Watersports and Activity Providers working
alongside Catch a Wave UK, (A-Z)
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1. BF Adventures
BF Adventure, an outdoor activity centre, began with a bank of 5 or 6 part time instructors, who were employed on an ad-hoc basis when their specific skill input was required. Today, they have a team of 50 staff, including 14 volunteers. They have more than six thousand people visit us each year either for just a single day of fun activity, through to residential experiences and long term personal development programmes.
BF Adventure promote the advancement of education of young people in Cornwall who through their social and economic circumstances are in need and unable to gain employment. Using the medium of outdoor activities they run tailor made programmes including information, guidance and advice to help clients to move into a bright future.
BF Adventure promote the advancement of education of young people in Cornwall who through their social and economic circumstances are in need and unable to gain employment. Using the medium of outdoor activities they run tailor made programmes including information, guidance and advice to help clients to move into a bright future.
2. Breakers Surf School
Breakers Surf School
3. Dolphin Trips and Wildlife Observation
The Dolphin and Wildlife trips will be guided by Paul Semmens who has worked with Cornwall Wildlife Trust for a number ofyears. Paul has extensive experience in both marine life and plant surveys, he regularly leads events for several environmental charities and has worked on local boats offering tourists marine wildlife trips.
4. Errant Surf
©Errant Surf
Errant Surf is an established, award winning surf company, based in Newquay. Whether you are a complete beginner, have only been in the waves a few times or have surfed all over the world ... Errant, believes that friendly service and value for money are the key ingredients of the perfect surf lesson!
Errant say: "In your first lesson the Surf Instructor will go over the basics. These include ocean safety, things like how to spot a rip current, how to wipeout, tides, lifeguard flag system relevent to the country you are in. Then it's time for a bit of dry land surf coaching. You will have time to practice lying on the board in the "prone" position, how to paddle out, how to paddle for a broken wave, how to stand up (the tricky bit) and how to stay on! Then its time to hit the water. The surf coaches will be on hand to give you advice as you progress. Before long you'll be up and riding the whitewater waves back to the beach ... whats next? ... our Surf Instructors are qualified to teach you how to paddle out back to catch un-brocken waves, how to turn, generate speed, perform manuevores, like floaters, cutbacks both frontside and backside. Think snowboarding, but in the sunshine and in the sea!"
Errant say: "In your first lesson the Surf Instructor will go over the basics. These include ocean safety, things like how to spot a rip current, how to wipeout, tides, lifeguard flag system relevent to the country you are in. Then it's time for a bit of dry land surf coaching. You will have time to practice lying on the board in the "prone" position, how to paddle out, how to paddle for a broken wave, how to stand up (the tricky bit) and how to stay on! Then its time to hit the water. The surf coaches will be on hand to give you advice as you progress. Before long you'll be up and riding the whitewater waves back to the beach ... whats next? ... our Surf Instructors are qualified to teach you how to paddle out back to catch un-brocken waves, how to turn, generate speed, perform manuevores, like floaters, cutbacks both frontside and backside. Think snowboarding, but in the sunshine and in the sea!"
Errant Surf Customer Feedback
©Errant Surf
"I have been surfing with Errant for about 3 years now and everytime they never fail to provide outstanding surf coaching." Annie, Stevenage Hertfordshire
"Errant has consistently delivered an excellent time for me & my family. Thanks again for another great trip!" Nick 'Badger' Devon
"Errant has consistently delivered an excellent time for me & my family. Thanks again for another great trip!" Nick 'Badger' Devon
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5. Falmouth School of Sailing
©Falmouth School of Sailing
Falmouth School of Sailing is a friendly, long-established sailing and powerboat school located in one of the largest and most beautiful natural working harbours in the world. They are situated off the Fal Estuary, in the heart of the historical maritime town of Falmouth. The local waters provide one of the most versatile, and picturesque locations for Watersports in Europe.
Falmouth School of Sailing is an independent, fully recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training and Chartering School. They are also licensed by Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).
They offer beginner, intermediate and advanced courses in RYA powerboating, RYA keelboat and RYA dinghy-sailing. They also offer both theory and practical yacht based courses, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster.
Courses range from half day taster sessions through to intensive 2-5 day courses, for both youths and adults. They provide a twice weekly beginners and advanced youth club for young people aged 8-17 years. The Sailing School is equipped with a wide range of dinghies, powerboats, keelboats and yachts. They offer other shorebased courses in VHF/GMDSS, sea survival, HSE first aid, one and four day courses and more. Due to the milder winter climates of Cornwall Falmouth School of Sailing is able to offer courses all year round.
Falmouth School of Sailing is an independent, fully recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training and Chartering School. They are also licensed by Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA).
They offer beginner, intermediate and advanced courses in RYA powerboating, RYA keelboat and RYA dinghy-sailing. They also offer both theory and practical yacht based courses, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster.
Courses range from half day taster sessions through to intensive 2-5 day courses, for both youths and adults. They provide a twice weekly beginners and advanced youth club for young people aged 8-17 years. The Sailing School is equipped with a wide range of dinghies, powerboats, keelboats and yachts. They offer other shorebased courses in VHF/GMDSS, sea survival, HSE first aid, one and four day courses and more. Due to the milder winter climates of Cornwall Falmouth School of Sailing is able to offer courses all year round.
©Falmouth School of Sailing
6.Gwithian Academy of Surfing
Surf Instructors and LifeGuards include: Tyson Greenaway, Director of GAS, has been surfing for 21 years and is widely regarded as one of Britains top free-surfers. In April 2001 he was voted 5th 'Best Surfer in Britain' in the 'Carve Magazine' 2001 Readers Poll. Tyson is also a competitve surfer who once ranked 5th in Britain. More recently he has competed for England in the 2009 European Surfing Championships coming third overall in the Seniors category which helped the England Team to a fourth place finishTyson, a Level 4 surf coach and National Trainer Assessor, has been coaching for 10 years. Tyson has coached the British Junior Squad in 2003, 2007 and 2008 and has coached the English Senior Squad in 2009. He also sits on the British Surfing Association's coaching committee.
David Foster is one of the country's premier competitive surfers. The one time English Cadet Champion went on to represent England and Britain in the European and World Amateur Championships (placed 3rd and 47th respectively) at junior level. Dave has been teaching at the Academy for 10 years.
Both Male and Female Instructors are available.
David Foster is one of the country's premier competitive surfers. The one time English Cadet Champion went on to represent England and Britain in the European and World Amateur Championships (placed 3rd and 47th respectively) at junior level. Dave has been teaching at the Academy for 10 years.
Both Male and Female Instructors are available.
Gwithian Academy of Surfing Customer Feedback
Chris, Surf Instructor Photo: © GAS
"Dear Tyson, I am writing in thanks for all your support with the Sportlink Project. Over the five years we have successfully reached over 660 young people, and this would not have been possible without the help and support of local sports and leisure clubs. This project benefitted young people by increasing their self confidence, self esteem, motivation and most importantly made it possible for them to achieve positive futures. Thank you once again." Rebecca Frost, The Bishop's Forum Sportlink Project
"Hi, Just wanted to send a big thanks for the surfing tuition on our holiday in August. The weather was awful but the surfing was the saving grace of the holiday. We thought Bob was a good instructor and the safety aspect was very re-assuring as some of our group were quite young. Kind regards." Amanda Woodroof
"Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for the great trip that we had this weekend! It was really fun to learn how to surf and one of the most fantastic weekends I've had I think! I'm hoping to do a bit of surfing on holiday in America this summer, should be fun, and I'll definitely be coming back to Cornwall another time! Thanks for being great instructors and nice blokes and helpful since I'm deaf and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to follow instructions but it all worked out fine! Regards." Katie
"Hi, Just wanted to send a big thanks for the surfing tuition on our holiday in August. The weather was awful but the surfing was the saving grace of the holiday. We thought Bob was a good instructor and the safety aspect was very re-assuring as some of our group were quite young. Kind regards." Amanda Woodroof
"Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for the great trip that we had this weekend! It was really fun to learn how to surf and one of the most fantastic weekends I've had I think! I'm hoping to do a bit of surfing on holiday in America this summer, should be fun, and I'll definitely be coming back to Cornwall another time! Thanks for being great instructors and nice blokes and helpful since I'm deaf and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to follow instructions but it all worked out fine! Regards." Katie
7. Hibiscus Surf School
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