What’s it all about?
Cornwall’s only surf, skate and music festival takes place at two locations. Newquay’s famous Fistral Beach is the main hive and focal point of the Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters which sees all the action including the surf, skate and BMX competitions and Watergate Bay is home to the music festival.
What happens?
The beachfront at Fistral is transformed into an entertainment hub with activities including surfing, featuring the Men’s Pro 6 star WQS surfing competition, men’s 3 star and women’s 6 star longboarding competition along with the Vans Summer Session Vert skate and BMX mini ramp competitions. The music festival at Watergate Bay has seven stages and in the past has played host to bands such as Leftfield, Plan B, Example, Cypress Hill, Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada and The Streets.
How can you take part?
At Fistral beach during the day there is a host of competitions that are free to watch. You can shop until your heart’s content at the Fistral retail village and there’s the option of quenching your thirst at the Relentless Energy Drink Beach Bar. At Watergate, camping is available just a few minutes walk from the music festival where you can soak up the sea air with your fellow festival-goers in a great, fun and friendly atmosphere. There’s also range of adrenaline rides on site as well as a classical fairground featuring all your childhood favourites including Coconut Shy, Wave Swinger, Cork Shooter and of course Dodgems.
Did you know?
Surfing initially came to Cornwall after WWI when returning servicemen, having learnt the sport from their South African and Australian comrades, used heavy boards like coffin lids to ride the waves around the coast.
Info:
Location: Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, Newquay