''SurfGirl magazine'' is a surf and beach lifestyle

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for women. It was the first independent

for

women's surfing Women's surfing is thought to date back to the 17th century. One of the earliest records of women surfing is of princess Keleanohoana’api’api, also known as Kalea or the Maui Surf Riding Princess. It is rumored that Kalea was the trailblaze ...

in the UK. ''SurfGirl'' is distributed through the US,

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, and

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. The magazine produces content on

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, and lifestyle centered around the sport aforementioned. It is published twice a year, once in April and once in October. The magazine was established and first published a print edition in 2002. Besides its paper edition, the magazine produces digital content and distributes it through its

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accounts.

History and profile

''SurfGirl'' was founded in 2002. The magazine targets women of all ages and abilities who are interested in surfing and

surf culture Surf culture includes the people, language, fashion, and lifestyle surrounding the sport of surfing. The history of surfing began with the ancient Polynesians. That initial culture directly influenced modern surfing, which began to flourish ...

. It features

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, travel

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, interviews with professional surfers and UK riders, surfing tips, beauty and health advice, and articles on

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. According to SurfGirl's website, the magazine is published two times a year and has international distribution. The magazine is published by Orca Publications at their Berry Road Studios, in

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References

External links

SurfGirl's Website
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