"Touching and intriguing, TAKING THE DROP brings to life the stories of four women, who took up surfing in their forties, created new daily routines for themselves and found freedom in the ocean and surfing, as they steered their lives in new directions. The sisterhood these women share makes you yearn for that kind of support and companionship in your surfing community, and you'll fall in love with each one of them, as they broaden their horizons, learning new skills and how to survive in their changing worlds."

"The most recently published surfing book in Australia is Taking The Drop, an account of four Sydney northern beaches mums who’ve rediscovered themselves in the thrill of the waves. Mums! Fantastic! I sent one of the authors, Sheree da Costa, a congratulatory note and she came back: “We’re a bunch of middle-aged klutzes – but we give it our best shot.”

“Over the past few years, the often placid waters of Sydney’s Palm Beach has seen an increase in the numbers of female surfers. We’re not talking about teenagers here but their parent’s generation. Longer and softer boards have allowed many a mum to finally explore what their male partners have been experiencing for years. Four women that ALB has seen having a ball in the Palmie waves have now brought out their own book, Taking the Drop, in an effort to entice more women to follow their examples.”

“If you are a woman then you know how important your other female friends are to you. Add an adventurous recreational pastime to the mix and you have a story that reveals the depth of friendship, loyalty and lifelong companionship that values each person’s experiences when facing new challenges. Light hearted and honest, this down to earth story relates to every Aussie who treasures mate-ship.”