In 1974, a radioactive cloud from a French nuclear test drifted over Teahupo’o, Tahiti, now the surfing venue for the Paris Games. Villagers still feel the effects.
Tag: Surfing
4 Australians Are Rescued After 36 Hours on Surfboards at Sea
The Australians and two members of their boat’s Indonesian crew were found after an extensive search off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. A third crew member is still missing.
Marcio Freire, Renowned Brazilian Surfer, Dies in Portugal
Mr. Freire began surfing at an early age and starred in a 2016 documentary on the sport. He was 47.
Surfing in Britain? It’s Chilly but Brilliant and Widening in Appeal.
On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on.
Your Wednesday Briefing
The ethical quandary of vaccine passports.
Surf’s Up. The Temperature Isn’t.
Growing numbers of surfers are taking to the Great Lakes — even when the weather is well below freezing.
In Australia’s Deadly Year for Shark Attacks, a Surfer Lives to Tell the Tale
After being bitten by a great white in South Australia, the victim managed to paddle ashore and walk nearly 1,000 feet for help. He said the attack “was like being hit by a truck.”
Fatal Shark Attacks in Australia Jump, Raising Questions
Eight people have been fatally attacked this year, the most in nearly a century. But scientists say these numbers don’t tell the full story.
How to Pretend You’re in Hawaii Tonight
With a few easy-to-find items, you can discover the archipelago’s breathtaking biodiversity, savor its flavors and music, even delight in an island-inspired Thanksgiving.
Several Surfers Are Found Dead in the Netherlands
At least five bodies were found or seen in the foamy waters off the beach resort of Scheveningen, a district of The Hague.