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The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay

The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay is one of Britain’s leading venues for beach sports. Founded in 1999, the Extreme Academy comprises specialist schools for surfing, kitesurfing, waveski, stand-up paddlesurf and mountainboarding; technical equipment hire; and the Extreme Store, stocking a wide range of clothing and technical equipment. The Beach Hut, located on the ground floor of the Extreme Academy, is well known as Cornwall’s coolest beach hangout, and a great place to eat.

News Releases

3rd March 2010
Watergate Bay unveil 2010 beach events

2009 News Releases - click to view

24th November 2009
Beach Polo Wins Silver At SW Tourism Oscars

12th October 2009
Surfing: Stand Up Paddle Championships Come To Cornwall

18th September 2009
Watergate Bay Hosts Zapcat Championship Finals

15th September 2009
Cornish Beach Polo Draws Record Crowds

28th August 2009
Big Hitters Confirmed For Cornish Beach Polo

7th August 2009
Top Polo Players Hit The Surf For The UK’s Original Beach Polo Event At Watergate Bay.

20th July 2009
Surfers And Lifesavers Battle The Elements At The Surf Relief Festival, Watergate Bay

13th July 2009
Kids Will Love The Free Surf Relief Festival This Saturday 18 July At Watergate Bay

3rd July 2009
Speedos Ready: Watergate Bay Hosts Traditional Aussie-Style Surf Boat Racing.

29th June 2009
Music Lineup Announced For The Surf Relief Festival’s Sunset Sessions At Watergate Bay

22nd June 2009
Skinner’s Winning Streak Continues At Watergate Bay In The Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic.

4th June 2009
Celebrate Midsummer's Day With The Surfie Set At The Extreme Academy Midsummer Classic

29th May 2009
UK’s top surfers and lifesavers unite for this summer's best free day out on the beach: Surf Relief Festival at Watergate Bay.

2oth May 2009
Traditional vs Modern: Two Contrasting Surf Boat Race Events Come to Watergate Bay.

4th May 2009
Fryer tames monster surf in English Open Championships at Watergate Bay.

20th April 2009
New format English National Surfing Championships attracts celebrity surf fan.

17th February 2009
Cornwall's Extreme Academy celebrates first decade with six months of beach events.



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British Kite Surfing Association Course Racing - 16-18 April 2010
The British Kite Surfing Association bring course racing to Watergate Bay. Photo: David Sims The British Kite Surfing Association bring course racing to Watergate Bay. Photo: David Sims

The British Kite Surfing Association bring course racing to Watergate Bay. Photo: David Sims

 

The British Kite Surfing Association bring course racing to Watergate Bay. Photo: David Sims The British Kite Surfing Association bring course racing to Watergate Bay. Photo: David Sims

The British Kite Surfing Association bring course racing to Watergate Bay. Photo: David Sims

 

English National Surfing Championships - 1-3 May 2010
Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson will be keen to win another English title. Photo: Geoff Tydeman Russell Winter, the most successful English surfer ever in action at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast

Johnny Fryer is a former English Open champion. Photo: Headworx.

Matt Capel is set to compete at Watergate Bay. Photo: Headworx.

Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson will be keen to win another English title. Photo: Geoff Tydeman Russell Winter, the most successful English surfer ever in action at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast

Johnny Fryer is a former English Open champion. Photo: Headworx.

Matt Capel is set to compete at Watergate Bay. Photo: Headworx.

Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic - 23-34 June 2010
Ben Skinner will defend his BLU crown at Watergate Bay. Photo: Barefoot Media Action from the 2009 Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic. Photo: Jason Feast

Competitors in the 2009 Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic. Photo: Jason Feast

Action from the 2009 Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic. Photo: Jason Feast

Ben Skinner will defend his BLU crown at Watergate Bay. Photo: Barefoot Media Action from the 2009 Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic. Photo: Jason Feast

Competitors in the 2009 Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic. Photo: Jason Feast

Action from the 2009 Extreme Academy BLU Midsummer Classic. Photo: Jason Feast


UK Surf Rowers League - 10 July 2010
Twickenham Tridents crew racing in the UKSRL event at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast Porthtowan Blue Bali crew member races for the finishing post at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast

Porthtowan Blue Bali move their boat on the beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast.

Bude Rockets crew racing in the UKSRL event at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast

Twickenham Tridents crew racing in the UKSRL event at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast Porthtowan Blue Bali crew member races for the finishing post at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast

Porthtowan Blue Bali move their boat on the beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast.

Bude Rockets crew racing in the UKSRL event at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jason Feast

Polo on the Beach - Thursday 16th September 2010
Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen. Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.

Midas Construction team at Veuve Clicuqot Polo on the Beach, Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.

Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.

Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen. Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.

Midas Construction team at Veuve Clicuqot Polo on the Beach, Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.

Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.
Barbara Zingg (left) and Andrew Blake Thomas in action at Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen. Winning South West Polo team, l to r: Richard Blake Thomas, Andrew Blake Thomas, Andy Burgess. Photo: David Griffen.

Ali Reynolds with 'Quaela', winner of the Woof Wear Best Playing Pony award. Photo: David Griffen.

Midas Construction player Tim Vaux taking part in Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.

Barbara Zingg (left) and Andrew Blake Thomas in action at Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen. Winning South West Polo team, l to r: Richard Blake Thomas, Andrew Blake Thomas, Andy Burgess. Photo: David Griffen.

Ali Reynolds with 'Quaela', winner of the Woof Wear Best Playing Pony award. Photo: David Griffen.

Midas Construction player Tim Vaux taking part in Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen.
Midas Construction player Barbara Zingg in action at Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach. Photo: David Griffen. Joules Most Valuable Player Andrew Blake Thomas in action at Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach. Photo: David Griffen.

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Midas Construction player Barbara Zingg in action at Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach. Photo: David Griffen. Joules Most Valuable Player Andrew Blake Thomas in action at Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach. Photo: David Griffen.

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes
Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Barefoot Media

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Barefoot Media

Polo players practising for Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: Jon Ailes

Extreme Academy British Stand Up Paddle Surf Association final round - 16-17 October 2010
Adam Zervas, winner of the 2009 Extreme Academy BSUPA event. Photo: Geoff Tydeman  

 

 

Adam Zervas, winner of the 2009 Extreme Academy BSUPA event. Photo: Geoff Tydeman  

 

 


Extreme Academy surfing team riders and instructors

Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson. Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson. Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson surfing. Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson.
Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson. Photo: UK Pro Surf Tour Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson. Photo: Vince Timson

Extreme Academy team rider Harry Timson. Photo: Sam Ellis

Extreme Academy instructor Carl Coombs surfing a waveski. Photo: M.O.D. Crown Copyright.
instructors Ricky Jenkins, Carl Coombes and Gemma Salisbury with premium hire boards. Photo: Barefoot Media. Extreme Academy instructor Carl Coombs with a SUP board    
instructors Ricky Jenkins, Carl Coombes and Gemma Salisbury with premium hire boards. Photo: Barefoot Media. Extreme Academy instructor Carl Coombs with a SUP board. Photo: Barefoot Media.

 

 
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