Bodyboarders Club Weekend Exclusive Event

two day event
From £299

Join Bodyboard Holidays and bodyboard clubs from across the UK for a special weekend of ocean adventures in Newquay.

Featuring members of Bristol Bodyboarders Club, Welsh Bodyboard Club and other bodyboarding communities from around the UK, this weekend is all about bringing riders together for great waves, tailored coaching, social time and two full days of bodyboarding.

The event has been created to support and connect UK bodyboard clubs and communities, giving members the opportunity to share waves, meet riders from other areas, develop their bodyboarding and enjoy a full weekend with like-minded people.

Already part of a bodyboard club or community? We’d love to have you join us. If you run a club, are setting one up or have a group of local bodyboarders who would like to get involved, get in touch with the Bodyboard Holidays team.

Why choose to go bodyboarding in Newquay?

Newquay is the UK’s surf capital, you’re just minutes from iconic Fistral Beach and seven stunning sandy bays, each a surf gem. You’ll be staying right by the beach, spending the weekend scoring the best waves, developing your bodyboarding and enjoying the company of fellow riders from bodyboard clubs and communities around the UK.
Why choose a Bristol Bodyboarders Club coaching weekend

What to expect?

We guarantee a fun-filled weekend, ensuring you’re at the best surf spots for your ability. You’ll develop skills alongside peers, stay in a hotel in the heart of Newquay and spend Friday and Saturday night vibing with your crew over dinners and drinks. This weekend is about you having the best time!
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Who's It For?

This weekend is for members of bodyboard clubs and communities from across the UK, including Bristol Bodyboarders Club and Welsh Bodyboard Club, as well as riders from other established or emerging clubs who would like to get involved.

Not currently a member of a club? No problem at all. You can still come along, experience the weekend, meet other bodyboarders and discover more about the UK bodyboarding community.

Whether you’ve developed your skills at the wave pools, are relatively new to ocean bodyboarding or you’re an experienced rider looking to progress further, our coaching groups are organised around ability so everyone can get the most from the weekend.

Cultural Secrets

Cornwall is locally known as “Kernow”, this spectacular peninsula offers stunning coastlines, golden beaches, hidden coves, wild moorlands filled with diverse wildlife and sea life just waiting to be discovered.

When To Go

All year round! Cornwall benefits from the warmest air and sea temperatures in the UK. The north coast of Cornwall is exposed to consistent Atlantic swell year-round, which means our waves are better than anywhere else in the country.

Quick Facts

Water Temperature
15°C
Wave Type
Beach Breaks
Climate
8°C
 - 
26°C
Language
English

Accommodation

This weekend includes shared accommodation at a Newquay seafront hotel as part of the £299 package price, giving you a comfortable base for the weekend and plenty of opportunity to spend time with fellow bodyboarders from clubs and communities around the UK.

Private room upgrades are also available for those who would prefer their own space.

Already have somewhere to stay or don’t need accommodation? Get in touch for a reduced price without accommodation.

Your Weekend Leaders

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
Head Coach

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!

Damian Prisk
Head Coach

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.

What People Say

"What a weekend with the loveliest of folk from the club and the best UK coaches and legends! It was really special and the first of many more. Big love everyone, thank you so much for being the best group of people that a little bald guy could ever wish to hang out and share waves with. Special thanks to the committee, Rob, Damo, Alex, and Waz for pulling out all the stops for us frothers! Amazing pics and footage and analysis. We all return home as better bodyboarders than we were 48 hours ago!"

Sebastien L

Tripadvisor

What People Say

"What a weekend. A massive thank you to Rob, Damien, Alex and Wozzer for an unforgettable weekend. Pumping waves and lots of laughs. The coaching was second to none and can't wait to put into practice what I was taught over this weekend. Cant wait for the next one. Thanks again All."

MattJeffrey86

Tripadvisor

What's Included

This is a two-day bodyboarding adventure to the surf capital of the UK with 2 nights of hotel accommodation included. Expect a surf-stoked weekend filled with bodyboarding fun. Read on for the full info on what to expect from your epic weekend in Newquay!

Take a closer look

Curious about what your epic weekend adventure with Bodyboard Holidays might look like? Dive into the photos below for a glimpse into the fun and waves that await you in Newquay, Cornwall!

Travel

Organising your trip doesn’t have to be daunting. From flights to parking to the best ways to get here, we’ve got all the info to help you plan a seamless journey to your bodyboarding adventure. If you have any further queries please get in touch!

Itinerary

Please note, sometimes we need to be flexible as some activities will be weather and condition dependent – but don’t worry, we’ll always do our very best to ensure you get the very best out of the trip! All surf sessions and suggested activities are completely optional – you can enjoy as much or as little as you desire. This is not a boot camp!

Dates and Prices

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable adventure! Check out all the available dates and the full breakdown of costs below.

£299 including shared accommodation. Private room upgrades are available. Guests who do not require accommodation can contact us for a reduced price.

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November 28

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November 29, 2026

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November 27

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November 28, 2027

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FAQ's

Got more questions or need further information? Check out the attendee frequently asked questions below for further details on travel, equipment and any other burning questions you may have regarding this epic trip. If you still don’t see the answers you need, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!

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