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HydroRobe Towels Have Arrived!!

After a hectic half term period everything has calmed down again as we approach what I have always regarded as my favourite time of year. June is fantastic at Gwithian; the beach is empty, the weather is (usually) good and the water temperature is increasing by the day.At the surf school we have been beginning preparations for the first of the school groups that start next week which means getting a heap of new ID vests screenprinted, improving our hire fleet with a new delivery of Redback softboards and restocking in general.

We have also just taken stock of some great new changing towels. The Hydrorobe is a quality changing towel that protects you from the elements, drys you quickly and all while keeping you warm.

The Perfect Changing Towel for the Beach

If you’ve ever got changed into your wetsuit while at the beach or in a car park then you’ll know how perilous it can be. The Hydrorobe is practical, luxurious and will help to maintain your dignity! Meanwhile it’s snug hood and convenient pockets are perfect for keeping you warm and helping you to dry.

There are only limited stocks at the moment but you can get them in our shop or you can buy online.

It’s All Getting a Bit Technical

Tyson Greenaway

This one is strictly for sad acts and statto’s.

Which is why we love it! So much so that SUP instructor Freddie has been getting very excited indeed and barely a day goes by without discussing the merits of various paddle techniques. Flat days will never be the same again.

A Late Evening SUP session at Gwithian in May

Tyson Greenaway

They divide the critics but when you grab a SUP and have a paddle at sunset it’s easy to see why it’s the fastest growing sport in the world.

May Bank Holiday & Half Term Opening Times

Tyson Greenaway

Spring is nearly behind us and we are surely heading into another, ahem, Barbeque summer at the surf school. Just writing it has almost certainly put a jinx on it but ho, we are tremendously happy here whatever the weather.

The surf has been cracking for the last couple of weeks so lets hope this good run will continue. Not that we have been surfing anywhere near as much as usual – our time has been spent fruitfully getting the surf school ready for a manic period of surfing lessons in Gwithian during the Bank Holidays and Half Term holidays. A lick of paint here, new doors there and a new tarmac drive. The surf school is looking good and, thankfully, ready for Half Term.

The surf school will be open every day from 10am to 6pm for surfing lessons, surf hire and SUP lessons. Even if you just need a bar of wax or just want to pop in for a chat then come on over. We might even put the kettle on.

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding Lessons Now Available

Tyson Greenaway

We have offered SUP hire for a number of years but now we are pleased to say that we will be offering SUP lessons through the surf academy this summer. The sport is super popular in flat water and on the South coast but we reckon that Gwithian is a perfect venue for trying SUP on the North coast. Gwithian’s slow moving waves are ideal for giving SUP a go and if the surf is too big here it’s easy to move down St Ives Bay to the more sheltered beaches at Hayle.

SUP is one of the fastest growing sports in the world that has more than doubled in popularity each year since it began to take off in 2005. It’s easy to see why. SUP is a traditional Hawaiian way of surfing where you are constantly standing while using a long paddle to propel yourself either in flat water or onto breaking waves. It’s a fantastic way to stay fit and is the most accessible form of surfing there is. Even if the sea is flat then you can still get out on one of our SUP boards and Cornwall is one of the best locations to give it a try. You can SUP in the sea, rivers, estuaries and even the Tamar – literally anywhere there is water more than six inches deep.

If you fancy getting in the water on a SUP board this summer then give us a bell on 01736 757579 or book online.