As the sun continues to shine across the UK, we're all keen to spend more time outdoors. When the temperature rises, there's nothing quite like a dip in the water, making it the ideal time to try a new water-based sport or hobby to keep cool while staying active. Whether it's paddleboarding, sailing, or wild swimming, there's a wealth of water-based hobbies to explore.
I put several items from brands such as Mountain Warehouse and Animal through their paces to see if they were up to scratch for summer water adventures. I tested the Margot Womens Recycled Swimsuit , the Isla Womens Printed Surf Suit , the Soleil Womens Shorty Wetsuit , and the Isabella Womens Surf Suit during a recent trip to Croatia, engaging in various water activities. All of them exceeded my expectations.
The standout among everything I tried was the Isabella Womens Surf Suit, priced at £39.99 here (originally £64.99).
It served as an excellent alternative to a full wetsuit, offering full-length sleeves for sunburn protection while in the water. I wore it for paddleboarding, knowing that if I fell into the water multiple times, my sunscreen would wash off, leaving me vulnerable to the sun without any way to reapply, reports OK! . The long sleeves are also great if the weather changes from being warm to a little chilly, but it has the same light, stretchy material as a regular swimsuit which stops it from feeling too restrictive.
It has a zip up the back which means nothing digs into your chest when you'r.