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SUNDAZED RETREATS

Our mission at SUNDAZED is to inspire women to ride waves and shape their own realities. We help women build a tribe, travel confidently, surf solo, and tap into their power, proving that life is what you create—one adventure at a time.

How Sundazed was born 

We met in 2022 on the legendary North Shore of Oahu, both working at Jamie O’Brien’s surf school. Our connection was immediate—rooted in our shared love for surfing, photography, and globe-trotting. The powerful female surf community on the North Shore had a profound impact on both of us, with daily paddle-outs that pushed us to challenge ourselves, support one another, and create lasting memories with inspiring women.

 

At the start of 2024, Steph embarked on a new adventure overseas while Caroline set off on her own travels. Fate brought us back together one afternoon in the lineup at Telescopes, a remote wave in the Mentawai Islands. Steph was working as a photographer on a surf charter, and Caroline was enjoying the surf trip of a lifetime. Running into each other in such a remote location blew our minds, especially since we were the only women in the line up. Steph had worked multiple surf charters in the Mentawais, often as the only woman among 20 men, and even on land, the gender ratio was starkly uneven. With the rise of female surfers in recent years, it felt like the perfect moment for something transformative.

 

That evening, over sunset drinks aboard another boat, we shared stories, dreams, and fears. It was then that Sundazed was born—a shared vision to empower women through surfing, adventure, and community. Our mission is to inspire women to live life boldly, challenge themselves, and build a tribe of support and sisterhood. Now, we’re bringing our experiences and connections from surf communities around the world to help other women experience the magic for themselves. .

“Group of women holding surfboards, smiling and raising their arms in celebration on the beach in Mirissa, Sri Lanka, during a Sundazed Retreats surf adventure.”
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Stephanie Baird founder and host of Sundazed Retreats, surfing a beautiful wave in Sumatra, embodying adventure and skill during tropical surf experiences.

MEET YOUR HOSTS 

STEPH 

Aloha, salty sisters!

 

I’m Steph,  Austrian/American, but my heart belongs to the world. I've spent the better part of my life traveling and exploring this beautiful world we call home. Beyond surfing and the ocean, my greatest passion has always been embracing new places and traveling.

 

After earning my degree in fashion photography in London, I moved to Australia, where my love for the ocean was born, working in the Ningaloo. My passion led me into underwater photography, which gave me the privilege to work aboard luxury catamarans in Hawaii. This is also the time I fell in love with surfing. Hawaii was my home for six years, where I split my time between Maui, Mexico, and Oahu’s North Shore, fully immersing myself in the surf culture.

 

When I started surfing, I was terrified of waves. But now I ride waves I never imagined possible, and if I can overcome that fear, so can you. In 2024, I left the North Shore and embarked on a new adventure, settling in Indonesia after some time in Sri Lanka.

 

I’ve always forged my own path and now I’m excited to share my stories and guide you on your journey. Whether you’re chasing waves, conquering fears, or living life to the fullest, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

CAROLINE

Aloha surf sisters!

 

I’m Caroline, born and raised in Brazil, but my journey has taken me far beyond its borders. At 18, I knew the world had more to offer, so I embarked on a journey that would change my life. After studying in the USA, I became an au pair in the Netherlands, where I fell in love with traveling and experiencing life as a foreigner.

At 22, with just $700 and a head full of dreams, I set off to explore. I spent two years in Morocco, where I learned to surf and picked up my first camera, teaching myself everything I know about photography. It was then I realized the ocean was where I belonged, even though I grew up in the countryside of Brazil.

Over the past eight years, I’ve traveled to over 30 countries, learned three new languages, and proved that you don’t need to be rich to live a life full of adventure. Surfing came later in life for me—I was 23 when I first stood on a board. My real journey with surfing began when I moved to Hawaii in 2020, where the powerful waves pushed me to challenge myself.

Free diving became a passion of mine, helping me gain confidence in the water and opening up a whole new world beneath the surface. Now, I’m grateful for the path I’ve taken and can’t wait to share it with you.

I’m beyond excited to experience  epic spots with you like Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Indo, and Hawaii. Watching women challenge themselves and have fun while doing it is what I live for!

Caroline Carniel co founder and host at sundazed retreat

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