Letter written by: Sabrina Brennan
On August 9, 2018, the Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing sent a letter to the California State Lands Commission requesting anti-discrimination Lease terms for the Mavericks surf competition.
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On July 23, 2018, the Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing met with the World Surf League in Redwood City, CA and presented a proposal requesting equal prize money and a multi-heat women’s division in the 2018/2019 Mavericks Challenge.
CEWS Proposal by Sabrina Brennan
CEWS Prize Money Equality Proposal by Karen Tynan
CEWS Prize Money Outline provides analysis of what would be fair and includes references for other sports that have equal prize money.
All documents provided to WSL at July 23, 2018 meeting
Letter written by: Sabrina Brennan
The Mavericks Challenge: Stop Discriminating Against Women Athletes, It’s Against the Law
Unfair business practices prevent women professional surfers from utilizing public resources and coastal access. The World Surf League has a history of gender-based discrimination.
Letter from the California Coastal Commission to the World Surf League regarding their “incomplete” Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Application No. 18-0496.
Press Release written by: Sabrina Brennan
Puerto Escondido Cup: Heaviest Competition In The History Of Women’s Professional Surfing
On Sunday, June 24, 2018, the Puerto Escondido Cup included the first ever women’s big-wave heat held in Latin America. Six women surfed one of the heaviest beach breaks in the world with confidence and skill.
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center's Gala
Patti Paniccia's keynote address at Surfing Heritage and Culture Center's Gala honoring "Women Making Waves." She speaks about the “birth of professional surfing” and shares the struggle and sexism that women surfers have experienced.
Watch the video!