauty.

She sounds like the perfect girl, right? Don’t forget, she has a group of protective older brothers from a little club called “The Wolfpack”, she’ll charge Pipeline while you whinge on the beach, and she’ll never be home – after all, she’s just qualified for her first year on the World Tour, so good luck keeping up with her. see rest of the article…

ASP Editorial

BURLEIGH HEADS, Australia
Friday, May 29, 2009

While the 2009 ASP Women’s World Tour is currently recharging in a mid-season break, the best female surfers in the world have been keeping busy. The Official ASP Women’s World Tour Media Kit, dubbed “Welcome to the Life”, chronicling the 17 unique and beautiful faces that make up professional surfing’s finest. This is their story…

For exclusive video of the world’s best surfers getting their Zoolander on during the photo shoot, check out the podvids at www.surfinglife.com.au