C Skins have launched a full range of ‘affordable natural rubber wetsuits’
Press release
“We’re stoked to officially launch NuWave: our full range of natural rubber wetsuits. For every budget, and every person, we now offer the option to choose a wetsuit with minimal environmental impact.
“After years of research, development, testing and refinement we’re proud to be offering more sustainable suits that don’t compromise on quality or performance. These natural rubber alternatives are the latest step forward in our on-going efforts to make the best possible wetsuits.”
Check out the range and read the full R&D backstory here.
The full NuWave range is available now from selected stores throughout the United Kingdom.
Global Surf Lodge Kabalana delivers an all inclusive retreat that will provide you with a seamless surf experience from the moment you arrive. The 12 chalets, designed to feel like a quaint village are nestled just off the sun kissed shores of Kabalana in Southern Sri Lanka. Every day is filled with waves, good company and the magic of local coastal communities.
The Location:
Sri Lanka, often called the teardrop of the Indian Ocean, is a surfer’s paradise with its diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and incredible surf spots.
In Kabalana Lodge, you’ll wake up to the sound of the ocean, which offers year-round swell and surf. The main season in the South runs from November to April, when the waters are at their clearest and the waves are consistently good.
Due to the convenient location, Global Surf are able to offer excursions that showcase the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Beyond the waves, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of Sri Lanka’s ancient temples, verdant tea plantations, and the thrill of nature on safaris.
The Food & Accommodation:
Global Surf Lodge Kabalana is designed to be a home away from home for surfers and travellers, combining modern comfort with the charm of Sri Lankan culture. The lodge is designed as a village of 12 chalets, which features spacious rooms with air conditioning, private open-air bathrooms, and serene views – ensuring a restful recovery after a day out in the water.
There’s a variety of room options, from private suites for those seeking solitude to communal rooms where guests can mingle and meet likeminded people. Communal areas are thoughtfully designed and daily shared dinners take place under the stars.
You will be nourished with an all-inclusive spread spiced with the flavours of Sri Lanka and beyond. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with a number of different options to choose from.
The Surf:
Kabalana itself is famous for the “A-Frame” spot aka “The Rock” a peak that offers both left and right breaks, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers, while nearby spots offer gentler waves for beginners. These guys also know a few secret spots too.
The team at Global Surf are passionate about taking your surfing to the next level, ensuring that your knowledge and understanding is taken beyond the waves. They set themselves apart with a number of theoretical sessions and individual feedback. There’s also different packages to choose from to suit your personal ability and progression. From newcomers to riding waves right through to advanced surfers looking to refine techniques.
All surfing sessions are guided by a professional team of ISA Certified coaches. From the famed A-Frame that provides both left and right breaks to the hidden gems that promise uncrowded waves, the Global Surf experience is tailored to you.
A Week in Heaven:
The Global Surf Lodge Kabalana offers a 7 day all-inclusive package designed to provide a hassle free experience. The package includes a weekly stay at the lodge, complete with daily breakfasts and dinners. Each guest will participate in guided surfing lessons, at three different levels, complemented by theoretical sessions and video analysis. These guys make sure you make the most of the consistent waves.
During the seven days there’s the opportunity to experience a Global Surf wellness day. Guiding you through breath work sessions, ice baths, yoga and meditation as well as your daily surf opportunity.
What is included in a week long stay?
Daily breakfasts and select dinners to keep you fuelled.
5 sessions each of guided surfing and theory lessons, suitable for all levels.
A dedicated day to capturing your surfing action on camera
Personal feedback sessions to help improve your technique.
An excursion to explore the local culture or natural beauty.
A full day’s adventure to a standout surf spot.
Unlimited access to our surfing equipment and lodge amenities.
Complimentary water and local coffee to keep you refreshed
To hang out with the Global Surf Team head here to book:
Basking Sharks have already started to arrive around the British coastline, and the Shark Trust is encouraging the water sports community to record any sightings to the Basking Shark Sightings Database. The surfing, kayaking, sailing community can provide vital data on the movement of these Endangered sharks. The Shark Trust hopes that more sightings provided by those out on the water will help improve our understanding of these magnificent sharks.
Each year these mighty fish return to British waters to feed on plankton. From now until October you may see one, or even a few, feeding at the surface of the water. Where they look like they’re basking in the sun. Thus, their name!
Today Basking Sharks are one of the most heavily protected sharks in UK and EU waters, but this wasn’t always the case.
From 1946-1995 Basking Sharks were heavily fished in the Northeast Atlantic, targeted for their liver oil for use in lamps, their meat, and for their large fins, which were prized in the shark fin trade. This intense fishing pressure meant Basking Shark populations were driven to collapse.
Basking Sharks are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Although they are no longer targeted, they can still be caught as bycatch or become entangled in lost fishing gear. Monitoring, management, and further research is vital to ensure their survival.
Basking Sharks are slow growing, long-lived, late to mature, and produce few young. This makes them extremely vulnerable to human impacts. Once populations have declined, they can take a long time to recover.
“While we need targeted and well-funded scientific research to fully understand the status and potential recovery of Basking Sharks, we can all play a part in filling the gaps.” says Paul Cox, Managing Director of the Shark Trust, “Each sighting, when added to our database, provides a piece of evidence that can help scientists draw conclusions. We’re really grateful to all our citizen scientists for the part they play in shark conservation and research.”
Basking Sharks are extremely vulnerable to disturbance and harassment by water users. So, as part of the Basking Shark Project, the Shark Trust has created the Basking Shark Code of Conduct for water users. By following this advice, you can enjoy watching Basking Sharks while ensuring a safe encounter for both you and the shark. Remember the sheer size of the sharks warrants respect and caution. It’s also illegal to intentionally disturb or harass Basking Sharks in UK waters.
Seeing Basking Sharks swimming in our seas is an incredible experience. There is nothing quite like spotting their fins cutting through the surface and then seeing their mouth open wide as they feed at the surface. Their arrival to our coastline, and each and every sighting, is an exciting event. Please ensure any encounters this summer are done so safely, for you and the shark, and that you tell the Shark Trust all about it!
What you can do to help Basking Sharks
Record your Basking Shark Sightings on our website or via our app https://recording.sharktrust.org/sightings/record
https://www.sharktrust.org/app
Download the Code of Conduct
www.sharktrust.org/basking-shark-project
Adopt a Basking Shark
www.sharktrust.org/adopt-a-basking-shark
Donate to the Basking Shark Project
www.sharktrust.org/donate/basking-sharks
For more information about the work of the Shark Trust visit their website: www.sharktrust.org
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City to Sea, a campaigning organisation that aims to stop plastic pollution, has received new lending from sustainable bank, Triodos Bank UK. The finance, in collaboration with grant and donation funding, will allow the organisation to continue to expand its campaigning and education work.
Natalie Fee takes City to See out on a team day, river bank cleanup, littler picking
The two Bristol-based organisations were both founded with aims of tackling social and environmental issues. City to Sea, which was established as a community interest company in 2016, works with communities, businesses, and activists to provide practical solutions to the problem of single-use plastic. It has campaigned across areas including water refills and disposable coffee cups, as well as plastic-free periods and brought about significant legislative bans on items such as cotton buds, cutlery and polystyrene.
Triodos Bank UK has a 25-year history of lending to organisations working for positive social and environmental change and was named Charities’ Bank of the Year at the Charity Times Awards 2023.
City to Sea has recently announced an expansion of Refill Destinations with ten more local authorities across the UK, as well as offering its returnable coffee cup scheme to university campuses in Bath to help cut pollution. It has also recently launched a campaign to ban single-use packaging in restaurants, cafes and bars.
Natalie Fée, founder of City to Sea, said: “City to Sea have banked with Triodos for almost ten years now, so when it came to securing a loan to support our growth, it was incredibly valuable to have a relationship with a local, ethical bank that know us well and could take us through the lending process painlessly! We’re grateful to have Triodos finance backing us so we can keep investing in our much-needed environmental campaigns.”
Simon Crichton, lending manager for nature, food and resource at Triodos Bank UK, added: “We finance sustainable organisations all across the UK – and Europe – but it’s always particularly exciting when you’re able to work with a likeminded organisation in the city where you’re based. City to Sea has had an incredible impact in transforming the public’s awareness and approach to unnecessary, everyday plastic use, so we’re pleased to be able to enable them to continue building on this work.”
Professional surfer Noah Beschen travels to Western Australia and Tahiti alongside filmmaker Andy Woodward to surf beautiful yet powerful waves before returning home to the North Shore of Oahu.
