Every Friday, just before 8am, a group of women gather at Kings Beach in Caloundra, boards under their arms, laughter in the air and not a care about the temperature of the water.
They call themselves ‘The Silver Sirens’, and what started as a few friends looking for some outdoor fun has turned into a lively end-of-week ritual.
All are women over 55, but don’t call them ‘retirees at rest’.
They charge into the waves like teenagers, riding the surf with whoops and cheers that rival the gulls. For them, it’s part exercise, part therapy and all joy.
“It’s the best way to start the weekend,” Sarah says, as one of the group’s founders.
“You forget about everything else once you’re out there – just the ocean and your friends.”
Fitness experts agree that boogie boarding offers a great full-body workout, improving balance, core strength and cardiovascular health. But for this bunch, the real pay-off is connection – something hard to find and deeply valued.
Newcomers are always welcome.
The only rule: bring a board, a smile and have a go.
For more information, visit facebook.com/caloundra.silver.sirens/.
