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Jack Gramenz

Women take up surf training as regional drownings spike

The likes of Stephanie Gilmore are inspiring but more is being done to encourage women into surfing. (HANDOUT/WORLD SURF LEAGUE)

Surfing is riding a new wave of interest from women.

There has been a surge in females taking to the water since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Surfing NSW programs support officer Kathy Walton.

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