Stories from the Bay
Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time with family and friends.
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Wave pictures - An interview with Sean Pertwee
25 years after the release of the British surfing classic Blue Juice, we caught up with actor Sean Pertwee about his breakthrough role as a Cornish surfer.
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Water 101
Tristan Gooley, the Natural Navigator, picks out five things to look out for the next time you're walking on the beach.
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Beginners guide to surfing
A beginner's guide to everything you need to know, from choosing a board to falling off to not 'dropping in'... and always having fun.
Read moreSeven Short Sea Films
We've selected seven beautiful and enlightening short films to deepen your understanding of the many benefits the sea brings.
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A guide to Cornish seaweed
Wild seaweed and its health and culinary benefits have only just started to be appreciated.
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Inspiring sea life and where to find it
The waters off the Cornish coast provide a home for thousands of species, here's our guide on where to find them.
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Top ten tips for a beginner kitesurfer
Kitesurfing is a form of kite boarding that's specific to wave riding. It's the ultimate connection between wind and waves.
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Why choose swimming?
Learn how swimming can improve your fitness without impacting your joints.
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Breaststroke is the best stroke
Breaststroke has been getting a bad press for years. But, professional swim coach Salim says it's time to embrace the underdog.
Read moreRip Curl Grom Search
The Rip Curl Europe competition returns this year with events at the best surf spots in Europe.
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Wildlife spotting on a standup paddleboard
The still blue waters, secluded coves and craggy outcrops along from the Bay host an ecosystem full of surprises - best spotted standing a few feet above the surface on a standup paddleboard.
Read moreWatergate Bay on Film
Our films of what you can discover at Watergate Bay beach and Watergate Bay Hotel on the north Cornwall coast.
Events calendar
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
Polo on the Beach
Polo on the Beach was always designed to break down the elitist barriers associated with polo, letting as many people as possible have a taste of this dynamic, action-packed spectacle, capturing their imagination and inspiring them to try something new.
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