Year 0 | 2025 - 2026

Funding & Development

  • Fundraising Campaign
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Helen & Steph ISA surf coach training
  • Launch Waves of Color Shop
  • Launch surf coach scholarships
  • Launch surf competition scholarships

During Year 0, Waves of Color will focus on organizational development and growth. We will also be filing for non-profit status and work with community sponsors & donors to help grow our programs and initiatives.

Founders, Helen and Stephanie will travel to the UK to attend surf coach training. They will obtain their ISA Level 1 surf coach certification to better support scholarship recipients.

  • Program 1

    Surf Coach Certification Scholarships

    Raise funding to send founders Helen & Steph to get International Surf Association (ISA) Level 1 surf coach training.

  • Program 2

    Launch Scholarships for Surf Competitions

    Fund entry fees for Women of Color (WOC) entering local and national surf competitions.

  • Program 3

    Virtual Surf Education

    Host surf education sessions around surf etiquette, ocean safety, ocean conservation, and more!

  • Program 4

    Telling Stories of our Surf Sisters 

    We want to commit to sharing stories of our community members through our social media channels and newsletter.

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Year 1 | 2026 - 2027

Organizational Growth

  • Continuation of Year 0 activities
  • Sponsorship growth
  • Collaborate with surf brands & organizations
  • Host surf education meet-up in California & Oregon
  • Host first surf retreat

Waves of Color will be building on Year 0 initiatives and expand during Year 1 to further support inclusivity and resources for Women in surfing. We want to build more capacity for in-person meet-ups and host our first retreat. We hope to create a team of riders and bring more organizations together to support one another.

  • Program 1

    Surf Coach Certification Scholarship 

    Raise funding to help women obtain their ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor Certification

  • Program 2

    Launch Team Riders

    Build support for a team of riders to support WOC in local & national competitions

  • Program 3

    Virtual Surf Education

    Host 1 to 2 per month by certified ISA instructors that received scholarships through Waves of Color

  • Program 4

    Surf Meet-Ups & Retreats

    Host in-person surf meet-ups & retreats in California, Oregon, and beyond.

  • Program 5

    Bring Surf Organizations together

    Digital summit to engage surf organizations helping to make surfing accessible for women

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