The Unsassy Side Of Surfing: Robin Lanei’s Surf Cartoons

The Unsassy Side Of Surfing: Robin Lanei’s Surf Cartoons

Every lady slider can relate to these surf related realities.

If a picture says a thousand words, a Robin Lanei print epitomises the unsassy problems for lady surfers in just a few strokes of her brush.

From eyeballing a potential wave stealer, to nip-slips, to the irritating person that claims a wave – and then duly misses it, Lanei encompasses a real range of ocean-related realities.

Her style is silly, sarcastic, self-deprecating and superb.

Recognise yourself in any of these cartoons?

"Mine Mine Mine!"

Mine Mine Mine! Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

If you’re going to have the sheer audacity to claim the wave before you catch it, you better make it.

"Psyche!"

When you’re totally convinced you’ve got it aaaaand (yet somehow) miss it.

Then, sit feeling like the ultimate kook until the next wave arrives (and you repeat all over again).

Surfer problems…

"Surf Photographer"

Surf Photographer. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

As SOON as someone with a decent camera arrives, any semblance of an ability to surf immediately disappears…

"Why You?!"

Why You?! Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

Getting in a person’s way is stressful enough as is it.

Being a repeat offender is just plain awful and often evokes repeated spewings of “sorry, sorry, sorry” or, “WHY YOU?!”

"Surf Fart"

Surf Fart. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

Cupcaking yourself in a wetsuit is much more common than you think.

This is probably why people prefer to surf in warm water, where a gassy delight can waft inoffensively into the atmosphere.

"Precautionary Measures"

Precautionary Measures. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

A mask is simply perfect to protect from sunburn AND for heavy local spots.

"Telepathy"

Telepathy. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

Whatever means you opt for, do help a sista out with alerting a nip slip.

"Whoosh!"

Whoosh. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

Car parks are a place where all dignity disappears, often whipped away in the wind.

"My Babies"

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Life isn’t the same without them.

"Nope"

Nope. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

If set waves could talk…

"dance dance dance"

Dance, Dance, Dance. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

There are always those who perform elaborate warm ups on the water’s edge.

But, imagine a backing dance track as you watch an overzealous stretching surf squad’s pregame programme.

Before you know it, you’ve got a full on dance troupe, twisting and twirling in the sand, right in front of your eyes.

"Sunscreen"

Sunscreen. Robin Lanei Relatable Surf Cartoons For Women

Whilst other girls lather on sultry slap, we slather and smear rock hard sunscreen on our face.



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