Belinda Baggs: surfer, activist, mother
Belinda Baggs grew up with sand between her toes. Following in the footsteps of her father, a passionate surfer, the she progressed beyond the shore break to behind the breakers, and through her teens the surfing lifestyle became embedded deeply in her being. With titles from the women’s longboarding circuit under her belt, Bindy is a dedicated mother and activist, working today with Patagonia, @surfersforclimate and @take3forthesea among other action groups.
From her home on Australia’s Surf Coast, Bindy shared how the the ocean provides solace, empowering her to tread lightly yet fight for the planet, and her child’s future.
Did you always have an adventurous nature, drawing you to the outdoors and an alternative life for yourself? My adventures were always in or around the coast hunting for the best waves. Even as a beginner, the conditions can make a huge impact on your session and surfing new places is part of the lure; I guess the grass is always greener around the next bend so to speak.
Part of being a surfer is exploration, whether it be in your own region, nationally or overseas. I
