Female surfing category, discover our selection of five Instagram accounts to follow absolutely!
Feel like incorporating some great surfing images into your Instagram feed, but don't know how to choose? Don't worry, we've put together a selection of five accounts to follow among the world's surfers. We're sure you'll make some great discoveries!
#1 : Johanne Defay - France - 158 000 subscribers
Honor to the Frenchies with Johanne Defay, the 27-year-old from Reunion Island. A professional surfer committed to the World Championship, our Private Sport Shop ambassador impressed from the moment she entered the WCT in 2014. In her first year at the heart of the world's women's surfing elite, she placed 8th. Enough to earn her the title of "Rookie of the Year". Her best results? A 5th place overall in 2016 and 2018, as well as four rounds won (US Open 2015, Fiji Pro 2016, Uluwatu Pro 2018 and Surf Ranch 2021). Prior to the seventh event of the year, Johanne currently sits in 2nd place in the world rankings.
#2 : Justine Dupont - France - 184 000 subscribers
Let's continue our selection with another Frenchwoman, big-wave surfer Justine Dupont. A few weeks away from her 30th birthday, she has just released a documentary entitled "Enfer et Paradis" ("Hell and Paradise"). Her numerous titles, including four runner-up world championships in three disciplines and one SUP world championship in 2019, have earned her the reputation of being the most versatile surfer in the world. Quite simply, she's considered the best big-wave surfer in the world, regularly rivalling the men. Jaws, Mavericks, Nazaré: videos of her prowess never cease to dazzle the planet, reinforcing her reputation each time. Alongside her sporting career, Justine is involved in a number of eco-responsible projects, with one idea in mind: "to achieve carbon neutrality by the end of her year". You can also find her commentating on the surfing events at the Tokyo Olympics.
#3: Carissa Moore - Hawaii - 499,000 subscribers
Hawaii's Carissa Moore also needs to be part of your new Instagram subscriptions. The reason? A four-time world champion at the age of 28, the young woman is monstrous. Announced as the favorite for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she hasn't wavered and left decked out in gold. It's simple, this year she's made nothing but podiums on the world tour. Forget her slight dip a few years ago, Carissa is in top form and continues to show it.
#4: Stephanie Gilmore - Australia - 687 000 subscribers
Here's one who probably didn't take too kindly to Carissa's arrival. And with good reason: Stephanie Gilmore held four consecutive world champion titles at the time (now seven). The first of these came the year she entered the tour, becoming the first woman in surfing history (men and women combined) to achieve this feat. The 33-year-old Australian is still in the top 5 this season, proving that she's still one of the best in her category, 14 years after her debut on the circuit.
#5: Bethany Hamilton - Hawaii - 2.1 million subscribers
Originally from Hawaii, Bethany Hamilton is by far the most astonishing of our selection. At the age of 13, she lost her left arm in a shark attack. A regular guest at World Championship events, Bethany took an honorable 3rd place in 2016 at the Fiji Pro despite her handicap. Hardly surprising for someone who took just four weeks to get back into surfing after the tragedy, and four months to compete. With a strong following, the American devotes herself to others, hoping to give them, through her story, the strength to move forward. An inspiring story!