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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

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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

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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

‘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

'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)

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

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

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

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

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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

The Conversation

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

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

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The Guardian - AU

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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