Staying in Cornwall

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Watersports

The Cornwall coastline is famous for its beaches so its no wonder that watersports in this area are highly popular, and there are several schools and marinas offering you the chance to learn a new skill in the waves or hrie the equipment you need before you take the plunge.

The Lakes Trust operate three watersports centres in Cornwall providing tuition for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and rowing. From these bases you can also hire equipment or launch your own craft.

Surfing
Surfing
Specifically aimed at teaching on a personal basis Errant Surf School in Newquay provides tailored tuition to surfers of all ages and abilities.

King Surf (also in Newquay at Mawgan Porth), provide a variety of surfing classes too.  The more experienced surfer may find the Swell Surfer site useful for information about forecasts and good breaks.  If you're staying in Bude, check out the Raven Surf School.

If your looking for something a bit different for a surf shop, check out Bored Lizard, which offers alternative and unusual brands at affordable prices.  

Of course, with all the marine life diving is highly popular and there are many sites to dive from as well as boats that take divers out.

Roseland Paddle and Sail provides lessons and hire for kayaking, wind surfing and power boating.  You can also take power boat cruises so you can see the coastline in style.

And what about trying kitesurfing, a new sport rapidly growing in popularity? 

For those keen on a more tranquil time on the water, Canoe Tamar runs canoeing trips (in Canadian canoes down the river Tamar, which bisects Cornwall and Devon.