Saltrock Blog
We are lucky here in the south-west: adequate supplies of fresh, clean water are something that most of us take for granted. Similarly, our stretches of clean beaches and sea water, that are safe for bathing, are a luxury that we forget how fortunate we are to have access to. Sadly, the same can’t be said for billions of other people around the globe. With World Water Day tomorrow, on March 22nd, it’s a sobering thought to realise that 2.1 billion people live without water that’s safe for drinking in their homes. Nearly two-thirds of the world’s population experience significant water shortages for at least one month of the year!
In addition to water scarcity due to insufficient infrastructure or inadequate rain, the problem of water pollution is also one that’s impacting on access to clean, safe drinking water. Whether it’s pollution from sewage, plastic or other contaminants, was...
As the US Declaration of Independence states, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are unalienable rights; everyone has the right to try and find happiness. The challenge, it would seem, is achi...
31 years after humble beginnings selling hand-printed t-shirts from the back of an Austin Allegro, Saltrock is in a growth phase and as such, we are extremely pleased and very excited to announce the...
World Sleep Day is just a few days away! With the nation hopefully obtaining some restful slumber on the 15th March, at Saltrock, we’ve decided to find out a little more about the fascinating topic of s...
March 8th is International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate it then to take a look at five famous women from the south-west who showcase the Saltrock values? Women from Devon, Cornwall, Somer...
Since moving to North Devon Pancake day has become an important day on the calendar. Every year I meet up with friends to celebrate a truly delicious day! Now even though the choice of toppings might va...
Sometimes the idea of signing up to be a volunteer can seem daunting and a scary commitment of time but it definitely does not have to be! Over the last few years I have volunteered my time and have fo...
With love in the air and Cupid’s bow firmly poised to strike, it’s time to take a look at a faithful favourite we’ve loved for years! Saltrock has been around since the late 1980s, creating imaginative,...
On reflection, during my clear out last month, I came to the conclusion that I don’t think I have ever (in over 15 years of surfing) actually just binned a wetsuit, as this has always seemed such a wast...
At this time of year sometimes there is nothing better than a hot chocolate. I find it is the perfect ”go to” drink on a frosty, dark wintery night or after a blustery, bracing surf. In fact I think not...
Once my wetsuit is inevitably too old or irreversibly damaged instead of hanging it up at the back of the cupboard until my next big clear out there are in fact several options still left to extend the ...
Just because the weather’s taken a turn for the worst, it doesn’t mean that the coast is a no! With the right clothing, it’s possible to enjoy the great outdoors in all but the most severe weather. We’v...
Celebrated on 25th January, Burns Night, in honour of the famous Scottish poet, Rabbie Burns, is a traditional evening of food, music, poetry readings and a wee dram or two! Haggis is the must-have dish...
