Surfing

Articles about surfing disciplines and safety considerations for wave riding activities. Topics include equipment basics, UK locations, and managing risks in different surf conditions.

Bodyboarding for Beginners

Bodyboarding uses a small foam board and fins to ride waves lying down, and beginners should take lessons and start in shallow water.

Kite Surfing or Kite Boarding

Kite surfing uses a controllable kite to propel you across water, with improving safety standards making it accessible despite its challenging learning curve.

Knee Boarding

Knee boarding is an accessible watersport that lets you ride behind a motorboat on your knees with minimal risk and maximum fun.

Surfing: Staying Safe While Sufing

Surfing carries real drowning risks, so knowing your limits, learning proper technique and building your swimming ability are what keep you safe in the water.

The Reality of 'Surf Rage'

A viral 2004 hoax about aggressive surfers in Cornwall exposed real tensions over crowded beaches and territorial behaviour in the sport.

Top UK Windsurfing Spots

The best beginner-friendly windsurfing spots and RYA-approved training centres across the UK.

What Is Body Surfing?

Ride waves using just your body instead of a board, with tips on staying safe while body surfing.

What Is Wake Boarding?

Wakeboarding is a motorboat towing sport that combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques, focusing on tricks rather than speed.

Why Surfing in Britain Is Booming

Britain's surfing scene has exploded from 30,000 participants in 2000 to over 500,000 today, driven by warmer wetsuits and a shift away from elitism.

Wind Surfing Safety

Check the weather and your gear before heading out windsurfing, especially on the sea where conditions are much riskier than inland water.