Day 1 - Arrival and Wild Camp

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We kick our weekends off by meeting at our HQ in the centre of Newquay at 6pm for a warm welcome from your hosts for the weekend. After you've met your fellow adventurers and the weekend plan has been set, you’ll head up to our wild camp for your first evening of woodland shenanigans! If you're getting to us by public transport, we'll pair you up for a lift share with another adventurer.

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Your hosts will give you the camp tour and you then have the evening to settle in and become accustomed to Wild Camp Living! After a quick introduction to the camp, you’ll want to settle into your shared Bell tent (air bed provided) before the evening activities begin. Complete with a hand built games area, Axe throwing zone and sheltered communicable Fire Pit, you’ll spend your time getting to know everyone, and designating the camp chef for the following evening!

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If travelling by public transport, please get in touch as we’ll be able to arrange a lift for you with either the instructors or your fellow adventurers.

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The evenings agenda is up to you. Feel free to just chill out and relax under the stars or get involved in axe throwing, woodland games, giant jenga, and even some fire lighting skills... Top it all off with tales around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, or sipping on a cold one. Bring something for dinner if you haven't already eaten - or a pizza to heat in our new pizza oven for Friday night pizza night.

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Day 2 - Surfing and Wild Camping

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We’ll head back into Newquay after a basic but filling camp breakfast of cereals, fruits & tea/coffee for our first day of surfing. We'll get straight into wet suits and ready to hit the waves.

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This is a surfing safari so we go where the waves are best! After our first surf lesson you'll  have a chance to grab some grub and take a peek in Newquay's many surf (and other) shops before the afternoon sesh. Newquay is pumping during the summer and a great place to soak up the good vibes.

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Then it's back into the water for our next lesson. Don't worry if you're a complete beginner - our expert guides have got you covered. Whether it's your first time on a board or you're a surfing pro,  we’ll break down our coaching into understandable actions for you to practice.

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Around 4pm we’ll all head up in convoy back to our woodland wild camp. You’ll need to provide your own food and drinks for the evening which you can grab from the supermarket across the road - we'll provide the cooking facilities. Once settled, it’s time to kick back with a cold one and get into our surf theory session, where you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and delve into all things surf.

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Day 3 - Surf School Round 2

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Hopefully you'll wake up fully refreshed after a great wild camp in your little corner of private Cornish woodland and you'll be ready for another day of adventure. We'll kick things off with a camp breakfast and hot cup of coffee or tea (all on us) before strolling back down to the beach for another surf lesson.

You'll have the chance to work on what you learned yesterday - or learn a new skill - soak up the ocean vibes, and bask in the sunshine (hopefully). We'll then grab some lunch, gobbling down something tasty, enjoying the sea view before saying ciao (for now) to your new mates.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Fully qualified and experience local guides
• All equipment for the activities
• 3 x surf progressive sessions coached by experts and 1 x Surf theory session
• Breakfast at camp
• Accommodation - 2 nights bell tent wild camping – a camping experience like no other!

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Transport to and from starting point
• Any meals/food not listed above
• Travel insurance
• Personal items and expenses - e.g. trainers, booze, snacks

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• Rain jacket or mac
• Spare warm clothing
• Sleeping bag & pillow - sleeping bags can be hired for £14 for the weekend
• Warm hat
• Spare socks
• Suitable footwear for a night in the outdoors (old trainers boots or wellies)

Toiletries:‍

• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Wet wipes / facial wipes

Miscellaneous: 

• Torch
• Battery recharge pack

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Surfing –something to wear under your wetsuit. Some flip flops to wear to the beach & a towel

Wild Camping – Warm clothes, sleeping bag, pillow and your favourite food & drink

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The activities take place at a central base in Newquay, which is well served by a rail and bus network.

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It's roughly a 15 minute walk through the town from the train station. Newquay airport is a 15-20 minute taxi ride away.

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The wild camping is located a short drive out of town -we can help you organise car sharing, or you can get a lift with your camping host.

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Do I need surfing experience?

Nope, this is open to all levels including complete beginners - take things at your own pace.

How fit do I need to be?

This is suitable for pretty much everyone so long as you can swim 25 meters in open water.

Is this a good option if I'm travelling alone?

Hell yer! Around half of those going on our adventures book on alone. This is a great option for solo travellers, couples, and groups. It's a perfect chance to meet likeminded legends.

What's the average age of the group?

Groups are usually a mix of ages from 20s right through to 50s.

Do I have to share a tent?

The bell tents sleep 3-4 people and if you're travelling solo you'll share a tent with like-minded adventurers. If you'd prefer to be on your own it's not a problem - we have tents available for sole occupancy at no extra cost. Be aware though that these are ordinary Vango tents rather than bell tents.

Private Couples Tents are now available for an additional £50 fee (very limited availability).

What time do we start and finish?

We normally kick off at 6pm on Friday and finish up by1pm on Sunday so you've not back too late.

What should I bring?

Surfing - swimwear for under your wetsuit, shoes to walk to the beach in, and a towel.

Wild camping - sleeping bag, some warm clothes, some grub, and drinks - bring a pizza for Friday!. Don't have a sleeping bag or don't want to carry one on the train? You can hire one for £14 for the weekend.

You'll get a full packing list ahead of the trip.

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What food do I need to bring?

• 1 litre of water per person
• BBQ food for your evening meal - pizza for Friday night
• Your favourite drinks

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We provide all the cutlery, enamel plates, cups and BBQ tools. There is a basic camp cooker and pots for those not BBQ’ing.

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you’ll get the time to visit the Sainsbury’s supermarket after your final activity session before you head up to the wild camp location. The supermarket is directly behind our activity base in Newquay and has free parking for 1 hour 30mins.

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You'll need to be able to carry what you have with you. The wild camps are a short walk from the parking area. We provide wheelbarrows but you'll need to carry what you bring!

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What do you mean by wild camping?

You'll get to stay on our own wild campsite nestled deep in the Cornish woods on our private land.

We've combined the best parts of getting away from the crowds whilst also creating a base camp to play games, sit around the fire, without the faff of having to bring your own tent and mattresses.

You'll kip out under the stars in a bell tent already kitted out with air bed and pillow.

There's a covered community area to hang out, new gas showers and a composting toilet, so think of it more as wild glamping!

How do I get there if I don't have a car?

We'll be doing all the activities from our central base in Newquay. Camping is a quick drive from town. You can jump in with us or with one of your adventure pals to get there so no probs - just let us know.

How long do the activities go on for?

Each of the surfing lessons are roughly 1.5 hours and wild camping usually kicks off around 5 or in the evening until the next morning when we'll head back for the final activity.

We find this is the perfect amount of time to pick up and practise key surf techniques before surf fatigue sets in.

Is there a minimum age for this trip?

Yes, all our trips are for people of 18 years of age and older.

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