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
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Images
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1) The image is used in publicity or editorial material promoting the Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, provided the use of each image is strictly non-commercial.
2) The photographer is credited as indicated below.
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Images may not of themselves be used to generate income, nor be sold, or given, for use to third parties.
British Kite Surfing Association Course Racing - 16-18 April 2010
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| 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 |
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English National Surfing Championships - 1-3 May 2010
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| Adam Zervas, winner of the 2009 Extreme Academy BSUPA event.
Photo: Geoff Tydeman |
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Extreme Academy surfing team riders and instructors
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| instructors Ricky Jenkins, Carl Coombes and Gemma Salisbury with premium hire boards.
Photo: Barefoot Media. |
Extreme Academy instructor Carl Coombs with a SUP board.
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