Your coaching team comprises local legends and multiple-time national champions, Damian Prisk and Rob Barber plus Bodyboard Holidays in-house trained expert team. The photography team is also trained to capture all of your rides and deliver high-standard land and water footage.
Rob Barber is not only the founder of Bodyboard Holidays - he is also a former European and British Bodyboarding Number 1, he’s lived in Newquay all of his life and spends every day hunting the best waves. These skills will see you arrive in the best place for the best waves on a daily basis!
Based just outside Newquay, Cornwall, Damien Prisk has been bodyboarding for over 30 years. Mr Prisk has an incredible knowledge of Cornish surf breaks, wind directions, swell and tides. You don’t get as good as him without being in the right place for every swell. He’s the UK’s most successful competitor ever and he’ll share his knowledge to help you get the absolute most from bodyboarding.
You’ll receive expert coaching from Rob Barber’s team of qualified, insured and in-house trained instructors.Plus:
Accommodation is included in the weekend costs. You’ll be staying in the Smarties Surf Lodge in Newquay with the whole weekend crew. This means a full Bristol Bodyboard Club takeover as you get to spend every waking minute with bodyboarders, bodyboarding and talking about bodyboarding!
The accommodation is modern, clean and comfortable. Ideally located, a few minutes walk from all the superb beachs, shops, bars and restaurants.
Seeing yourself bodyboard is a fantastic way to improve your performance. Every day you’ll watch a move-by-move breakdown of your bodyboarding session with footage both from the land and in the water.
You’ll get to take a photo and video package home with you at the end of the weekend too, which is a helpful tool for your on-going progress and an epic memento of your trip. It will all be uploaded to an online gallery as you go so you have access to all your best shots and
By Car
Newquay is a 15-minute drive from the A30, which links to the M5. We’re based on Fore Street. We’ll send you detailed information before your arrival, including parking instructions and maps.
By Train
The railway station is in the town centre. If you’re travelling by train, we may be able to pick you up from the station (time-dependent). Get in touch for more details.
By Air
We’re a 20-minute drive from the airport. You can fly into Newquay from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Flights are available from key European cities.
Starting the Day Right
Kick off the day with an optional breakfast at the hotel where you can enjoy a morning coffee and a delicious breakfast while getting stoked for the waves with your crew. It’s the perfect way to check the waves and chat with your fellow bodyboarders in a relaxed atmosphere before diving into the day’s activities.
Keeping Yourself Fuelled
To make the most of our time on the waves, we ask participants to bring a packed lunch for both days. Flexible lunch breaks allow us to adapt to the tides. Stay energised with snacks like fruit and nuts, and don’t forget a reusable water bottle and mug.
Saturday Evening Meal
A highlight of the weekend is the optional Saturday evening meal at one of our favourite local beachside restaurants. After a full day of bodyboarding, we’ll unwind with a relaxed dinner featuring delicious, locally sourced dishes. Cornwall’s renowned food scene, paired with good company and a chilled ambience, makes for the perfect end to the day. It’s a great chance to connect with others, share stories, and celebrate your progress. All dietary requirements are catered for.
Please note equipment is not included in the price of the weekend. Why not try before you buy and take the opportunity to hire from the wide range of kit available before you buy your own? Bodyboard Holidays customers get a discount on buying new equipment from many shops in Newquay. Hire prices are below:
Swim fins – £20 for 2 days
Board – £25 for 2 days
Wetsuit – £20 for 2 days
Socks – £8 for 2 days
Gloves – £8 for 2 days
Hood – £8 for 2 days
Gloves, Socks & Hood bundle – £20 for 2 days
Please let us know if you wish to hire equipment after booking.
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We Offer 2 Easy Ways To Pay!
All trips must be paid in full no later than 12 weeks from start date. We can’t guarantee your place until we have received a payment from you.
Once you have made a payment, you’ll then be sent a trip confirmation email with all details on.
Yes definitely! We pride ourselves on being super welcoming and friendly. Most of our guests arrive solo and leave with a host of new bodyboarding buddies.
Due to this trip being in high demand and having limited spaces, we can only hold your space for up to 24 hours without payment.
Single day options may be available, just contact us to discuss.
Group booking discounts are available, please contact us for more information.
ASAP! These weekends fill up quickly and, with limited spaces available, sell out fast. We operate on a first come first serve basis. If you want to secure your place on the weekend, it is advised that you pay as soon as you can.
If you are based outside of the UK and would like to book or chat through the weekend details, we can be contacted through our online chat.
We have a great mix of all ages from young whipper-snappers to silver surfers.
The gender ratio at the moment is around 60% men to 40% women. However, this is constantly changing and Bodyboard Holidays is inclusive to all.
You’ll be asked to fill in an enrolment form as part of the booking process. You’ll signify which level of bodyboarder you are. You may be in a different group suited to your ability, however, there will be plenty of time to see each during our social meal. If you really want to be in the same group, just ask, we can fix it up!
We choose the time of year and location for our events based on local knowledge and historical swell data. In the event of flat waves or stormy conditions, we may move the coaching to The Wave in Bristol to guarantee waves that are appropriate for bodyboarding. There will be an additional fee to supplement the cost of this arrangement.
If a move to The Wave is not possible, we will offer alternative activities to help you get the most out of the ocean conditions. This may include Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), Coasteering, Kayaking, or other coastal activities.
We may also adjust the format of the weekend. For example, choosing to run all of the sessions on Sunday if that’s when the waves are at their best.
Please visit our T&Cs for more information.
With decades of experience and knowledge within our team, we pick the best dates when the surf conditions are most consistent and will be most suitable for the group. We’ll send you a brief predicted forecast in the pre-weekend pack on the Wednesday before the weekend.
We chose Newquay due to the huge variety of beaches. The beautiful long sandy beaches offer peaks for all abilities, the skill is to know which is best on the tide and wind conditions that are on offer. That’s where our local guides are worth their weight in gold. We pride ourselves on having you in the right place for the best waves for your ability each weekend.
We do not offer a discount for bringing your own equipment.
Yes! This is a scenario that we are very familiar with. You can join the bodyboard weekend with us while the rest of your family enjoy Newquay. Please see our “Accommodation” section for recommendations. Book early to avoid disappointment and get the best prices.
You will be sent your pre-arrival information email on the Wednesday before the weekend. We will also send you the Saturday morning meeting time and location in the same email.
Yes, absolutely. We offer a bonus bodyboard session on Friday. Just message through our online chat to let us know that you are interested in attending this. We can deliver extra bodyboarding lessons at any time just let us know when you would like one.
Yes! There are wild camping spots in the area if you are lucky enough to find that perfect spot.
We choose our favourite coastal restaurant because of the range of great menu options that it has available. All dietary requirements are catered for.
We finish after lunch on Sunday afternoon. We often have lunch together and you can expect to leave by 3 pm. If you need to leave earlier then please let us know at the time of booking and we can make sure that your group sessions are organised so that you finish in time to get away.
Yes, we can store your bag and other belongings at the event.
We have a full range of hire equipment that we can present to you. We can also recommend the most suitable board for you to progress on but this would need to be pre-booked before the weekend. If you have reservations about your kit please let us know in advance and we can help you out.
If you are under 18, we will need to chat to you on the phone and you will need to be accompanied on the trip by a parent or guardian throughout the holiday. If you are 60 or over we’d love to chat with you about the trip before you book. Please contact us via our online chat.
After meeting on Saturday morning, we’ll split each group according to ability levels. After getting changed, we’ll take a short walk to the beach. If we decide to go mobile to a different beach, you may be asked to drive your own vehicle. This would be organised with you prior to the weekend, we car-share to reduce our environmental impact. If you don’t want to drive – no worries!
There is a pay and display car park a short walk from our meeting point. We will supply further details and costs in the pre-weekend information pack.
Yes! Several people bring their dogs on our Newquay coaching weekends. Some customers leave their dogs in their van whilst they surf.
Alternatively, we have a selection of dog-friendly care options to make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun! Get in touch via our online chat to find out more today.
There are warm outdoor showers at our partner business, The Newquay Activity Centre. If we are nearby you can use them. Perfect for a quick rinse-off.
Yes, partners are welcome to join the meal, just let us know at the welcome meeting and we will add them to our booking.
If your circumstances change and you can’t join the trip, please let us know as soon as possible via email. Your cancellation notice will start from the date we receive it.
Cancellation terms:
We hold part or full costs, depending on when you cancel:
Cancellation may fall under the terms and conditions of your holiday insurance policy and you may be able to claim.
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