Sports and Watersports


Put down that beach ball and start to get active right now. Unless, of course, beach volleyball is your thing. In which case carry on.


Kangaroo to cotton socks


OK, you’re the sporty type and you’re mooching around look- ing for ways to enjoy your holi- day without turning into some sort of beach-potato.


First the bad news – you can’t tie your kangaroo down, sport. Not around here any- way. (We can’t speak for Cornwall, of course.)


The good news is that, with that one proviso, just about anything else is possible – there’s something to cater for every taste. Even the mattresses are interior sprung.


It’s true that the west country is not the first place that comes to mind in the pantheon of sporting greats. That accolade seems to belong to our great industrial cities – and they’re welcome to it. There has to be some compensation after all. But young Tom Daley (bless his little cotton socks) has shown the world that we can, indeed, do sporting prowess. And that‘s not all he’s shown the world since Splash became compulsory viewing apparent- ly. But we digress . . .


The point is that, whatever your personal fancy, you’ll find it here. Country sports, water sports, field sports, in, on or under the ocean, everything is catered for. There is much to be said for being in a place that is well-accustomed to holiday- makers and to catering for their every need.


So, put down that beach ball and start to get active right now. Unless, of course, beach volleyball is your thing. In which case carry on. And sorry to have disturbed you.


Outdoor family fun with the Mount Batten Activities Centre


Apeaceful paddle down the estuary


KESUP is very proud to have been chosen by Starboard and Red Paddle Co (the world’s No 1 Stand Up Paddle Board manufacturers) to be their test and demo centre for 2013 and will be purchasing all new boards for the summer season. Ollie O'Reilly, the Kesup Manager, will also be opening up a Stand Up Paddle Centre based at Whitestrand's offices in Salcombe and teaching in the calm waters of Batson Creek throughout June, July and August.


www.srs-training.co.uk A great way to see the countryside is from the back of a horse


Take a ride into beautiful Devonshire countryside


STAVERTON Riding School wants you to feel safe and take max- imum enjoyment from your visit.


Established for 15 years, it specialises in teaching children to


ride and introducing tourists to a fun expe- rience.


If you are on holi- day and want to ride in a mixed-age group, a starter hack is the best option.


This includes a 15 minute lesson with an instructor before you are escorted on a ride in the countryside. Children can enjoy a pony day, to include two hours of riding


and fun time with the horses and farm pets. Half days are avail- able.


For smaller chil- dren, there is a lesson and mini hack combi- nation on the lead rein. For local riders we offer lessons and hacks for all ages. The Saturday Club is the best way for children to learn as a well-supervised ses- sion is run, with a pro- gression route for stable management and riding.


For more detailed information please visit the website or ring either 01803 762750, 07974 813389 or 07597 293846.


In October 12th and 14th Kesup are planning to hold the finals of the British Stand Up Paddle Race Series welcoming elite athletes from across the UK to battle it out to become UK champions and gain a place on Team GB.


For further details visit their website or call 01548 852345.


www.kesup.co.uk www.ashbysonline.co.uk


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