Since relocating from rural Cheshire to coastal Bude, I’d love to say I’ve increased my wave count, but alas, its not quite worked out that way so far. A major issue for all watersports enthusiasts is sewage pollution and marine litter which presents a risk to both human, aquatic and bird life.
The amount of marine litter found on UK beaches has almost doubled in the last fifteen years, with at least 1 piece being found on average every 30cm. The SAS is an amazing not-for profit environmental pressure group who campaign for cleaner beaches. They have teamed with Barefoot Wine to host a number of beach cleans this summer so I’ll be donning rubber gloves and boots, and heading to my local break at Widemouth to lend a hand.
Read more about the Barefoot Friendly Beach Rescue Tour here and if there’s a beach clean near you, why not get involved?