Category: Water

Water Wonder

Unlike others her age, kayaker Pam Phillips refuses to disappear from public view. Here we talk to her about finding this adventure sport later in life

By Anna Dimond

Surf’s Up

After an epiphany in the waters of Cornwall, Kylie Griffiths fell in love with surfing. Now she’s created London Girls Surf Club, a movement to help other women experience the exhilaration and freedom of life on the waves

By Liz Connor

Making Waves

We meet social media surfing star Elizabeth Sneed aka CurvySurferGirl, who is using her influence to spread a message of body positivity to encourage more women to get on board!

By Amy Sedghi

Meet The First

Californian daredevil Dottie Frazier’s love of scuba diving meant that she had to break into a man’s world. We explore the life and achievements of the adventurer and heroine of the deep

By Annabel Herrick

Sisterhood Synchro

The evolution of synchronised swimming. We meet three teams across the world who all have something unique to offer

By Alice Snape

Riding Monsters

Portuguese big wave surfer Joana Andrade on the importance of fear: “These waves can kill you, so fear is good because it keeps you aware.”

By Sam Haddad

Taking The Plunge

The ritual of a freshwater dip is healing for many. We speak to Wonderful Wild Women about community, courage and braving the cold

By Annabel Herrick

Surf Sistas

Want to try surfing? This Cornwall based collective explain why longboarding is the way to go for a calmer vibe on the crest of a wave

By Sian Lewis

Ocean Commotion

Helping save the planet and reduce plastic waste isn’t going to be plain sailing for Olympic star Hannah Mills, but that’s her goal for the future

By Alice Barraclough

Sea Change

Writer and experienced surfer Sophie Hellyer speaks to the adaptive surf champion about accepting disability and advocating for equality

By Sophie Hellyer