GrlSwirl is a skateboarding sisterhood based in Venice, California. It’s a community focused on bringing femininity and an inclusive lifestyle to the male-dominated skate scene. Made up of different personalities and backgrounds, they’re bonded together by a love of skateboarding. They embrace the empowerment and freedom found in the sport, building upon the enduring legacy of Venice.

More than that, GrlSwirl is inspiring women locally and globally, changing the future for female skateboarders. It’s so refreshing to see this energy in the community, the birthplace of skateboarding, fueled by a positive goal. Here’s a look at the founding members of GrlSwirl.

GrlSwirl zine available HERE