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Unlocking the secrets of the tides: Why understanding tides is important

As surfers, swimmers, and ocean lovers, we are captivated by the constantly changing tides at our local beach and the impact that the moon, sun, and ocean floor have on sea conditions. There are several reasons why it is important for us to understand tides: Why do we have tides? The moon’s gravitational pull is …

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Eleven sustainable gifts for swimmers, surfers and sea lovers

We’ve started thinking about Christmas gifts, and as we’re keen swimmers, surfers and sea lovers most of our friends and family are too. And we’re finding it’s a difficult challenge… In our humble opinion Christmas can be a problematic time–lots of pressure for over-consumption, and a battle to remember what really matters to us; the …

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Tide clocks and a love of the sea: an awesome chat with Sustainable Squad

Back at the very end of summer 2022 we, I mean I, Gareth had an opportunity to sit and chat with the brilliant Katie AKA sustainable Squad. We chatted all things tide clocks, the sea, design and sustainability. We got worked up about the pollution situation on the UK’s coastline cause by rogue Water Companies, …

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Tide device invention becomes a reality after lockdown Brighton beach trips

Here is a copy of an article published in the Sussex Independent in conjunction with Plus X Brighton: Gareth James was able to turn his idea into a commercial product thanks to the BRITE project in Brighton During lockdown, Gareth James, from Brighton said he was so grateful to have access to the city’s sea and the …

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Sea usage survey results

A little while ago. (Actually quite a long time ago) we did a survey about sea usage. We kept it fairly local (Brighton, Hove), and asked questions about what factors help you decide when conditions are good to swim, and what kind of watersport you’re interested in. We also wanted to know about our communities …

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Custom weather display

We’ve been working on a commission to create a multi-weather display for a good friend of Tidey. This wall mounted weather display shows temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. The display is specifically designed to be a talking point – only the owner (and us) knows how to read it, as such any visitors to the …

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