On The Water near Carbis Bay

Kitesurfing

16 April 2012

Given the right conditions you could find this to be a great Kitesurfing location. Its best with winds from WNW - ENE and suitable from high tide to low tide. There are various entry points from Gwithian Beach, Rivierra Towans, Lelant and Porth Kidney Beach. Permits are required and you will need to take out a membership with Kernow Kitesurfing Club to be able to Kitesurf in the "Bluff". These are available either through the BKSA Website or Lodey Sails, Marazion. Please use the link for any further details.

Global Boarders Gwithian

Global Boarders Surf Co delivers professional surf tuition to tourists and locals alike. We work across many of Cornwall's spectacular beaches, including Praa Sands, St Ives Bay and Gwithian. Not only are we one of the only surfing schools to be open all year round, we also boast an award-winning reputation, and a skilled set of professional coaches ready to take your group or individual surf lesson to the next level! With two Surf School bases since 2006 at Gwithian & Praa Sands, we teach all ages and abilities, so whether you're a seasoned surfer looking for tips or a group of total beginners hoping to catch some waves, we have the course for you! We have fantastic facilities for our guests including changing rooms, toilets, pay and display parking, beach cafes and both beaches are lifeguarded throughout the season. Prices start from £35 for a 2 hour beginner lesson, which includes full equipment hire.