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Bluefin Dri-Tide 22L Deck Bag review: A dry bag built for SUP and wild swimming adventures
By Rosee Woodland published
A dry bag that’s perfect for paddle boarding, but does double duty for wild swimming and coastal hikes

Is this man SUPing on an inflatable paddleboard further from land than any other human ever?
By Dave Golder published
Stuck in the doldrums, TikToker goes paddleboarding in the middle of Pacific

How to read a tide chart: our guide for coastal explorers
By Julia Clarke last updated
Knowing how to read a tide chart can keep you safe whether you're going for a wild swim, a spot of surfing, a walk along the coast or looking to access a climbing route

Ross Edgley sets stunning new non-stop river-swimming record: 510km and 62 hours along the Yukon
By Dave Golder published
The serial endurance swimmer obliterates another record in the name of science (and wild challenges), “setting new parameters on the limits of the human body”

Water shoes vs water socks: protect your feet during amphibious adventures
By Julia Clarke last updated
We compare water shoes vs water socks to help you decide on the most suitable option for your aquatic escapades

Keen Hyperport H2 review: a water shoe that’s as happy on easy hikes as it is on the beach
By Rosee Woodland published
A chunkier, yet lighter version of Keen’s classic Newport shandal, the Hyperport H2 is designed to take you from the trails to the water with a bounce in your step

Vivobarefoot Hydra ESC review: a water shoe with claims to swim run and trail abilities
By Rosee Woodland published
A cut down version of the Tempest ESC, with excellent drainage and traction, but also a potential comfort problem

"Float to live" – Helly Hansen teams up with rescuers for water safety campaign after new drowning figures revealed
By Julia Clarke published
Of the hundreds of people in the UK who drowned in 2022, 40 percent never intended to enter the water
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