Whether it is your first time in the surf or you are looking to improve, Cornish Wave's aim for the weekend is to simply have fun and share their surfing knowledge in a relaxed environment. With post and pre-surfing woodland yoga sessions, the unique space provides an ideal setting to unwind and re-energize whilst surrounded by nature. This weekend is perfect for those who have never surfed or taken part in any yoga previously.
Whatever the session, Cornish Wave will break it all down into easy-to-understand bite-sized bits. For surf lessons, just bring a towel, shoes for the beach, and something to wear under a wetsuit. For yoga sessions, all activities are two hours long once the group is ready. Surf and yoga go hand in hand, complementing each other in many ways - add in some wild camping (but not that wild) in a private Cornish woodland and you have got a recipe for a truly energizing yet relaxing weekend escape.
The surf
Stretched over two days, Cornish Wave's aim is to provide you with an introduction to surfing, so your future self feels comfortable and confident enough to rent the correct surfboard and surf with a purpose in your own time. What will be covered is the basics of how to handle a surfboard, beach, and surf safety and of course the techniques behind how to ride waves back to the shore. Cornish Wave will provide all the equipment you need. Just bring a towel, shoes for the beach, and something to wear under your wetsuit. Each of the two surf lessons is two hours long.
The woodland camping
Whether you love camping or like the idea but are not sure how to go about it, this is the place to embark on your first camping adventure. Forget whatever else you have seen, this wild camp is a unique take on camping that is perfect for those who just want to turn up and relax. It is camping but without all the fuss. Although called wild camping, it is really more like glamping. It is back to basics but in a nice way.
The yoga
Re-energise post-surf with a yoga session in Cornish Wave's tranquil woodland barn. You will be led through a yoga session specifically designed to assist with helping your body relax and recover after your surf lesson. Even if you have not done any yoga before, your instructor will guide you through the session offering helpful advice on how to look after your body post-surf for all levels in a non-pressured and fun environment. Yoga mats will be provided and no previous experience is necessary. All levels are welcome.
Daily itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at 6:00 p.m. at 40 Fore Street, Newquay. You will meet Cornish Wave at their headquarter in the center of Newquay. After the warm welcomes, you will drive in convoy (if you are getting to them by train, let them know) to the wild camp to settle into wild camp living.
Day 2
After a camp breakfast, you will head back into Newquay for your first surf lesson. You will start right from the beginning with understanding surf and equipment terminology and how to catch waves in the prone position. After some practice and pointers, you will head back to the sand and cover the next stage of learning to surf. They will explain and demonstrate paddling, wave timing, and how to pop up and wipe out correctly. They will provide explanations, demonstrations, and individual coaching to ensure you have the best chance of success. You will be riding waves back to the beach in no time.
Set on the grounds of a working dairy farm, the wild campsite is the perfect place to unwind and surround yourself with nature after a day of activities. Once you have settled into your bell tent, you will head down to the open-sided barn to meet your yoga instructor. Your yoga session will focus on relaxing and recharging your body with specific poses and postures aimed at stretching out those muscles you used when surfing. No previous experience in yoga is needed, your qualified yoga instructor will guide you through the session enabling you to fully relax and enjoy your surroundings.
After your afternoon yoga session, the evening is your own to explore the woodland and settle into camp. Barbecue, explore, hang out by the fire, or be free to do as you please in this peaceful setting. As the evening draws in, you will sleep under the stars in shared canvas bell tents nestled within nature. No prior experience is necessary. This is an introduction to surfing weekend where you will start with the absolute basics and provide guidance throughout your time with them.
Day 3
There is no better way to begin your second day of activities than with a morning yoga session to wake up your body and prepare you for another fun surf lesson in the sea. You will head down to the barn for the second yoga session, find your mat, and wake up alongside nature with bird songs as the soundtrack to your practice. Your morning yoga session will focus on slowly waking up your body with poses and postures specifically designed to stretch out muscle groups used when surfing and to recharge and re-energize your body.
Continuing on from the previous day's session, they help you build on existing skills and move on to developing your next level. Whether it is working on consistency or demonstrating how to turn your surfboard or even paddling out the back for bigger waves, this second session is all about progression and building confidence in the ocean. No prior experience is necessary. This is an introduction to surfing and yoga weekend where you will start with the absolute basics and provide guidance throughout your time with them. You will be finished around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
