Tag Archives: Cornwall

Crantock Bay SUP mini guide

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Crantock Bay nestles in the shadow of it’s bigger Newquay brother, located just across the River Gannel. And yet you couldn’t find a more contrasting spot. For all the perceived raucous goings on in Surf City UK, Crantock is a … Continue reading →

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The other side – Crantock Easter SUP weekend

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Perched atop a dune on ‘the other side’ of the River Gannel, white sand between toes, warm sunshine radiating down and a waist high swell pushing onto the sand bank, you wouldn’t know the supposed hedonistic Cornish town of Newquay … Continue reading →

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Loe Beach, Cornwall, mini watersports guide

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Fancy some watersports action? Love a bit of sailing, windsurfing or kayaking? If the answer is yes then Loe Beach, Feock (Cornwall), could be the ticket. Boasting intermediate friendly conditions and nestling close to Truro – Cornwall’s capital – a … Continue reading →

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Cornwall kayaking – bite size location guides

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

I’m currently beavering away adding to/updating the long list of kayking mini spot guides on the sitons.com website. There’s already a significant list of locations – it’s now a case of making sure each entry gives a flavour of what paddlers … Continue reading →

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Carbis Bay – watersports mini guide

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s another mini guide that’s recently been published on the sitons.com site. This time I spotlight Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall. Carbis Bay is a great little bolt hole for all types of watersports enthusiast – particularly those looking for … Continue reading →

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Cornish SUP

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

At the end of summer, the missus and I loaded up the wagon and headed southwest to the land of pasties (Cornwall), cream teas and Rattler (cider). A spot of saltwater SUP action was needed and the forecast was looking good … Continue reading →

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BSUPA Watergate SUP Surfing National Champs 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

I caught up with Loco boss hog, Joe Thwaites, earlier today to get the ever colourful northerner’s take on this weekend’s BSUPA National SUP Surf Championships held at Watergate Bay, Cornwall. They didn’t have the biggest of conditions but levels were … Continue reading →

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Marazion watersports beach guide

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s my latest mini spot guide for sitons.com – this time featuring Marazion, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. ‘Mazza’ is great for most disciplines of watersports, depending on conditions, and with other noted locations of Gwithian and Sennen close by, it would … Continue reading →

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Dream kayak locations – UK

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

The final part of my dream kayak locations article has been published today on sitons.com and spotlights UK locations. For those looking for ideas of where to head for paddling adventures this year then hopefully this will give you some … Continue reading →

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The 5 best Cornish campsites

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

When I was asked to write a blog post about the 5 best campsites sites in Cornwall my interest was pricked straight away. As self confessed surfing and windsurfing nuts, it’s a topic that instantly appeals as much of mine … Continue reading →

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