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Bodyboard Coaching WeekendFor Women

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Immerse yourself in nature and hang out with like-minded women on our Newquay Bodyboarding Weekends. Whether you’re a complete beginner or aspiring pro, you’ll pick up new skills and boost your confidence in the water.

Women's Newquay Bodyboard Weekend Why

Why choose to go bodyboarding in Newquay?

Our cool little surf town in Newquay, Cornwall has a laid-back vibe and friendly community. It’s full of independent shops and cute cafes, with three beaches right in the town centre. Grab an artisan coffee and watch surfers wander down the streets to the waves, or stock up on your surf essentials.

Women's Newquay Bodyboard Weekend What

What to expect

Raise your bodyboarding game with two days chock-full of tuition, tips and tailored coaching. Compared to surfing, bodyboarding allows you to get even more up-close-and-personal with the ocean, the sense of speed is increased as you’re closer to the water, the boards are lighter and it’s super accessible – no matter your ability.

Who’s this course for?

For all levels, if you’ve never tried bodyboarding before and want to learn a new sport in a safe environment, this weekend provides the perfect introduction. Or if you surf already but want to experience a new and different way of riding waves, then this weekend is for you.

What level am I?

Why choose us?

Our highly qualified coaching team offers tailored tuition suited to your ability. Our female instructors are all qualified lifeguards so you’ll be in safe hands! Our instructors love bodyboarding and we pride ourselves in employing the most talented instructor and photography team around.

When to come?

All year round! Lucky for us, Cornwall benefits from the warmest air and sea temperatures in the UK. The north coast of Cornwall is exposed to consistent Atlantic swell year-round, which means our waves are better than anywhere else in the country.

Quick facts

Water Temp

15°C

Climate

6 - 32°C

Wave Types

Beaches

Language

English

What people say

"Awesome weekend improving my bodyboard skills with fun, knowledgeable instructors. Would not hesitate to recommend them and go again myself."

Astrid

"Our incredible coaches were great teachers and so informative, we learnt so much and caught lots of waves and had such a blast. We left knowing so much more about waves and bodyboarding and cannot wait to do it again! "

Loz

"Had another great weekend of bodyboarding with Women + Waves - my second time! Positive, inclusive, fun and tiring! I would definitely recommend it."

Judy

Itinerary

Please note that this itinerary is for guidance and general planning purposes only. We always keep our schedule flexible so that we can adapt to changing ocean conditions, and give you the best experience possible. Exact details of our meeting place and timings will be sent to you the week before the Newquay Bodyboarding Weekend starts.

Women's Newquay Bodyboard Weekend itinerary

Day one

When it comes to bodyboarding, we’re all for early starts! You’ll arrive in the morning around 8:30 am to meet the coaching team, get to know your new surf buddies, set goals for the weekend and assess the surf conditions of the day. We will email you all the timings on the run up to the weekend.

Time to jump in the water! We’ll get changed into our wetsuits and walk down to the beach together with our bodyboards and fins. After a fun warm up, and a beach safety and theory session, you’ll have a long extended bodyboard session. It’s essentially two sessions rolled into one, with a snack break on the beach to rest and refuel between sessions.

When the bodyboard sessions are finished, you’ll get changed, grab some snacks and meet us for a video analysis and surf theory session. This is where you’ll be able to see what you actually look like when you’re bodyboarding! Your instructor will give you personalised feedback and breakdowns for each of your waves caught on camera to give you something to work on next time you’re in the water. It’s also a great time to ask your instructor any questions you have.

You will then have a few hours of free time to explore Newquay and relax before an optional group dinner.

Women's Newquay Bodyboard Weekend itinerary

Day two

Building on all the skills you learnt during Day one, you’ll have your final in-water coaching session today. There will be another video analysis session including demonstrations and in-depth analysis to help improve your technique.

During the weekend, we’ll also cover surf theory with opportunities for you to ask questions on any aspect of bodyboarding you’d like to know more about. We’ll also cover theory including safety, board types and surf forecasting. Our theory sessions are friendly and relaxed and we want to help you gather as much bodyboarding knowledge as possible.

What’s included

The Newquay Bodyboarding Weekends offer extended sessions for maximum time in the water. You’ll learn the skills to progress your bodyboarding to the next level and make the most of your time in the water by catching the right waves. We’ll give you demonstrations on the sand, and plenty of in-water feedback.

  • Three sessions throughout the weekend (to get maximum coaching without having to put on a wet wetsuit!)
  • Two video/photo analysis sessions to see your progression sky rocket
  • Indoor coaching + surf theory
  • Professional photos and footage of your bodyboarding. Watching yourself back is a fantastic way to improve, and you’ll get copies of everything at the end of the weekend so you can show your friends and family
  • Individual goal setting – breaking down progression barriers and taking your bodyboarding to the next level
  • Q+A and performance-enhancing discussions covering forecasting, fear, boards and more
  • Encouragement and feedback on every ride, paddle out and wipeout!
  • Good times with like-minded women
  • Discount card for apres-board food/drink and the Rip Curl shop (15%)
  • Discounted hotel accommodation

EQUIPMENT HIRE IS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS WEEKEND.

If you decide not to bring your own kit (or you don’t own it) to hire equipment for the week the prices are as follows:

Swim fins – £20 for 2 days

Board – £25 for 2 days

Wetsuit – £20 for 2 days

Bodyboard Socks – £5 for 2 days

Gloves – £10 for 2 days

Hood – £10 for 2 days

This quality kit will enable you to surf for longer, in more comfort, make bigger improvements and faster progression; making for an all-round more enjoyable weekend.

Please email us on info@womenandwavessociety.com if you wish to add equipment to your booking and we will send you a paylink to pay.

Bodyboarding is a great alternative to surfing, especially when the waves are bigger. It’s a great way to gain more confidence in the water, with a bodyboard being easier to duckdive. Wearing swim fins on your feet, you’ll see how fast you can propel to make it out back beyond the breaking waves and ready to catch those peeling unbroken swells. If you bodyboard already and you’re looking to improve your skills, or are an advanced rider wanting to nail manoeuvres, our individualised coaching will help you progress. We make sure you’re on the best waves for your ability, with women of a similar level.

 

These weekends are also an opportunity to meet a bunch of women just like yourself in a super-chilled, no-pressure environment. We welcome women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We’re all about having fun whilst developing your skills and getting excellent results – but this certainly isn’t a boot camp!

 

Our expert team assess ocean conditions the evening before, for the day ahead. This ensures you get the top ocean conditions available. We are highly experienced at forecasting and our knowledge of how this translates to the surfing conditions on the beach, gives you the best chance of catching the best waves.

Here’s what you can expect to learn:

 

Practical / In the water

  • 2 days of professional bodyboard coaching delivered by our local instructor team.
  • Small group sizes mean you’ll get personalised coaching and feedback.
  • Our expert team will assess conditions and locations every evening to ensure you get the chance to surf the best available waves. 
  • We personalise our tuition to ensure that whatever your ability level, you’ll have a clear path of progression throughout the weekend.
  • Your instructors will give on-land and in-water demonstrations, and break skills and sequences down, move-by-move, to help you finesse the delicate details of the sport.
  • Your coaches will also at times surf alongside you to build your confidence, help you with wave selection, and give you pointers in the moment.

 

 

Theory

  • We’ll build up your water confidence and ocean safety over the week, with daily surf theory sessions.
  • You’ll come away well informed on surf forecasting, hiring or purchasing the right equipment, understanding safety measures, etiquette, wave selection and bodyboarding specific fitness.
  • Women + Waves yoga-inspired stretch sessions

 

Plus video analysis of your bodyboarding with move-by-move breakdowns and personalised feedback.

Every waking minute of the Newquay Bodyboard Coaching Weekend will revolve around you, and your fellow guests; ensuring everyone has a great time, and is getting personalised coaching to help them reach their goals. Sprinkle in lots of fun, friendship and female support, and you have a recipe for one of the best weekends of your life.

 

On both days your bodyboarding sessions will be filmed by a photographer on the beach, and a member of the team in-water with the Go-Pro. These photos and videos will be used for detailed video analysis feedback sessions to fast-track progression. The opportunity to analyse footage of yourself is one of the most useful ways to learn, as it increases your self awareness, and helps you visualise your own performance. You’ll have access to all of these photographs and videos after the weekend via our easy to use online platform.

 

A highlight of the weekend is Saturday evening dinner. After a day in the sea we have earned some tasty, locally sourced food and Cornwall is the home to some delicious dishes. We work with our favourite local beach side restaurants to create a chilled evening that takes in scrummy food and drink. It’s entirely optional but it’s a great opportunity to let your hair down, make new friends and relax after a great day’s bodyboarding. All dietary requirements are catered for.

Depending on the tides and schedule we often meet for breakfast coffee and enjoy a varied menu of options before the day begins. Again this is optional but our coastal café meet up offers stunning views. There is no better way to check the waves than with a coffee in hand chatting with your fellow surf girls.

 For lunch, please bring a packed lunch with you for both days so that we can make the most of the waves and keep lunch times flexible around the tides. Please bring a reusable water bottle and mug.

Travel

Newquay is a 15-minute drive from the A30, which links to the M5. We’re based at Towan Beach. We’ll send you detailed information before your arrival, including parking instructions and maps.

The railway station is in the town centre. If you’re travelling by train, we may be able to pick you up from the station (time dependent). Get in touch for more details.

 

We’re a 20-minute drive from the airport. You can fly into Newquay from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Flights are available from key European cities.

Take a closer look

Woman bodyboarding in Newquay
Girls getting video analysis of their bodyboarding
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Dates and prices

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9th - 10th May 2026
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11th - 12th July 2026
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14th - 15th November 2026
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8th - 9th May 2027
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10th - 11th July 2027
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13th - 14th November 2027
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FAQs

If you’d like to join our event please click our ‘Book Now’ button and complete our quick and easy online payment system or please give us a call +44 (0) 1637 226017
Select the equipment you will need at the time of booking if you need any.
Enter your credit or debit card details into our secure system to make payment. Or we can take your payment over the phone.
Once paid you’ll be sent an email confirmation and an online enrolment form to complete.
A week before the weekend, we’ll send you your pre-trip information pack.

EQUIPMENT HIRE IS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS WEEKEND.

If you decide not to bring your own kit (or you don’t own it) to hire equipment for the week the prices are as follows:

Swim fins – £20 for 2 days

Board – £25 for 2 days

Wetsuit – £20 for 2 days

Bodyboard Socks – £5 for 2 days

Gloves – £10 for 2 days

Hood – £10 for 2 days

This quality kit will enable you to surf for longer, in more comfort, make bigger improvements and faster progression; making for an all-round more enjoyable weekend.

Please email us on info@womenandwavessociety.com if you wish to add equipment to your booking and we will send you a paylink to pay.

FOOD, DRINKS & SHOPPING

£12 – £15 for optional Saturday evening meal

TRANSPORT

We sometimes hit the road and go on surfari. We maximise sustainability by carpooling. Please contribute a pound or two to car parks and fuel if you share cars with another rider from the weekend.

Newquay has many great places to stay to suit all types of budgets. Take a look here at some recommendations. 
Alternately AirBnb and Booking.com also have some great options.

Due to this weekend being in high demand, we have very limited availability. However, we can hold your space for 24 hours without payment.

Yes definitely! We pride ourselves on being super welcoming and friendly. Most of our guests arrive solo and leave with friends for life.

If you book in a group of 5, the fifth person will be free.

Yes! This is a scenario that we are very familiar with. Why not make a family break of the weekend? You can join the bodyboard weekend with us while the rest of your family enjoy Newquay. Please contact us if you need a hand organising accommodation. Book early to avoid disappointment and get the best prices.

On the Wednesday before the weekend begins you will receive the pre event information.

Yes, we can store your bag and other belongings at our centre.

Yes, there are outdoor showers at the centre. Perfect for a quick rinse off.

We choose our fave coastal restaurant because of the range of great menu options that it has available. All dietary requirements are catered for.

We finish around lunchtime on Sunday afternoon. If you need to leave earlier then please let us know at the time of booking and we can try to plan your group sessions so that you finish in time to get away (tide dependent).

Equipment hire is not included in this weekend.

If you decide not to bring your own kit (or you don’t own it) to hire equipment for the week the prices are as follows:

Swim fins – £20 for 2 days

Board – £25 for 2 days

Wetsuit – £20 for 2 days

Bodyboard Socks – £5 for 2 days

Gloves – £10 for 2 days

Hood – £10 for 2 days

This quality kit will enable you to surf for longer, in more comfort, make bigger improvements and faster progression; making for an all-round more enjoyable weekend.

Please email us on info@womenandwavessociety.com if you wish to add equipment to your booking and we will send you a paylink to pay.

Yes, we have a full range of hire equipment that we can present to you and recommend the most suitable board for you to progress on. You can hire this directly with us.

You’ll be asked to fill in an enrolment form as part of the booking process. You’ll signify which level of bodyboarder you are. You may be in different groups suited to your ability. However, there will be plenty of time to see each other back at camp and during our social evening meals.

Yes absolutely. We can deliver extra bodyboarding lessons at any time just give us a call on +44 (0) 1637 226017 to arrange the best time for your lesson.

We choose the time of year and location for our events based on local knowledge and historical swell data. In the event of flat waves or stormy conditions, we will offer alternatives to help you get the most out of the ocean conditions.

We may adjust the format of the weekend. For example, choosing to run all of the sessions on Sunday if that’s when the waves are at their best.

Please view our T&Cs for more information.

With decades of experience and knowledge within our team, we pick the best dates that the surf conditions are most consistent and will be most suitable for the group. We’ll send you a brief predicted forecast in the pre-weekend pack on the Wednesday before the weekend. We choose Newquay due to the huge variety of beaches. The beautiful long sandy beaches offer peaks for all abilities, the skill is to know which is best on the tide and wind conditions that are on offer. That’s where our local guides are worth their weight in gold. We pride ourselves in having you in the right place for the best waves for your ability each weekend.

If you are under 18 we will need to chat to you on the phone and you will need to be accompanied on the trip by a parent or guardian throughout the weekend (they don’t have to participate). If you are 65 or over we’d love to chat to you about the weekend before you book. Please email us to arrange a time and we’ll contact you. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 1637 226017.

No, we have a great mix of all ages. Bodyboarding shows no age boundaries. We welcome whippersnappers to silver surfers and everything in between.

After meeting on Saturday morning, we’ll split each group according to ability levels. After getting changed, we’ll take a short walk to the beach.

There is a pay and display car park a short walk from our meeting point. We will supply further details and costs in the pre weekend information pack.

If you’re based outside the UK and want to chat through the weekend details, you can contact us on our online chat.

If your circumstances change and you can’t join the trip, please let us know as soon as possible via email. Your cancellation notice will start from the date we receive it.

Cancellation terms:

We hold part or full costs, depending on when you cancel:

If you cancel 12 weeks or more before the trip we retain 50% of the total cost
If you cancel with less than 12 weeks before the trip then its 100% of the total cost
Cancellation may fall under the terms and conditions of your holiday insurance policy and you may be able to claim.

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