Gear
Our Favourite Winter Surfing Gear
We’re getting very technical here, only the most advanced equipment will feature in this article so you know you’re getting the best bang for your ...
Read moreThe Vivida Journal
Gear
Swimming in Cold Weather and Why Your Changing Robe Matters
The improvements to mental and physical health when we swim in cold water is well documented, but it's important to stay safe out there. Discover o...
Read more
Watersports
A Guide to Flow State and Surfing
In this guide we explore what flow state is, how to reach flow state through surfing, and what the benefits are, including greater happiness, perf...
Read more
Gear
The best drinks bottles for outdoor sports
This Hydration Week (13th-19th March) we're pointing you in the direction of an ocean-friendly company who create everything you need to stay hydra...
Read more
Watersports
Top tips for staying hydrated during swimming, surfing & water sports
Discover our top tips for battling dehydration when out in the water.
Read more
Set Coats for Film & TV: From Classic Outerwear to Modern Changing Robes to a "KeepWarm"
A Brief History of Set Coats in Film & TV Keeping cast and crew warm, dry, and comfortable on set has always been essential to Film and TV prod...
Read more
Wellness
Going with the Flow - What is Flow State and How to Achieve it?
Completely absorbed in the task at hand, flow is often considered the sweet spot between challenge and skill, where time seems to stand still and e...
Read more
News
Top 10 Swimming Books to Entertain and Inspire
Why do we swim? How do some swimmers push themselves to extremes? Here are ten of the best swimming books that show that there is more to swimming ...
Read more
Nature
Why I freeze my butt off, and you should too - Year-Round Wild Swimming in Cornwall
Cornish native, Han Fisher, explores the incredible health benefits of Wild Swimming and how to get started as she take the plunge at Grebe Beach.
Read more
News
Together - The Vivida Lifestyle Movie
How this early-days film shaped a grassroots movement and ignited a purpose-led brand and community.
Read more
Travel
Kitesurfing in South-West Spain: A kitesurfing holiday off the beaten path
Looking for a kitesurfing holiday destination in Spain, beyond famous Tarifa? Find out more about kitesurfing in south-west Spain's Huelva province.
Read more
Gear
The Ultimate List of the Best Surf Gear for 2023
We’re talking about the best beginner surf boards, the best advanced surf boards, the best changing robes, the best bikinis for surfing, some of th...
Read more
Nature
How to Make Cold Water Swimming a Regular Habit
Building a cold water swimming habit is about strengthening your mind. There will be days when you are desperate to go, but these tips are for tho...
Read moreessential gear
Vivida is not a passing brand.
It is a mindset. It is a vision. It is a place you can be yourself; release your inhibitions, and fearlessly go out to embrace the beauty of this world and the people in it.
- H.K. Topping. Investment Banker & Vivida Adventurer