Cornish Coldwater Classic

Round 1 of the BWA National Tour.

Based from Hayle, Cornwall. Operating from this location gives this event the option to run from a number of world class wave sailing venues within minutes of the seaside town of Hayle. These will include but not be restricted to Gwithian, The Bluff, Godrevy & Marazion.

Cornish Coldwater Classic (CCC) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting grass-roots windsurfing by providing competitors with the best possible platform: excellent conditions, high-quality judging, robust safety cover and professional media.

As with all windsurf competitions, the ability to run the event is dependent on suitable weather. Our aim is to hold the competition only when conditions meet the high standards that Cornwall often delivers throughout the winter. February has been selected based on its strong long-term wind and wave statistics, and the three-day rollover format is designed to maximise our chances of securing a suitable window.

Entries will close before any reliable forecast is available, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in supporting high-quality competitive windsurfing in the UK.

What is a Roll Over Event? A roll-over event accounts for the unpredictable nature of wind conditions. If windsurfing conditions are unsuitable during the initial scheduled weekend, the event automatically rolls over to the backup dates. This ensures competitors and spectators enjoy the best possible windsurfing conditions for high-quality performances and safety.

Sam Wade was the standout youth competitor of the Cornish Coldwater Classic 2026. Not only winning the Youths but also the Mens Amateur fleet and making a significant dent in the Mens Pro fleet as well, coming 7th in that category… (BWA news, 10 March).

Entry opens: Friday 5th December 2025. Entry closes: Friday 30th January 2026.
(Refunds for entries will not be offered after 30/01/26).
To deliver a safe, well-run and professionally supported event, we must secure judges, safety teams and media crews in advance for the full potential event period. This carries unavoidable costs. For that reason, we will retain 25% of the entry fee regardless of whether the competition ultimately runs. This ensures that the event remains financially sustainable and can continue in future years.

Dates: 14th & 15th or 21st & 22nd February 2026 (in line with the main event on roll over).
Location: Venue will be decided on the strength of the forecast at the time.
To be delivery by James Hardy (https://www.jameshardywindsurfing.com).
This is not racing! it is manoeuvre oriented sailing and & basic wave sailing training…
8-17 age range.
The minimum entry level requirement for this training event is competent beach starting ability level with waterstarting ability being desirable.