Editorial policy

Coastal Match Report aims to make careful, clear writing about coastal sport and sporting places. We value accuracy, fair presentation and a visible distinction between editorial work and paid collaboration.

Accuracy and context

We check factual claims against suitable material available to us and take care not to present interpretation as established fact. Articles should make their scope clear, avoid sweeping claims about coastal places and explain when an example cannot stand for every venue or community.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are separate from partnership arrangements. Paid or partner material is labelled clearly so readers can tell when a commercial relationship is involved. A collaboration does not guarantee favourable coverage or editorial approval.

Corrections

If you spot an error, use the Contact page to tell us what is wrong and, where possible, point to material that clarifies it. We review correction requests and update published material when a change is warranted, making important corrections clear to readers.

Images and illustrations

Illustrations may be used to clarify an idea or set a scene. Some illustrations are AI-generated; when that is the case, they are identified as such and are not presented as documentary photographs.