Guides

You've paddled the lakes. You've done the reservoirs. But there's a moment — usually somewhere on a slow bend of the Isar with pine forest on both banks and nothing but birdsong — when you realise flat-water SUP touring in...

The complete guide to surfing Europe: best destinations in France, Spain, Portugal and the Canaries, cold water wetsuit advice, and how to travel with your surfboard.

Transporting a surfboard without damaging it takes a bit of planning. Here's everything you need to know about car racks, board bags, strapping and flying with boards.

Munich is one of the only cities in the world where you can surf after work. A guide to the best river waves and surf spots within two hours of the city.

Portugal gets the most attention, but Europe's Atlantic coast has far more to offer. The best surf destinations across France, Spain and the Canary Islands.

Portugal has consistent swell year-round and waves for every level. What wetsuit to pack by region and season, how to choose your board, and where to surf.