The Beginners Guide To SUP

The Beginners Guide To SUP

“Nothing gives you a better workout than SUPing (standup paddleboarding),” says Greg Bertish. He should know. He’s surfed some of the biggest waves in the world on his stand-up paddle board and represented South Africa at the World SUP Championship in Peru in...
What’s A Blue Flag Beach?

What’s A Blue Flag Beach?

Besides being somewhere you want to spend your summer, basically, Blue Flag is a status of excellence awarded to beaches that meet a strict set of criteria. These range from its water quality, to how safe and clean the beach is, to the amenities provided at the beach....
9 Lifeguard Lessons

9 Lifeguard Lessons

You don’t want to meet Rocky Randall when he’s on duty. If you do, you’re probably fighting a losing battle with the Indian Ocean: you’ve smashed your head on a jagged reef; you’ve found your lungs filled with salt-water after being tumble-dried in...
The 6 Effects Of Suntanning You Need To Know About

The 6 Effects Of Suntanning You Need To Know About

So you’re at your favourite beach, just got out of the water, and are about to soak up some summer sun. But then you remember to put on sunscreen lotion so you don’t leave the beach looking extra crispy. Ever wondered what tanning actually does to your...