Category: Beach Life
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Should Kitesurf Be Banned? French Mayor Wants to Ban Sport to Keep Sea Swimmers Safe | France 24
Should kitesurfing be banned for the sake of keeping sea swimmers safe? That is certainly what one mayor in France wants. In Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, several accidents have already occurred, but the question of whether or not the water sport should be banned is making ripples.
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Maine Lifeguards Warn Against Swimming as Frigid Water and Rip Currents Pose Risks | News Center Maine
Sunny beach days lure crowds, but Maine’s waters remain perilously cold at 40 degrees, with rip currents posing year-round hazards.
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Jet Ski Hit-And-Run: Man Arrested After Swimmer Injured in Biscayne Bay | CBS Miami
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say Andy Vences struck a woman with his jet ski near Miami Marine Stadium and fled the scene. He now faces charges after the hit-and-run incident.
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‘Empathy, Affection’: Rio Beach Accessibility Project Gets People With Disabilities Swimming | ANC
On The Scene: A beach accessibility project in Rio de Janeiro brought people with disabilities and reduced mobility into the waters of Copacabana on March 7, using specialized amphibious wheelchairs and volunteer support to provide inclusive ocean access. The “Praia Para Todos” (Beach For All) initiative, started by Instituto Novo Ser in 2008, offers adapted…
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Winter Swim in Malta: Exploring the Island’s Most Beautiful Beaches | Love Malta
Discover what it’s like to go for a winter swim in Malta as we explore some of the most beautiful beaches across the Maltese Islands. In this video, we visit stunning coastal spots including Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Mellieha Bay (Ghadira Bay) and Wied Babu Cove to experience Malta’s crystal-clear waters and dramatic scenery during…
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City of Austin Gearing up for Swim Season | KVUE
Season passes are now available for purchase and will last swimmers through Halloween. The pass also includes parking at Zilker Park.
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Putting Sydney’s Swimming Spots to the Test Following String of Shark Attacks | 9 News Australia
A summer marred by several shark attacks has turned the spotlight on mitigation strategies, and whether nets are doing enough to keep the public safe.
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Surge in Shark Sightings at Popular Swimming Spots | 9 News Australia
There’s a warning for beachgoers following a surge in shark sightings at popular swimming spots along the east coast of Australia.
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New Year’s Day 2026 | Lifeguards Working Hard to Control Swimmers at Beaches in KZN
It’s the first day of 2026, which is traditionally a beach day in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal beaches are usually packed to capacity on New Year’s day by locals as well as holiday makers. SABC News Reporter Mlondi Radebe is there to tell us more about the mood, weather and the turn out.