Taster Bodyboard Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall: Perfect for Beginners and Intermediate Levels
5.0
43 Ratings
Cornwall
Experience the thrill of bodyboarding in Cornwall with our Taster Bodyboard Lessons. Perfect for beginners and intermediate levels, our experienced instructors will help you catch crystal-clear waves and improve your riding skills. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Newquay Activity Centre - Bodyboards are more compact and lighter than their surfboard counterparts, making them easier to handle and quicker to master. These diminutive boards, along with a lower center of gravity, contribute to a less exhausting experience compared to surfing. Additionally, bodyboarding is often seen as safer due to the foam construction of the boards and the absence of the sharp edges and fins that are characteristic of surfboards.

The sensation of speed is amplified in bodyboarding because of your lower center of gravity, giving you the impression of speeding ahead of your companions on the waves, even when they’re moving slowly.

For novices, we promise that within the first ten minutes of instruction, you’ll be riding your inaugural white-water wave! Our training includes lessons on how to paddle out, how to glide smoothly, and how to choose waves that match your skill level.

The allure of bodyboarding comes from the rapid achievement of initial milestones. The learning trajectory for bodyboarding soars with consistent practice and time spent in the water. Our seasoned instructors will swiftly advance your skills from riding the frothy white-water waves to the pristine green, unbroken waves, ensuring an experience you won’t forget.

What's Included
  • Professional, qualified bodyboard instructor
  • All bodyboarding equipment provided
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of bodyboarding in Cornwall, where you can ride the pristine waves along Newquay’s picturesque shoreline. Our Introductory Bodyboard Classes are perfect for those starting from scratch or intermediate bodyboarders looking to enhance their skills.

These classes are designed to advance your boarding capabilities, irrespective of your age, proficiency, or capacity. You can benefit from a wealth of handy tips and personalized instruction in a compact group, which will speed up your learning journey.

Our team of fully insured and seasoned trainers provide customized teaching based on your specific skills. They have received rigorous training from former European Champion and coach of the British Bodyboarding team, Rob Barber, assuring you of the highest level of safety and instruction in bodyboarding in Cornwall.

  • This experience requires reasonable weather conditions. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered an alternative activity, different date or a credit note.
  • Suitable for children over 8 years of age
Location
Newquay Activity Centre
Fore Street
Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore St, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW, UK *Please message us your email address to receive a confirmation email from us, with all the details in. Please meet us at 60 Fore Street, Cornwall, TR71LW. Your nearest parking is Tower road car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sherpa16763603969
Sep 15, 2023
Fricking Ama - Our instructor Layla was excellent. She made our experience informative and fun. Her patience, encouragement and natural cheerfulness helped when we were wavy. And her love for the sea and sport infectious. We would definitely do it again. Massive thank you Layla.
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Mr_dr12
Aug 26, 2023
Great experience! - We booked a family bodyboarding session, and we’ve since looked at booking from snorkelling and coasteering. Super-friendly staff, knowledgeable instructor, great family activity.
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Chaddy8
Aug 25, 2023
Amazing - Just a fantastic experience. Layla was a great instructor. Can't wait to do the surfing. Fistral Beach Life is great xxx
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Simon
Aug 9, 2023
Bodyboarding Awesomeness - We had Amy as our instructor and she was awesome. She took us to Fistral Beach and the conditions were great. Definitely wear a wet suit unless it’s really hot. We had plenty of time to enjoy the surf. Bodyboarding is great fun and if you haven’t tried it, you should use Newquay Activities Centre to have some fun. Thanks Amy!!!
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Benfh3088xp
Aug 4, 2023
Fantastic lesson with James from Newquay activity centre. - James took us out today and all of us had a fantastic day learning to bodyboard (family lesson) Loved it so much with Jame’s excellent tuition that we are returning tomorrow to hire everything we need to go out in the forecasted bad weather and big waves. James was also very good with the kids and especially our daughter who was very interested in all that james was able to tell her about the jelly fish she found. Can’t wait to go out again thanks to our excellent family session with James.
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Sammy
Aug 3, 2023
The best fun we’ve had in years - Excellent few hours as newbies to this activity. As 50 somethings new to more adventurous activities in the water, we were both a little apprehensive, especially with the swell and size of the waves we had. Jacob our instructor from the Newquay Activity Centre was super patient, putting us both at ease from the start. With his expertise and guidance he had us catching the waves and having the best time. I would never have normally got into such a rough looking sea before and this has given me so much confidence going forward. Such wonderful memories that will stay with us both. Thank you so so much ❤️
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F292xrkelly
Jul 8, 2023
Amazing! - We had a bodyboard lesson with James. He was a great guy - really friendly, knowledgeable and listened to any concerns we had about the activity. Really easy to book, we had to change our booking the day before and the team were really understanding and accommodating to get us onto something else as soon as possible! 10/10 would recommend and we can’t wait to come back and have another go!
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Pigmaiden
Jul 8, 2023
Amazing memories made 🤙 - James was a fantastic, fun, friendly and highly-experienced tutor who made the whole lesson an unforgettable and amazing experience from start to finish. Everyone at the centre was lovely, and nothing was a hassle. You can tell James and everyone there just love what they do. The atmosphere was just brilliant, the equipment was top notch, and the instruction was superb. Amazing, lifelong memories made - thank you! I will definitely be back, and I would love to head out on one of Rob's body boarding holidays. Those sound absolutely incredible. Thanks so much to everyone at Newquay Activity Centre, with particular thanks to James. See you again!
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Beanie280278
Jun 30, 2023
Awesome! - The whole team were so welcoming and friendly from the moment we made enquiries about booking, to our return from our bodyboarding session! Our 'teacher' Daisy was fantastic and gave brilliant instruction and endless enthusiasm to us and our two boys (aged 10 and 14). This was our third time bodyboarding with the centre, it's an absolute essential to our Newquay holiday!! Thank you!!
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Kelly
Jun 18, 2023
2nd year still awesome! - This is the second year we have used the Newquay Activity Centre and once again it was outstanding. They are organised, professional and have everything covered. This year we did bodyboarding with Amy. A few of the group thought this wouldn’t be as good as last year’s paddle boarding However everyone absolutely loved it. If you want to make the most out of your time in Cornwall an activity with this company is a must!
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