Event Information
Venue: Great Western Beach, Newquay
Date: NEW DATE 15th September 2024
Start time: See Check-in info below
Tides: Low at 08.51 (2.6m). High at 15.05 (5.7m)
Entry Price: £15 for adults. £10 for Junior. (+ £0.50 booking fee)
Check in times - Sunday 15th
- Men's/Women's Open - 9am
- Over 60's Men's/Women's - 10am
- Junior Boy's/Girl's - 11am
- Fin's Division - 11.30am
Running Order
All times are subject to change. Please check with the Beach Marshall.
09:30 – Round 1 Men’s Open (6 heats)
10:30 – Round 1 Women’s Open (5 heats)
11:20 – Round 1 Over 60 Men’s (4 heats)
12:00 – Round 1 Over 60 Women’s (2 heats)
12:20 – Round 1 Junior Boy’s/Girl’s (2 heats)
12:40 – Round 1 Fins Division (5 heats)
13:30 – Semi Final Men’s Open (3 heats)
14:00 – Semi Final Women’s Open (2 heats)
14:20 – Final Junior Boy’s/Girls
14:30 – Final Over 60 Men’s
14:40 – Final Over 60 Women’s
14:50 – Final Fins Division
15:00 – Final Women’s Open
15:10 – Final Men’s Open
(Presentation will be held shortly after the event)
Contest Criteria
- Each wave will be scored on a scale of 0.1 – 10, with 10 being a perfect score.
- Judges will be looking for – Barrels (Green cover ups), Manoeuvres (Barrel rolls, top turns, board slides, change of direction), Length of ride Style, Panache, Flow, Speed and Stoke!
- Please Check-In with the Beach Marshall before your heat and to pick up your coloured cap.
- 10 Minute Heats with Max 20 Waves (top 2 waves scored)
- Party waves can be fun but please no deliberate drop ins if another person is on a great wave which will significantly impact the overall score.
- Adult Boards should be roughly 4ft x 1ft and made of wood!
- Riding without a wetsuit is encouraged!
Food & Drink: The Great Western Beach Complex will be open from 8.30 in the morning and all day, providing great food and drink.
FAQs: See below for lots of the questions we've been getting asked!
