Have you been craving great gulps of sea air ever since we locked down in March? If so, you’re not alone. After the constrictions of the year we’ve had so far, heading to sea feels, more than ever, an unbeatable joy, both for the freedom of immersing yourself in the bracing water, and for the reminder of other lands beyond our corners of the world lurking tantalisingly just beyond the horizon.

There are, then, few joys that compare to the sun on your face and the salt in your hair and the soothing, lulling sounds of the waves, all fuelled by ice-creams and crab sandwiches. But it’s all the better when you come prepared – both for keeping hydrated and protected against the sun, as well as for making the most of the fun with beach games, buckets and spades and inflatables to bob around on. Luckily, we’ve come up with a checklist for you, as well as our pick of the best products. Happy holidays!

By Nancy Alsop
August 2020

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