# watersports

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'My parents were worried that I would just sit back and become a beach bum'

Dubliner David O’Caoimh left college to spend his time travelling the world as Ireland’s only full-time wakeboarder.

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Jun 18th 2017, 10:30 AM

Two dead after freak weather change turns New Zealand rafting trip into tragedy

Nine other people after sudden waves swamped their kayaks.

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Sep 25th 2015, 10:17 AM

Everything you need to know about winter surfing in Ireland, you brave soul

‘Basically you can get every season in one day…except for summer.’

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Sep 29th 2014, 8:20 AM

A Meathman made this incredible short surfing film to make you all insanely jealous

Take 17 minutes to immerse yourself in Maxie Hill’s wonderful postcard.

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Jul 10th 2014, 1:45 PM

Adrenaline, athletes and 'all the elements of a beach party' to hit Dublin all weekend

From humble beginnings, the Battle of the Bay festival will host international competitions in kite-surfing and wakeboarding this weekend.

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May 23rd 2014, 3:00 PM

Hannah Craig finishes 10th in Women's K1 Slalom Final

The Ballymoney native set off first but picked up three penalties to slow her down as Emilie Fer from France won gold.

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Aug 2nd 2012, 3:26 PM

One killed after tourist boat struck by electrical storm

Six people are still missing after the boat full of people on a fishing holiday capsized off the Mexican coast.

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Jul 4th 2011, 1:31 PM