To tie in with the release of Waveriders in the USA, I was invited as the film’s writer, along with Gabe (who stars in the movie) and the Director, Joel to attend surf night at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, where Waveriders was the headline movie. Two weeks in the California sunshine, a green carpet première, meetings in Hollywood and many occasions to dress up in my new Quiksilver Women outfits - how could I say no….?!

Gabe and I flew out a week early to LA to make t...