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Frank Chalmers obituary

Other lives: Journalist who had a reputation as an adventurous open swimmer, willing to tackle treacherous waters

The Guardian - UK

Holidaymakers warned not to swim on popular Devon beach after sewage leak

Residents are outraged over the leak disrupting trade for local businesses at one of the busiest times of the year

The Independent UK

Channel hopping: seaside, cycling and more on Jersey, Guernsey and Sark

For a flight-free summer holiday with a castaway feel, we take an overnight ferry to the Channel Islands

The Guardian - UK

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‘Do not swim’ warning issued for Exmouth Beach

‘Bathing is currently not advised’, said East Devon District Council

The Independent UK

After conquering 50-foot wave, Australian blind surfer seeks Paralympic inclusion

Matt Formston set a new world record when surfing the famous Nazaré break and is now pushing for para-surfing to be included at Brisbane 2032

The Guardian - AU

Spanish Police Crack Down On Tourists Doing This One Thing On The Beach And Charges Them £210

Spain's famous beaches are facing backlash from locals fed up with overcrowding and tourists hogging space.

International Business Times UK

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

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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

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

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

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

The best holidays to book for September 2025, from mountainous Montenegro to Sardinian beach breaks

Whether seeking a European walking holiday, Sardinian beach escape or a South African safari, plan ahead for a warm getaway after the schools reopen

The Independent UK

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

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.

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International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

Inverse

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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The National (Scotland)

'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 Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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