Baby daughter abandoner Agatha Christie surfs Waikiki

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Agatha Christie—yes, the murder mystery queen—ditched dreary England, left her toddler with the family, and went chasing waves around the world in 1922. And guess what? She surfed. In a dress. Before it was cool.

In this episode, we dive into Agatha’s unexpected life as an early surf girl. From “surf bathing with planks” in South Africa to paddling out (and nearly wiping out naked) in Waikiki, she documented it all—awkward swimsuits, heavy boards, reef paddles, and overpriced rentals included.

Come for the vintage surf lore, stay for the drama, and leave with a whole new respect for Dame Agatha, wave chaser.