It was only in 2019 that the World Surf League mandated equal financial rewards for both men and women. It's unclear to what extent Christie continued on with her surfing later in life, though she was known to have frequented a writer's retreat on Berg island that offered waves. It's plausible that, given her affection for the sport, that she paddled out whenever she could, said Christie. Quote, it's one of the most perfect physical pleasure that I have ever known. End quote