A top-class field of longboard surfers are expected at Watergate Bay for the Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic on June 20 & 21. As the third of five rounds of the 2009 British Longboard Union (BLU) series, the event marks the mid-way point on the tour. And with British longboarders currently enjoying a fresh wave of […]
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Despite poor surfing conditions, there were still some jaw dropping surfing. Two of Cornwall's finest longboarders were missing from the line-up; Newquay's Ben Skinner and Sennen's Sam Bleakley, who were both taking part in the European Championships in France. In the interests of representing his country abroad, Ben had to pull-out of a chance to […]
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Despite strong winds and heavy rain earlier in the day, a large crowd turned out to witness the exhibition match played between members of Taunton Vale Polo Club. They were rewarded with an evening of glorious sunshine and action-filled polo in a stunning location. “Overall the match was brilliant, it went really well,” said event […]
Read MoreThe event was hosted by the Extreme Academy at Watergate Bay and attracted top professional kitesurfers from South Africa, Ireland and the UK, who all struggled with difficult cross-offshore winds. Dreya was not only battling against the turbulent conditions to win the pro ladies fleet, but also a rustiness stemming from months away from the […]
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Windswept Cornwall is a Mecca for kite flying of all kinds. But at certain locations it’s land kiteboarding that has really taken off. Our kiting expert divulges some of the county’s kiteboarding hotspots. Cornwall is the only county in the UK that has an ocean border on three sides. Wind is seldom in short supply […]
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Surfing. It’s simple. Just walk out into the surf, turn the board around, catch a wave and stand up. If only it was that easy! Here's ten steps to help you master the waves. The sport of kings takes a lifetime just to get “OK” at it. One thing you have to remember before learning […]
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