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.
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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.
Mexico’s Last Countercultural Coast
On a wild stretch of Pacific shoreline, Costa Chica draws artists, architects, surfers, yogis and “naughty friends.”
Chasing Waves on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
There was surf somewhere from County Kerry to County Donegal, if only they could find it.
Surfers Fight to Block Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight
Opponents of drilling in the pristine waters, home to some of the world’s most unusual marine life, are turning beaches into protest zones.