To promote a greener approach to water sports, some manufacturers are now opting to make boards from wood, a more resistant and sustainable material. Photo: AFP
If you're a bodyboarder heading to England, Wales or Northern Ireland, note that you can now hire wooden boards free of charge thanks to the "Surf Wood for Good" initiative.
The programme will run until the end of October and seeks to raise awareness about pollution from single-use plastic boards.
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