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8 OF THE BEST WOMEN'S SURF RETREATS: EDITORIAL FOR WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
8 OF THE BEST WOMEN'S SURF RETREATS: EDITORIAL FOR WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

Is there anything better than plotting an adventure, packing up, and hightailin’ it in search of epic waves? I round up the best camps for Wavelength Magazine.

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JOURNALISM, FITNESS, SPORTsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURFING SLIGO. EDITORIAL FOR WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURFING SLIGO. EDITORIAL FOR WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

I spoke with Irish female pioneer surfer Melanie White, founder of Rebelle Surf for Wavelength Magazine exploring surf in Sligo, Ireland.

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JOURNALISMsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURFING SWEDEN. EDITORIAL FOR WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: SURFING SWEDEN. EDITORIAL FOR WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

Kicking off a new series on Wavelength, ‘Through the Keyhole,’ casts a light on the magic of surf in a particular country or destination. First up, we find out about the beguiling, brackish magic of Sweden through the eyes of former pro surfer-turned-freesurfer and cold water fiend, Tim Latte. 

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JOURNALISMsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
10 WAYS TO PLAN A SUSTAINABLE SURF TRIP: WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
10 WAYS TO PLAN A SUSTAINABLE SURF TRIP: WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

The bad news: surf travel sucks for the planet. The good news: there’s plenty you can do to make it suck less. Editorial for Wavelength Magazine.

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JOURNALISMsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
EDITORIAL THE INERTIA: Zoi Sadowski-Synnott Is Snowboarding’s Generation Now
EDITORIAL THE INERTIA: Zoi Sadowski-Synnott Is Snowboarding’s Generation Now

I analysed the incredible career of snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott for THE INERTIA, arguably snowboardig’s greatest talent right now.

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
EDITORIAL THE INERTIA: CATCHING UP WITH SLAB SLAYER KERBY BROWN
EDITORIAL THE INERTIA: CATCHING UP WITH SLAB SLAYER KERBY BROWN

A deep dive into the fascinating and multi-faceted mindset that drives big-wave slab hunter Kerby, I spoke to Kerby Brown for THE INERTIA.

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
THE FUTURE OF SURFING: SURFGIRL MAGAZINE
THE FUTURE OF SURFING: SURFGIRL MAGAZINE

With the help of some of surfing’s most positive proponents and stalwarts of the industry I analyse what’s going to come next, from inclusivity to the rise of a new guard, the environment and wave pools.

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
STEPPING IT UP: EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF SURF GEAR & THE ENVIRONMENT
STEPPING IT UP: EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF SURF GEAR & THE ENVIRONMENT

Surfing is an incredible sport in that in it’s very participation, we are enveloped into nature’s raw beauty in one of its purest forms. However, when it comes to the kit we use in order to play in the world’s oceans, the detrimental affects, from production phase through to end of life cycle, are unquestionable. 

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardJuly 26, 2023Comment
OKU IBIZA REVIEW - BOHO VIBES & NATURE INSPIRED DESIGN: Dose Magazine
OKU IBIZA REVIEW - BOHO VIBES & NATURE INSPIRED DESIGN: Dose Magazine

The iconic White Isle is truly back to its pre-pandemic, vibrant and popping best, and OKU’s chic and bewitching hotel is a jewel in the Balearic Islands crown when it comes to effortlessly fusing hedonism and wellness, creating a one-stop shop that it’s almost hard to tear yourself away from. Sophie Everard reports on her stay at Oku Ibiza…

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JOURNALISMsophie everardOctober 11, 2022 Comment
THE SEA NOMAD-LIZ CLARK: SURFGIRL MAGAZINE
THE SEA NOMAD-LIZ CLARK: SURFGIRL MAGAZINE

Sophie catches up with Captain Clark from her home-base, finding out what came next for the intrepid adventurer and activist…SurfGirl Magazine

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JOURNALISMsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
SURFING GOES STRATOSPHERIC! SurfGirl Magazine
SURFING GOES STRATOSPHERIC! SurfGirl Magazine

Surfing is bigger than ever, and with millions more surfers in the water, many breaks are busier than ever, despite the global pandemic. How can we effectively manage its exponential growth?

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JOURNALISMsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK! Wavelength Magazine
DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK! Wavelength Magazine

Now the dust has settled, it’s clear Steph Gilmore’s record 8th World Title truly tore up the rulebook and tossed it in the bonfire…Wavelength Magazine

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JOURNALISMsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
TOXIC MAGIC IN SOUTHERN PORTUGAL: WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
TOXIC MAGIC IN SOUTHERN PORTUGAL: WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

Southern Portugal has been proving a mecca for creative talent in recent years, a funky kinda free-wildness permeating the farthest Atlantic tip of Europe, arguably shedding its golf/boozehound abroad coat of yesteryear, with a rad raft of exciting and progressive burgeoning businesses. Wavelength Magazine.

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JOURNALISMsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
AMBRE VICTOIRE – “I JUST WANT TO BE FREE!” Wavelength Magazine
AMBRE VICTOIRE – “I JUST WANT TO BE FREE!” Wavelength Magazine

We discover Ambre’s world of wildness and weirdness and tumultuous wondrous happenings. Wavelength Magazine.

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
POTHOLES, PIPELINE AND A NEW QUEEN
POTHOLES, PIPELINE AND A NEW QUEEN

We explore Pipe’s potholed road to redemption, and chatted to Moana, freshly crowned as Pipe’s newest monarch. Wavelength Magazine.

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
TOP 5 MOST OVERLOOKED WOMEN IN SURFING: WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
TOP 5 MOST OVERLOOKED WOMEN IN SURFING: WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

In the dog-eat-dog world of battling for sponsorship, media coverage and public favour and flavour, many female surfers have often faced tumultuous and unfair uphill battles in pursuit of their surfing goals.

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
A NEW YEAR WELLNESS RESET AT 6 SENSES DOURO VALLEY: DOSE MAGAZINE
A NEW YEAR WELLNESS RESET AT 6 SENSES DOURO VALLEY: DOSE MAGAZINE

Located in Portugal’s historic wine region where Mother Nature takes centre stage, 6 Senses Douro Valley blends wellness, sustainability, luxury and indulgence. An oasis for those searching for a true meaningful experience and bespoke wellness program that will leave you satiated and wow’ed. Sophie Everard reports back on her stay…


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JOURNALISM, TRAVELsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
BECOMING A BETTER SURFER: EDITORIAL FOR SURFGIRL MAGAZINE
BECOMING A BETTER SURFER: EDITORIAL FOR SURFGIRL MAGAZINE

BECOMING A BETTER SURFER: A LIFE’S JOURNEY

SurfGirl Magazine print Jan 2022

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JOURNALISM, SPORTsophie everardOctober 5, 2022Comment
2021: WOMEN’S WRAP UP for WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
2021: WOMEN’S WRAP UP for WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

2021: WOMEN’S WRAP UP for WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

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JOURNALISMsophie everardFebruary 8, 2022Comment
CHELSEA WOODY ON REBELLION, TEXTURED WAVES, ‘CADAVRE EXQUIS’ & THE BEAUTY OF DEEP CONNECTION for WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE
CHELSEA WOODY ON REBELLION, TEXTURED WAVES, ‘CADAVRE EXQUIS’ & THE BEAUTY OF DEEP CONNECTION for WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

CHELSEA WOODY ON REBELLION, TEXTURED WAVES, ‘CADAVRE EXQUIS’ & THE BEAUTY OF DEEP CONNECTION for WAVELENGTH MAGAZINE

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JOURNALISMsophie everardFebruary 8, 2022Comment
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