Best surf suits for taking to the water Want to stay protected and look chic on your board? These are the most stylish surf suits out there Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024
Bye bye boobs: When did Europeans stop sunbathing topless? Europe used to be known for its laissez-faire attitude towards beachwear. Now, it seems bare boobs have been banished from our beaches. Maddy Mussen finds out why Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2024
The best wild swimming spots in Europe to visit this summer From the one beneath a 16th-century castle to the secluded alternative to Como, these are the lakes, rivers and seafronts to add to your bucket list — plus the best places to spend the night nearby Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2024
Tahitian surfing champion Kauli Vaast takes victory lap along the Seine After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast thrilled fans again by surfing along France's iconic River Seine. The 22-year-old was pulled by a boat, and surfed the small waves it created with the Eiffel Tower in the background. France 24 · Aug 9, 2024
Kids on board: a family surfing trip to France’s wild Atlantic coast With vast empty beaches, reliable waves and pine forests, the Gironde, near Bordeaux, is perfect for an exhilarating but relaxing holiday The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024
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
Silver surfer Robinson falls to Vaast Teahupo'o clinic Tahitian surfer Kauli Vaast has won Olympic gold for France on his home break, while Caroline Marks of the US triumphed in the women's final. AAP · Aug 5, 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
AAP · Aug 1, 2024 Robinson edges Ewing in all-Aussie surfing shoot-out Jack Robinson is through to the semi-finals of the Olympic surfing, while fellow Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright were quarter-final losers.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 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 Guardian - 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
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 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...
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Greece fines businesses £600,000 for breaking strict beach rules Local authorities have responded to over 4,500 complaints in July so far
AAP · Jul 29, 2024 Robinson beats world No.1 Florence in Olympic surfing Australian two male surfing hopes are through to the last eight in Tahiti with Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing triumphing in scary surf.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 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 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