Mission: At Women in the Water (WITW), a Santa Barbara-based community group, we come together to cultivate a supportive environment where womxn of all backgrounds can forge connections and celebrate their profound bond with the ocean. Our mission is to provide a platform for womxn to educate, inspire, champion inclusivity, and actively participate in ocean stewardship activities. Our Story: WITW was founded in 2023 by a group of Santa Barbara-based women with a shared connection to their favorite local surf spot. Sensing how much a community of women enhanced their ocean-going experience, it was clear to them that other women could benefit from similar communities. They decided to form a dedicated community with the goal of helping other water womxn grow and succeed. The WITW organizers feel that they are brimming with ideas for events, outreach, education opportunities, and environmental stewardship. They hope you'll come along for the ride! Our Vision: Our vision is to create a world where every woman has access to the ocean and the opportunity to experience its wonders. We envision a community of empowered women who are passionate about ocean conservation and making a positive impact in all moments of their lives, big and small. Our goal is to inspire women to become leaders in their communities and to advocate for each other and their environment.