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Swimming in the ocean I am alone and embraced by risk and trust

I was scared, out of my depth in the water and out, but I was there. The hope and the welcome propelled me along

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024

California surfers delight in ‘really sick’ massive waves bashing coast

Stormy weather and exceptionally high tides have brought flooding and evacuations – and a surfing bonanza

The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024

When you sit down to build a sandcastle, take a look around you: the beach is already sculpting

Arenicola, or lugworms, make some of the most beautiful structures on the beach. Little piles of wet sand are cast in a swirl from their rear end as part of their feeding cycle.

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2024

‘A wild swimmer’s paradise’: the beach on top of a Yorkshire moor

A new documentary, Wild Water, celebrates a hardy group of enthusiasts who hike up boglands to swim year-round in a remote mill pond built during the Industrial Revolution

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023

Jamie Campbell Bower: Embracing the Art of Surfing

Discover how Jamie Campbell Bower effortlessly rides the waves, showcasing that surfing is not just a sport, but a breathtaking art form and a gateway to a...

Top News · Dec 21, 2023

6 of the best Malta holidays, from Valletta to Mellieha

The best places on this Mediterranean island for families, couples, party-goers or culture vultures

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Australian beachgoers are told to always 'swim between the flags' – but what if there aren't any?

This summer, millions of people will flock to Australia’s beaches – and tragically, not all will survive. Last summer, 54 people drowned along the Australian coast. This included 28 people in New South Wales – the highest number in the state’s recorded history.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

World surfing body joins local opposition to controversial new Olympics tower in Tahiti

ISA says it has suggested more environmentally friendly solutions for judging the surf competition in Teahupo’o, known for its natural beauty

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

Mama Shelter Marseille: reasonably priced design hotel in Europe's hippest city

Enjoy Marseille like a local during the colder months and stay in the hip part of town

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Country diary: Life has returned to these bits from the blitz

Crosby to Hightown, Merseyside: The fragments of wall and chimney here were once the stuff of Liverpool’s homes, now they protect the coast and are home to sea beet, plovers and turnstones

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023