Frustrated by the often laddish atmosphere in skateparks, skate enthusiast Milo Turnley set about organising a night for trans skateboarders, roller skaters and wheelchair users. Founded in August 2023, Transkaters takes place on the second Friday of each month at Baysixty6 in west London, where photographer Eliza Hatch took these portraits of those in attendance. “As a skater myself, it immediately caught my attention – skate nights that cater to women, queer people or any marginalised group are few and far between,” says Hatch. “Trans people are a minority who experience an overwhelming amount of harassment and abuse, and who deserve to be able to participate in sports without fear or risk to personal safety. At Transkaters, the atmosphere is incredibly warm, supportive and joyful, and I wanted to highlight that.”
