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From swimming to sailing, five women share the joy of blue spaces

Laura Crane, 30, from Devon, is the first British woman to surf Nazare’s 60ft waves in Portugal. But from navigating an eating disorder to recovering from sepsis, her journey has been far from straightforward

From marathon tourism to Hyrox holidays, the latest trend in long-distance travel isn’t about how far away you go, but how much ground you pound while you’re there. WH ’s Jess O’Donnell reports from a trip where the most valuable currency is metrics and medals, and asks: is this departure from R&R a healthy destination?

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Since taking over a thriving wild swimming group in north Wales, Cal Bardi of the Wild Water Babes has made it her mission to support others through daily dips that boost both mental wellbeing and con

Swimming is an essential skill, especially in coastal communities. We explore the joys of being a swimming teacher