About Ocean Sports Centre
Ocean Sports Centre occupies a prime beachfront position at Carbis Bay, a sheltered cove just outside St Ives that holds the distinction of being the UK's only privately owned Blue Flag beach. This location gives them access to some of Cornwall's calmest and clearest waters — ideal conditions for learning paddleboarding, kayaking, and other watersports without battling the Atlantic swells that pound the north coast's exposed beaches.
Their offering spans stand-up paddleboard and kayak hire by the hour or half-day, guided SUP and kayak safaris exploring the coastline towards St Ives and Godrevy, structured lessons for beginners, and kids' watersports clubs during school holidays. All equipment is high-quality and well-maintained, with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and dry bags included. They also run group sessions for corporate away days, hen and stag parties, and school groups, with the beach's facilities including parking, changing rooms, and a café making logistics easy.
The combination of a genuinely stunning, sheltered beach setting and professional, friendly instruction makes Ocean Sports Centre a standout choice for families and beginners in particular. While Newquay gets the surf headlines, Carbis Bay's turquoise waters and gentle conditions offer a more relaxed entry point to Cornish watersports, and this centre makes the most of it.
