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About King Coasteer – Take the Plunge

In Cornwall we are blessed with some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the country. In our eyes there is simply no better way to explore the coast than by taking the plunge, jumping in and immersing yourself in nature to experience the beauty first-hand.

Coasteering will see you rock-hop, shore-scramble, swell-ride and wild swim around some of the most beautiful secret spots of North Cornwall from our base here at Mawgan Porth beach. Expect to see all manner of native wildlife along your personal aquatic nature trail whilst taking the plunge into a Cornish adventurescape to blow your mind.

All equipment provided

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Fun for all the family

Discover Adventure and Escapism Right Here in Cornwall

As a sport coasteering has boomed in the last decade this sport goes hand in hand with our other passion in life surfing. Spending so many hours in the sea surfing it’s only natural to look for other pursuits in the same environment offering a similar adrenaline rush experienced whilst surfing hence the passion for coasteering was born.

We work very closely with King Surf who provide the best surf lessons in the land! In our eyes this is the perfect activity to go hand in hand with each other King Surf has been running for 15 years now and has grown year on year and is now a leading surf school provider in the county.

The beauty of coasteering is that anyone can do it! Due to our in-depth local knowledge of the coastline and a decade of working in the industry, we can tailor any of the coasteer routes to suit the needs of the group, making the session a truly accessible and memorable experiences for everyone; the young, the old, the curious, the nervous, the brazen and the bold. Being among a plucky few to have tried the UK’s fastest growing adventure sport makes you part of a unique clan of adventurous souls who have coasteered. If you know, you know.

Push your limits, break down barriers and enhance your life with an experience like no other. When you coasteer with King Coasteer, you’ll find yourself on the edge of the world (sometimes literally!).

Meet the team

Tom Greaves
Head Instructor

With a decade of experience in the industry, with lifeguarding and surf instruction a particular passion, Tom has always had a deep love and respect for the sea. Born in Cornwall it was always inevitable that the ocean was going to be his lifelong passion. Whilst chasing the warm waves in the winter, the draw of home always gets the better of him and brings him home. Tom an FDS Marine Science and a BA Hons in Sport Performance, meaning that coasteer coaching and working close to the water was always the likely option!

Jack Daniels

Newquay Born and bred Jack has been a true waterman from day one. Starting surf life saving from the age of 8 right up to running the club and representing team GB, winning Silver and Bronze medals.

This paired with 10 years plus working for the RNLI as a lifeguard with senior potions both here and in New Zealand, you could not be in safer hands!

With Jacks passion for the sea and everything it has to offer you simple won’t find this kind of knowledge and enthusiasm elsewhere.

Andrew Shephard

Andrew is true waterman and has worked at KingCoasteer since day one. With a degree in outdoor pursuits and having previously held senior positions lifeguarding for the RNLI at the beaches in and around Newquay for over ten years Andrew now has his focus on coasteering and other water based activity’s. Andrews confidence in the sea and passion for it is contagious whilst out coasteering!

Your safety is our main priority

Coasteering takes place in nature’s playground so of course there is always a small risk and level of uncertainty. That is why it’s of paramount importance that you choose the right coasteering school in Cornwall, and one that takes safety and well-being extremely seriously.

Each of our highly-experienced coasteering guides are also qualified lifeguards and trained to the very highest standards. With full-length wetsuit, buoyancy aid and well-fitted helmet provided, you can rest assured that when you coasteer with us you will be in the safest hands possible.

Coasteering guides and operators have a responsibility to look after the wildlife and coastal environment in North Cornwall.

Here at King Coasteer we pride ourselves on offering stimulating and challenging coastal experiences whilst making sure that our coasteering groups are kept safe and never put under risk. Make sure the professional coasteering school you choose has the following (all of which King Coasteer has as par for the course)…

  • Relevant safety affiliations and accreditations
  • Liability insurance
  • Many years experience doing and coaching a range of watersport activities
  • Regular inspections and assessments of safety policies and procedures
  • Equipment maintenance and regular safety checks
  • A ratio of 1 guide to 8 participants (current guideline recommendations)
  • A range of great testimonials and positive reviews to ascertain the coasteering company’s credibility
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