Bellyboarding at Chapel Porth

youngsters race into the sea with their bellyboards — The boy's youngsters race into the sea at the bellyboard champs

Chapel Porth has championed this noble pastime for many years and played host to the World Bellyboard Championships since from inception in 2003 until 2015.

There has always been a dedicated bunch of people who come down to Chapel Porth throughout the year to ride their wooden boards. It's a hobby that crosses the generations and encourages so many people back into the water.

You can read more about the history and stories of bellyboarding here.

Bellyboards lined up for judging at the World Bellyboard champs — The bellyboards are on display

The RNLI have taken up the challenge of putting on the championships nowadays.

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Bellyboarding at Chapel Porth

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