Get a fabulous workout as you ride the waves of one of Europe's top surfing destinations. With a variety of reef and beach breaks scattered along both the north and south coasts, there is a wave for all weather conditions and for every level of surfer.

And as the super chic image of surfing has cajoled more and more participants into the waves, it's no longer just for super cool grommets and weathered pros - grandads, parents and annoyingly good littl'uns can be found grinning in the line-up.

The British Surfing Association (BSA) promote the sport of surfing and represent the interests of all surfers in the UK and the Channel Islands. The BSA is recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for surfing and among many other functions, provides training and advice for surf coaches and surf schools to improve surf safety.

For surfing with a twist why not try kite surfing? Launch a power kite and ride across the surface of the water at the speed of the wind with your feet strapped to a surfboard. This cutting-edge action sport is a fusion of windsurfing, surfing, wake boarding and power kiting, and once you have mastered the technique the speeds and jumps attainable are absolutely mind-blowing. Since Cornwall's Andreya Wharry hit the record books when she completed the longest kite surf passage ever achieved by a woman (from Watergate Bay to County Waterford, Ireland), the sport has sailed even further into the spotlight and become synonymous with Cornwall's beach scene.

Expert led kite surfing sessions available at Mobius in Perranporth who are approved by the British Kite Surfing Association (BKSA), Outdoor Adventure in Bude and The Extreme Academy at Watergate Bay.

Diary dates

4th - 8th August - Watch surf and skate pros in action and let your hair down at one of the music gigs or after-parties at the 5 day Relentless Boardmasters surf, skate and music festival, based at Newquay on the north coast.

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