About BGSR
The only all-female boardriders club on Sydney's eastern beaches
Surfing is better with more girls in the water!
Established in 1999, Bondi Girls Surf Riders is a proud all-female surf club based at Bondi Beach, created to give women of all ages and abilities a safe, supportive and encouraging space to surf, compete and grow.
We meet once a month on Bondi Beach, coming together in a relaxed and welcoming environment designed to build confidence and skills without pressure.
Whether you’re building confidence, refining your technique or chasing competitive goals, you’ll find a community that backs you every step of the way.
Our foundation story
Bondi Girls Surf Riders began in 1999 with a simple but powerful idea: to create a welcoming, all-female space in the surf.
Founded by local Bondi surfer Brenda Miley and a group of like-minded women, the club grew from an informal meeting and a shared belief that women of all ages and abilities deserved their own place in the lineup.
At a time when surfing was largely male-dominated, with limited access and opportunity for women, BGSR set out to change the experience. Built on encouragement, progression and shared stoke, the club quickly became more than a surfing club — it became a community. Today, Bondi Girls Surf Riders remains a proud part of Bondi’s surf culture, championing confidence, camaraderie and a lifelong love of board riding for generations of women.
At our core, we are:
A proud all-female club offering a safe and welcoming environment where women of all skill levels can develop their surfing, compete in monthly events, and enjoy a supportive and encouraging community.
We foster growth, friendship, and confidence both in the water and beyond, inspiring our members of all ages to reach their best in a positive and inclusive surf culture.
Our 2026 crew
FAQ's
Everything you need to know about joining and competing with us.
No. We have women who just paddled out for the first time and women who've been charging for decades. Everyone belongs here. You show up, you're in.
Head to Liveheats here, sign up and pay your membership fee. Meet at our first comp on the beach on 7 March 2026, from 7am, where you will be handed your exclusive BGSR club tee shirt and filled in on everything you need to know.
No problem! We're all here to have fun and progress to wherever we wish to go!
Earlybird registration costs are:
- $99 for Gidgets and Juniors (increasing to $109 for rego's recieved after 21 February 2026)
- $155 for adults (increasing to $165 for rego's recieved after 21 February 2026)
You don’t need extra insurance. Registering with us via Liveheats includes affiliation Surfing NSW, which covers you for personal injury during sanctioned events or club activities.
- Be on time for you heat - 45 mins or more before
- Competition heats will be posted on Liveheats with your rashie colour
- Relax and socialise while you wait for your heat
- Watch the surf, look for the easy paddle out spots and where the waves are breaking so you are prepared for your heat
- Our club President, Michelle, will give a welcome briefing before the heats start
- Feel free to watch the judging, we always need spotters and if you are keen to learn we are happy to teach you
- If you are a parent of a Gidget/Junior member, please stick around
- Have fun!
Absolutely. We need help with flags on the day, coffee runs for judges and a bunch of other things that pop up on the day - volunteers are the backbone of what we do.
Get in touch here with the committee and we'll fix you up with things to do!