Military Surfing lessons for the Royal Navy team
Newquay Activity Centre welcomed the Royal Navy surf team for a day of advanced coaching with 3x National Champion and expert ISA coach Johnny Fryer in preparation for the upcoming inter-services championship in March. Advanced Surf Coaching 10 of the Navy’s most talented male and female shortboarders, as well as longboarders were greeted with epic […]
Surf Your Way into The New Year
If you are looking for a fun way to begin 2017, then taking up surfing could be the activity for you. If you are looking to book surf lessons, Newquay Activity Centre is one of the most renowned surf schools in Cornwall and we would love to get your new year off with a bang. […]
What surfboard should I learn on?
Foam boards are perfect for learning to surf on because they’re long, wide and have tonnes of volume. You want as much buoyancy and stability as possible to practice on when learning to surf and 8-9ft foam boards are the best at providing this. The simple motto to remember about surfboards when you’re learning to […]
How do I land a frontside air reverse on a surfboard?
To successfully master the air reverse on a surfboard, you need a wave with a fast section that leads in to a nice ramp. As you approach the section, widen your stance. A wider board is definitely going to help as well. Hit the lip as it is pitching and ‘olly’ off it, while at […]
How To Learn To Surf?
So you want to learn to surf? Press up using your hands and lift your chest off the board. Slide both knees up between your hands so you’re in the crouching position. Rise up onto your fingertips and bring your front foot forwards so it’s sitting flat and centrally between your hands. Keeping your chin […]
How Surfing can Improve Your Mental Health
Good mental health should be a priority for many, especially as work-related stress is on the increase and depression is one of the top illnesses experienced by people of all ages in the UK. Exercise has long been recommended for those suffering from anxiety and stress, and one way of getting active and staying motivated […]
Cupid’s Valentines Adventures !
Ditch the clichéd Valentine date and enjoy some coastal thrills. Cupid’s arrow points to ocean adventure for a truly fun Valentines date that will get your heart racing with a new experience that will take your love to another level and impress your loved one. It’s not the size of the wave but the motion […]
Getting Kids Active with Bodyboarding
With an increasing focus on the physical and mental health of children, finding new ways to keep your kids active is something that many parents are looking for. Traditional children’s sports are generally focused on team efforts, such as football and cricket, but there are many more fun activities available. This includes surfing. If your […]
Winter Surfing in Newquay
Surfing in the UK is generally seen as a summer activity, but if you wrap up warm, there is plenty of fun to be had on beaches during winter. We take a look at how you can keep yourself safe and comfortable throughout the winter months, so that you do not have to put your […]