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The Beach

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Surfin' Sam Watersports is located on the beach at South Milton Sands, a beautiful easily accessible sandy beach in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The sheltered bay is perfect for kayaks, stand up paddleboards and windsurfers. There are rockpools and shipwrecks to explore, the Thurlestone arch to paddle through, and nearby caves and smaller beaches to investigate. It's an ideal spot for beginners to gain confidence, with the rocks forming a safe flat water 'lagoon' area for six hours each day, when the tide is low. There are windsurfers, stand up paddleboards and sit on top kayaks for rent. Wetsuits are available in all sizes from XXS child up to XXL adult. Buoyancy aids, leashes, basic instruction and safety briefings are included with rentals.

The National Trust car park is right by the beach, and delicious food is available at the Beachhouse. There are toilets close by. 

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A Brief History

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In 1983 A Level student Christine Amos took a summer job washing up in a guest house that offered specialist windsurfing holidays. Each day the boards and sails were towed around the corner to South Milton Sands for guests to use. Lessons also became available to the public. This was the beginning of Surfin’ Sam, and for Christine the beginning of a lifelong passion for windsurfing, leading to her career as a professional national and international competitor. In 1988 the guesthouse was sold, and Christine bought the windsurfing school. She is now in her fourth decade of running Surfin’ Sam Watersports. Over the last few years Stand Up Paddleboarding has become increasingly popular, and Christine (now Anderson) became involved in SUP racing. For three years she held the title of Women's National 14” SUP Champion. While windsurfing remains her primary passion, she enjoys all watersports powered by paddle, wind or waves, and has plenty of tips to share with her customers!

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