Beachpads

21/01/2025

Good article in Cornwall Life Magazine 😊

Cornwall never goes out of fashion, stunning coastline, hidden coves and quaint fishing villages await

21/01/2025

😍 that Whales 🐋 are still around 🤩

21/01/2025

We 🥰
think this is a great initiative … what good tips to beat the January blues….

Here are Smiley News we are all about positivity - so here are five things you can do to make Blue Monday a little less blue.

21/01/2025

Spot on!

21/01/2025

Please vote for this film 🙏

Every time a crew of lifeboat volunteers launch to the rescue, it's an outstanding act of selflessness and kindness. But throughout the RNLI's 200-year…

21/01/2025

Worth knowing!
Thank you NCI St Ives

20/01/2025

They say it’s Blue Monday?
These shades of Beachpads blue make us very happy😃
Come and Stay to embrace these sea blues 🌊 too 😊

19/01/2025

The Beach House with its amazing panoramic views was where the Artist John Miller painted his iconic beach scenes. Ferryman's Rest was John Miller's home overlooking the water. On sunny days, John Miller would often paint outside on Ferryman's Rest Patio.

You may be familiar with his inspiring artwork which so beautifully captures the view from the houses.

Artist John Miller Painting on Ferryman's Rest Patio

Artist John Miller captures the contrast between white sand and blue sea

The location was a perfect choice when Chris Rea used one of John Miller's paintings of the location for the Front Cover of "The King of The Beach" Album.

To find out more about John Miller we have a page on our website.

https://www.beachpads.co.uk/john-miller/

19/01/2025

🤩 wow that really is amazing 🤩
St Ives By The Sea Cornwall
We have been noticing a lot of bird activity and wondered if the 🐬 dolphins and whales 🐳 were out there too 😊

18/01/2025

Some more interesting nautical information from NCI St Ives
😊

“Why is the ship’s bridge dark at night?”

Description: The bridge of a ship is kept dark at night to ensure maximum visibility for navigation. Bright lights inside the bridge can cause reflections on the windows, making it harder for the crew to see external objects like other vessels, buoys, or hazards. This practice, called “dark adaptation,” allows the crew’s eyes to adjust to the low light, improving their ability to spot obstacles or distant lights. Additionally, dim lighting minimizes distractions and helps maintain situational awareness during night operations.

Key Points:
1. Avoiding Glare: Bright lights can reflect off windows, obstructing the crew’s view.
2. Night Vision: A dark environment helps the crew’s eyes adjust to natural light outside.
3. Safety: Clear visibility at night is crucial for identifying nearby vessels, hazards, or navigation aids.
4. Regulations: International maritime practices often require reduced lighting on the bridge during night hours.
5. Focus: A dark bridge minimizes distractions, ensuring the crew stays focused on navigation and radar readings.

18/01/2025

Misty Morning over the water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ial57bbwdKY

Did you know that Beach Pads is based on the most south westerly RSPB Reserve in the UK? The location is home to a wide variety of wetland birds and a delight to explore. You will discover large expanses of sand, tidal pools and marsh dotted around. It is possible for you to follow the South West Coast Path around the reserve, so you can pause to watch waders come in to roost. It is a very special location for bird watching. Stay with us and become a bird watching twitcher.

The RSPB advise that the best time for bird watching is in winter. It is one of the best times to spot the migrating visitors such as vast flocks of Teals and Wigeons and maybe a vagrant Ring-billed Gull from North America.

Misty Morning over the water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ial57bbwdKY Did you know that Beach Pads is based on the most south westerly RSPB Reserve i

18/01/2025

Good Morning ☺️ we think it is going to be a sunny 😎 one 🌞 !
Not bad for a mid -January Saturday morning.

We are now taking bookings for 2025
Come and stay right on the beach that won Sunday Times “Best U.K. Beach Location Award 2024”.
3 Beachfront Beach Houses that are private from each other but equally can be booked together. Sleeping 1-22 with hot tubs/ enclosed heated pool and fire pit.
Adjacent to Links Golf Course.
Fish directly outside.
Great for wildlife : see seals 🦭 from you bedroom
Located on Most Souhtherly UK RSPB Reserve 🦢 🐦
SSSI and AONB plus World Heritage Site.
Based on SW Coastal Footpath ( St Michael’s Way Section and possible to get a Camino Stamp)
Former home and art Studio of famous Cornish Beach Artist John Miller
Good train links to St Ives, Penzance and London
Great Local Bus Services
Also walk into St Ives and Carbis by beach at Low tide!
Dog friendly pubs and bistro in village.
Family owned and operated since 2008
Been welcoming hounds from day 1! Owners of a 3 x rescue Great Dane with sociability issues so we appreciate the needs of our 4 legged family members. Happy to discuss any questions or specific requests.
Please check our website or email us to enquire to stay.

17/01/2025

Great photo 🤩The Cornish Riviera 🚊 starts off from London Paddington at night and arrives in Penzance the following morning. Sleep 💤 through the journey and wake up in the beautiful Cornish Wild West. Many of our guests travel to us this way and highly recommend it.

Locally we have the scenic St Ives Bay line ( one of most picturesque in U.K.) plus great bus links that connect us to all the best places to visit. 😍

Picture of the day: An extraordinary sunrise across West Cornwall as the Night Riviera sweeps into St Erth.

📷 Craig Munday/ Network Rail Western

17/01/2025

Did you know that Beach Pads is based on the most south westerly RSPB Reserve in the UK? The location is home to a wide variety of wetland birds and a delight to explore. You will discover large expanses of sand, tidal pools and marsh dotted around. It is possible for you to follow the South West Coast Path around the reserve, so you can pause to watch waders come in to roost. It is a very special location for bird watching. Stay with us and become a bird watching twitcher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ial57bbwdKY

The RSPB advise that the best time for bird watching is in winter. It is one of the best times to spot the migrating visitors such as vast flocks of Teals and Wigeons and maybe a vagrant Ring-billed Gull from North America.

17/01/2025

Amazing 🤩 colours captured by Hayle Harbour…

Good morning - Happy Friday 🥰
Today's - Friday 17th January 2025
Tide Times:

Low Tide: 01:12 - 0.5m
High Tide: 07:13 - 6.0m
Low Tide: 13:37 - 0.5m
High Tide: 19:32 - 5.6m

Sunrise: 08:13
Sunset: 16:51

16/01/2025

Man over board. 🏊 🚤
Another top tip from NCI St Ives

If someone falls overboard, quick and decisive action is crucial to ensure their safety. Here’s what you should do:

Immediate Actions

1. Shout “Man Overboard!”
• Loudly alert everyone on the vessel so the crew and passengers know someone is in the water.
• Specify which side (e.g., “Man overboard, port side!”).

2. Throw a Floatation Device
• Toss a life ring, lifejacket, or anything that floats to the person. This helps them stay afloat and marks their location.

3. Keep Eyes on the Person
• Designate one person to constantly point and keep visual contact with the person in the water.

4. Stop or Slow the Vessel
• If you’re operating the boat, slow down or stop, but avoid reversing immediately to prevent the propeller from injuring the person.

5. Turn the Boat Safely
• Use a controlled turn (such as a Williamson turn) to maneuver the vessel back to the person. Ensure you’re approaching them on the windward side (upwind) to avoid drifting over them.

Recovery

6. Approach Carefully
• Slow down as you near the person to avoid causing waves or risking a collision.

7. Help Them Aboard
• Use a ladder, life sling, or another retrieval method to bring the person back on board. If they’re unconscious or injured, you may need to use additional lifting equipment.

8. Administer First Aid
• Check for hypothermia, injuries, or water ingestion and provide immediate medical assistance.

Preventive Tips

• Ensure everyone wears lifejackets, especially in rough waters.
• Conduct safety drills regularly so everyone knows what to do.
• Equip your boat with safety gear like throwable flotation devices and rescue equipment.

16/01/2025

Wow 🤩 we saw a lot of birds but didn’t know…Thanks to NCI St Ives letting us know that we had big mammals in the bay … 🥰 amazing there was a humpback 🐳 and a minke whale 🐋 there!

15/01/2025

NCI St Ives good to know!

You can also call Crimestoppers, which powers the Coastal Crime Line, your call will be treated 100% anonymously.
Tel: 0800 011 3304