Fistral Beach

ivanmcp · #1 (**permalink**) 16th June 2003, 01:04

If you visited the Fistral Beach, please vote in the poll and leave your comments below.

Stormrider · #2 (**permalink**) 16th June 2003, 01:35

Oh my beloved Fristral Beach.I have so many memories,dont know where to start.I met Occy at Fristral,after he had just been interviewed.It was early in the day,with just myself about,he is so kewl.That was the time Hot Tuna were doing Surf comps there.Its where i learnt to surf.But i have to say,i prefere Fristral out of season to surf,than in season.Yes,its a bit cold,but the waves are so much better.I could go on and on about Fristral,but i wont'lol'.

goofys · #3 (**permalink**) 16th June 2003, 13:10

A good winter beach (or early in the morning or late evening)

a lot of wannabe locals at the north end (people in their teens - early twenties with a strong brummy/northern/london/'any other non cornish' accent, are no more locals than I am), people get more chilled out the further towards the south end you go.

If there is surf, it'll be at Fistral (if there's surf at Fistral, there'll normally be another beach with better surf)

seaslave1 · #4 (**permalink**) 17th June 2003, 10:55

Yep I just love Lusty. Well for chillin' anyway. I guess once I become a dab hand at surfing (and I will!!) I will have preferences for beaches with good waves as opposed to beaches with all the amenities. Watch this space

goofys · #5 (**permalink**) 17th June 2003, 11:39

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...I will have preferences for beaches with good waves as opposed to beaches with all the amenities...

Once the new centre on Fistral is finished, you should have the best of both worlds (waves and facilities), about time too! when I was in Portugal, most beaches had better facilities than Fistral! '...one of Europes premier surfing beaches...' (and Portugal is supposed to be one of the poorest countries in Europe!)

seaslave1 · #6 (**permalink**) 17th June 2003, 11:54

When are the changes to take place on Fistral?

When I get on the beach, I don't want to leave. If there are all the facilities that I need, all the better. As you say, even abroad in tropical countries, the facilities are all on the beach. I don't want the have to trek half a mile to the toilets only to queue for an hour for a pee. And If food is available too, then I don't have to drag bags full of sarnies and cold drinks to keep me going all day. I'm all for it!

seaslave1 · #7 (**permalink**) 17th June 2003, 11:56

Oh by the way, I'm one of those Northerners at the North end of the beach. Does this mean you don't want me on your beaches?

goofys · #8 (**permalink**) 17th June 2003, 12:22

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When are the changes to take place on Fistral?

I think that phase-1 (all the commercial stuff, shops etc) is due to be ready by the beginning of July (looking good for that date, windows going in, paving going down), and phase-2 (offices etc) will be ready d'recly!

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I'm one of those Northerners at the North end of the beach

Sorry, I meant in the water, the waves tend to be better there, so the people in the water tend to be stroppier.

seaslave1 · #9 (**permalink**) 17th June 2003, 12:27

But I'll forgive you that one. You pro's will always get the wave over me. Probably coz I'll be stuck in a rip, half a mile out to sea (lol)

Sad?Old Hippie · #10 (**permalink**) 21st June 2003, 18:44

Call me wierd if you like but I've lived in this beautifull place for over two years and never surfed Fistral yet! My favourite is a bit further up the coast, great waves and never busy. Been told by others not to tell, but you know where it is don't you! Fistral is always so busy but then again it's bound to be with it's reputation. The new facilities were looking good last time I ventured up that way, it's not before time they were done.

Stormrider · #11 (**permalink**) 13th July 2003, 20:21

Just being looking at the web cam shots over the weekend.Jeez,Fistral beach has been packed with people.I supose it will get more packed as the summer carries on.

Sad?Old Hippie · #12 (**permalink**) 13th July 2003, 22:42

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Originally posted by Stormrider
Just being looking at the web cam shots over the weekend.Jeez,Fistral beach has been packed with people.I supose it will get more packed as the summer carries on.

Newquay is steamin' mate, there's people everywhere. Even Whips' beach has been bustin' the last few days and it's usualy quite up there. I spent today in the harbour which as usual wasn't too busy and the view of Towan beach was frightening, you couldn't move for bodies. Must be this fantastic heatwave we're having.

surf paradise · #13 (**permalink**) 21st July 2003, 00:09

i cant wait its going 2 b rad 0ver 80,000 people there...didnt fink th@ beach cud hold so many people??? ive been bodyboarding 4 about a year now and have been eva since, everynite afta school i go beach coz i live in good old brixham ( Torbay ) but no waves ne1 else live in my area coz there's no girls who surf round my area!

if u dont luv surfin
dont talk 2 me

lurve steph x x x

braders · #14 (**permalink**) 25th July 2003, 10:28

I'm arriving at newquay tommorow and i really cant wait to ride those beauty waves. I went last year and the atmosphere was incredible i hope this year will be better. Does any1 know the cost of surfboard (short) hire for a day?