• The Wave Project’s Newquay shop reopens on 7th April with a fresh redesign as part of its expanding Pre-loved Wetsuit Scheme.
• The refurbished space now offers a brighter, more accessible layout, making it easier than ever for customers to browse high-quality surfing gear.
• All profits support Surf Therapy programmes, helping young people improve their mental wellbeing.

The Wave Project is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our Newquay shop on the 7th of April 2025, following a major refurbishment that will allow us to expand our Pre-loved Wetsuit Scheme. Made possible thanks to the generosity of our partners, especially Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme and SUEZ, we transformed the space to tackle neoprene waste while also supporting young people’s mental health through Surf Therapy.

Acting on neoprene waste
Nearly 50% of the UK’s 380 tonnes of non-recyclable neoprene waste is produced in Cornwall. To combat this, we have partnered with Cornwall Council and SUEZ to introduce our Pre-loved Wetsuit scheme to the county. As part of the scheme, wetsuits can be donated directly at The Wave Project shop, or dedicated wetsuit recycling bins at local household waste centres. The items are then sorted, inspected and prepared for reuse.
Thanks to the generosity of those who have donated their unused neoprene, we have already given new life to hundreds of wetsuits, and are expanding into pre-loved surfboards, helping even more surf-gear find a second wave.

A new look with bigger impact
The refurbishment of The Wave Project shop, which included major structural changes, has created a more functional and welcoming space. All profits from the shop directly fund the charity’s life-changing Surf Therapy programmes, which help children and young people build confidence, resilience and improved mental wellbeing through the power of the ocean and other blue spaces.

The need for mental health support in Cornwall is greater than ever. In the 12 months to March 2024, almost 9,000 children and young people accessed NHS-funded Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The number of mental health referrals at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has soared in the last five years, rising from 4,500 referrals in 2019 to almost 12,000 in 2024.

The Wave Project’s Surf Therapy programmes provide a vital alternative approach, offering a safe, supportive environment where young people can build friendships, develop self-belief and experience the therapeutic benefits of the ocean.

Ramon Van de Velde, Chief Executive Officer at The Wave Project comments:
“We are incredibly excited to reopen our Newquay shop with a fresh new look and an even bigger commitment to sustainability. By expanding our Pre-loved Wetsuit Scheme, we ensure that every purchase made funds vital Surf Therapy programmes for young people across the UK. The demand for mental health support has never been higher, and we are proud to be part of the solution – helping young people thrive and find a sense of belonging.”

“We’re delighted to be supporting such a sustainable initiative that is also doing such fantastic work in local communities through the Surf Therapy programmes. The new shop designs are quite inspiring and we’re looking forward to seeing the success of this helping to support more young people.” Said Mark Hillson, PFI General Manager, for Cornwall at SUEZ.

Join us for the grand reopening
We invite you to celebrate with us at 10am on 7th April 2025, when our doors officially reopen. Come and explore the refreshed shop, discover the latest updates on the Pre-loved Wetsuit Scheme from Ramon Van de Velde, CEO at The Wave Project; Mark Hillson PFI General Manager at SUEZ; Natalie Sáenz, SW Regional Communications Manager at SUEZ; and Lisa Hutchings, Fund Officer at Cornwall Council, to find out how you can help us make a difference.

This project has been made possible thanks to £116,000 from UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is delivered locally by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, £22,500 from SUEZ and £7,500 from The Wave Project.

Hot on the heels of announcing its third headliner, Central Cee, Boardmasters’ Day Tickets are going on sale! Cornwall’s own surf and music festival will be taking place from 6-10 August 2025 across two spectacular sites of Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach, headlined by multi-BRIT-award-winning RAYE, chart-topping rap sensation Central Cee and dance legends The Prodigy. Day tickets for Boardmasters will be on sale from 10am on Friday 28th March 2025 via boardmasters.com.

From today at 10am, fans will be able to get their hands on Boardmasters Day Tickets, starting from £80 (+ booking fee). Choosing to travel by coach offers fans a cheaper and greener option, with a Day and Coach ticket option from £75 (+ bf), with 14 pick up locations across the South West region. Coaches will drop off right outside the main festival gates. Plus, those looking for an extra special Boardies experience can book VIP Day Tickets starting from £105 (+ bf), offering access to the hospitality lounge in the Main Arena right next to the main stage, premium food options, posh loos and more. Of course, little ones are welcome at Boardmasters too, with Child Day Tickets for those Aged 8 and under. The festival is also pleased to introduce the option of a Day Ticket Payment Plan for anyone looking to spread the cost from just £20 a month.

The stacked line-up is formed of global superstars to exciting rising talents, including chart-topping icon Nelly Furtado, the mesmerising London Grammar and electronic duo Maribou State. Plus, for the first time there’ll be huge afternoon sets from Brit Award winners Kaiser Chiefs, the recently revived Rizzle Kicks, and sing along sensation Natasha Bedingfield. Plus other huge names from The Wombats and Wet Leg, to Sub Focus and Bru-C, Myles Smith and Salute. You can find the Boardmasters line up in full here.

The Boardmasters OPEN will be back once again. Steeped in heritage since 1981, festival-goers can head to Fistral Beach in Newquay to watch some of the biggest, most progressive names in international pro surfing crowned as the next Boardmasters champions, across five exhilarating days. This year’s competition follows a huge year for homegrown talent in 2024, with Cornwall teen Lukas Skinner taking first place in the Junior Open and BYD Pro shortboard finals. Competitions include the Boardmasters OPEN men’s and women’s division and the Boardmasters Longboard OPEN men’s and women’s division. Plus festival goers can also witness the new generation of groms showcasing their talent in the Boardmasters Junior OPEN boys and girls division – more info will be dropped soon.

With huge demand in the presale, Day Ticket tiers are selling fast! Fans are encouraged to snap their tickets up to avoid missing out.