Taster Bodyboard Lesson In Newquay, Cornwall

These guys are brilliant, really know their stuff in terms of equipment, location choice and overall knowledge of the area and the activities available. I got exactly what I wanted to get out of the session today, and more. Came away feeling way more confident than I had done going in, majorly thanks to my instructor (James) who definitely gave me the boost I needed to get out bodyboarding by myself more often. Excellent, and would highly recommend to anyone.

I spoke with a great guy on the phone when I rang to ask about a bodyboard lesson. I explained I had recently lost my husband and I was treated with the utmost compassion & kindness. I booked & paid over the phone for my sister in law & myself for a taster lesson. We were met at the centre by our instructor James, who provided wetsuits, fins & bodyboards. We were shown to the changing room which was clean & after storing our valuables in the lock box, we headed down to the surf. James explained about safety in the water and how to protect your head if a collision with another surfer or surfboard was imminent. Thankfully we didn't need to test that one! We were shown hand signals by James that instructed us on what he needed us to do, when we were in the water. James was a very professional instructor. Very knowledgeable. Funny, warm and obviously an expert in the water. He was approachable, positive encouraging and very patient. I cannot thank him enough for making our taster lesson such fun. I can highly recommend this centre, the staff and especially James our instructor and yes I will be booking again with Newquay Activity Centre. Excellent, 5*. The whole experience was enjoyable.

Booked a group lesson but as I was the only participant I had a one to one lesson. My instructor Jake, sorry if I got your name wrong, was great.

My 15 year old daughter had a private bodyboarding lesson. The lady instructor was simply fantastic. She was super helpful and friendly and very knowledgeable. Not only did my daughter’s bodyboarding skills improve, her knowledge of the sea and the tides, and safety around the sea did too. We will definitely return for another private lesson. Thank you!!

Taster session for our 12 year old son! He loved the lesson with James. Great experience and lovely friendly staff members .

Had a family bodyboard experience for myself and my two daughters aged 11 and 13. Our instructor George was fantastic and made it a really enjoyable experience - as we were all new to bodyboarding and not particularly strong swimmers, the session was designed to our ability and pitched at just the right level. My daughters said this was the highlight of their holiday. Would highly recommend this.

The instructor good to take cares my family, not only enjoy the bodyboarding, but also help to take some nice photos and bring us good memories.

Rudy was our guide and instructor for a family bodyboarding session. It was well worth the money as he could help us all individually as needed. He was excellent- friendly and very patient! He told us about the local area, explained how to bodyboard clearly and was clear about safety rules. We were a family of 45+ mum, 19 y old and 13 y old and we all loved the experience. We are inspired to go again during our holiday. The centre is well located near cool surf shops and although facilities are simple it has all you need to get changed and showered etc. All instructors were so friendly. Special shout to Rudy though as he really was very patient and helped us all learn to catch waves by the end of the session

The girls had instructor Heath who was great, both girls were mixed ability and was great for them, great price, great service would return again

I had a great bodyboard taster session with James today! He was knowledgeable and keen to help us improve. I’ve got lots of information to put into action for the rest of the week. I’d definitely recommend this course and Newquay Activity Centre.

Last day of our trip, beginner body boarders, fantastic experience from initial meeting with James on the day, friendly and very welcoming. Coverd health and safety first and then explained relevant info about the boards, the water etc we asked questions and james was full of information we found helpfull the whole exp was great informative and most enjoyable would def do again. Happy with the cost too and the time we were there for, beach was not busy felt like we had the place to ourselfs. Had a fantastic time - will definately return thankyou to James our body-boarding coach

I had two one-to-one coaching sessions with James Nutbrown and they were incredibly valuable. The conditions were challenging with heavy swell and quite big waves, but James was calm, attentive, and really focused on helping me build both skill and confidence in the water. We worked a lot on refining the fundamentals, especially wave catching and improving my duck dive, which made a huge difference in more demanding conditions. I felt properly supported throughout. We were also joined by Amy who took photos of one session, which was such a great addition as it gave me useful footage to review afterwards. On second session she joined us in the water, and her tips, especially around landing a 360, were really helpful. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, much more effective than going out on my own, and I came away feeling more capable and with clear things to work on. I’d highly recommend James and Amy to anyone looking to progress their bodyboarding in a supportive and technical way.

Went for a lesson with my nine year old son. Cannot recommend highly enough. We’ve had surf lessons before but this was different level of fun, expertise and individual detailed coaching. My (at the start very poor) bodyboarding was transformed by the brilliant Salvador. As was my son’s - and Salvador pitched the teaching at both of us differently to really help us both get better. I went from catching maybe one in ten waves to basically catching most viable waves going. (And I’m an… erm… big boned… man in his 50s!) Transformational. And just a lot of fun - really relaxed and fun atmosphere. Thank you Salvador! And also thanks for the pre-booking communication, which was excellent - especially Dan for last minute phone call. I can totally see why this place is award winning and a solid 5 stars - me and my son WILL be back for sure to get the fins on and take it to another level!

Day 2 and Day 3 review with our instructor Amy. Its been an amazing 3 days and we have learnt so much, from beginners to achieving a few green waves, OMG we could never of thought we would of done this, Amy is the best, she taught us at our own comfort level and the knowledge we go away with to continue our bodyboarding journey.Thank you so much.

Awesome day one learning to Bodyboard. Amy was a great patient teacher, worked at our pace. Learned so much of what we have been doing wrong. After the lesson we went out for another 3 hours to practice. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow. Many thanks Amy and Newquay Acrivity Centre

Had a fantastic experience bodyboarding for the first time with James as an instructor. I was a complete beginner and he was very friendly, knowledgeable and felt safe going out with him. Well priced at £60 as this included hire of wetsuit, board and use of showers, changing rooms and lockers. Would definitely go again and would be fantastic to have James as instructor again!

Had an amazing time with James as our instructor. He was very friendly, very informative. Started with safety training followed by technique then we were given plenty of time to enjoy being in the water and he was always able to advise where we could improve. He was also very knowledgeable about where to find further information after our lesson, renting kit, finding the best beaches at the right time for body boarding etc. would highly recommend.

What a superb experience with two helpful, kind and patient teachers. I can’t recommend them enough, a real highlight of our time in Cornwall. Thank you so much Dylan & Zak. Awesome!

Great experience. Sasha is a superstar. We had a brief lesson on the sand and then straight into the sea to catch some waves. I got some top tips. Everyone in the company is lovely.

My son & I had 2 days booked which consisted of a Bodyboarding lesson on Tuesday with Ellie & the Coasteer/SUP/snorkelling the next day with Rosie. Both the girls were excellent. Patient, helpful, knowledgeable and full of interesting facts which I loved! Safety briefing was very indepth and this helped the sessions go off without any hiccups. My son, 17, loved it as did I. GS

Individual bodyboarding session with Amy. She was very professional & engaging. I certainly learnt a lot. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing experience! I’d never tried bodyboarding before, so we booked a private lesson to get a proper taster — and I’m so glad we did! I was a bit nervous at first, but Alex instantly put me at ease. I feel the cold easily, so I asked for a thicker wetsuit (even in summer!), and not once did I feel silly — Alex just sorted it for me, no fuss. I really appreciated that. On the walk down to the beach, we had a great chat, and once we arrived, Alex gave clear, calm instructions that made everything feel so manageable. Out in the water, I took a few wipeouts early on, but Alex’s patience and encouragement helped me relax. He explained everything — from wave timing to body positioning — until it all clicked. And when it did… wow! That feeling is addictive! I’m officially hooked. Huge thanks to Alex and the team at Newquay Activity Centre — if you’re after a chilled, supportive, and super professional intro to bodyboarding, this is the place to go. 100% recommend! 😊

The staff were amazing when hiring shout out to Zack I loved how quick they were when it came to getting all of our stuff sorted so we could get on the waves asap

Great afternoon body boarding shown the basics and crack on! Was great fun amazing instructor Heath ! Hit loads of waves !

Excellent communication and very helpful information leading up to the day. Really relaxed and welcoming staff. James is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful and the session was very useful and fun. If you’re interested in learning to bodyboard I highly recommend James.

DAISY was brilliant, really enjoyed the afternoon learning some new skills, I'd thoroughly recommend anyone to try this!

Had the most amazing two days at NAC. Did the super SUP, body board and surf lessons for beginners and coast steering. All of the sessions were delivered by Harrison who was an absolute legend!! Big Thanks to the rest of the team who were really lovely.

Thank you for such an amazing day. Our instructor Harrison was great and the whole day (SUP and bodyboarding) was really fun even in the cold wind!

From booking with Dan who was so patient and professional with my terrible signal, I knew it was going to be an impressive experience. On arrival everyone was so friendly we are a family with four children 11 and under, I was really genuinely impressed with how kind and patient the entire team were. Now onto the experience, Sam was our instructor he was clear, he managed the mixed ages incredibly well and I would highly highly recommend we all came away confident, wanting to learn more. The entire family were complete beginners/ novice we didn’t grow up by the sea the entire experience was so memorable super fun and worth every single penny. It’s def our favourite experience this entire holiday and should we return to Newquay we would absolutely come back and try another sport or go again Thank you for introducing my children to a new experience and for making me feel that they were so safe in the water. Safe, in control, family fun and an experience I am and all the children and husband are delighted with !

I booked for my 8 year old daughter to go after she really enjoyed body boarding at the beach with friends. Jacob was her teacher and he was amazing! She really enjoyed it and we will definitely be booking again !

Had a fantastic 1-2-1 bodyboard lesson this morning with my instructor Amy. We covered a lot of ground from basic jump starts and then on to using swim fins. I caught some great waves - I thought that body boarding was something I wanted to get into and after today I am sure - I will be back in the future to learn new skills. As well as the practical stuff Amy took time to advise on kit, surf websites to check conditionals, best local spots and even kit suppliers

Booked with NAC for an introduction to Bodyboarding with my teenage kids (18 and 16) and had a great time being coached by Daisy. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm put us all at ease and although Fistral beach was very busy we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Our instructor Layla was excellent. She made our experience informative and fun. Her patience, encouragement and natural cheerfulness helped when we were wavy. And her love for the sea and sport infectious. We would definitely do it again. Massive thank you Layla.

We booked a family bodyboarding session, and we’ve since looked at booking from snorkelling and coasteering. Super-friendly staff, knowledgeable instructor, great family activity.

Just a fantastic experience. Layla was a great instructor. Can't wait to do the surfing. Fistral Beach Life is great xxx

We had Amy as our instructor and she was awesome. She took us to Fistral Beach and the conditions were great. Definitely wear a wet suit unless it’s really hot. We had plenty of time to enjoy the surf. Bodyboarding is great fun and if you haven’t tried it, you should use Newquay Activities Centre to have some fun. Thanks Amy!!!

James took us out today and all of us had a fantastic day learning to bodyboard (family lesson) Loved it so much with Jame’s excellent tuition that we are returning tomorrow to hire everything we need to go out in the forecasted bad weather and big waves. James was also very good with the kids and especially our daughter who was very interested in all that james was able to tell her about the jelly fish she found. Can’t wait to go out again thanks to our excellent family session with James.

Excellent few hours as newbies to this activity. As 50 somethings new to more adventurous activities in the water, we were both a little apprehensive, especially with the swell and size of the waves we had. Jacob our instructor from the Newquay Activity Centre was super patient, putting us both at ease from the start. With his expertise and guidance he had us catching the waves and having the best time. I would never have normally got into such a rough looking sea before and this has given me so much confidence going forward. Such wonderful memories that will stay with us both. Thank you so so much ❤️

We had a bodyboard lesson with James. He was a great guy - really friendly, knowledgeable and listened to any concerns we had about the activity. Really easy to book, we had to change our booking the day before and the team were really understanding and accommodating to get us onto something else as soon as possible! 10/10 would recommend and we can’t wait to come back and have another go!

James was a fantastic, fun, friendly and highly-experienced tutor who made the whole lesson an unforgettable and amazing experience from start to finish. Everyone at the centre was lovely, and nothing was a hassle. You can tell James and everyone there just love what they do. The atmosphere was just brilliant, the equipment was top notch, and the instruction was superb. Amazing, lifelong memories made - thank you! I will definitely be back, and I would love to head out on one of Rob's body boarding holidays. Those sound absolutely incredible. Thanks so much to everyone at Newquay Activity Centre, with particular thanks to James. See you again!

The whole team were so welcoming and friendly from the moment we made enquiries about booking, to our return from our bodyboarding session! Our 'teacher' Daisy was fantastic and gave brilliant instruction and endless enthusiasm to us and our two boys (aged 10 and 14). This was our third time bodyboarding with the centre, it's an absolute essential to our Newquay holiday!! Thank you!!

This is the second year we have used the Newquay Activity Centre and once again it was outstanding. They are organised, professional and have everything covered. This year we did bodyboarding with Amy. A few of the group thought this wouldn’t be as good as last year’s paddle boarding However everyone absolutely loved it. If you want to make the most out of your time in Cornwall an activity with this company is a must!

Not really a taster session, I’m a self taught beginner of pensionable age! Had an individual session with Josh today . First class , back to basics then on to white water then green - new territory for me. Learned a lot , both theory and practice. Felt very safe in what became crowded conditions. Fins next time ! Andrew

Absolutely fabulous time bodyboarding with my family. Josh was out instructor and he was really friendly and informative. He showed us exactly what to do and was very patient as we are all novices! Definitely worth doing and would 100% recommend.

This was a fantastic experience for a middle aged couple. (Who said that you never to old to enjoy new experiences?) This was our first time and Josh was very patient, knowledgeable and a fantastic instructor. The best point was riding the waves on the first few attempts.

Did bodyboarding one day and paddleboarding the next. Bex was my instructor and was absolutely amazing, taught me beautifully with a lot of patience and is a great person to talk to. The team at the centre is also outstanding and even though I could not do coasteering, they promised to make sure that I get to experience it properly the next time i am in Newquay.

From the moment we got there, they were so friendly and welcoming. Sarah was an absolutely fantastic mentor. I was made to feel completely at ease. We went through the safety brief on the beach and then I was taught a few of the basics and then we went out on the water. After watching me catch a few waves Sarah pointed out a few things to help me improve and (most importantly for me) WHY those changes would help. Within a few waves I had improved no end and was carving waves like (almost) a pro. Thanks to Sarah I now have much more confidence to go it alone and improve further. I will definitely be coming back for the more advanced lessons. If anyone is thinking of trying out this amazing sport I cannot recommend this place any more highly. Do it. You won’t regret it and it will set you up for a lifetime of fun in the water!

I recently had a taster body boarding lesson at the Newquay Activity Centre and in my opinion it’s one of the most fun things you can do in the sea. At 57 surfing was quite beyond me due to a lack of flexibility and balance but body boarding was perfect - you get out on the water and start enjoying the fab coast straight away even progressing to turning and spinning quite quickly . The team have top quality kit, great safety instruction, clear and effective teaching, so you improve quickly, but all in a relaxed atmosphere. And you get the advantage of local knowledge on when and which beach to go to etc. Throughly recommend at anytime of the year but it’s even better learning in December when it’s quieter and the waves are so great.

A great new experiences for my partner and myself. Harrison our instructor for the afternoon was great, with lots of helpful tips. I would highly recommend it to first time boarders.