“Back in the ’20s this shop used to be an undertakers, and they started handing out coffin lids so people could go wave riding on them, surfing wasn’t a known thing back then.” said Toby Dray, who ...

The incredible talent and addictive drama at the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti over the past few days may have made you eager to ride some waves yourself. Surfing has been hailed a great sport ...

Beach enthusiasts could be in for a treat this bank holiday weekend as much of the country is set to bask in warm weather. The UK boasts 1,500 beaches, and, while many enjoy lounging on the sand, ...

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A SMALL seaside village has been named among the UK’s best surfing locations. The remote area has even reported a rise in tourism due to the faster waves. Croyde in North Devon has an estimated ...

Whether you're already familiar with the waves of Britain or want to finally acquaint yourself with a board, chances are you could do with a lesson at one of the UK's best surf schools. Keep scrolling ...

When Nick Hounsfield was five years old, his father, Brian, bought a surfboard. It was the mid-1970s, and surfing, thanks to the nascent commercialisation of the sport in California and Australia, was ...

I love surfing. The fact I can barely stand for longer than five seconds hasn't put me off pursuing what has to be the biggest high you can have on earth for free for the last five years. From the ...

Kite surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in Britain. Redcar on the Teesside coast is the hottest place to do it outside of Hawaii. Find out why. Think of kite surfing and you imagine golden ...

On Sunday, a surf contest in Scotland was canceled when a group of non-competitors reportedly stormed the designated lineup, dropped in on female participants, and lobbed verbal abuse towards the ...

Fans of the beach could be in their element this bank holiday weekend as hot weather is forecast for much of the country. The UK is home to 1,500 beaches, and while many prefer sunbathing on the sand, ...