Cornish Challenge

• Meet and greet at Newquay Activity Centre with your instructor
• Enrolment, allocation of wetsuits, rescue boards and team ID vests
• Pick your own team name to represent for the competition
• Suit up in our heated changing rooms
• Hot outdoor showers & male and female toilets
• On-site lockers and storage for valuables
• Epic beach games and challenges on Newquay’s awesome Towan Beach
• Full safety brief for the whole group
• Bottle of bubbly for the victorious team
• A dog sitter if you require it. Just contact us for more details.
• Discount card for apres surf food/drink at local eateries and bars
• 15% off at Newquay’s Rip Curl store

Healthy Competition

Face your teams against one another both in the water and on the land in a series of Californian style beach games. Test your might and mettle with the tug’o’war, then harness your collective brainpower and display an effective show of teamwork with the surf life saving challenge. You might be a pro with a volleyball, but will you beat the dizzy stick?

The Cornish Challenge is open to non-swimmers and its flexibility means the beach games can be designed to suit all types of groups, fitness levels and ages. With a variety of games and a huge degree of flexibility, our Cornish Challenge is a great choice for groups with different outlooks on the ocean. Some of your gang may love the water, but maybe some would prefer to play games on dry land; this is one challenge where the choice is entirely up to you!

Team Building In Action

Flexing muscles AND brain cells? Yes – you’ll need both! You will take part in a paddle relay race, a tug ‘o’ war, the surfboard tunnel challenge, a lifeguard’s flag sprint, beach volleyball and aqua targets. To top it off you will take part in a game that tests not only your throwing skills, but your nerves too! The games are chosen to suit the dynamic of the group; whether you shy away from competition, or you always have to be the winner – there’s something for everyone!

Our coastal adventures are more than just a day out; they are the perfect fusion of adrenaline-fuelled fun and essential sea safety. Whatever activity you are taking part in, you are learning from the industry leaders.

Here is why thousands of visitors choose us every year:

The Complete Experience

We don’t just throw you in the water. Our coastal adventures are educational. You will leave with a smile on your face and genuine ocean knowledge—understanding rocks, rips, and rescue techniques. Plus, we are the #1 Rated Outdoor Activity Provider in Newquay on TripAdvisor, with over 3,000 5-star reviews backing up our promises.

Gold-Standard Safety & Accreditations

We hold the highest safety credentials in the industry, so you can push your limits with total peace of mind. We are:

• Fully AALA licensed (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority).
• Newquay’s only recognized SLSGB Training Centre.
• A certified British Canoeing Delivery Partner, guaranteeing the highest standard of paddlesports instruction.
• Covered by £10 million public liability insurance.

Elite Instructors (Not Just Students on Gap Years)

Your experience depends on your guide. Our team consists of career outdoor professionals who train year-round. Every instructor holds:

• ISA Level 1 or 2 (International Surfing Association) awards.
• SLSGB Beach Lifeguard
• In-house certification from our very own Outdoor Activity Instructor Academy.

Trusted by VIPs, Schools & The Media

We are the #1 choice for clients who need absolute professionalism and safety. We are the go-to provider for local schools (like Newquay Tretherras) and elite organizations. If we can coordinate the England Rugby Team and England Surfing Team on a Super SUP, we can handle your group. We have also been featured by:

• BBC Radio One & The Gadget Show
• Christian Dior & The Sunday Times
• 3x Cornwall Tourism Award Winners