The future of women’s professional surfing is in a good place. On the competitive front, you’ve got CT event winners and world-title threats like Caity Simmers Molly Picklum (who will hopefully be joined by Erin Brooks and Sierra Kerr soon). And, fter a 15-year stranglehold from three tour vets, Caroline Marks metaphorically cemented the changing of the guard, breaking through to win her maiden World Title.