Yvette C
@yvette-wahines.bsky.social
Surf Club Founder
Equity & Inclusion Advocate - especially around ocean access, sports and conservation
#GoodTrouble
Equity & Inclusion Advocate - especially around ocean access, sports and conservation
#GoodTrouble
Making sure I have all the gear (& a little idea) to capture every aspect of my upcoming @churchillfship.bsky.social “Surfing can change the face of ocean conservation, but first we need to challenge and remove the barriers to surfing for diverse ethnic communities.”
December 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Making sure I have all the gear (& a little idea) to capture every aspect of my upcoming @churchillfship.bsky.social “Surfing can change the face of ocean conservation, but first we need to challenge and remove the barriers to surfing for diverse ethnic communities.”
When simple light totally changes how nature looks!
December 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
When simple light totally changes how nature looks!
Just some casual pink hats in the ocean 🤣🩷
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Just some casual pink hats in the ocean 🤣🩷
Finally managed to take a moment and a breath to sit and think about the incredible experience I had at my first (& hopefully not last) @kendalmountainfest.bsky.social
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My First Kendal
I feel like it’s a moment!
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December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Finally managed to take a moment and a breath to sit and think about the incredible experience I had at my first (& hopefully not last) @kendalmountainfest.bsky.social
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How many is too many????
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How many is too many????
I had the best time being a presenter (& panelist) @kendalmountainfest.bsky.social such an epic vibe all round!!!
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I had the best time being a presenter (& panelist) @kendalmountainfest.bsky.social such an epic vibe all round!!!
The work buddies are not the most supportive but they are definitely cute 💙
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The work buddies are not the most supportive but they are definitely cute 💙
The next two weeks is basically following g THIS!
#COP30 starts today in Belém, Brazil
A pivotal moment for countries to accelerate #ClimateAction & build a better future for people & the planet.
See this week's events for solutions for a sustainable planet: https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
A pivotal moment for countries to accelerate #ClimateAction & build a better future for people & the planet.
See this week's events for solutions for a sustainable planet: https://www.unep.org/events/conference/unep-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-30
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The next two weeks is basically following g THIS!
Who’s in the room, but mostly - who ISN’T? We need to change and it’s time for actions over conversations……..
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Who’s in the Room? Who Isn’t?
Back in January 2024, I opened the Ocean and Coastal Futures Conference at the iconic Royal Geographical Society, as a Keynote Speaker.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Who’s in the room, but mostly - who ISN’T? We need to change and it’s time for actions over conversations……..
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A snapshot of the most recent findings on our diversity in UK surfing. The perceived accessibility has dropped to a whopping 80% think it’s NOT an acceptable sport or hobby!
November 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A snapshot of the most recent findings on our diversity in UK surfing. The perceived accessibility has dropped to a whopping 80% think it’s NOT an acceptable sport or hobby!
Has accessibility to surfing improved since we last ran this survey? Have a read and let me know what you think.
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Surfing is accessible……
Is it really???
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October 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Has accessibility to surfing improved since we last ran this survey? Have a read and let me know what you think.
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New research into surfing and diversity in the UK is out now
October 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
New research into surfing and diversity in the UK is out now
With only 2.5 months left before I travel - I wanted to share a little headline (&more in the comments) about my @church illfship.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
With only 2.5 months left before I travel - I wanted to share a little headline (&more in the comments) about my @church illfship.bsky.social
Nothing quite says Saturday like a megaphone and a March 💙 @standuptoracismuk.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Nothing quite says Saturday like a megaphone and a March 💙 @standuptoracismuk.bsky.social
The pure joy of a cold water October dip 💙🩵
October 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The pure joy of a cold water October dip 💙🩵
When you enlist the family to stop all this from going back out to sea!!! So proud of them all #PlasticPollution #FishingWaste #ProtectOurPlayground #NorthDevonWorldSurfingReserve
September 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
When you enlist the family to stop all this from going back out to sea!!! So proud of them all #PlasticPollution #FishingWaste #ProtectOurPlayground #NorthDevonWorldSurfingReserve
The view that always comes with a price! The sad reality of plastic pollution is everywhere! But it doesn’t stop the beauty or Mother Ocean - we just need to remember to say thank you and pick it up when we see it and replace and reuse where we can 💙 #PlasticPollution #ProtectWhatYouLove
September 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The view that always comes with a price! The sad reality of plastic pollution is everywhere! But it doesn’t stop the beauty or Mother Ocean - we just need to remember to say thank you and pick it up when we see it and replace and reuse where we can 💙 #PlasticPollution #ProtectWhatYouLove
Sunset dog walks are the perfect remedy to a day of lows 💙
September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Sunset dog walks are the perfect remedy to a day of lows 💙
When some of the peer support Raven group meet up at the @wildsummituk.bsky.social - community counts
September 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When some of the peer support Raven group meet up at the @wildsummituk.bsky.social - community counts
My favourite place to be especially when I feel like I need to connect and reboot my faith in myself and the world around me 🩵🤍🩷
September 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My favourite place to be especially when I feel like I need to connect and reboot my faith in myself and the world around me 🩵🤍🩷
The pride of surfing with an amazing group of beautiful humans as I begin my journey to becoming a fully fledged surf coach! After 20 years of being a PT and 9 years of running a surf club - it’s time to make my role official lol 💜💜💜
September 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The pride of surfing with an amazing group of beautiful humans as I begin my journey to becoming a fully fledged surf coach! After 20 years of being a PT and 9 years of running a surf club - it’s time to make my role official lol 💜💜💜
Sometimes I am on dry land enjoying nature with my family and friends!!! This was one of those times!
August 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sometimes I am on dry land enjoying nature with my family and friends!!! This was one of those times!
I’m blessed to be with family in mother ocean as we find time amongst work and the busy summer crowds to remember why we love it here and why we strive to protect it
August 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I’m blessed to be with family in mother ocean as we find time amongst work and the busy summer crowds to remember why we love it here and why we strive to protect it
Spending time immersed in this has gone from fear to freedom in 12 short years!! Still amazes me how that transition has changed my entire life
August 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Spending time immersed in this has gone from fear to freedom in 12 short years!! Still amazes me how that transition has changed my entire life