Category Archives: Talking Story
JESS LEITMANIS
I am very excited to introduce you all to Jess Leitmanis today. Contributor of illustrative radness to Kali surf bikini designs (and good mate of one of Salt Gypsy`s earliest major inspirations, Kelly Clarkson), Jess` creative talent and energy translates from paper
JESS LEITMANIS
I am very excited to introduce you all to Jess Leitmanis today. Contributor of illustrative radness to Kali surf bikini designs (and good mate of one of Salt Gypsy`s earliest major inspirations, Kelly Clarkson), Jess` creative talent and energy translates from paper
EFFIE VRAKAS
If there is one quality in life we most admire and continue to cultivate, it is tenacity. Having the balls to pursue what you love and not give up. Today we talk story with tenacious Greek surfer, Effie Vrakas. In her
EFFIE VRAKAS
If there is one quality in life we most admire and continue to cultivate, it is tenacity. Having the balls to pursue what you love and not give up. Today we talk story with tenacious Greek surfer, Effie Vrakas. In her
YOGATRADE
Yoga Trade is officially open for rock ‘n’ roll ladies and gentlemen. What the yogi is it all about you ask? Founder and fellow salt gypsy, Erica Hartnick, gives us the d-low… I thought of the idea of Yoga Trade
YOGATRADE
Yoga Trade is officially open for rock ‘n’ roll ladies and gentlemen. What the yogi is it all about you ask? Founder and fellow salt gypsy, Erica Hartnick, gives us the d-low… I thought of the idea of Yoga Trade
SURF CAREERS
We recently had the chance to yak with Troy Roennfeldt, the brains behind new surf industry job board, Surf Careers. If you`re looking for work, let this be your first port of call…. What`s the concept behind Surf Careers and how
SURF CAREERS
We recently had the chance to yak with Troy Roennfeldt, the brains behind new surf industry job board, Surf Careers. If you`re looking for work, let this be your first port of call…. What`s the concept behind Surf Careers and how
ROBIN KIETZMAN
Talking story with Robin Kietzman about life as a fellow salt gypsy… Hey Robin, you`re currently drifting around the…Mediterranean ocean on a boat. Unfortunately no waves here but I work for 6 months and I surf for 6 months. It`s
ROBIN KIETZMAN
Talking story with Robin Kietzman about life as a fellow salt gypsy… Hey Robin, you`re currently drifting around the…Mediterranean ocean on a boat. Unfortunately no waves here but I work for 6 months and I surf for 6 months. It`s
HANNAH HORTON
Introducing Salt Gypsy`s latest contributor…. Kiwi surfer, Hannah Horton is our current girl crush. With an ethos of ‘eat right, tread light, live bright,’ Hannah is the creator of a very tantalising wholefoods blog: Health Yeah! Recipes for homemade bounty bars, raw
HANNAH HORTON
Introducing Salt Gypsy`s latest contributor…. Kiwi surfer, Hannah Horton is our current girl crush. With an ethos of ‘eat right, tread light, live bright,’ Hannah is the creator of a very tantalising wholefoods blog: Health Yeah! Recipes for homemade bounty bars, raw
(HEADSPACE): CARISSA MOORE
Wise words from young gun and our new hero: Carissa Moore. Director/Producer: Zach Weisberg Camera/Creative Direction: Aaron Lieber Art: Brooks Sterling Production Assistant: Reid Levin *Sourced from the original article on The Inertia.
(HEADSPACE): CARISSA MOORE
Wise words from young gun and our new hero: Carissa Moore. Director/Producer: Zach Weisberg Camera/Creative Direction: Aaron Lieber Art: Brooks Sterling Production Assistant: Reid Levin *Sourced from the original article on The Inertia.
REBECCA OLIVE – SURFING ACADEMIC SLASH LONGBOARDER
Photo credit: Neil Griffith and Modyssey When I started surfing in January 2011 (and consequently blogging about it), I soon discovered a surfing blog that became one of my favourites – Making Friends With The Neighbours. The author is Rebecca
REBECCA OLIVE – SURFING ACADEMIC SLASH LONGBOARDER
Photo credit: Neil Griffith and Modyssey When I started surfing in January 2011 (and consequently blogging about it), I soon discovered a surfing blog that became one of my favourites – Making Friends With The Neighbours. The author is Rebecca
CLAIRE YOUMANS
You might recognise this lady from some of our Salt Gypsy surf leggings marketing. We first met her last year when she was a guest on our boat in the Maldives. We had one of the biggest, best swells of
CLAIRE YOUMANS
You might recognise this lady from some of our Salt Gypsy surf leggings marketing. We first met her last year when she was a guest on our boat in the Maldives. We had one of the biggest, best swells of
SOUTH SUMATRA – KRUI
It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go to a place that stretched my surfing comfort zone, a place where I could get away from the chilly waters of Aotearoa ( New Zealand ) and
SOUTH SUMATRA – KRUI
It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go to a place that stretched my surfing comfort zone, a place where I could get away from the chilly waters of Aotearoa ( New Zealand ) and
TOFINO, CANADA’S SURFING MECCA
My name is Laurie. I am from the French part of Canada. After travelling around the world for a year and because there is no surf except the river surf in Montreal, I decided to move to Tofino for the
TOFINO, CANADA’S SURFING MECCA
My name is Laurie. I am from the French part of Canada. After travelling around the world for a year and because there is no surf except the river surf in Montreal, I decided to move to Tofino for the
THE CHILEAN MERMAID
TRINI SEGURA We met a Chilean ripper the other day. She had the courage to live her dream and to guide other girls to do the same. This gypsy is from Pichilemu, Chile. Back then, when she started surfing there
THE CHILEAN MERMAID
TRINI SEGURA We met a Chilean ripper the other day. She had the courage to live her dream and to guide other girls to do the same. This gypsy is from Pichilemu, Chile. Back then, when she started surfing there
JOE KNIGHT
It`s not often we feature guys on Salt Gypsy but after being introduced to Joe Knight, man of many talents, we were intrigued and inspired by his new business enterprise, One Ocean International. Turns out he`s coached our old flatmate in Byron
JOE KNIGHT
It`s not often we feature guys on Salt Gypsy but after being introduced to Joe Knight, man of many talents, we were intrigued and inspired by his new business enterprise, One Ocean International. Turns out he`s coached our old flatmate in Byron
KATE MACLENNAN
Writer, editor, surfer and intrepid adventurer, Kate MacLennan creates her living from articulating ideas and observations, and articulating them well. We think that`s rad. In the lady`s own words… Was there ever an “a-ha” moment when you knew you would
KATE MACLENNAN
Writer, editor, surfer and intrepid adventurer, Kate MacLennan creates her living from articulating ideas and observations, and articulating them well. We think that`s rad. In the lady`s own words… Was there ever an “a-ha” moment when you knew you would
VICTORIAN GIRLS PHOTO SERIES – FINAL CUT
After a few months of continuous shoots, early mornings & plenty of laughs, my photo documentary exploring the lives of three surfing talents on the Mornington Peninsula has been completed! Attached is an article piece and the final documentary images,
VICTORIAN GIRLS PHOTO SERIES – FINAL CUT
After a few months of continuous shoots, early mornings & plenty of laughs, my photo documentary exploring the lives of three surfing talents on the Mornington Peninsula has been completed! Attached is an article piece and the final documentary images,
LADIES FIRST
I found myself thinking the other day of the lineup. You know, 10 guys to 1 girl ratio, hustling men trying to snag waves, no one ever abiding by the rule ‘ladies first’… Well all that changed for just a
LADIES FIRST
I found myself thinking the other day of the lineup. You know, 10 guys to 1 girl ratio, hustling men trying to snag waves, no one ever abiding by the rule ‘ladies first’… Well all that changed for just a
S L Y N K WETSUITS
Over last summer in Australia, and while nursing a broken rib, we received our first ever custom-made neoprene surfsuit from a lovely lady, Joanne Bennett, all the way over in the UK. Not being able to surf didn`t stop me
S L Y N K WETSUITS
Over last summer in Australia, and while nursing a broken rib, we received our first ever custom-made neoprene surfsuit from a lovely lady, Joanne Bennett, all the way over in the UK. Not being able to surf didn`t stop me
PHOTO SERIES – VICTORIAN GIRLS
It’s cold on our coast right now. Freezing, in fact. And while most teenage girls wouldn’t dream of going near the ocean at this time of year, there are three that wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Tab Vockler, Matilda
PHOTO SERIES – VICTORIAN GIRLS
It’s cold on our coast right now. Freezing, in fact. And while most teenage girls wouldn’t dream of going near the ocean at this time of year, there are three that wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Tab Vockler, Matilda
LINZI WILSON
Having recently completed some life coaching sessions, we were stoked to meet another life and business coach in Jersey lass, Linzi Wilson. A wee while ago, Linzi completed her own project, 100 Days of Surf – pretty self-explanatory title but she
LINZI WILSON
Having recently completed some life coaching sessions, we were stoked to meet another life and business coach in Jersey lass, Linzi Wilson. A wee while ago, Linzi completed her own project, 100 Days of Surf – pretty self-explanatory title but she
BEYOND THE SURFACE
We couldn`t wait to share this clip with you so without further ado, read on for how you can help support this epic initiative and documentary: Ishita Malaviya, India’s first female surfer, is joined by a unique and talented group
BEYOND THE SURFACE
We couldn`t wait to share this clip with you so without further ado, read on for how you can help support this epic initiative and documentary: Ishita Malaviya, India’s first female surfer, is joined by a unique and talented group
NATH TOGA
When we first saw pics of Nath Toga we were excited to see another woman charging in the surf. Growing up on Reunion Island and having since settled in Sydney, Australia, we were intrigued about this fit French beauty and wanted
NATH TOGA
When we first saw pics of Nath Toga we were excited to see another woman charging in the surf. Growing up on Reunion Island and having since settled in Sydney, Australia, we were intrigued about this fit French beauty and wanted
TOGAT NUSA RETREAT
WOMENS TRIP 18 – 28 JULY 2013 See below for information Pioneering salt gypsy Ainsley Ocean`s personal journey from NZ – Canada – a tiny Indonesian island is so rad and so inspiring, I`m gonna leave it to her to explain… Where
TOGAT NUSA RETREAT
WOMENS TRIP 18 – 28 JULY 2013 See below for information Pioneering salt gypsy Ainsley Ocean`s personal journey from NZ – Canada – a tiny Indonesian island is so rad and so inspiring, I`m gonna leave it to her to explain… Where
IMSY SWIMWEAR
We came across indie surf brand, IMSY Swimwear, on one of our visa-runs to Bali earlier this year. Loving the prints, cuts and general style, we wanted to find out more about these surf bikinis from creator, Katie Imswiler… What`s your
IMSY SWIMWEAR
We came across indie surf brand, IMSY Swimwear, on one of our visa-runs to Bali earlier this year. Loving the prints, cuts and general style, we wanted to find out more about these surf bikinis from creator, Katie Imswiler… What`s your
WINDS LITTLE BAGS
We were introduced to Federica Sacchini and her collection of handmade bags through one of our Italian customers, Francesca. Thanks ladies for sharing your crafty creativeness and business with us – we like what you do! In her own words….
WINDS LITTLE BAGS
We were introduced to Federica Sacchini and her collection of handmade bags through one of our Italian customers, Francesca. Thanks ladies for sharing your crafty creativeness and business with us – we like what you do! In her own words….
ALEJANDRA ZAID
We met this Guatemalan Pixie out on the Bukit back in September when we were hanging out with the Latin chicas. Unfortunately, we didn`t get to surf with her as she had injured her knee pretty badly while surfing. She fired
ALEJANDRA ZAID
We met this Guatemalan Pixie out on the Bukit back in September when we were hanging out with the Latin chicas. Unfortunately, we didn`t get to surf with her as she had injured her knee pretty badly while surfing. She fired
BAGABOND
Did someone say….handmade, upcycled, waterproof wetsuit bag? That sounds right up the Salt Gypsy alley…. Talking story with Toyah Marshall: the creative lady-maker behind Bagabond Thanks for taking some time to chat with us Toyah! How long have you been
BAGABOND
Did someone say….handmade, upcycled, waterproof wetsuit bag? That sounds right up the Salt Gypsy alley…. Talking story with Toyah Marshall: the creative lady-maker behind Bagabond Thanks for taking some time to chat with us Toyah! How long have you been
BLISS SURF ADVENTURES
Salt Gypsy and Bliss Surf Adventures recently connected as – let`s face it – collaboration between women in business, and in life, can be powerful. We enjoyed hearing founder Jessica Arnold`s story and we can`t wait to meet up for a surf, have a few
BLISS SURF ADVENTURES
Salt Gypsy and Bliss Surf Adventures recently connected as – let`s face it – collaboration between women in business, and in life, can be powerful. We enjoyed hearing founder Jessica Arnold`s story and we can`t wait to meet up for a surf, have a few
CONSURFVATION
Consurfvation create tees with a conscience. Graphic designer, Bob Lipton, is the man behind the label and we are stoked to share with you his unique and inspiring story… I broke my neck in a diving accident at Lake Livingston
CONSURFVATION
Consurfvation create tees with a conscience. Graphic designer, Bob Lipton, is the man behind the label and we are stoked to share with you his unique and inspiring story… I broke my neck in a diving accident at Lake Livingston
WE HEART LATIN GIRLS
And not in a creepy way…we just happened to meet a few chicas from Central and South America in Bali a couple of months ago and fell in love with their spirit, generosity and surf stoke – a welcome relief of
WE HEART LATIN GIRLS
And not in a creepy way…we just happened to meet a few chicas from Central and South America in Bali a couple of months ago and fell in love with their spirit, generosity and surf stoke – a welcome relief of
THE KELEA FOUNDATION
Jennifer Gladwin is a personal trainer by profession and a motivator by passion. Earlier this year she founded the non-profit Kelea Foundation based on the islands of Hawaii. Her goal? To empower women through watersports. Sounds pretty epic to us!
THE KELEA FOUNDATION
Jennifer Gladwin is a personal trainer by profession and a motivator by passion. Earlier this year she founded the non-profit Kelea Foundation based on the islands of Hawaii. Her goal? To empower women through watersports. Sounds pretty epic to us!
TIFFANY MANCHESTER
I have a life coach and her name is Tiffany Manchester. She lives in Hawaii. I`ve been living on a boat. We skype. She`s helping me find clarity through my thoughts. And it works. She. is. awesome. And here is
TIFFANY MANCHESTER
I have a life coach and her name is Tiffany Manchester. She lives in Hawaii. I`ve been living on a boat. We skype. She`s helping me find clarity through my thoughts. And it works. She. is. awesome. And here is
MINT TEES
Jessica Snyder is a Californian creative who has just launched a line of luxury surf-inspired tees, Mint. She spared a moment between surfing, designing and styling celebrities to shed some light on her collection and inspirations…. Hey Jess, thanks for
MINT TEES
Jessica Snyder is a Californian creative who has just launched a line of luxury surf-inspired tees, Mint. She spared a moment between surfing, designing and styling celebrities to shed some light on her collection and inspirations…. Hey Jess, thanks for
PAPARASURF
A lovely lady named Marie, recently contacted us about a new initiative creating a buzz over in France. The buzz is: Paparasurf – a crew of amateur surfers/photographers/creatives shooting images of their fellow everyday surfers at their local breaks. So if
PAPARASURF
A lovely lady named Marie, recently contacted us about a new initiative creating a buzz over in France. The buzz is: Paparasurf – a crew of amateur surfers/photographers/creatives shooting images of their fellow everyday surfers at their local breaks. So if
GIRLS ONBOARD SURF RETREATS
Earlier this year while taking a break in Bali, we had the pleasure of meeting Jenny Mikota: proprietress of Girls Onboard Surf Retreats in Balian, Bali. We didn`t get a chance to head up north and check out her pimping-sounding pad
GIRLS ONBOARD SURF RETREATS
Earlier this year while taking a break in Bali, we had the pleasure of meeting Jenny Mikota: proprietress of Girls Onboard Surf Retreats in Balian, Bali. We didn`t get a chance to head up north and check out her pimping-sounding pad
BROWN GIRL SURF
Today`s Talking Story is a big one. We came across the Brown Girl Surf website earlier this year and were instantly intrigued by their mission considering the years I, and many of my friends, have spent travelling to remote locations to surf.
BROWN GIRL SURF
Today`s Talking Story is a big one. We came across the Brown Girl Surf website earlier this year and were instantly intrigued by their mission considering the years I, and many of my friends, have spent travelling to remote locations to surf.
AMEE DONOHOE
Any chick punching out buckets of spray like Aussie lass here, Amee Donohoe, is an inspiration to us and even more so when you find out they slogged away at the top of their profession for 12 years and are now living out
AMEE DONOHOE
Any chick punching out buckets of spray like Aussie lass here, Amee Donohoe, is an inspiration to us and even more so when you find out they slogged away at the top of their profession for 12 years and are now living out
KALIKALA CJ BIKINIS
What`s the story behind your line of surfwear, Kalikala CJ Waterwear? When I was 5 months pregnant I couldn’t surf anymore so I found a new hobby. I started to design and sew swimsuit bottoms for myself. Soon, other girls were interested
KALIKALA CJ BIKINIS
What`s the story behind your line of surfwear, Kalikala CJ Waterwear? When I was 5 months pregnant I couldn’t surf anymore so I found a new hobby. I started to design and sew swimsuit bottoms for myself. Soon, other girls were interested
SHESURFS
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of meeting Hayley Shaw-McGuinness and Mikala Wilbow, jumping from boat to boat over here in the Maldives. Another creative and talented duo (also check out Cos We Can) hailing from Sydney`s Northern Beaches,
SHESURFS
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of meeting Hayley Shaw-McGuinness and Mikala Wilbow, jumping from boat to boat over here in the Maldives. Another creative and talented duo (also check out Cos We Can) hailing from Sydney`s Northern Beaches,
COS WE CAN
Director`s Reel – Cos We Can You like telling stories and I love hearing them. So tell me ladies, what is the creation story of Cos We Can? CLARE: Cos We Can was born when both Fran and I were
COS WE CAN
Director`s Reel – Cos We Can You like telling stories and I love hearing them. So tell me ladies, what is the creation story of Cos We Can? CLARE: Cos We Can was born when both Fran and I were
DAISY CAMPBELL
Hi Daisy! You have a very fine, illustrative aesthetic and use a range of media in your practice. What are your favourite materials to use? The basis of my work is simply the use of a fine liner pen and working
DAISY CAMPBELL
Hi Daisy! You have a very fine, illustrative aesthetic and use a range of media in your practice. What are your favourite materials to use? The basis of my work is simply the use of a fine liner pen and working
DIRTBAG DARLING
There must be something over the oceans `cos I am just loving the mutual admiration and inspiration that comes from meeting my recent assortment of international salt gypsies. Today`s talking story feature is with the articulate, active, and creative writer,
DIRTBAG DARLING
There must be something over the oceans `cos I am just loving the mutual admiration and inspiration that comes from meeting my recent assortment of international salt gypsies. Today`s talking story feature is with the articulate, active, and creative writer,
SMILE AT YOUR SISTER
We love creativity and we love boardsports so we were very excited when stumbling upon Austrian-based blog, Smile at Your Sister, a few months ago. Danny met Dani and what ensued was a wee moment of mutual admiration. These girls are making things happen
SMILE AT YOUR SISTER
We love creativity and we love boardsports so we were very excited when stumbling upon Austrian-based blog, Smile at Your Sister, a few months ago. Danny met Dani and what ensued was a wee moment of mutual admiration. These girls are making things happen
SARAH LEE
I haven`t actually met Sarah Lee in person, connected as we are through 2 degrees of separation, and narrowly missing each other as she arrived, and I departed, Byron Bay earlier this year. But I love the imagery this woman
SARAH LEE
I haven`t actually met Sarah Lee in person, connected as we are through 2 degrees of separation, and narrowly missing each other as she arrived, and I departed, Byron Bay earlier this year. But I love the imagery this woman
MADDY PHILLIPS
So I was hard at work on the boat the other day when I noticed a wee blonde pixie picking off a few big ones at one of my favourite spots in the Maldives. On her backhand no less and
MADDY PHILLIPS
So I was hard at work on the boat the other day when I noticed a wee blonde pixie picking off a few big ones at one of my favourite spots in the Maldives. On her backhand no less and
SURFMADAM
It was sometime last year that I came across bilingual French/English online surf magazine, Surfmadam. Showcasing international and local surf news, lifestyle articles, travel guide (surf in Algeria?!), reviews, profiles and an art corner, it was right up my eclectic-interests-alley
SURFMADAM
It was sometime last year that I came across bilingual French/English online surf magazine, Surfmadam. Showcasing international and local surf news, lifestyle articles, travel guide (surf in Algeria?!), reviews, profiles and an art corner, it was right up my eclectic-interests-alley
ROAM HAWAII
Roam Hawai`i is a bunch of young Hawaiian wahine who currently spend their days surfing, getting crafty and selling their wares through their mobile marketplace – a super cool old truck. Their story highlights what you can achieve in this
ROAM HAWAII
Roam Hawai`i is a bunch of young Hawaiian wahine who currently spend their days surfing, getting crafty and selling their wares through their mobile marketplace – a super cool old truck. Their story highlights what you can achieve in this
HOLLY BECK
We have a new girl crush. Chicks who can pull into tubes with as much style as this wahine have our utmost admiration. Holly Beck doesn`t need much introducing. An ex-competitive and professional surfer on the Women`s World Tour, she is
HOLLY BECK
We have a new girl crush. Chicks who can pull into tubes with as much style as this wahine have our utmost admiration. Holly Beck doesn`t need much introducing. An ex-competitive and professional surfer on the Women`s World Tour, she is
MISCHA DAVIS
The surf community in New Zealand is pretty small, and female surfers within that community, even smaller. Having meet Mischa several times over the last few years, it has been a pleasure following her competitive surfing in both short and longboard
MISCHA DAVIS
The surf community in New Zealand is pretty small, and female surfers within that community, even smaller. Having meet Mischa several times over the last few years, it has been a pleasure following her competitive surfing in both short and longboard
ERICA HARTNICK
Introducing Erica Hartnick, a Californian native truly living her salt gypsy dreams. Fresh out of a season in Costa Rica, she took some time out to talk story and share her experiences. All I wanna know now is when can
ERICA HARTNICK
Introducing Erica Hartnick, a Californian native truly living her salt gypsy dreams. Fresh out of a season in Costa Rica, she took some time out to talk story and share her experiences. All I wanna know now is when can
MOVE OVER, DR PHIL
Everything I know about dating, I learned through surfing is a new self-help book for surfers launching this month and needs your help! Co-authored by entrepreneurs Nancy Spooner Bsharah and Tara Brouwer, the book is filled with anecdotes, tips and those embarrassing
MOVE OVER, DR PHIL
Everything I know about dating, I learned through surfing is a new self-help book for surfers launching this month and needs your help! Co-authored by entrepreneurs Nancy Spooner Bsharah and Tara Brouwer, the book is filled with anecdotes, tips and those embarrassing
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