A recent article in the Daily Telegraph outlined how riding the waves quells anxiety. So powerful are the benefits that some doctors in Devon and Cornwall are prescribing surfing for anxiety. The US navy has launched a 1 million dollar initiative to help wounded US and British service people to overcome depression and post traumatic stress disorder through surfing.
The History of Coasteering
Coasteering – the act of climbing up steep cliffs to leap into the depths of the water – is fast becoming a popular adventure activity across the UK. The adrenaline-pumping activity has the daring among us searching for more and more opportunities to challenge ourselves. While coasteering seems like an invention of the modern world, its history is something that … Read More
Thank you Will!
We recently spent a week with the kids on holiday in North Devon. The highlight was booking a coasteering session with Coastline Sports. We met in the National Trust car park on Baggy Point near Croyde. All we needed to bring were a pair of old trainers. Coastline Sports supplied the wet-suits, helmets and life vests. A safety talk and … Read More
The four coasteering skills
Coasteering has four main elements: scrambling, swimming, jumping and traversing. Here we are traversing along the Baggy Point headland about 15ft above the waves. A great way to get the adrenaline pumping!
12 best coasteering spots for those seeking adventure
When we think about the UK’s coastal destinations, we often envisage sailing boats, paddling and picnics on cliff tops. But what if you crave that little bit of adventure when visiting the coast? What if you want to scramble, jump into the water and swim in the sea? Well, this can only mean one thing, that coasteering is the perfect … Read More
Coastline rock climbing
Not everybody wants to jump in the sea! So if coasteering is not your cup of tea we are offering rock climbing sessions for all abilities throughout the summer. This picture was taken at Baggy Point near Croyde.
Birthday- Stag/ Hen- Corporate- Team building
We offer bespoke sessions to suit the individual needs of your group. It might be that you are in need of three hours of adrenaline-pumping adventure, it might be that you are simply wanting to see the amazing North Devon coastline from a different viewing point, or it might be that your rugby team wants to celebrate the end of … Read More
Paddleboarding Paradise
Trying to find a little bit of shade one sunny spring day. Our paddleboard lessons are suitable for all levels of ability, from those who are complete beginners to those wanting to perfect their wave riding skills.
A great surfing weekend in Porthleven
Storm Callum really hit us hard down here in the South West. In it’s aftermath we took a couple of days off and surfed down in Cornwall. As you can see the waves were pretty good. Almost as good as North Devon’s Westward Ho, Saunton or Croyde!!.
Autumn coasteering at Baggy Point near Croyde Bay.
Although the air temperature is starting to drop the water is still nice and warm. This is a Baggy Point (Croyde Bay) “step off” jump in all its glory. Join us at Coastline sports for an Autumn coasteer, paddle board or surf lesson. We work from Baggy Point near Croyde, Westward Ho! and the Taw-Torridge estuary.