ExperienceEasy1 to 2 hours
Ocean Sports Centre, Carbis Bay
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About
A beach-based watersports centre on Carbis Bay offering kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Topper sailing, Hawaiian outrigger canoe tours and snorkelling. Runs on a turn-up basis through the season with no advance booking required, and by appointment out of season.
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Highlights
- ✓Kayak, SUP and Topper sailing hire
- ✓Hawaiian outrigger canoe tours
- ✓No booking required in season, just turn up
- ✓Set right on Carbis Bay beach
Tips
- →In-season hours are 09:00-18:00 daily with no booking needed.
- →Out of season, contact ahead for availability.
- →Pairs well with a beach day at Carbis Bay rather than a dedicated trip.
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumn
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