Artist in residence: Janavi Kramer
Jun 06 - 08
Ocean Artist, Scientific Illustrator, and Storyteller, Janavi Kramer joins us as our next Artist in Residence on 6-8 June.
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Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall
From 5-9 August 2026, along the cliff path from Watergate Bay, you'll find the UK's biggest surf and music festival.
Boardmasters is back for 2026 and bigger than ever.
The festival first started as a surf competition in 1981, and with Newquay being home to some of the UK's best waves, the tradition has carried on through the years. You can find all surf events happening over on Fistral beach.
A shuttle will be running from Watergate Bay to Fistral, so those visiting the main festival, can head over from the campsite to take part in everything going on.
Everyone is welcome to watch the pro's battle it out to win the Boardmasters trophy and to soak up the good vibes. All competitions are free for spectators to watch.
Competition categories
The Quicksilver Open
The Roxy Open
Men's Longboard pro
Women's Longboard pro
Tickets are still available from the Boardmasters website, including day tickets and camping. But act fast, tickets are selling out by the day.
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Artist in residence guest workshop, with Janavi Kramer - Sold Out
Jun 06
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join local ocean artist and scientific illustrator, Janavi Kramer, for a two-hour calming, creative watercolour workshop inspired by the giants of the sea.
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Jun 12 - 14
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further with more confidence?
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Jun 20
Hit the sand for a free to attend summer social silent disco from 5-7pm. Dance to the beat of the waves, sip sundowners and fill up on local street food as the light dances on the ocean.
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