When is the seaside at its very best? In the darkest days of winter As the days shorten and cool, the sea offers up its secrets. Those who stick around to enjoy it are truly blessed, writes Alys Fowler The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show The surfing venue for next year's Paris Olympics is nearly 16,000 kilometers, or 10,000 miles, away on the other side of the world The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023
Surfing was my life – then Britain’s filthy water left me with an incurable illness The disease left me debilitated and jobless. What will it take for the water companies to clean up their act, asks surfer Reuben Santer The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Tahiti village, surfers oppose plans for tower to judge Olympic surf event Residents and surfers of one of the world's most famous surfing waves, Teahupo’o, in Tahiti, which will host the 2024 Olympic surfing competition, remain opposed to plans to build a judging tower, even after organisers scaled back plans. Opponents say construction will damage coral and put the health of the… Radio France Internationale · Nov 27, 2023
The heat is on as Britain’s boom in seaside saunas stirs up some local sweat Hot boxes are popping up on the coast, as well as beside lakes and rivers, but not everyone is happy about the trend The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023
Suffolk holiday park evacuated after road collapse at beach High tides and winds leave caravans ‘dangerously close to edge’ as area in Lowestoft declared unsafe The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023
Residents evacuated after clifftop road falls into sea in Suffolk Many caravans were left ‘dangerously close to the edge’ of the cliff drop The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
25 best beaches in Spain to visit in 2025 Take a dive into the Iberian Peninsula’s finest coastlines The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
11 of the best things to do in Valletta, Malta The walled Maltese capital is a playground for heritage, art and traditional treats The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
This iPhone app is a must-have for surfers If you're new to surfing, then the Surfline app is almost as essential as your board. iMore · Nov 21, 2023
The best hotels in Rhodes, from beachside boutique stays to Old Town residences Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive resort or a boutique hotel stay, this popular Greek island ticks all the boxes The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
A new start after 60: I learned to surf – despite the alligators Kerrie Houston Reightley has always been athletic, and thought she would be able to pick up surfing. Months of ‘crashing and burning’ ensued, but her competitive nature kept her going The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023
Owner of inflatable beach trampoline that exploded and killed three-year-old girl is jailed Ava-May Littleboy was thrown into the air at the ‘height of a house’ when the equipment failed on Gorleston beach in Norfolk The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Laura Enever sets incredible world record for biggest wave surfed by a woman Enever caught a 13.3 metre high wave and beat the previous record by less than a metre The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 10, 2023 Why are dead and dying seabirds washing up on our beaches in their hundreds? In October and November, horrified beachgoers often find dead and dying muttonbirds washing up in an event called a seabird “wreck”.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Cape Cod surfers reveal horror encounter with 10-foot great white shark The shark was ‘aggressive and agitated’ as it came upon the two surfers
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 10 of the UK’s most scenic rail journeys From crossing moors to rattling along the coast, it’s worth taking these train rides for the view from the windows alone
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 ‘The best thing about the No 50 is that it goes on a boat’: readers’ favourite UK bus journeys From the steepest A-road in the UK to a stunning circuit of the Lake District, our tipsters share their best hop-on, hop-off road trips
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 7 of the best Christmas hotel breaks by the sea Enjoy a coastal Christmas with these festive UK stays
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023 Icelandic surfers fear port development will ruin ‘perfect point break’ Volcanoes, northern lights and midnight sun are all on offer at this haven, which locals want to preserve
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023 Storms or sea-level rise – what really causes beach erosion? Beaches are dynamic. They change from week to week and month to month. Have you ever wondered what causes these changes? Or how beaches might fare as sea levels rise and if storms increase in frequency and severity?
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 In pictures: World’s first inland surfing resort comes to Scotland THE world’s first inland surfing resort is coming to Scotland and looking to make waves.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Why bags of cocaine keep washing up on Britain’s south coast Armed police patrol beach in Sussex after packages of suspected cocaine wash up on shore
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Country diary: A sense of communal unease on this warm autumn day Nose’s Point, Durham coast: It’s not just the sunflowers – planted to help seed-eating birds during the ‘hungry gap’ – that makes today feel more like Provence
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2023 Why Bermuda isn’t just for honeymooners For a family holiday with a difference, visit Bermuda to soak up endless sun, eat stellar seafood and experience water sports against the backdrop of pink beaches. Be careful though, you might never want to leave, says Samantha Simmonds