The National Trust were forced to place the South of the Boarder surf competition on hold last Sunday as conditions on the Lizard’s Poldhu beach were considered too dangerous by the contest organisers.

With waves reaching 8 foot in size and onshore gusts of 20 mph, contest organisers consulted with the RNLI and the decision was made to put the competition on hold until a new date can be scheduled.

'This was hugely disappointing for us and the competitors who all turned up to take part, we were really hoping to be able to hold the competition however conditions were just too dangerous, particularly for the younger category wanting to take part.' Says Layla Astley Visitor Service Manager for SW Cornwall.

Robyn Davies, the National Trusts Surf Project Co-ordinator said:

'As all surfers know we are at the mercy of Mother Nature when it comes to finding the quintessential wave and as Sundays conditions showed, it can take patience. The turn out from competitors was good and despite cancelling the surfing everyone was keen to help clean the beach – in the competition collecting beach litter adds points to the surfing scores – so it was a great morning of giving something back to the play ground all surfers love.'

The competition is likely to be re-scheduled for Sunday 29 November, for more information please contact Layla Astley at the SW Cornwall Property office on: 01326 561407.