"There have been times on my surfing journey when I've wanted to participate, and I wasn't allowed to because there wasn't a women's event. I feel so grateful to be included in a historic day at the @lobosporsiempre . To be able to have the opportunity to go out there with a few close friends old and new is incomparable and priceless,” said Katie Mae McConnell after becoming the first female competitor to win a big wave event at Punta De Lobos. Photo: Alfredo Escobar
