“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 ...

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, ...

“There’s no better time to be a young UK surfer with Olympic dreams at the moment.” GB Surfing’s performance coach Luke Dillon has been part of the UK competitive circuit for two decades. During that ...

A film which records the ups and downs of Britain's pro surfers taking part in the country's own surf tour has been heralded as the most important surf film in Britain's history of the sport. For two ...

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 ...

FROM Rathfarnham in Dublin to one of the world’s best surfing destinations in just three hours – and I’m not talking about our own magnificent beaches on the west coast. But now, thanks to Aer Lingus, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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 ...

LONDON is one step closer to becoming the first capital city in the world to feature a surf park. The £50million project would transform around 100 acres of land in Lee Valley Regional Park. Please ...

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, ...