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SURFERS BACK IN THE WATER

AS LOCKDOWN STARTS TO EASE

As beaches around the world begin to re-open following the
Coronavirus pandemic, surfers are once again taking to the waves.
Recently, the British Government eased some lockdown restrictions,
including the restrictions surrounding exercise meaning surfers could take
advantage of the recent improved swells off the British coasts.

The North East of England has seen almost daily swells peaking at 3-5ft with improving
weather conditions predicted for the foreseeable future. However, the Government is still stressing
the need for the public to remain vigilant and to stay safe by continuing with social distancing.

The World Surf League is also due to restart at the beginning of July at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa when it hosts the
2020 Corona Open. It will be the first championship event for the year due to the pandemic.

The WSL have been keeping the surfing spirit alive by playing repeats of past events via their website. This week
(20th - 22nd May) WSL Rewind revisits the 2017 Corona Open at South Africa’s J-Bay. This can be watched here:
https://www.worldsurfleague.com/watch

NEXT EVENT

7-19 JULY 2020

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