Hi John,

On Sunday, the English Interclub Surfing Championships were red-flagged and cancelled. Not because of flat waves. Not because of bad weather. But because of raw sewage pumped into the sea. 🤬

Just imagine: perfect 3–5ft waves. 140 surfers ready to compete. 

Instead: an empty, filthy ocean. Shut down by profiteering polluters. 

And this isn’t just a surfer’s problem. If sewage can shut down a national surf comp, it can shut down your swim, paddle, wild dip or family beach day. It’s happening all across the UK, to all of us.

Feeling outraged? Let’s channel that energy into action. ✊⬇

This October, we’re dipping daily to raise vital funds needed to fuel our fight against sewage pollution — and we'd love for you to join us! Dip a Day in October is more than a fundraising challenge, it’s activism in action.

Sadly, sewage will be dumped during October. Just like at the surf comp, it’ll stop people from getting in the water. But every disrupted dip is powerful living proof of why this fight matters, and why your supporters should back you. 🤝

Your health comes first. If you’re taking on Dip a Day in October, use our free app to check if your local spot is safe. If there's a red cross, stay out of the water and dip in a garden tub, cold shower, or another safe alternative.

And when sewage stops your dip? Own it. Share it. Show the grim reality we’re fighting to change:

🚨 “I can’t dip today because of sewage dumps. Infuriating? YES! Please sponsor me so we can stop this scandal.”

We’re a charity of water lovers — and we see the sewage scandal up close. It’s wrecking our rivers and seas, threatening our health, and forcing people out of the water. This surf comp is just the latest proof.

But we refuse to be shut out of the blue spaces we love. SAS exists to keep shouting loud, exposing the truth, and pushing for change. We’ll never stop calling out the polluters and giving you the tools to stay safe.

That’s why we provide free, real-time water quality data through our free app — so you know when it’s safe to get in, and when to stay out.

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