Spring Fling 2024

Our first surf meet of the year - perfect for everyone from first-timers to surfing, to regulars in the water. Surf lessons, surf sessions and QSC Afterhours party.

QSC will be based out of Trewithick Farm, Breage, for this meet-up. We'll be surfing at Gwithian Beach (approx 20 min drive away)

Weekend Overview:

Fri 26th April - Arrival day! Anytime after 12:00 to set up camp/pitches etc at Trewithick Farm

Sat 27th April - Early Surf at Gwithian Beach, self-organised lunch options around the beach, plus afternoon beach activities, Yoga back at the farm and harbour jumping or coastal walk in Porthleven. Finally, QSC Fest and dancing in the sheep barn.

Sun 28th April - Early Surf at Gwithian Beach, self-organised lunch options around the beach & goodbyes! Trewithick Farm by 16:00

Want to join us?

1. Book your Surf option ticket (lesson or Open Surf)
2. Book your evening ticket (QSC Fest @ The Farm)
3. Book your Camping option tickets for Trewithick Farm (Wildcamping @ The Farm)
4. Please include a Pay it Forward - Surf Subsidy donation if accessible to you.

Surf Lessons & Sessions:

We'll be surfing and hosting lessons with Global Boarders Surf School. Here's the breakdown for different lessons, or ticket types.

• Lessons: perfect for first-timers, beginners to intermediate. Surfing groups will be split by ability on the weekend.
• Open Surf: you are self-proficient in the water & you have your own surf equipment
• Ocean Playground: From bellyboarding to just building your confidence in the water.

Wait, QSC Fest @ Trewithick Farm?

We'll be hosting a food catering option (Sat 27th) at Trewithick Farm, with a vendor to be confirmed! 

Booking your Camping

We'll be based at Trewithick Farm. Please note, that Steve and Stefan have kindly opened up their gorgeous farm and campsite to us. Camping tickets are per person. You can camp in your van (max size: medium wheelbase, Mercedes Sprinter or equivalent) or tent. The campsite is wild camping with toilets and fresh water supplied, there are no shower facilities.

To book your camping please book a ticket per person.

What's included in my Ticket?

• If you've booked a Surf Lesson ticket, all your wetsuit and board hire is included in your ticket.
• If you've booked Open Surf, you will need your own equipment.
• If you need to hire surf equipment, you can arrange surf hire on the day from nearby locations. We always recommend sourcing your own hire before the weekend, if there's something particular you want.

QSC Fest @ The Farm

• This ticket includes your meal for Saturday evening with a vendor to be confirmed .

What's not included in my ticket?

• Camping @ Trewithick Farm- you need to book this with your other tickets.
• Travel (although lots of the friendly QSC community usually help with lifts, ride sharing etc - on Slack)
• Food (Apart from a meal Saturday night of you have a QSC Fest ticket.)
• Accommodation (we recommend lots of places to stay, again, on Slack)
• Guaranteed waves/surfing conditions - however, no matter what, we always plan to have fun in the sea!

Refunds

• Tickets can be refunded no later than Friday 22nd March
• Tickets bought after Friday 22nd March are non-refundable

INCLUSIVE SURFING

The Queer Surf Club is a global community of LGBTQ+ surfers and allies. We're driven by our purpose of creating inclusive surfing to save our oceans. We know the more people we can get into the ocean, the more people are passionate about saving them. We host meet-ups to bring people from across all different identities to the ocean.

Surf Subsidy Program - QSC can help cover the costs of surf lessons & hire, as well as weekend expenses, for all our meet-ups. If you would benefit from this, please just drop us an email at community@queersurfclub.com. Subsidisation is applicable to those who may need financial support, as well as trans folks, individuals of colour, disabled individuals and undocumented individuals. No explanation is required in your email.

Who can come? QSC meet up's are for people across all identities, especially those from underrepresented communities. Our meet ups are intended for the LGBTQ+ community, with allies welcome to join us. All people must agree to our community agreements, which you can find when ordering your ticket, or on Slack.

Stay updated. Join our Slack server (you'll receive an invite once you sign up here, in a separate email) to stay updated and meet new friends before the meet up. We'll share all the details on timings, locations and updates there. Please make sure you join this.

Have any questions? Send us a message on Slack, on the channel #surf-pride-weekender23