Cornish Coldwater Classic 2026

Welcome to Round 1 of the BWA National Wave Tour located from the town of Hayle in Cornwall. 

This is a Roll Over Event, catering to all fleets, and features two weekends of action-packed windsurfing.

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.

England South West:
Round 1

Location:
Hayle, Cornwall

Event type
Roll Over. All fleets

Dates:
13th, 14th & 15th (All fleets). February 2026

Roll-over Dates (if original dates do not proceed)
20th, 21st & 22nd (All fleets). February 2026

Each week, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are reserved for all fleets to compete.

If the first weekend cannot proceed due to conditions, the event will roll over to the second weekend.

Youth Camp Dates
As above but only on the Saturday and Sunday. Potential locations - Marazion, The Bluff, Gwithian, Godrevy, Stithians Lake.

The minimum entry level requirement for this training event is competent beach starting ability level with waterstarting ability being strongly  desirable.

Event host/s:
Alex Roads, Joe Vernon, Ben Harbour, Mike Cunliffe

Email:
alex@theroads.org.uk

Mobile:
07971424661

Kids training:
Yes

Event entries information:

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.

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.

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.