Chris Thomson

2 months ago | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson

Imagine you’ve never been to Newquay. Now, open Google Maps and have a look at the outline of the Bay. Doesn’t it strike you as a perfect surf zone? Optimally angled out of the prevailing wind, but not so much that Atlantic swell misses it completely. Its favourable geography includes a long headland, a sweeping crescent of sand and over a dozen rocky outcrops. Surely, you’d assume, that would lead to all sorts of excellent banks.

2 months ago | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson

ENTRY OPENS SOON!Competitor Registration for the Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships opens on Monday, 24th February at 7 PM via LIVEHEATS. The event, taking place at Fistral Beach, Newquay, will showcase England’s top surfing talent across various divisions. CONTEST INFORMATIONFistral Beach, known for its world-class waves and vibrant surf culture, will host this prestigious competition, attracting the nation’s best surfers.

2 months ago | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson

In the debut episode of Foam Dust Diaries, we step inside the legendary Ocean Magic factory with British surfing icon Nigel Semmens. From his early days as a champion surfer to shaping some of the UK’s most innovative boards, Nigel shares insights into his journey and the evolution of surfboard design. Watch as he carves, sands, and fine-tunes his creations, bringing decades of craftsmanship to life in a shaping bay filled with foam dust and history.

2 months ago | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson

Boardmasters announces that, for the first time, Cornwall residents will have the chance to secure festival tickets through a new ballot system. Additionally, in a move that underscores its deep-rooted dedication to Cornwall, local businesses can now apply for affordable trader pitches across both festival sites at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, fostering growth and celebrating the vibrant local economy and community spirit.

2 months ago | wavelengthmag.com | Chris Thomson |David Somerville

We got a call at Wavelength HQ to test drive something intriguing: a mobile pizza oven. The idea of “mobile” and “pizza oven” together definitely piqued our curiosity. The team at Gozney seemed pretty confident we’d love their latest creation, the Tread: The World’s Most Portable Pizza Oven—so we had to give it a go. After a brilliant run of winter surf sessions this January, we figured there was only one way to truly test the Tread: take it down to Little Fistral for a post-surf, mid-winter feast.