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Keen surfer? Here's some reasons to say no to smoking and vaping

Light up the beach, not a vape

Being a surfer means you care about the ocean and everything it supports. You also care about how you perform. It's two big reasons to think again before smoking or vaping.

The fallout from tobacco products and vapes is huge. Every stage of production, consumption and disposal has a negative impact on people and planet.

We partnered with Surfing Victoria to chat with rising surfers India Robinson, Ben Considine and Bohdie Williams about why they steer clear of smoking and vaping, and what the ocean means to them.

Bohdie Williams

Like all surfers, rising Point Lonsdale surfer Bohdie Williams cares about the ocean and his performance in the surf. It turns out these are two big reasons to think again before smoking or vaping.

"Staying healthy allows me to surf more and at my best."

Bohdie Williams pro surfer

India Robinson

India is currently on the WSL Challenger Series. In 2021 she qualified for the world tour. She is one of the most well known Victorian surfers due to her status on the World Tour.

"Vaping and smoking just never really seemed like the best thing for me to do. I would rather have clean lungs to help me surf longer!"

India Robinson pro surfer

Ben Considine

Ben Considine is the current Australian Longboarding Champion (2022, 2017, 2014). Ben has a strong standing in the community and is considered one of the best Longboarders in the country. He currently lives in Torquay and grew up in Barwon Heads.

"I’ve never been interested in smoking or vaping... I’d rather be able to surf longer!"

Ben Considine pro surfer

Fast facts

Stop the tobacco industry from causing more harm

The way to stop the tobacco industry damaging people and planet by manufacturing and shipping cigarettes and e-cigarettes around the globe is to reduce the number of people using cigarettes and vapes.

If you don't already smoke or vape, don't start.

If you are smoking or vaping, there's help at hand.

Quit can help

Quit can help you stop smoking or vaping - it doesn't matter whether you feel ready to, or if you're just starting to think about it. Here's how we can help:

Related info

Teen vaping

Fact sheets for teens about the impact of vaping on physical, mental and financial health.

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E-cigarettes: general info

General information on e-cigarettes: what are they, what do they contain and what are the risks.

Find out more

Please note, this information is for general use only.  Please consult your health professional for further advice.

If you would like to provide feedback, please contact quit@quit.org.au

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