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Kidding Around

Don’t forget the little ones this year. If you’re still in need of a few presents to put under the tree, we’ve got lots that your

Billabong

Top Picks: Billabong

Once a humble boardshorts designer and now a globally recognised surfer brand, Billabong is the Australian label you need in your

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Clothing to Beat the Chill

The trees are looking bare and there’s a bitter chill in the air - winter has well and truly taken hold. But it will take more tha

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Top Picks: MUSTO

We’re having a huge sale on our website right now, including lots of great gear from one of our favourite sailing and watersport b

Surfers with their boards

The Clothing Checklist Every Surfer Needs

You can’t hit the waves if you don’t look the part, right? Well luckily we’ve got you covered, surfers, in our end of season sale!

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Your 8 Kayaking Essentials

Stop right there! You can’t hit the water with the wrong kit. Luckily, we’ve compiled 8 of our best products for Kayaking – and th

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The Five Gill Products you NEED this week

This week we’re celebrating the amazing sailing brand, Gill and offering you great discounts over on our website! Every boater nee

Red Paddle Co How-To Guides

Red Paddle Co How-To Guides

Concerned about getting to grips with the latest Red Paddle Co SUP boards and equipment? Never fear, Red Paddle Co have released t

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Interview with a Channel Swimmer

We catch up with super swimmer Nathan Payas following his successful swim of the English Channel to raise money for charity – and

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Ultimate Beach Etiquette

When you like water sports as much as us lot, it’s inevitable you’ll spend considerable amounts of time on sandy stretches. But do

Nathan Payas swimming

WSO Meets: Nathan Payas

Ever wanted to swim the Channel? We catch up with Nathan Payas, a singer and swimmer from Gibraltar who’s about to take on the Eng

Surfer in Cornwall

Why Cornwall is a Surfer's Paradise

Golden sands, a thrilling Atlantic swell and miles of spectacular coastline. Yep, it’s hard to beat Cornwall for water sports...

Weekend sail

What to Pack for a Weekend Sail

Whether you’re sailing the Med or cruising UK waters, there are a few things you can’t afford to leave behind on a weekend sail. A

Family enjoying Red Paddle Co SUPs

WSO Wishlist: Family Fun Essentials

Give your kids the watersports bug this Summer...

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6 Reasons to try SUP Yoga

Yogis everywhere are now using SUP boards to improve and challenge their practice and Stand Up Paddle boarders should give it a go

Surfers on the shore

WSO Wishlist: Essential Surf Saviours

Sometimes it’s being prepared with the little things that ensure you surf better, for longer and never miss a good session…

Snorkeling fun

WSO Wishlist: Essential Summer Snorkeling Kit

Take up snorkeling and marvel at the abundance of life in our seas – you actually need very little kit to get started…

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8 Top Tips for Snorkeling Success

Snorkeling is an exciting and inexpensive way to experience the diverse range of life in our seas – here are our top tips for gett

Mystic Kitesurfer Marc Jacobs

WSO Wishlist: Kitesurfing Kit by Mystic

We’ve given Mystic’s 2016 kitesurfing kit our seal of approval for both performance and style – here’s the kit we’re lusting after

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