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What's new for 2010

We re-open on Saturday March 27th, with loads of new plans and developments.

• We now offer RYA Powerboat courses. The 'level 2' is the most popular course and that's what we will be focusing on initially.
• As promised (over and over again) we have now taken delivery of our fantastic new Wayfarer. It's a Wayfarer, but not as we know it, Jim.
• We have published a windsurfing and sailing course programme for weekends and evenings from now until July. This includes all of the Polkerris Pirates T15 windsurfing sessions and...
• We have just heard from Cornwall Sports Partnership that we will again be awarded the Sport Unlimited grant that we received last year. That funded a terrific series of windsurfing courses for secondary school pupils, which will now be repeated.
• This year we are introducing a Beach Club membership. This answers the many requests we have had from people who want to use out changing room facilities, particularly those who have their own watersports kit at the beach. See the price list for more details.
• We will be running our first windsurfing instructors' course from April 19th.
• We are even considering kitesurfing instruction in July and August. Let us know whether that's of interest ...
• And finally, if you want to see what's going on down at the beach, just check out the new live video webcam.

Major website update and webcam!

In preparation for the 2010 season (a barbeque summer??), our website has had a major overhaul. Lots of great photos and, by popular request, a live video webcam so that you can see what's going on at your favourite beach! The website is packed with lots of up-to-date information and works faster, too.

2010 season coming soon...

We are now closed for winter but already planning for the forthcoming season. For 2010 we will be offering more sailing and windsurfing courses, both for adults and children.

We have recently been accredited as a Recognised Training Centre for powerboating and are now offering RYA Level 2 and Safety Boat courses. Don't forget we offer vouchers for all our watersports activities: anything from a kayak hire right through to a sailing course. Ideal as Christmas and Birthday presents. Just let us know what you would like. Over the winter, get in touch with us by email. Look out for the Polkerris Beach webcam too! Coming shortly.

Half term specials!

Half term week, 24-31 October, is the final week of our season. We have a some activities planned:

- Children's watersports morning on Wednesday 28th, 10.00-13.00. Sailing windsurfing and kayaking, age 9-14.

- Adult Level 1 sailing courses on 22nd/23rd and 26/27th

- Adult Level 2 sailing course on 24/25th

Also, the latest news is that we are about to start offering powerboat training. Ask for details.

Fat Face Barbie Tour comes to Polkerris!

Clothing company Fat Face is coming to Polkerris for their Barbie Tour on Thursday 13th August. If you like the sound of helping to conduct a beach clean in association with the Marine Conservation Society, a bit of International Turtle Beach Volleyball comp action (curious?), Stand Up Paddleboarding, barbeque and BEER then get yourselves into the Fat Face Fowey store now to collect your FREE wristbands. It starts at 4.30 and wraps up at about 10pm. See the Fat Face Out There website here

Our caravans have just been rated 'Very Good' by Visit Britain!

All the work put into upgrading and improving the caravans over the last year has just been recognised by the inspector for Visit Britain. We have been awarded 3 Stars - Very Good. Visit Britain have rigorous standards that must be met for the gradings and, although our 'vans aren't new, we make sure they are comfortable and well-equipped. Of course, the main thing is their location, which is hard to beat! See the Beachside Caravans site here

George on the back cover of Windsurf mag!

George appears on the back cover of the April edition in the latest Tushingham ad, showing off the Wedge sail with a stylish move (a one-handed e-slider, in case you were wondering, although I wouldn't have guessed). It's a cracking photo taken by top surf photograher Alex Williams last August on the Tushy photo-shoot.

Free Easter holiday windsurfing tasters!

Open to all in Year 7 and above at a Poltair School Sports Partnership school (e.g. Fowey, Bodmin, Penrice, Poltair, Brannel). Following last summer's hugely popular tasters, we are running four tasters in the Easter holidays on these days: Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th, 10.30-12.00. Note that these sessions are weather-dependent!

The minimum number per session is 4, max is 6. It's up to you to organise a group of people to book in one go, so round up some friends/family and email us: thebeach@polkerrisbeach.com.
Download a booking form here (but please email or phone us before you fill it in).