I’m a travel expert and this is where I’d go in shoulder season when prices drop Here’s how to plan ahead for a warm getaway after the schools start up again The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024
Jack Robinson walked away from surfing six years ago. Now he is an Olympic medallist The Australian’s path to silver at the Paris Games has not been straightforward after the ‘next big thing in surfing’ found adjusting to competitive life difficult The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
France's Vaast wins gold surfing home waves in Tahiti Kauli Vaast has won gold in the men’s surfing competition in his native Tahiti, on the famed Teahupo’o waves. Along with Johanne Defay’s bronze in the women’s final, the surfers won France’s first ever medals in the discipline that was introduced to the Olympics three years ago in Tokyo. Radio France Internationale · Aug 6, 2024
France's Vaast, USA's Marks Win Olympic Surfing Golds France's Kauli Vaast won men's surfing Olympic gold Monday on his Tahitian home waves at Teahupo'o, while the United States' Caroline Marks claimed gold in the women's event in a thrilling final that went down to the wire. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024
Jack Robinson forced to change board design before Olympic surfing finals Australian surfer Jack Robinson is into the Paris Olympics semi-final in Tahiti, but he will be surfing with a painted-over surfboard design following a complaint from South Korean officials The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2024
The Physic Behind The Waves Teahupo'o Is Olympic-Worthy The waves in French Polynesia are icons of surfing. Here’s a look at the physics behind the Olympic wave at Teahupo'o. Inverse · Aug 3, 2024
‘This is climate change’: Scottish beach eroding by 7 metres a year Centuries-old Montrose golf links falling into the sea and town at risk of flooding as coastal erosion accelerates The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024
'Marvellous' Scottish spots named among the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK Two "marvellous" spots in Scotland have been named among the best beaches to take your dog to in the UK. The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2024
Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics Tahiti is hosting the surfing competition for the Paris Olympics and has been a coveted destination for the sport for decades, but it’s only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent begun to develop among younger generations The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
Sea swimming was my saviour. But the dumping of sewage changed everything My daily dips were a game-changer for my mental health. Now I’m suing the water company that’s deprived me of them, says Jo Bateman The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
The best surf brands to shop in the UK for quality surf wear and accessories Whether you’re influenced by the Olympic effect or catch waves every weekend... Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024
Ed Clark review – so ordinary he could almost be British Pity the poor sunbathers who wander from the beach into this weak and confusing show that proves not all abstract art is worth seeing The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Greece fines businesses £600,000 for breaking strict beach rules Local authorities have responded to over 4,500 complaints in July so far The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Cornwall cliff collapse closes part of Newquay beach ahead of hottest day of the year Beachgoers are still spending time on the sure just metres from the fallen debris The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024 Anatomy of a wave: what makes the Olympic surf break at Teahupo'o unique – and so challenging As the Olympics get going in earnest this week, not everyone’s attention is focused on host city Paris. Surf fans are heading to Tahiti, half a world away in French Polynesia.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024 Seaside fads Padstow, Salcombe and Margate are over – these underrated spots are in Forget the on-trend coastal destinations, says Chris Moss – the UK’s traditional seaside towns tell stories that will long outlive the fleetingly fashionable hotspots
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024 Teahupo’o delivers as decision to include surfing at Olympics is vindicated Pre-Tokyo doubts seem absurd after a stunning opening in Tahiti justified holding the event 15,000km away from Paris
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024 How is wave forecasting done for surfing and how is it used at the Olympics in Tahiti? French Polynesia hosts the spectacular event of surfing for the Paris 2024 Games
WhatToWatch · Jul 26, 2024 How to watch the 2024 Olympic surfing online or on TV Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic surfing online, ready for when it begins on Saturday, July 27.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 How is wave forecasting done and how does it impact the Paris Olympics surfing competition? The search for the perfect wave has been a part of surfing culture for decades, with surfers traveling from location to location in their quest for the best swells
WhatToWatch · Jul 25, 2024 Rescue: HI-Surf — next episode info, trailer, cast and everything we know about the new drama Rescue: HI-Surf sees some daring rescue attempts from first responders on a dangerous stretch of beach. Here’s what we know about the series.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2024 Scottish couple hit amazing milestone in charity row around Great Britain AN intrepid Scottish couple who are aiming to become the first mixed pair to row unassisted around Great Britain have passed the halfway mark of…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024 Point break? Why sharing its ‘secret’ wave with the Olympics could cost a tiny Tahitian village dear This week all eyes will be on Teahupo’o as it hosts the world’s best surfers. Many islanders welcome the new infrastructure brought by the 2024 Paris Games, but are concerned that any benefits will be undone by longer-term damage
Inverse · Jul 24, 2024 Olympic Surfing Requires a Perfect Wave — This 58-Year-Old Tech Can Bring It Want better surfing for the Olympics? Get off Teahupo'o, away from the shore all together, and onto a wave machine. Really.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024 Surfers, staff and locals make final preparations in Tahiti before the Paris Olympics begin From wiping out on waves to building homemade speed bumps on local roads, surfers, residents and workers across Tahiti, French Polynesia, are using the final days before the commencement of the Paris Olympics to brace themselves— and the island— for the upcoming surfing competition