Olympic swimmer Kyle Chalmers has not given up on Brisbane 2032. But he knows it would take something extraordinary to get there. The nine-time Olympic medallist would already be one of Australia’s greatest ever swimmers if he hung the togs up right now. And it appeared as though he was about to when, speaking on … Read more
SCOTLAND’S first ever inland surf resort has officially opened to the public. The State-of-the-art Lost Shore Surf Resort in Ratho, near Edinburgh, will welcome wave enthusiasts from near and far. 3 Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh has officially opened to the public 3 The world-class facility cost £60million to buildCredit: Getty The £60million complex … Read more
A BRIT has tragically died while swimming off the coast of a holiday island in Thailand after cops say he ignored the red flags. The 43-year-old businessman was reportedly dragged away from the shore at Karon Beach, Phuket, by a rip current that was so strong whirlpools could be seen in the surf. 4 The … Read more
Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish made its way into a lake in British Columbia. Exactly how it arrived is not clear, researchers say — perhaps it was in aquarium water — but decades later, thousands of genetic clones of the same organism have been spotted in 34 waterways around the province. … Read more
When aquatic botanist Meghann Bruce found an invasive species nicknamed zombie plant in the St. John River in 2015, she only found it in one spot. She actually stumbled upon Eurasian watermilfoil while doing a botanical survey of the river for another project. As part of that study, she explored 171 sites between the Mactaquac Dam … Read more
There were emotional scenes at the Paralympics on Saturday morning (AEST) when star Australian backstroker Benjamin Hance won gold. Swimming in the 100m backstroke S14 event, Hance comfortably won the final just hours after setting a world record in his heat (56.52 seconds). When he touched the wall in the pool, it was then he … Read more
WATCH the chilling moment a group of beachgoers were blissfully unaware they were paddling a next to a three metre long shark. The four swimmers were filmed heading into the sea in Cornwall by a nearby hiker who caught the the chilling moment on camera. 3 The predator was spotted at Porthcurno Beach in CornwallCredit: … Read more
PARENTS can claim free swimwear for their kids as part of a new campaign. Swimming costumes can be snapped up in time for the half-term holidays with a travel agent tabling the deal. 3 Free swimming costumers can be claimed as part of a campaign to stamp out ‘invisible’ colours 3 On The Beach are … Read more
Swim shorts in classic navy or a bold electric blue shade are a staple for every beach-goer and poolside lounger. Don’t get cold feet if choosing swimwear feels like a tall order. We’ve done the legwork for you—our curated list of the best blue swim shorts for men with inside laces will make your selection … Read more
MENTION Marbella to TV- loving millennials and you will conjure up visions of no-carb pre-hol diets, lots of fake tan and those big beach bags the original Towie cast had, with their faces painted on the side. But my recent trip to the famous Spanish coastal town could not have been more different, from the … Read more
