We’ve secured funding to continue free surf lessons for local children who need it most

Supported by the Boardmasters Foundation, Jane Hartley’s AVdB Fund & Cornwall Community Foundation

Free surf sessions at Fistral Beach continue this summer, thanks to the Boardmasters Foundation, Jane Hartley’s AVdB Fund and Elemental UK.

Is it time to move on from your foamie?

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Max Colvin, surf coach, shaper and founder of Hand Laid Eggs in Cornwall, answers the question we get asked most at Elemental Surf Lodge: I have been on a foamie for a while now, when do I move on, and what do I move on to?

Why We Added Bodysurfing to Our School Programme

Bodysurfing -- no board, no equipment, just you and the wave. Now a standard part of our school programme at Elemental Surf Lodge in Newquay.

“Bodysurfing is now a standard part of our 2026 school programme — and it all started with an after-work session on the beach. Find out why every school that tried it in 2025 absolutely loved it.”

Our 2025 Season in Numbers

One of 17 schools who stayed at Elemental Surf Lodge during our 2025 season -- 782 students and 104 staff experienced the best of Cornwall's waves between April and July.

“17 schools, 782 students, 2,863 participants on the water — here’s a look back at our biggest and most exciting season yet at Elemental Surf Lodge and Surf School.”

Cornwall surfer Lukas Skinner wins World Grom Search Finals in Australia

Cornwall surfer Lukas Skinner wins World Grom Search Finals in Australia

A teenager from Perranporth has made Cornwall proud by winning the World Grom Search Finals in Australia — a remarkable achievement for local surfing.

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