Chris Appleton and his new man are kicking issues up a notch as we formally head into spring — hitting the seaside collectively and displaying off their toned bods … water included!

The newly-divorced celeb hairstylist and his hunky boyfriend, Federico, hit up the seaside alongside Santa Monica Sunday — ringing in St. Patrick’s Day by absorbing some solar and shedding their shirts within the course of.

Chris and Federico obtained into the water as effectively … and yeah, it was fairly scorching to see. And as if the dip within the ocean wasn’t refreshing sufficient … Chris grabbed a popsicle from a vendor alongside the seaside for him and his date.

TMZ broke the information … Chris and Federico have lately linked up and are casually relationship on the heels of CA’s divorce with Lukas Gage.

Chris’ coronary heart discovered precisely what it wanted in Federico – a refreshing change of tempo after the whirlwind together with his ex-hubby. And together with his mates giving Federico the seal of approval, feels like this new chapter is off to a promising begin.

As we reported … Chris referred to as it quits with “The White Lotus” star in November, simply 6 months after their quickie Vegas wedding ceremony on the Little White Chapel officiated by Kim Kardashian.

Chris listed “irreconcilable variations” as the explanation for the break up.