Surf Sanctuary

Today from the beach. Our bespoke surf sessions are out already, guided snorkelling beings in about twenty minutes, then coasteering after that.

If you haven't seen where we are in real life, that's our base in the 2nd photo, sandwiched nicely between the two beautiful environments in the other photos.

The views from here are paradise in itself. Then you can walk down to the ocean and feel the world as nature intended.

Not a flex, or a humblebrag, just reality!

Towan Headland has felt like a Jacques Costeau movie these last few weeks. Or maybe The Life Aquatic. Fortunately no one or nothing has been bitten by a rattlesnake. Yet!

A spokesperson for Surf Sanctuary has dismissed suggestions that the organisation has been "exceptionally busy", despite persistent rumours of approximately 700 client visits passing through the surf school this week, alongside bespoke coaching, surfaris and spearfishing expeditions.

"The photographic evidence speaks for itself," the spokesperson said. "What we are witnessing is a workforce engaged almost exclusively in staring thoughtfully at the Atlantic, arranging surfboards into temporary public art installations, and documenting Cornwall's coastline with an almost suspicious level of enthusiasm."

One image, depicting a surfboard carefully balanced upon a traffic cone, has already divided opinion within artistic circles.

"You're not supposed to like it," the spokesperson explained. "It's art."

The organisation's Human Resources Department later issued a statement reminding the public that employees have an inalienable right to appear gloriously unproductive while carrying out highly productive work. The statement continued that workers should be free to contemplate horizons, inspect sunsets and occasionally lean on objects without fear of oppressive managerial expectations or late-stage capitalist notions of measurable output.

Critics have described the policy as "idling". Surf Sanctuary rejects the characterisation entirely.

The spokesperson concluded: "Our staff are simply redistributing labour into the fields of aesthetics, morale and maritime observation."

Every molecule of water in this photograph has been recycled countless times.

Dinosaurs drank it.

Romans drank it.

A few years from now, someone from Swindon will probably be doing the washing up with it.

It was a good swell for May.

Every molecule of water in this photograph has been recycled countless times.

Dinosaurs drank it.

Romans drank it.

A few years from now, someone from Swindon will probably be doing the washing up with it.

Good swell for May.

Since 2022, every Saturday at 10am, we run our men's surf club from Surf Sanctuary. It is a not-for-profit CIC.

It's called The Vehicle, because surfing is the vehicle that shows us what life is about.

Why strive to be a flashy Ferrari when you can be a Bedford Rascal instead? The humble Rascal may not be loud, but it's useful, practical, and always around when you need it the most. Being of service to your fellow man is a key to fulfilment, and the ripples spread far and wide.

Our crew of men support each other through the beatings and fleeing triumphs that the ocean sends our way. Together, we learn about the rhythms and science of the ocean so we can take our families safely into the water.

We don't have many rules; just be a gentleman, feel free to send yourself up, give someone a hand if they could use it.

I'm really proud of how far we've come and I can tell you the vibe or energy (in modern parlance) is as friendly, open, and welcoming as I've seen in the surf world. That is thanks to our crew. We get in every week and do 'something'.

Maybe you're a man whose general life admin has erased your surfing time. Maybe you want some pals to surf with. Maybe you have just moved to Cornwall. Maybe you just want to learn!

It's £10 a time. Kit is provided if you need it. Each session is led by one of our Surf Sanctuary team.

The requirements to come along are: you live in Cornwall, and are a man. That's it. There's no lock in, subscription, or any of that nonsense. Just turn up at 10am.

Message me here, or [email protected].

There are some more details on www.thevehicle.co.uk

Cheers Dave Read for the sniper in the knoll photos!

Maybe you didn't get away this winter. Or even see the northern lights. Or any dolphins! But maybe on your 50th rainy dog walk in a row, something like this happened...

I usually take a sunset photo this time of year to 'celebrate' paying another year of tax. Then this happened: beautiful ionising radiation above our little Sanctuary.