Stories from the Bay and beyond

Yes Cornwall's beaches are some of the best in the world. But cruise along our rivers, creeks and estuaries by boat and you’ll discover the Real Cornwall.

Surfers want to see some soul added back into the world of surfing. And Cornwall is leading the way. Join us as we go on a retro tour to see what's afoot.

The Extreme Academy team at Watergate Bay are complete surfaholics, so who best to ask for their favourite UK surf breaks? Here's their pick.

A centre stop on the UK Pro Surf Tour, a beach that works on most tides and most importantly – warm showers. Here’s why Watergate Bay rocks for surfing.

Quickly becoming a weekend institution with runners all over the country, the nearest run to Watergate Bay is set in the Lanhydrock National Trust estate.

Extreme Academy sponsored surfer Harry Timson and Gul rider Mark Harris tell us how it is - and being local cold water surfers, they should know.

Planning on getting fit post-Christmas? Our Swim Clinic instructor, Salim, tells us how swimming can improve your overall fitness and well being.

Watergate Bay's top ten things to do during the Christmas season in Cornwall - it really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Kitesurfing is a form of kite boarding that's specific to wave riding. It's the ultimate connection between wind and waves.

SUP - Stand Up Paddle Boarding