75. Stronger Than Ever: The Joy of Surfing Over 50 with Sassy Silver Surfers

What does it feel like to paddle out in your fifties, sixties, or even seventies? For the women of the Sassy Silver Surfers Club, it feels like freedom. It feels like strength. And most of all, it feels like proof that surfing doesn’t have an age limit.

In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, I’m joined by co-founders Lisa Alfano and Inessa Love, who started surfing later in life and quickly realized how few role models they saw in the lineup. Together, they created the Sassy Silver Surfers—a vibrant community for women 50+ who are showing up with courage, joy, and inspiration.

Through heartfelt confessions from their members, Lisa and Inessa share stories of women who started surfing at 57, became instructors in their fifties, and even returned to the waves at 72. These are stories of resilience, self-discovery, and the wisdom that comes from embracing life fully at every stage.

This is a conversation that will make you laugh, tear up, and walk away believing that your best waves may still be ahead of you.

Main Themes

• Redefining Surfing After 50
  Lisa and Inessa share their personal journeys—one from triathlons, the other from Hawaii—and how they built a thriving community that proves surfing isn’t just for the young.
• Challenging Ageism in Surf Culture
  The women of Sassy Silver Surfers are breaking stereotypes and pushing back against the idea that you’re “too old” to surf. Their stories show how visibility creates change.
• The Power of Community
  From laughter to tears, their group is living proof that women thrive together. Community provides encouragement, role models, and the space to grow at any age.

Guest Resources

• Join Sassy Silver Surfers on Facebook → Sassy Silver Surfers Group
• Instagram: @sassysilversurfers
• Visit Ageless Adventures → https://www.tri2surf.com/about
  
  

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