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01/01/2025

31/12/2024

As the year draws to a close at Beach Pads we like to connect with nature. The final sunrise of the year offers a profound opportunity for spiritual renewal and reflection. This sacred moment is more than just the day's beginning. Sunrise symbolises new beginnings and the promise of what lies ahead. Embracing this time allows us to recalibrate our minds and spirits. It fosters a deeper connection with the world around us.

One of the simplest yet most powerful feelings is to greet the sunrise with gratitude. As the sun peeks over the horizon, take a moment to express appreciation for the lessons learned over the past year. Reflect on both the challenges and accomplishments that have shaped you. This practice can set a positive tone for the coming year, encouraging a mindset of openness and growth.

Meditation is another potent way to connect with nature. Find a quiet spot on the beach, close your eyes, and focus on the sound around you, enjoying the waves and birds.

As the year draws to a close at Beach Pads we like to connect with nature. The final sunrise of the year offers a profound opportunity for spiritual renewal and

30/12/2024

Good advice!

Know the water you’re paddling! Plan your day of paddling and file a “float plan” so that someone knows where to find you and when you plan to return.

30/12/2024

😮 this seal 🦭 can sure swim 🌊

30/12/2024

We love 🥰 a Porthcurno swim too! You’re right that it’s not when there is a SW 💨 wind!

30/12/2024

Hell’s Mouth is just down the road from us. This The Cornish Bird article offers some brilliant background knowledge and interesting insight into its dark history….

Cornish blogger Elizabeth Dale gives us a potted history of one of the most beautiful and dramatic parts of Cornwall's coast.

29/12/2024

Love seeing the horses 🐎 enjoy the beach

One from yesterday’s walk at Godrevy , lovely to see these horses dipping their toes in the sea

29/12/2024

Worth knowing how to spot a RIP current…

⚠️ How to spot a rip current ⚠️

When waves break; narrow, fast-moving belts of water traveling offshore (red arrow) can form.

These currents are particularly dangerous for weak or non-swimmers and can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. 🌊🏊

For more info 👇
watersafety.ie

29/12/2024

The Night Fisherman….
Beachpads a place where you can truly hideaway and enjoy some peaceful and restful time away in 2025

28/12/2024

Good advice for cold water swimming!

Boxing Day swims are very popular in the UK, as keen beachgoers wear their Christmas accessories and head for a festive dip.

If you're planning to head to the water today, be wary of cold water shock which can leave you helpless in seconds, gasping uncontrollably and inhaling water.

Make sure to acclimatise by entering the water slowly, getting used to the temperature and getting your breathing under control.

If you do experience cold water shock, the initial effects pass in less than a minute so do not try to swim straight away. Relax and follow the Float to Live advice from the RNLI.

Take warm clothes and a hot drink for after your swim to help you warm up.

In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

28/12/2024

Penzance festival is very special

28/12/2024

We can’t wait!

Are you ready for one of the largest fancy dress parties in the UK..?!😍🎇🎆

Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve in St Ives! Dress to impress and watch as stunning fireworks light up the sky over our iconic harbour!

Who will you be this year...?
🫅🧚‍♂️🦹‍♂️🧞‍♂️🦸‍♂️

28/12/2024

Great The Cornish Bird piece on
fascinating film.

How an unusual stone and a Royal visit put Poltesco on the map, a trip to this beautiful cove helps to bring an old industry to life

28/12/2024

What to do if you see a seal on the beach :

Please never put or encourage a seal back in the sea. If you are concerned for its welfare please call BDMLR 01825 765546. THANK YOU x

*What to if you find a seal pup…*

Earlier this week our team were called to check on a seal at Pendeen. Unfortunately when our volunteer Medics arrived all that was left was this trail followed by some footprints, suggesting the pup was shepherded into the sea on purpose.

Seals haul out on land to sleep and conserve energy amongst other things, returning to the water when they decide they are ready to do so.

If you find a seal pup that you’re concerned about then please follow the following advice:
- Keep yourself and others well back and quiet so as not to disturb the seal and scare it off
- Get your dog under control on a lead
- Call us for advice or assistance on 01825 765546

You can read more detailed advice here: https://bdmlr.org.uk/what-to-do-if

Thank you for sharing this deal rescue story.

28/12/2024

Another fascinating piece by The Cornish Bird this time on Truro

Discover some of the hidden secrets of Truro as Elizabeth Dale explores the city's forgotten past which now lies buried beneth streets and

28/12/2024

Come and surf! St Ives Surf School is great for learners too 😊
Cornish drone photography is the man for capturing the

Winter swells in Cornwall 🌊🏄‍♂️

28/12/2024

The Smugglers of Mousehole
Superb photos of
This is only a couple of miles away from us Beachpads