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Perseid meteor shower 2017 - how to make an evening of it with children

Posted: September 25, 2020

Hundreds of meteors will streak across the sky during August but the peak will be between the 12th and 13th. Astronomers predict there will be up to twice as many meteors as usual.

Easter Fun!

Posted: April 07, 2020

We had lots of lovely comments on Facebook in response to our Crafty Kit competition so we thought we would share them with you for some Easter inspiration :)

How to choose the correct size bodyboard…

Posted: June 18, 2019

Our selection of bodyboards are designed for beginners and children to have fun in the sea and get started bodyboarding.

Keeping kids safe in the sun

Posted: June 10, 2019

Do your children wear UV tops in the sunshine, or do you go for the factor 50 approach? Having just returned from a VERY hot Cyprus with my two children I can safely say that I’m a UV top convert!

SUP-er duper!

Posted: May 16, 2019

If you are a family of beach lovers and you’re looking for something a little different to do with the kids, paddle boarding may be exactly what you are looking for.

Duukies Beachsocks

Posted: May 01, 2019

If your beach or poolside trips aren’t always an idyllic scene of happy children frolicking in the water and you are maybe on the receiving end of a grumble or two about the…

Summer is the time for long journeys be it by car, plane or train. Away from home for a couple of weeks it’s also worth while packing a few craft activities and smaller toys to keep children entertained in restaurants so you can relax and enjoy your holiday too.

Surfers Against Sewage

Posted: May 15, 2018

A community dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife

Back Garden Fun - Five Easy Activities

Posted: May 03, 2018

Now the weather has finally turned pleasant and we actually are hopeful for a warm bank holiday, my thoughts have turned to getting the back-garden tidy. Which reminded me of some simple but fun things I used to do when my children were toddlers.

What’s the difference between sports sunscreen and normal sunscreen?

Posted: April 30, 2017

SolRX is classed as a waterproof sports sunscreen. Unlike regular sunscreen, sport sunscreens are usually tested to measure how water resistant a formula is before its Sun Protection Factor (SPF) starts to wear off. While such testing is tailored for prolonged water immersion, such as sunscreen for swimmers, it can also reflect sweat resistance.

Wetsuit Buying Guide

Posted: April 21, 2017

Wetsuits work by catching a thin layer of water between your skin and the neoprene. Your body heats up this water and keeps you warm so it’s imperative that the wetsuit fits properly or cold water will flush the warm water out. Neoprene acts as insulation against the colder water so the thicker the neoprene the better the warmer the wetsuit.