- December 4, 2025
Candice Griffin, 43, makes a hard turn on a wave at Her Turn Surf contest. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Carla Cline, 46, paddles back in after one of her heats. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Photo by Jake Montgomery
Charlotte Marten, 40, Linnea Lacy, 1, and JImmy Blumenfeld, 49, enjoying the contest. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Photo by Jake Montgomery
Members of Charleston She's on Edge surf club Mary Hamilton (26) Sabrina Cooley (30) and Nadia Klincewicz (28) enjoy the beach between heats. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Delaney Spruill, 15, walks down the beach prior to surfing her heat. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Micah Spruill, 44, paddles in her heat. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Photo by Jake Montgomery
Marlee Ferrara waves as she surfs toward shore. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Carla Cline, 46, is thrilled after her heat. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Founder and Co-organizer Heather Tran laughs after making an announcement. Photo by Jake Montgomery
Photo by Jake Montgomery
Surfers of all ages and experience levels came out to the first Her Turn Surf Festival in Flagler Beach on June 2-3.
The surf event for women began with a kickoff party at 4 p.m. June 2 at Wadsworth Park. The morning of June 3 started with yoga on the beach, then competitions starting at 8 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony.
The ceremony included awards for top positions in each division, with cash prizes for the pro events and the “My board, My choice” division.