porth the gannel lusty glaze watergate bay Beach Safety whipsiderry the sands. It's ideal for families, offering safe bathing and a sheltered location. E15 If you crave a quieter spot and can cope without the usual beach facilities, then the long walk down steep steps to Whipsiderry beach could be a small price to pay. C15 You'll need walking boots, or a scenic bus ride, to reach Watergate Bay. This glorious stretch of golden sand is home to the Extreme Academy which offers an abundance of waterborne and beach based activities aimed to thrill the most jaded adrenaline junky. A17 Most of Newquay beaches have, or are close to, superb facilities and excellent eateries and are very popular but for those who enjoy nature at its most natural, head to the Gannel Estuary ( I11) - a very special conservation area, teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a visit but please be respectful of its ecological sensitivity. The river is tidal and a dangerous place to swim or wade and you need to avoid high tide in order to walk right around the estuary. During the summer, a passenger ferry will take you across to the Crantock side from the Fernpit Café in Riverside Crescent ( F5). Be safe - buy a tide timetable and plan your day. Think also of other hazards that lurk at the seaside. Stay out of the mid- day sun and slip on a shirt, slap on a hat, slop on the sunscreen are familiar messages to help you avoid sunburn and heat stroke. Being cut off by the tide or stuck up a cliff, swimming on a full stomach, after alcohol, out of your depth, or beyond your capabilities are also obvious risks, as is the danger of using inflatables on the water. A lesser- known hazard are rips - strong currents that run out to sea that can taken even the strongest swimmers out of their depth. Rips are particularly powerful in larger surf or around estuaries. Always read and obey beach safety signs and comply with instructions given by RNLI Lifeguards. Teams patrol daily between 10am- 6pm from mid- May to the end of September on all these beaches, except The Harbour & Whipsiderry ( Lusty Glaze has its own cover). Their primary role is to manage the beach, set up separate zones for bathing and surfing and provide close supervision of those in the water, so use the correct zone for your particular activity. Also remember wet sand is unstable - don't dig deep holes, the sides could collapse and engulf a child, and, similarly, don't let children bury their siblings in the sand. If you see someone in difficulty, tell a Lifeguard or call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Enjoy our beaches but stay safe! TOILETS CAFE RESTAURANT SHOP BAR DOGS+ OK DOGS+ RESTRICT BUS SERVICE ACCESS DWC - DISABLED WC PARKING LG - LIFEGUARD P DWC LG P P DWC LG P

EVENTS 2010 April 4th Newquay Lions Easter Egg Hunt, Towan Beach 16th- 18th BKSA National Course Racing Wave Jam, Watergate Bay 24th/ 25th Zapcat Powerboat GP Championships, Fistral Beach May 1st- 3rd English Open Surfing Championships, Watergate Bay 15th Marine Awareness & Surf Competition, Tolcarne Beach 29th/ 30th Midsummer Night Surf - TBC, Lusty Glaze Beach 30th Run to the Sun Show ' n' Shine, Tregunnel Car Park June 13th Topless Tour Rally - Newquay to Lands End, from Hendra Holiday Park 20th Precious Lives Appeal Invitation Gig Racing, Newquay Harbour 23rd Flora Dance Revival, Barrowfields to Killacourt 26th/ 27th Midsummer Classic Longboard Competition, Watergate Bay July 4th Newquay Lions Carnival, from Tregunnel Car Park 10th UK Surf Rowers League Summer Series, Watergate Bay 12th/ 13th Wedge Air Jam British Body Boarding Tour, Tolcarne Beach 17th Newquay Rugby Surf Sevens, Newquay Sports Centre 24th Chicks with Sticks Surf Competition, Fistral Beach August 1st Neil Moffatt Memorial Gig Racing, Newquay Harbour 4th- 8th Boardmasters 2010, Fistral Beach 7th Newquay Harbour Sports Day, Newquay Harbour 8th Newquay Lifeboat Day, Newquay Harbour 28th/ 29th O2 Scrum on the Beach Rugby, Lusty Glaze Beach 28th/ 29th Quiksilver Skins Event, Fistral Beach September 4th/ 5th Ladies & U16 Open County Gig Championships, Newquay Harbour 10th- 12th Newquay Fish Festival, Newquay Harbour 16th Polo on the Beach, Watergate Bay 18th/ 19th British National Surf Championships, Fistral Beach 18th/ 19th Mens Open County Gig Championships, Newquay Harbour 25th/ 26th Zapcat King of the Surf Grand Prix - TBC, Watergate Bay October 16th/ 17th British Stand- up Paddle Assoc National Championships, Watergate Bay 17th/ 18th European Skim Boarding Championships, Tolcarne Beach TBC - To be confirmed The Events List contains info available at time of print. To avoid disappointment please check all dates with organisations/ venues direct or go to www. newquay. co. uk 8the resort for all reasons