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HISTORY IS MADE AT THE 10TH EDDIE AIKAU BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL

History was made yesterday at the ‘Oscars of big wave surfing’ on Oahu’s North Shore, The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Packed crowds made the pilgrimage through the dead of the night to stake a coveted place and watch the show…

By Sophie Everard

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Beaches Could Be Left Unpatrolled As RNLI Lifeguards Left Without Financial Help

The RNLI is warning that beaches could be left unguarded once restrictions are lifted if the government furlough scheme is not extended to include its seasonal beach lifeguards.  Currently, there is no financial support in place for returning seasonal workers,…

By Luke Gartside

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We Spoke To The Local Surfers Who Rushed To Rescue Three Drowning Men At Crantock Beach

On Tuesday this week, we heard the tragic news that one man had drowned and two others were admitted to hospital after they were caught in a rip at Crantock beach, just south of Newquay. Yesterday Oneil Din, 27,known as…

By Luke Gartside

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Everything You Know About How To Survive A Rip Could Be Wrong

It’s an age old adage that most ocean users swear by; if you get caught in a rip sucking you out to sea, simply swim or paddle parallel to the beach and soon you’ll find yourself released from its grip.…

By Luke Gartside