Bianca Valenti
Athlete | Activist | Coach
“Ride a better wave, every day!”
Bianca Valenti is a professional big-wave surfer best known for winning the fight for equal pay.
About Bianca Valenti
EMERGING IN LEADERSHIP
Fighting for gender equity
Bianca Valenti plays to win. As one of the best athletes in the world, and one of only a handful of female big wave surfers, she’s dedicated to creating a more equitable world for all. That means equal pay, equal opportunity, equal access, plus protecting our oceans through conservation efforts and environmental stewardship.
OUR SURFING IS REVOLUTIONARY
Professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti first took to the ocean when she was seven.
Because there were no girls’ divisions, she competed with the boys. Throughout her career in professional big wave surfing, which she calls “a whole different ball game,” Valenti has dedicated herself to empowering female surfers.
“Dedicate, don’t hesitate!”
Latest News
S.F. big-wave surfer Bianca Valenti gets ‘dream’ invite to Eddie Aikau contest
Dreams come true -- San Francisco's big wave surfer
New York Times Sunday Magazine
NY Times Sunday Magazine Bianca Valenti A small group of female big wave surfers A story
Riding Waves ~ NBC Bay Area Revelations
Bianca Valenti dropping into a big wave. Location: Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, California. 'Riding Waves'
Outside Magazine Most Accomplished Athletes
Outside Magazine Names Bianca Valenti as one of 2018's Most Accomplished Athletes Barrier-busting big-wave surfer Despite the fact
Huffington Post on Bianca Valenti gender equity and surfing
Perspectives https://www.youtube.com/embed/wYbZ0USgcEQ "Big-wave surfing is a dangerous sport that only a few surfers practice, and even a smaller,
Competitive? Yes I am.
To be honest: I'm a very competitive person. Mostly with myself. Because I've learned that what's healthiest.
