✨ 8 WEEK WOMEN’S SURF CLINICS ✨
@saltygirlssurfschool is back for a new term 🤙🏽. Grab your friends , Learn to surf or level up your skills in a supportive, women-only environment 🌊
5 x 1.5 hour sessions • $325 total
First Saturday session starts May 10
From absolute beginner to advanced beginner, this program focuses on surf etiquette, understanding the lineup, building confidence, and developing skills and comfort in the ocean—all while connecting with like-minded women 🤍
✔️ Various days & times available
✔️ All beginner levels welcome
💫 Limited spots available
〰️ SESSIONS 〰️
Beginners & Advanced Beginners
Dates & times available on website
📲 Book now via link in bio
☎️ 0401 858 242
.au/surf-clinics/
Why @belenkimble started @saltygirlssurfschool 18 years ago on the Tweed…
What began as a salty adventure grew into something that helped shift the way things were done in Australia in the women’s surf space — and she wouldn’t change a thing 🙌🏼🤙🏽
Huge thanks to @nrmainsurance and @surfingaus and the Rise Program for recognising the women in the surf industry who care deeply and have been changing the narrative for a long time 🙌🏼
First paddle in the creek today , no surfing just paddling against the incoming tide — gosh, it was hard, but so proud to show up for myself xx.
Still feels daunting being in a swimsuit after a double mastectomy, but I felt comfortable in my old faithful @patagoniaaus suit.
Huge thank you to @fuca.organic — since starting chemo my skin has become so sensitive, and this sunscreen has been amazing. Created by a woman who’s been through breast cancer herself, no harsh chemicals, and so buttery on the skin 🤍
“12” today .. can’t believe time has just flown my beautiful boy and now look at you.. You have a heart bigger then your brain sometimes, with the chase of adventures that are going to take you down many paths ahead. I am so proud of the young man you are growing up to be . Always remember to open doors for a woman, don’t steal, don’t cheat and don’t lie .. Always stay humble and kind … I love you so Akai , happy birthday darlin xx
Gosh, this was a big day — not only physically, but emotionally. It was a day of mourning, of letting go of trauma and the heaviness that my hair was holding. This day would have been my father’s birthday — my first one without him here — and with my hair constantly falling out due to chemo, it all felt like too much to carry.
I decided to make it a ritual. I combined all that I was mourning and decided to just do it. I asked my son to be a part of this so he could feel like we were in charge of the narrative, not victims of it.
As women, we often hide behind our hair, and shaving mine was so overwhelming. I loved my hair, I was also scared that shaving my head would make people stare more, that I would look sick — all the things society tries to pin on you and make you feel defined by.
Now having done it , I’m like holly shit … I should have done this so much sooner haha … Seriously guys, I get it now 🙌🏼… I think I found a new hairdo 🤘🏽
I’m sharing this so others can understand, your not alone, it’s gonna be ok, it’s gonna grow back …
So grateful for everyone’s support and can’t thank you all enough for the encouraging words..
We chose strength over fear and took back the narrative together.
They told me if hair loss was going to happen, it usually shows up around week three after chemo. With my thick, horse-tail hair, I was pretty sure it wouldn’t happen this quickly.
Losing my breast to cancer didn’t hit me as hard as seeing half my hair fall out in the shower yesterday… and then even more after it dried and I brushed it.
I know it will grow back, and I refuse to let this take my spirit. I’m grabbing this bull by the horns and changing the narrative.
Bring on the clippers. 💇🏽♀️🪒
Little update… Have my first physio 🏋️♂️ appointment today, try to get my 💪🏽 and strength back in my chest (•) (•) and make a plan ..
Treatment plan : Chemo (Chemochella let’s call it) if I don’t laugh about it I’ll cry.. 4 Rounds w 3 week gaps to help recover . After that rodeo is over then I will do radiation, but that’s another conversation..
To say I’m not scared or nervous is an understatement.. To be honest I’m more scared about this than the surgery. I know it’s what they call a “Mop Up” which means essentially they just need to go and clean up anything microscopic.
Like my mom said “Belén, is just a good Mexican cleanup“ 🤣🤣 I have an AMAZING team on my side @nutritionbyrachel helping w my food and nutrition and @katrinaellisnd@wholistic_house with all my supplements and natural balance to the western medicine. And then I have you , my amazing community and friends who have loved me like a damn good Mexican 🌯… Love you all …and I’ll keep you all in the loop 🤘🏽🤙🏽
@jandjrodeo@bullthrottleshow you guys absolutely killed it on Saturday .. What a great rodeo 🤘🏽.. Thank you so much @janayadawnfelton and Jackson for having Akai and myself apart of the event .. it meant so much xx
**UPDATE** Apologies for the delay in posting — I’ve had a few appointments to get through so I could have some clarity before sharing.
Post-op healing is coming along well. It’s slow, and I’m still in a bit of pain, but overall things are progressing. It definitely puts a whole new meaning to “getting it off my chest.”
My nerves are firing on all cylinders right now — so many strange and unique sensations. I’m choosing to believe it’s them reconnecting and creating new pathways for healing. I still can’t lift my left arm over my head yet, so I’m working gently on mobility and flexibility each day and celebrating the small wins.
I have an appointment with my oncologist next week, which will outline the plan for chemo and/or immunotherapy and give me a clearer picture of what this next stage will look like. For now, I need to continue healing a little more before that process begins.
Thank you. Thank you for the messages that land exactly when I need them. For the texts, the voice notes, the long phone calls. For the people who have shown up at my door with food, flowers, hugs, or just quiet company. For the donations that are helping me build the strongest support team around me and truly focus on healing.
The love has been overwhelming in the most beautiful way. People I haven’t spoken to in years reaching out, my surf family, my local community, friends from all corners of my life — you have reminded me that I am not doing this alone.
I feel held. I feel supported. And I feel incredibly grateful for every single one of you. 🤍
