We often rave on about the very best, interview the podium finishers and film their every move.

But what is it like to be at the bottom rung of the ladder, frantically trying to learn new moves whilst surviving on very little sponsorship money and coping with your first full PWA season in the Ladies fleet? Well, meet Olya Raskina, a Russian lady who is determined to work her way up to the top.

Olya was also one of our Boardseeker Babes from a few months back. Take a look here.