Stories from the Bay and beyond

As we begin a new chapter at the Extreme Academy we catch up with Wavehunters founder, Andy Cameron. From expert surf tuition to Groms clubs and fitness and yoga classes on the beach, we can’t wait to see what he has planned for Wavehunters at the Extreme Academy.

As Carl prepares to retire after almost 20 years at the helm of the Extreme Academy, we caught up with him to chat about surfing in all seasons, spotting dolphins in your day job and the new partnership between Extreme Academy and Wavehunters. 

Wetsuit technology has come a long way since its inception and now there's a range of wetsuits keeping you warm all year round, with flexibility and durability to withstand nature's elements, but which one do you need?

From Otis Redding to Ben Howard, the sea is an enduring muse for songwriters. We asked Ruark Audio – who make the stylish R1 bedside radios you’ll find in all of our rooms – to tap into this creative inspiration and put together a playlist that celebrates the ocean.

Wetsuits are an essential piece of kit for getting in the sea, making being cold in the water a thing of the past. Here's Watergate Bay team's top tips.

An award-winning charity that enhances the lives of children and young people through community, surfing and the sea, The Wave Project was born in the swell here at Watergate Bay back in 2010.
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A simple pleasure that has swooped through countless centuries, nothing beats the exhilaration of watching your kite take flight.

The still blue waters, secluded coves and craggy outcrops along from the Bay host an ecosystem full of surprises – best spotted standing a few feet above the surface on a standup paddleboard.

How to get surfing – a beginner’s guide to everything you need to know, from choosing a board to falling off to not ‘dropping in’… and always having fun.